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…
In a significant political statement amid continuing uncertainty in Manipur, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Th Shyamkumar has claimed that a new popular government will be formed in the state after November 15, with the Chief Minister to be chosen by the central leadership of the party. Addressing the media on Thursday, the Andro constituency…
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Kangpokpi Police seized 225 soap cases containing nearly 10 kilograms of suspected brown sugar during a carefully coordinated operation on Tuesday. The seizure, weighing 9.844 kg including packaging, resulted in the arrest of three individuals allegedly involved in the illegal trade. The operation was launched following specific intelligence…
Excitement and emotion are running high in Manipur’s Ukhrul district as preparations gather pace for the long-awaited homecoming of Thuingaleng Muivah, the revered leader of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah), better known as NSCN (IM). The 91-year-old Naga leader, who has spent the last five decades away from his birthplace, will return to…
Security forces on Monday recovered a large cache of weapons and ammunition from multiple locations in Manipur’s Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts. The operations underscore ongoing efforts to curb the circulation of illegal firearms in the state. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, security forces first conducted a search in the Nepali Basti area under Churachandpur Police…
Manipur has reported a sharp rise in dengue cases this year, with at least 2,332 people testing positive and one fatality recorded so far, according to an official report released by the state health department.The cases were detected between January 1 and October 11, after 5,613 samples were tested across the state. This marks a…
