The State Cabinet, at its meeting on Thursday, approved several welfare and financial measures, including enhanced ex-gratia for Army and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel, humanitarian assistance to families of 49 missing persons, and increased pensions for retired journalists. Under the revised rates, the ex-gratia for Army and CAPF personnel will be Rs 10…
Security forces in Manipur carried out a series of counter-insurgency operations, leading to the arrest of suspected militant cadres and the recovery of explosives, weapons and ammunition from different parts of the state. In Kamjong district, security forces detained a senior cadre of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Progressive) Organisation, or PRE-PAK (PRO), on…
The Tangkhul Aze Katamnao Long (TAKL) has strongly criticised the state and Central governments for what it described as their failure to ensure the safety of Naga-inhabited villages along Manipur’s Indo-Myanmar border, warning that prolonged neglect could push border communities to seek support from neighbouring countries, including China. Addressing a press conference at the Manipur…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two more accused, Jangminlun Singson alias Franky (44), resident of Bethel, Churachandpur, and Thangjoel Haokip alias Thangboi (21), resident of Gamphajang Tuibong, Churachandpur, in connection with the armed ambush on the convoy of the Chief Minister of Manipur. They were produced before the Special Court, Manipur (for NIA Cases),…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Thangmang Haokip, aged about 48 years, of Churachandpur, Manipur, in a case related to the improvised explosive device attack at a residential house in Tronglaobi Awang Leikai, Moirang in Manipur’sBishnupur district on April 7, 2026.Two children had died and another person was injured in the attack. Haokip is…
The Naga People’s Organisation (NPO) has called for a 12-hour shutdown across Senapati district of Manipur on September 28 in protest against the killing of three Naga civilians at Kailenjang village and demanding justice for the victims.According to the NPO, the shutdown will begin at 6 pm on September 28 and continue until 6 pm…
Project Hinchi, a joint initiative of Manipur Police and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Churachandpur district to curb poppy cultivation through sustainable alternative farming, has won the SKOCH Gold Award in Police and Safety category.With CSR support of Rs. 28 lakhs, 154 households were provided 55,000 kgs ginger seeds, 6,500 banana saplings and 700 kgs…
Two persons were killed and two others sustained injuries in an incident reported from Kalengjang in Kangpokpi Tehsil under Manipur’s Senapati district on Saturday. According to reports, the deceased have been identified as Rocky Mao of Chowainamei village and Kumar Poumai of Laii Shirafii. Both victims reportedly died on the spot. The exact time of…
The United Naga Council (UNC) has announced the suspension of its ongoing economic blockade in Manipur from 6 pm today, following an agreement reached during tripartite talks involving the Government of Manipur, the Government of India and the UNC.In a statement, the UNC said the decision was taken following an agreement reached during the tripartite…
The Ministry of Home Affairs has officially announced a six-month extension of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act across designated volatile regions in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh, taking effect from October 1 following a comprehensive security review. While this latest directive maintains the “disturbed area” status under Section 3 of the statute—granting security forces…
