The Ningols United Progressive Initiative (NUPI), a leading women’s civil society group in Delhi, organized a memorial function in collaboration with six Meitei organizations across India to commemorate Nupi Lan—the historic “women’s war” movements of Manipur. These iconic uprisings, in 1904 and 1939, were pivotal in resisting colonial exploitation and embody the courage and activism…
On December 12, Assam Rifles carried out Area Domination Patrol (ADP) and search operations in the Jiribam district of Manipur in an effort to maintain peace and security. The goal of the operation, which covered the areas of Narayanpur, Madhopur, and Gotaikhal, was to raise both the degree of safety for residents and security guards….
Campus recruitment at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Manipur has seen a 10-15% decline, attributed to the ongoing conflict in the state. Institute officials cite concerns over stability as a key factor impacting placement opportunities for students. Dr. Johnson Singh, Training and Placement Officer at NIT Manipur, noted that while some companies are hesitant…
In a coordinated series of successful joint operations, the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police, alongside other security forces, have recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and warlike stores (WLS) from the hill and valley regions of Manipur. The operations, conducted across Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, and Thoubal districts, underscore the unwavering commitment of security…
On November 30, at the 147th course passing out parade of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Cadet Jodha Thongjaomayum of Manipur received recognition from the Indian Army in Imphal for obtaining the President’s Bronze Medal. The statement added, “Army felicitated the cadet in presence of his proud parents.” Cadet Thongjaomayum hails from the Imphal East…
Manipur’s Social Welfare Minister Heikham Dingo confirmed on Friday that all relevant documents regarding the disappearance of Laishram Kamalbabu Singh, who allegedly went missing from the Leimakhong Military Station, have been sent to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), as well as to the offices of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah. Singh,…
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced a significant success in the state’s war on drugs, with 8.6 acres of illicit poppy fields eradicated in the Senapati district. The joint operation underscores the government’s commitment to combating drug-related activities and preserving environmental and social stability. A coordinated team comprising the Senapati Forest Department, Executive Magistrate,…
Three members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party were arrested on December 5 in Phayeng, Imphal West, as a result of a combined operation by the Manipur police and the Central Reserve Police Force. One country-made 9mm pistol with four live bullets was taken from them by the security guards. Additional damning materials, including a…
Several weapons were recovered as a result of search and area domination operations carried out by security forces in Manipur’s hill and valley regions. The Thoubal District’s Fungei Ching Ngamukhong neighborhood served as the site of the operation. Numerous firearms, including an SLR, SMG Carbine, 12 Bore Double Barrel Gun, 9 mm and.32 mm pistols,…
The Kuki-Zo community in Manipur has intensified its opposition to recent state transport policies, threatening an indefinite shutdown if the measures are not withdrawn. A 48-hour total shutdown, organized by civil society organizations in Kangpokpi District, began on December 3, paralyzing the region. Essential services, including schools and vehicular movement, were exempted. The protest stems…
