The Blooming Flower Children’s Foundation School in Kalinagar Hmar Veng was set ablaze by unidentified miscreants in the early hours of October 18, causing extensive damage to the institution. The arson attack occurred around 4:10 a.m. and has left the local community in dismay, although no casualties have been reported. Founded in 1997 by Rev….
Manipur Police arrested two active members of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) People’s War Group (PWG) on October 18 in Pureiromba Khongnangmakhong, Imphal East district. The arrested individuals, identified as Mutum Inao Singh (31) and Khwairakpam Rajen Singh (25), were reportedly involved in extorting money from the public and engaging in other illegal operations….
In observance of Loktak Day, a 12-kilometer Loktak Run 2024 was planned with the goal of raising awareness about the need to preserve Loktak Lake and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. This body of water, located in the center of the Northeast Indian state of Manipur, is important to the state’s tourism and culture. On Thursday,…
A gunfire exchange between two groups occurred in Koutruk village, Imphal West district, on Thursday, less than two days after peace talks were held between Meitei and Kuki legislators in Delhi, police reported. Assailants launched the attack from the hills of Kangpokpi district, targeting the low-lying Koutruk village. Village volunteers responded with retaliatory fire. Fortunately,…
Manipur Police arrested three militants belonging to the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanba Lup (KYKL) outfit from Imphal West district. The arrests were made at Leirenkabi Bazar, according to a police statement released on Thursday. The arrested individuals have been identified as Jiten Sana Rk (40), Takhelchangbam Ibohanbi (49), and Aheibam Jimson (28). Police recovered an…
An investigation team went to the suspected drone bombing site in Manipur’s Imphal West district. On Wednesday, the group went to the spot. Since the matter was legally passed to the National Investigating Agency, a combined team from the Manipur police and the NIA performed an on-site investigation in the first instance. Ngangbam Surbala, a…
A lone gunman looted the UCO Bank’s Kakching branch in Manipur during closing hours on Wednesday, October 16, making off with Rs 6.5 lakh in cash. The audacious robbery left bank staff and customers in shock. According to the branch manager, the assailant entered the bank wearing a mask and wielding a firearm. He swiftly…
Water Resources Minister Awangbow Newmai stated that the conference held in New Delhi yesterday marked the beginning of attempts to restore peace in Manipur. Naga and Kuki MLAs joined the conference organized by the then-MHA in Delhi. Awangbow Newmai, a Naga MLA, went on to say that the conference was called on the initiative of the…
Manipur Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the arson attack on the SDC Kumbi office on September 26, 2024. The accused, identified as Moirangthem Ajaykumar (22), Wahengbam Prabhakar (27), and Khumanthem Jesper (23), have been remanded into police custody for four days, as authorities continue their efforts to apprehend other suspects. Security forces…
The Manipur Congress has welcomed the recent talks held between Meitei and Kuki legislators in Delhi, aimed at resolving the ethnic crisis that has gripped the state for 17 months. However, the party questioned the absence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, noting that their presence was crucial for…
