Preparations are gaining momentum in Tamenglong district of Manipur for the much-awaited 18th edition of the Tamenglong Orange Festival — the state’s premier cultural and agricultural celebration that highlights the region’s reputation as the “Orange Bowl of Manipur.” To ensure smooth execution of the event, Tamenglong Deputy Commissioner Dr. L. Angshim Dangshawa (IAS) chaired a…
The Loktak Hydroelectric Project, a vital power source for Manipur and the wider northeastern region, is facing serious logistical hurdles that are delaying ongoing renovation and modernization work, officials from NHPC Ltd. informed Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla during a high-level meeting at the Raj Bhavan on Monday. Gursharan Singh, Head of Project at NHPC…
In a major crackdown against insurgent activities, Manipur Police arrested six militants belonging to banned outfits in a series of coordinated operations carried out across Thoubal, Imphal West, Bishnupur, and Kakching districts on October 26. The raids were part of an ongoing effort to dismantle insurgent networks and curb extortion activities that have been troubling…
Manipur police have arrested three individuals in a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, seizing large quantities of narcotics and psychotropic substances across multiple districts. Authorities are investigating further and have urged public cooperation in curbing illegal drug activities. In the most notable operation, 51-year-old Md Muhammad Iboyai from Borayangbi Mayai Leikai in Moirang sub-division, Bishnupur…
Manipur Police have detained two teenage militants belonging to the banned outfit United Tribal Volunteers (UTV) near the Myanmar border in Chandel district. The incident, which occurred on October 18, has once again drawn attention to the increasing involvement of minors in insurgent activities and the persistent challenges of policing Manipur’s porous international boundary. According…
NSCN (IM) supremo Th Muivah arrived in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on October 22 to visit his native village of Somdal, marking his first return in more than 50 years, officials said. The 91-year-old Naga leader landed at Bakshi ground in the district headquarters by helicopter.Thousands of Naga women in traditional attire and men holding spears…
In a significant security operation, Assam Rifles personnel apprehended two militants from Myanmar who were attempting to infiltrate India through Manipur’s Chandel district. The operation, conducted on October 18 near Sajik Tampak, prevented a potentially organised cross-border militant incursion into Indian territory. Authorities identified the detained individuals as members of the United Tribal Volunteers Group,…
Assam Rifles personnel have detained two members of an armed group operating from Myanmar whilst they attempted to cross into India through Manipur’s Chandel district, the paramilitary force announced on October 22. The operation, conducted on October 18 near Sajik Tampak in the border district, prevented what authorities describe as an organised militant infiltration across…
The 134th Raising Day Parade of the Manipur Police was held today at the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground in Imphal, with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla gracing the occasion as the chief guest. The event celebrated the courage, discipline, and dedication of the state’s police personnel, highlighting their exemplary service to the community. Governor…
Security forces in Manipur have arrested four active cadres of the proscribed outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) along with one civilian accused of providing them shelter, officials said. The arrests took place during coordinated counter-insurgency operations across Bishnupur, Thoubal, and Churachandpur districts. According to official sources, the first operation was conducted on October 15, when…
