The Manipur government on Tuesday night instructed the Deputy Commissioners of two districts, Pherzawl and Jiribam, to impose a night curfew and bolster security and vigilance in anticipation of a flood of refugees from Bangladesh, which has been rocked by violence. The Joint Secretary of the Home Department stated in his instruction that there is…
In a move to tackle concerns over illegal migration from Bangladesh, the District Commissioner of Pherzawl, Asish Das, has enforced a night curfew across the district starting today. This measure aims to maintain law and order while addressing security threats. The curfew, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagar Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, prohibits…
42 people died in the calamite in Mizoram between march and may 2024, according to officials, said. In the Mizoram State Disaster Management Authority meeting set by the Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday, they said that 5,938 houses and buildings were destroyed due to disasters that had taken place. Of the 42 dead, 34 were…
Manipur Police have issued a stern warning against the circulation of videos showing panicked students during a recent protest in Imphal East. This announcement follows a rally on August 1 that turned violent, prompting police to use tear gas to control the crowd. The incident occurred at Akampat in Imphal East district, where the crowd…
Manipur police successfully conducted multiple operations on July 29, leading to the arrest of four insurgents and the rescue of an abducted individual. In a decisive move, two members of the proscribed Revolutionary People’s Front/People’s Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) were apprehended in Imphal West District. The suspects, Wahengbam Tombi Singh (47) and Thoudam Hemchandra Singh (42),…
Four members of the United National Liberation Front – Pambei (UNLF-P) were apprehended in Imphal West district on Sunday, facing serious charges of rape and firing. According to Manipur police, the accused are also charged with assaulting civilians. The arrested individuals have been identified as Thounaojam Gopen Singh (34), Naorem Ningthouremba (25), Arambam Tom Meitei…
A two-day sit-in protest under the “Disturbance-Free Education Zone” campaign began today at various schools and colleges. The demonstration, organized by the Coordinating Committee on Disturbance-Free Educational Zone Demand, took place at both government and private educational institutions. The protest saw participation from teachers and students across several institutions, including TG Higher Secondary School, Johnstone…
The Manipur Cabinet has revised the minimum wages across various categories of employees, a move aimed at improving the livelihoods of the state’s workforce. Minister of Information and Public Relations, Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh, addressed the media late this evening, announcing that the cabinet meeting held today discussed 16 agendas, most of which pertain to…
Chief Minister N Biren Singh is set to depart for New Delhi on Thursday to attend the Chief Ministers’ meeting and the NITI Aayog session, starting July 26 in the national capital. Sources indicate that CM Biren will attempt to secure a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit. However, the formal process…
A mild earthquake, measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale, was felt in parts of Manipur and adjoining Nagaland on Friday, according to officials. A disaster management official in Manipur confirmed that the tremor was felt in northern Manipur’s Ukhrul district and adjoining Nagaland. The district shares a border with Myanmar. There have been no reports…
