Security forces seized a cache of arms and ammunition from Manipur’s Kakching district during a search operation, police said on Friday. One assault rifle, one 9 mm pistol, one IED, two grenades, one smoke shell, one tear smoke grenade, one detonator were seized from the foothills of Chairel Khunou hill of the district on Thursday,…
Manipur Police arrested two suspected members of the Volunteers Welfare Fund (VWF) organisation in Imphal West district. The arrests were made during an anti-extortion operation conducted in response to local complaints. The suspects, Yumlembam Khelen Singh (40) and Huidrom Langambam Singh (30), were caught in the Sagolband Tera area while allegedly attempting to extort money…
The Manipur government has transferred 60 bureaucrats and 10 police officers with immediate effect, an official notification said. Director General of State Academy of Training, Paulunthang Vaiphei, has been given the charge of Additional Chief Secretary, while Anurag Bajpai, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests will be the Additional Chief Secretary (Textiles, Commerce and Industries)….
At the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, Manipur’s Wushu athletes demonstrated their strength by taking home numerous medals to boost their overall score. Marshal Salam and K Panthoi Devi took home silver in the men’s and women’s Changquan competitions, respectively, while T Saya Chanu took home a gold medal in the women’s event. In the…
Security forces in Manipur arrested two active members of the proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO) from Tentha under Khongjom Police Station in Thoubal district.The arrested individuals have been identified as Leishangthem Hemanta Singh alias Leishemba (41) and Kiyam Open Meitei alias Penthokpa (41). Security personnel recovered a keypad mobile phone from their possession….
Security forces seized six rockets in Manipur’s Churachandpur district during search operations, police said on Wednesday. From the Loilamkot and Nalon area under the jurisdiction of Henglep police station the security forces seized six rockets along with one launcher, one country-made mortar (Pompi), one each of 7.62 mm sniper round and sniper magazine, and other…
N. Biren Singh, the chief minister of Manipur, announced the destruction of 4.8 hectares of illegal poppy production in the Senapati district. In a post on X, Singh stated, “In a significant breakthrough in our war on drugs, Senapati Police, the Forest Department, and district administration have destroyed 4.8 hectares of illicit poppy cultivation at…
The Imphal East Traffic Officer-in-Charge fulfilled a promise by replacing the hood of an auto-rickshaw owned by Laibi Oinam, Manipur’s first woman auto driver. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh shared the update on social media, expressing pride in Laibi’s journey. “This small gesture reflects our commitment to supporting individuals who inspire change in society. May…
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday said 4.8 hectare of illicit poppy cultivation in Senapati district was destroyed. In a post on X, Singh said, “In a significant breakthrough in our war on drugs, Senapati Police, Forest department, and district administration has destroyed 4.8 hectares of illicit poppy cultivation at Kangjang Hills, Senapati.”…
After being conferred with the Padma Shri award, a distinguished Manipuri classical dancer Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi expressed her happiness and said that it is a “matter of luck”. The government announced the Padma Awards on Saturday on the eve of the 76th Republic Day. Born and raised in Imphal West district, Suryamukhi started dancing at…
