Security forces apprehended several individuals linked to insurgent groups in the Imphal region. On one day, they arrested Sanasam Rozy Devi, an active cadre of KCP (Apunba), and Phijam Rainson Singh of KCP (Noyon). Additionally, two KYKL members, Hawaijam Nganthoiba and Moirangthem Jenith Singh, were also detained. In response to rising security concerns, fortified search…
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has written to Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, urging the Centre to include the Imphal–Guwahati–Imphal route under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN to further mitigate transportation difficulties encountered by the people of the State and enhance the state’s socio-economic development. In an official letter dated February 16,…
A one-day awareness programme on Hornbill Conservation was organised by Tamenglong Forest Division at Khundong Khunkhaiba village, Tamei Range, in association with the Khundong Khunkhaiba Village Authority and Liangmai Naga Council, Western Zone.The programme was attended by Range Forest Officer, Tamei Range Khundrakpam Johnson as Chief Guest, Chairman Liangmai Naga Council P Mairisibou as Guest…
Lt Gen Abhijit S Pendharkar, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Spear Corps, conducted a comprehensive visit to Manipur on Monday to assess the security landscape amid ongoing challenges, informed IGAR(S) in a press release. Accompanied by senior commanders, Lt Gen Pendharkar toured critical zones in Ukhrul, Kangpokpi, Imphal East and Imphal West districts. He…
As part of its ongoing National Integration Tour (NIT), Assam Rifles organised a 15‑day journey for representatives of Civil Society Organisations from Tengnoupal and Chandel districts of Manipur. The initiative, comprising 23 delegates and supported by 45 personnel, was designed to strengthen national unity, foster cultural exchange and deepen mutual understanding among diverse communities, conveyed…
Chief Minister Y Khemchand extended his best wishes to the students, who are appearing in this year’s Class XII Higher Secondary Examination (HSE) 2026 to be conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur. In his message, CM Khemchand said, “As expressed by our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji, students should appear for…
The Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) has mandated the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) of Wangoi Zone, Imphal West, to swiftly undertake an independent and timely investigation concerning a complaint from the parents and guardians of two Class II/B students at Catholic School Canchipur. According to the complaint, the students were unjustly confined…
The Convenor of the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD), Jeetendra Ningomba, has urged political leaders in Manipur to suspend electoral activities and prioritise the detection of alleged illegal immigrants in the state. Speaking at an awareness programme organised in connection with the forthcoming Census, Ningomba said electoral politics should not proceed until mechanisms…
The Indigenous People’s Forum, Manipur (IPFM) has submitted a memorandum to the Justice Gita Mittal Committee, appointed by the Supreme Court of India, alleging that personnel of the Assam Rifles supported armed Kuki militants in the burning of 25 residential houses belonging to Tangkhul families at Litan Sareikhong village on February 8, 2026. According to…
Youth’s Forum for Protection of Human Rights (YFPHR) has expressed deep concern over the “lack of accountability” by the state to protect the right holders of the state from being terrorized by the vested interest armed groups who are involved in displacing the innocent citizens. In a press release, YFPHR said that it is deeply…
