In a swift follow-up investigation of a threat video recently posted on social media, Manipur Police along with Assam Rifles conducted an operation and arrested active cadres of Kangleipak Communist Party (Military Formation Lotus) who were involved in the incident, the state police informed. The arrest comes after a Facebook video uploaded on November 21,…
The Manipur Sangai Festival 2025 has entered its fifth day, but the state’s biggest cultural celebration is witnessing an unusually dull atmosphere. Despite major preparations by the government, the main venue at Hapta Kangjeibung remains largely empty, lacking the vibrancy and festive spirit that once defined the annual event. Organised by the Manipur Tourism Department…
A major counter-insurgency sweep led to the seizure of an improvised long-range rocket packed with nearly 40 kilograms of explosive in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, police confirmed on November 26. The device, found on November 11 in Gelmol village, was accompanied by a launching stand and a battery, indicating it was ready for use. The discovery…
In an extraordinary feat of endurance, three satellite-tagged Amur Falcons from the forests of Manipur have completed one of the most remarkable long-distance migrations recorded in the natural world. Each bird, weighing only about 150 grams, travelled thousands of kilometres across land and sea, reaching East Africa in less than a week, leaving scientists astonished…
Kangpokpi district in Manipur came alive with patriotic fervour on Sunday as the District Level NCC Day Celebration 2025 was held at the ADC Hall, bringing together cadets, alumni, officers, and community leaders in a spirited display of unity and discipline. Organised by the NCC Alumni Kangpokpi District, the event highlighted the National Cadet Corps’…
The National People’s Party’s (NPP) sweeping restructuring of its Manipur State Unit has sparked serious dissent, with senior leaders accusing the national leadership of bypassing long-serving state functionaries and making abrupt appointments without consultation. The notification issued on November 22 by NPP President Conrad K. Sangma appointed Dr. Lorho S. Pfoze as the new State…
RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat met Janajati leaders in Imphal on the second day of his three-day visit to Manipur, urging communities to work together for unity, character-building and social harmony. The discussion, held against the backdrop of ongoing tensions in the state, centred on strengthening collective responsibility to secure lasting peace and progress. More…
At least five persons were injured as fresh tension erupted in Bishnupur district on Friday evening after a group of people displaced from areas in Churachandpur district attempted to march towards their abandoned villages. Meanwhile during the tension some Police Vehicles were also got damaged when the displaced persons started pelting stones against Police firing…
Violent confrontations broke out between security forces and internally displaced persons at Khurai Lamlong in Imphal East on November 21, as protesters demonstrated against the staging of the Sangai Festival amid the state’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.The clash intensified when demonstrators attempted to march towards the festival venue, leading security personnel to deploy tear gas shells…
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for patience, resilience and collective responsibility as Manipur continues its struggle to return to normalcy after prolonged unrest. Speaking in Imphal on the first day of his three-day visit to the state, Bhagwat said that rebuilding trust and harmony would require time, sustained effort and active…
