Security forces in Manipur apprehended an active cadre of the proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) during an operation in Imphal East district and recovered eight hand grenades from his possession, a statement from state police force said.The apprehended cadre has been identified as Ningombam Amuthoi Meitei (30), a resident of Chingnungkok Maning Leikai…
The Kamjong district administration in Manipur has stepped up efforts to accelerate the implementation of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP)-II, with a renewed focus on improving livelihoods, encouraging community participation and creating sustainable infrastructure in border villages. Deputy Commissioner L.N. Kashung chaired a review meeting with district officials at the Camp Office in the 2nd…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has reviewed the functioning of the state’s Fisheries Department, with a focus on increasing fish production, strengthening infrastructure and improving welfare measures for fishing communities. The review meeting, held at the State Secretariat, was attended by senior officials of the Fisheries Department. The discussions centred on the progress of…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday underscored the significance of district-level sporting events, which he said were crucial for identifying and nurturing future champions.Addressing the concluding day of the 1st Bishnupur District Olympic Games 2026 at Chengei Lampak, Moirang, Bhalla hoped that the District Olympic Games model would be replicated across all districts of…
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee president and former three-term Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said the fate of the strife-torn State would be decided by the Assembly elections which are scheduled in early 2027.Alleging that law and order has “totally collapsed” under the current administration, Singh addressed mediapersons in Imphal and condemned Saturday’s arson at Kanto…
A 53-year-old man was shot dead by some armed men while he was working in a paddy field at Govajang village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Saturday evening.Haokholal Singsit, a resident of Govajang village in the Kuki-majority district, died on the spot, while his wife, Nemneikim Singsit, escaped unhurt.Villagers told officials that they heard around…
Tensions flared up after at least three abandoned houses belonging to people from the Meitei community were set on fire by miscreants at the Kanto Sabal area in Manipur on Saturday.The blaze was later brought under control, and no loss of life was reported.As the situation escalated, security forces had to fired tear gas shells and…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday assured that the state government is taking all necessary steps to ensure justice in the Leilon Vaiphei abduction and killing case, stating that two of the five suspects identified by the victims’ families have already been arrested. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the launch of…
The World Meetei Council (WMC) has claimed that the demand for granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Meetei community enjoys widespread public support across Manipur, rejecting recent remarks attributed to former United National Liberation Front (UNLF) chairman RK Meghen (Sanayaima), who reportedly said the issue was backed only by “a section” of the community.In…
Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam held a high-level security review meeting with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh and other senior security officials to assess the prevailing law and order situation in the state and strengthen coordination among security agencies.The meeting, held on July 9, came days after two Assam Rifles…
