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…
The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has appealed to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu to ensure justice, accountability and protection of innocent Naga civilians affected by the ongoing conflict in Manipur, particularly the abduction, torture and killing of six Naga civilians.The demand was made through a memorandum submitted to the President via Nagaland Governor Nand…
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the proposal for the appointment of additional general secretaries and secretaries for the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) with immediate effect.The opposition party appointed eight additional general secretaries and 25 secretaries for the MPCC as part of the party’s organisational revamp ahead of the Assembly elections due early next…
Manipur Police, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted a joint operation and have apprehended two persons allegedly involved in the killing of six Naga individuals at Leilon Vaiphei village on May 13 this year.According to a statement issued by the Manipur Police, the operation was launched on the…
The economic blockade on National Highway-2 at Namdilong Gate in Kanglatongbi, under Sekmai Police Station in Imphal West district, continued on Thursday despite Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh appealing to protesters to withdraw the agitation. A large number of protesters, including men and women from both the Meitei and Naga communities, remained at the blockade…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday visited several locations across Senapati district and reviewed the ongoing developmental projects being taken up in the district.The Chief Minister also interacted with the public and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and assessed the implementation of various government projects and initiatives.Upon his arrival at a Potato Farm in…
Manipur Director General of Police, Mukesh Singh visited Noney district Police Headquarters on Tuesday to review the prevailing law and order, crime and operational situation.The DGP was accompanied by the Additional DG (Law and Order), IG, and other senior officers during the visit.During the review, the DGP emphasised maintaining law and order, strengthening anti-extortion operations,…
