The coordinated action of a joint team of Behiang Police and Assam Rifles led to the arrest of four Myanmar nationals or their alleged involvement in drug trafficking in Churachandpur district of Manipur, state police informed on Wednesday. Acting on intelligence inputs, the team intercepted a motorcycle in the Behiang Police Station area and apprehended…
Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Minister Nemcha Kangpokpi on Wednesday underscored the need for leading a dignified and peaceful life, urging communities in the State to shun violence. In a fervent appeal amid ongoing ethnic tensions in Manipur, Kipgen called on all communities and village chiefs to prioritise harmony. “Development cannot flourish amid fear and division….
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla graced the Investiture Ceremony for the Governor’s Unit Citation 2026 in Imphal on Wednesday.Speaking on the occasion, Bhalla appreciated the role of security forces while operating under demanding conditions and maintaining law and order in the state.He said they stood firm as pillars of strength during the time of crisis.Bhalla…
In a significant ceremony recognizing valor and dedication, the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, presented the Governor’s Unit Citation 2026 to several distinguished units of the armed forces, paramilitary forces, and state police on Wednesday. The investiture ceremony, held at the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) in Imphal, honored those who have provided…
Besu Aruju of Punanamei Village, Senapati district has won the impressive victory in his debut bout at Matrix Fight Night (MFN), India’s premier mixed martial arts platform.The Punanamei Youth and Students’ Organisation extended its heartfelt congratulations on his success. He defeated Manoj Yadav of Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in his professional Mixed Martial…
Security forces have arrested an active member of the banned outfit Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) during an operation in Manipur’s Imphal East district, officials said on Tuesday. The arrest was made on May 4 as part of an ongoing investigation registered at Singjamei Police Station. The individual has been identified as Maibam Romio Singh…
Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) has asked the Manipur government to take urgent and firm steps to restore peace in the state. The organisation said that inclusive dialogue, strict enforcement of law, and joint action against anti-peace elements cannot be compromised if normalcy is to return.In a memorandum submitted on the occasion of the 3rd Manipur…
A wave of shock and grief has gripped the Charhajare area of Manipur’s Kangpokpi district following the brutal murder of a 63-year-old woman during a robbery in the early hours of Monday. The deceased, identified as Puspa Devi, wife of Nakul Poudel, was found dead at her residence under the jurisdiction of the Gamnom Sapermeina…
An intellectual exchange at Manipur University was on Monday organised by All Manipur Students’ Union and Manipur University Students’ Union on the topic, “Updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC): Collective Mobilisation and Demographic Governance in Manipur”. The event drew participation from academics, students and members of the media. Addressing the participants as a resource…
Tensions in Manipur remain at a focal point as Kuki civil society organizations observed the third anniversary of what they term “Separation Day.” Marking three years since the onset of the ethnic conflict that reshaped the state’s demography, Kuki leadership has once again placed the demand for a separate Union Territory at the center of…
