BJP MLA and former Rural Development Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday visited Kuki-inhabited areas in Manipur’s hill districts, in what many residents described as a rare development since the ethnic unrest that began in May 2023. The visit marks the first such public outreach by a prominent Meitei leader to Kuki villages after more…
Rajya Sabha MP from Manipur, Maharaj Sanajaoba, urgently called for intervention by the Centre to preserve the historic Vishnu Temple in Bishnupur district during Parliament’s Zero Hour. Known as the Brick Temple, this 15th-century shrine is a significant site in the state, dating back to the reign of King Kiyamba (1467–1508 AD) and showcasing the…
A conglomerate of six insurgent groups active in Manipur has announced a statewide shutdown on December 11 and 12 to boycott President Droupadi Murmu’s proposed visit to the state. In a statement, the conglomerate – Coordination Committee (CorCom) – said the shutdown would start at 1am on December 11, the day of the President’s scheduled…
A major operation against illegal poppy farming was carried out in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, where security forces destroyed around 67 acres of illicit cultivation spread across several hill locations. The information was shared in an official statement issued by Manipur Police on Monday.According to the police, the destruction drive was carried out throughout Friday and…
In a recent anti-narcotics operation conducted on December 5 and 6, security forces, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), and the Forest Department destroyed approximately 67 acres of illegally cultivated poppy in Kangpokpi district, Manipur. This joint operation targeted fields in the hill ranges of Makui Ashang, Laloi, Wakotphai, and Chaljang, leading to the dismantling of…
Security forces in Manipur arrested two men from Assam and seized narcotics valued at approximately Rs 12.5 crore in an operation conducted in Jiribam district. The suspects, Rajib Hussain Mazumder and Sahar Alom Mazumder, were caught transporting about 50,000 tablets marked WY/R, weighing 5.185 kilograms. This intervention was a collaborative effort involving the Manipur Police,…
Renowned film critic Meghachandra Kongbam has been appointed to the FIPRESCI International Jury for the 12th Duhok International Film Festival 2025, which will take place from December 9 to 16 in Duhok, in the Kurdistan Autonomous Region of Iraq. Kongbam departed Imphal on December 8 to participate in this notable festival. He will serve alongside…
Renowned film critic Meghachandra Kongbam has been appointed to the FIPRESCI International Jury for the 12th Duhok International Film Festival 2025, taking place from December 9 to 16 in Duhok, Iraq. He will join fellow jury members Olivia Popp from Germany and Dr. Kovan Hussein Saado from Kurdistan to select the recipient of the esteemed…
Former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh emphasized that violence is never a solution to societal issues during the 31st death anniversary of Moirangthem Ibotombi, following the tragic killing of Ibotombi by armed assailants. Speaking at the memorial event held at the Moirangthem Ibotombi Memorial Complex, organized by the Moirangthem Ibotombi Memorial Charitable Trust, he called…
One of Manipur’s largest polo tournaments began on December 5 at the iconic Mapal Kangjeibung, with more than 30 teams participating in the 15-day DGAR Men and Women Polo Championship. The championship is being jointly organised by the Directorate General of Assam Rifles (DGAR) and the All Manipur Polo Association (AMPA). Speaking at the venue,…
