Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Sunday urged civil society groups to withdraw the five-day statewide shutdown, warning that the agitation would adversely affect daily life in the state. Addressing mediapersons, Konthoujam said after three rounds of discussions with the JAC and the victim’s family, a consensus had been reached on most of the charter…
Public anger continues to escalate across Manipur as women-led civil society groups, the Meira Paibi, have expanded their shutdown call from five days to a full seven-day statewide bandh in protest against the deadly bomb attack in Tronglaobi, Bishnupur district. The blast, which occurred earlier this month, claimed the lives of two young children and…
The NSCN-IM has strongly condemned the killing of two men, including an ex-serviceman, in the Ukhrul district on April 18, describing the incident as a “brutal act” allegedly carried out by Kuki militants. A statement issued by the outfit’s Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP) alleged that Kuki armed groups operating under the Suspension of…
A soldier of the Naga Regiment and a civilian were killed in a deadly ambush by suspected militants in Ukhrul district on Saturday afternoon, raising fresh concerns over security in the hill district. The incident occurred barely a day after Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh visited the region and formally reopened the Ukhrul highway, a…
In a significant move aimed at easing public hardship, the Manipur state government has officially revoked the temporary suspension of mobile internet and data services, including VPN services, in five districts. The affected areas—Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur—will now see the resumption of connectivity with immediate effect, following a comprehensive review of…
The streets of Imphal West transformed into a battlefield on the night of April 16 as a massive “Meira Rally” or torchlight procession ended in violent clashes with security forces. The demonstration, organized to demand justice for the victims of the recent Tronglaobi rocket attack, saw hundreds of protesters face off against police and central…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday embarked on a road journey to Ukhrul as part of a series of outreach visits, aimed at strengthening peace and reconciliation across the state. “During our visit to Ukhrul district, our entourage reached Sikibung village, where we were accorded a warm and cordial welcome by the Tangkhul…
The Central Investigation Agency NIA has today arrested five suspected extremists while investigating the recent horrific bomb explosion in Thanglobit, Manipur. Amid the state’s recent unrest, the investigation agency has intensified operations to uproot forces involved in diplomatic activities. Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam informed this while addressing a press conference at the Secretariat in Ministerpukhuri….
In a major breakthrough for Indian botany, scientists have officially described a new species of shrub discovered in the remote Choro village of Manipur’s Kamjong district. The species, named Dillenia nagalim, was identified along the Indo-Myanmar border during extensive botanical surveys conducted between May 2024 and May 2025. The research, led by a team from…
A delegation of 25 representatives from 28 villages of the peripheral areas of Khomidok Hill Range, Imphal East, urged the Manipur government not to relocate or replace the designated camp of the Pambei-led United National Liberation Front (UNLF) at Nungshum village, citing concerns over security and stability. The delegation met Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand…
