Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Wednesday said the recent clash at Thinungei in Bishnupur district was triggered by a misunderstanding between civilians and security forces.Addressing mediapersons at the New Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, the Minister clarified that the situation escalated after a rumour spread, reportedly initiated by a woman, leading to clashes that left around…
Fresh clashes broke out between security forces and protesters in the Thinungei area of Bishnupur district on Tuesday, leaving at least six people injured and escalating tensions in the region.The situation deteriorated around noon, with locals reporting the use of tear gas shells and alleged firing during the confrontation, though there was no official confirmation…
Manipur legislator from 11-Sagolband Assembly constituency Rajkumar Imo Singh has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting a time-bound National Investigation Agency (NIA) inquiry into the recent bombing at Tronglaobi in Bishnupur district that killed two minors. Terming the Tronglaobi killings deeply disturbing and demanding a “comprehensive crackdown on all such terror outfits,” the…
Three Manipuri associations in Shillong held a candlelight vigil to express solidarity with the families of victims of a recent tragedy, with the general secretary of Shillong Manipuri Students’ Union, Lamyanba, urging communities to remain calm and choose peace over conflict. The associations expressed shock and sadness over the loss of innocent lives, including two…
In a moving tribute to sacrifice and service, Kuki civil society organizations and villagers in Manipur’s Mongkot Chepu held a solemn candlelight vigil for BSF Constable Mithun Mandal. The gathering aimed to honor the fallen soldier while firmly addressing narratives surrounding the incident that claimed his life. The village of Mongkot Chepu became the site…
Kuki civil society organisations and residents of a remote village in Manipur’s Ukhrul district came together to pay tribute to a Border Security Force (BSF) constable who lost his life in a recent incident of firing. The gathering, marked by a candlelight vigil and silent procession, reflected both grief and a strong appeal from the…
The Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) has taken suo motu cognisance of the circulation of graphic images, videos, and identifying details of minor victims by certain social media handlers and digital media platforms. The Commission’s action follows the spread of sensitive content related to two children who lost their lives in the…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday met representatives of Meira Paibis (women torchbearer groups) from four Assembly constituencies and assured the delegation that his government is committed to ensuring justice, upholding the rule of law, and taking action against those responsible for violence in the state The Meira Paibis representatives had submitted a…
PDP president and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday condemned the killing of two children in an attack on their house in Manipur, terming it horrific. “The killing of two innocent children in Manipur by a military-grade weapon is deeply condemnable & horrific,” the former chief minister said in a…
Chief Minister, Manipur Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh today paid befitting tribute to Maharaj Narasingh on his 176th death anniversary at historic Kangla, Imphal. The Chief Minister also offered tarpan at Nungjeng Pukhri, Kangla and paid obeisance to the Shree Shree Govindajee Jalakeli Pala led by Maharajkumari Hemamanjuri. While paying homage to the Samadhi of Maharaj…
