Robert Naorem, State Director for Miss Universe Manipur, has withdrawn the People’s Choice Best National Costume Award in protest against the selection process at Miss Universe India 2024. The decision followed widespread disappointment over the exclusion of Manipur’s Danube Kangjam from the pageant’s top 20 contestants. Naorem expressed his dissatisfaction on Instagram, stating that the…
The Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) has strongly condemned the recent bombings of Kuki villages in Mongbung and Sejang in Manipur’s Jiribam district, accusing Meitei militants, allegedly backed by state forces, of orchestrating the attacks. According to KOHUR, the assaults involved military-grade weaponry and targeted civilian areas, resulting in widespread destruction and the…
A senior manager and three staff members of the Bank of Baroda’s Manipur University branch has been arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Manipur police after gold worth around Rs 4 crores were reported to be missing. The people who were arrested, according to the officials, were placed under judicial detention for…
Manipur’s Health and Family Welfare Minister, Sapam Ranjan, raised alarm over the increasing number of dengue cases in the state, urging public involvement to curb the spread of the disease. Speaking at a press conference on September 22, the minister revealed that dengue cases had surged from 148 in August to 230 in September. Emphasizing…
The Indian Army, in coordination with Manipur Police, successfully averted a potential disaster by recovering seven Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the hilly areas near Bongjang and Itham villages, Imphal East district. Acting on specific intelligence, the security forces launched a swift search operation, utilizing Army Explosives Detection Dogs. The IEDs, weighing approximately 28.5 kg,…
Manipur Police apprehended three active cadres of the banned outfit KYKL from Ghari Awang Leikai in Imphal West District on September 19. The individuals, identified as Maibam Bronson Singh (24), Yumnam Lanchenba (21), and Soubam Nongpoknganba Meitei (52), were involved in extortion activities in the Sekmai and Thangmeiband areas. During the arrest, police recovered a…
In a series of coordinated search operations across Manipur’s hill and valley districts, security forces have intensified efforts to dismantle illegal bunkers and recover arms, aiming to curb insurgent activities. A key operation in Mongbung Village, Jiribam District, saw the destruction of a fortified bunker, marking a significant move against unlawful elements. On September 16,…
Manipur’s Education Minister, Thounaojam Basanta Kumar Singh, thus called out those who had been disrupting the education sector in the state by issuing a stern warning to the culprits. He gave his word that any steps taken by law enforcement against those that undermine peace and stability would be met with decisive action. Speaking during…
The police authorities have been asking for community assistance after the protests in Kakwa transformed into violent ones, and reports state that automatic rifles are being used against police vehicles. It is pleading on neighborhood associations and authorities to step in and put an end to the bloodshed so that the community can return to…
The Naga People’s Front (NPF) Manipur State Unit has strongly condemned the bomb attack on the residence of Minister Khashim Vashum in Ukhrul’s Hamleikhong Colony on the night of September 14. The explosion at the Minister of Transport, Veterinary, and Animal Husbandry’s home has been denounced as a “despicable crime” by the party. In a…
