A large-scale medical outreach was organised at the Leikop DIET Centre in Kangpokpi district on Friday, providing critical healthcare services to hundreds of internally displaced tribal families. The initiative, conducted as part of the upcoming Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2025, marked a significant step in improving healthcare access for displaced communities in Manipur. The camp was…
After a two-year hiatus due to internal disturbances, the Manipur International Textile Expo (MANITEX) is making a strong comeback, reaffirming the state’s position on the global textile map. The event will be held from November 8 to 12 at Urban Haat, Nilakuthi, Imphal, and will host participants from 16 countries, including buyers, exporters, and designers…
Manipur BJP MLA L Rameshwor Meetei said that if the Central leadership fails to facilitate the formation of a government in the state soon, fresh elections should be held. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a programme, the Keirao legislator warned that the BJP’s position in Manipur could weaken if the political impasse continues….
Air travellers from Manipur are set to get some long-awaited relief as the Centre has approved two new flight services — one each on the Imphal–Guwahati and Imphal–Kolkata routes — to address limited connectivity and skyrocketing fares. Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh shared the development on X, noting that the decision followed discussions between…
At least four militants, belonging to a banned outfit, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on Tuesday morning, police said. Based on inputs about the presence of armed cadres belonging to the proscribed United Kuki National Army (UKNA), an operation was launched around 5.30 am at Khanpi village under…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and former chief minister N Biren Singh have congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for winning their maiden World Cup. In a post on X, the Raj Bhavan quoted Governor Bhalla as saying, “India creates history! Heartiest congratulations to the Indian Women’s Cricket Team on winning the ICC Women’s ODI…
A shocking video from Manipur has surfaced online, drawing nationwide anger after it showed a group of transgender women being assaulted by several men during Diwali celebrations. The viral clip, widely shared on social media, depicts the victims being forced to stand with their hands raised while they are repeatedly beaten with sticks. The visuals…
Manipur Police have arrested five young men in connection with the assault on four students near Bijoypur along the Kakching Lamkhai–Pallel Road on Thursday night, an incident that has raised concern among residents in the area. The attack, which took place on October 30, involved several unidentified individuals who allegedly stopped the students on the…
Security forces in Manipur have arrested a woman operative of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (City Meitei) faction during an intelligence-led operation at Wangkhei Andro Parking area in Imphal East district. The arrested individual has been identified as Wahengbam Kiran Singh, 45, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Authorities said the arrest was made as part of…
In a significant effort to strengthen child protection systems in Manipur, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), in collaboration with the Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR), organised a State-Level Conference on “Gaps and Challenges in Implementation of Key Child Rights Legislations” at the Imperial Hall, Classic Grande, Imphal, on…
