Security forces in Manipur have stepped up operations in Ukhrul district, dismantling several bunkers after fresh incidents of firing left three people injured. The action comes as tensions continue between the Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities in parts of the district. Officials said the operation was carried out around the Litan police station area, covering…
In a tragic incident, three children, including two siblings, lost their lives after they were drowned in a water-filled pit at a construction site near a security forces camp in Churachandpur district on Tuesday. The heart-wrenching incident took place near a security forces training centre at Gangpimual village, where the children, aged between three and…
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed unhappiness over the delay in appointing legal aid counsel for victims of sexual violence during the Manipur ethnic violence, observing that compliance with its earlier directions had not been ensured even after a month. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing…
In a major security operation amid ongoing tensions in Manipur’s hill districts, state police and security forces carried out coordinated actions on March 24, leading to the arrest of a wanted individual and the recovery of a large cache of illegal arms and ammunition. According to official sources, Manipur Police arrested Md Shanjit Khan (38),…
Security forces in Manipur made a significant breakthrough on March 24th, carrying out two coordinated operations in the ongoing efforts to address security concerns in the state’s hill districts. These operations yielded the arrest of a key suspect and the recovery of a substantial cache of illegal arms, ammunition, and improvised weaponry. In the first…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has moved petitions before the Supreme Court challenging the grant of bail to two men accused of committing gang rape and being part of the mob that paraded two women naked amid the 2023 ethnic clashes in Manipur. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and…
The 18th death anniversary of three youths who were gunned down by unidentified militants in the infamous “Heirok Thabal Chongpham shooting incident of 2008” was observed with solemn floral tributes to the departed souls with a large amount of public participation. The incident occurred on March 24, 2008, during the fourth day of the Yaoshang…
The 45th World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, 2026, was observed with the launching of the 100 Days TB Mukta Abhiyan at the auditorium of JNIMS, Imphal. The program was organized by the National TB Elimination Programme, National Health Mission, and Directorate of Health Services, Government of Manipur, under the theme “Yes, we can end TB: Led…
The Assam Rifles, recognized as the oldest paramilitary force in India, celebrated its 191st Raising Day with a series of commemorative events across Manipur. Established in 1835, the force has evolved over nearly two centuries from a regional guard into a premier internal security agency. Historically known as the “Sentinels of the North East,” the…
A one-day Special Outreach Programme focusing on Viksit Bharat@2047 was held at the Royal Academy of Law in Oinam, Bishnupur District, organized by the Central Bureau of Communication, Regional Office, Imphal. The event featured prominent attendees including Yelam Ramananda Singh (Secretary, Governing Body), Eliza Maisnam (Principal), Ibeyaima Thounaojam (Lecturer), and Thokchom Anthony from the Central…
