Additional security forces were deployed on Wednesday in Bishnupur district, Manipur, following gunfire near the Torbung–Phougakchao Ikhai belt on Tuesday night, an area previously affected by ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities since May 3, 2023. Despite no injuries reported, the situation remains tense as investigations proceed without arrests. The firing led to…
Restoring peace and normalcy in Manipur must come before any move to form a new government in the state, BJP MLA Tongbram Robindro said that after returning from discussions with the party’s central leadership in New Delhi. Speaking to reporters, Robindro said the talks were meaningful and focused mainly on the welfare of the people,…
Manipur’s Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Singh conducted an extensive review of the law and order situation in Churachandpur district following the recovery of firearms by security forces. Singh chaired a security review meeting with senior police officers to assess current security conditions, operational readiness, and inter-agency coordination. During his visit, he inaugurated a…
Manipur witnessed a proud moment as Md Zakariyyah, a 23-year-old youth from Yairipok in Imphal East district, was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army. His commissioning has brought joy not only to his family but also to the Meitei Pangal community across the state. Lt Md Zakariyyah was among 491 cadets who were…
Amidst an ongoing crackdown on extortion activities and militancy in Manipur, security forces conducted a series of coordinated operations and apprehended at least four allegedly active cadres of militant groups on Monday. Police sources said that a self-styled sergeant of KCP (Taibanganba) was apprehended from the Heirangoithong area under Singjamei police station in Imphal West…
Amid continuing uncertainty over Manipur’s political situation, legislators of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from both the Meitei and Kuki communities came together at a high-level meeting in New Delhi to discuss the way forward for the violence-hit state. The meeting, convened by the BJP’s central leadership, focused mainly on restoring peace, rebuilding trust, and…
Manipur’s BJP legislators from the Meitei and Kuki communities participated in a high-level meeting organized by the party’s central leadership in New Delhi to address escalating political tensions and foster peace. The meeting, attended by key figures including BJP National General Secretary B.L. Santosh and Northeast in-charge Sambit Patra, included 34 MLAs and focused on…
In a significant day for Senapati district, President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu visited the district on Thursday and inaugurated seven development projects while laying the foundation stones for five more. The visit is being seen as an important step towards strengthening basic infrastructure and public services in this hill district of Manipur. The President…
President Droupadi Murmu is set to visit the Nupee Lal Memorial complex in Imphal today to honour the brave women of Manipur who fought during the historic Nupi Lal movement. Her visit to the memorial is being seen as an important gesture that recognises the strength, resilience and role of Manipuri women in shaping the…
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will visit Manipur on December 11 and 12. On December 11, on arrival at Imphal, the President will be accorded a guard of honour. Subsequently, she will visit historic Mapal Kangjeibung to witness a polo exhibition match. On the same evening, the President will attend a civic reception to…
