The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to submit a detailed status report on the progress of investigations into sexual violence cases related to the 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur. The court also indicated that the responsibility for day-to-day monitoring of the ongoing trials may be handed over to the…
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today inspected the rejuvenation work of Imphal River being carried out at different sites along the river. The rejuvenation work is taken up as a project to make the river water clean and reduce its Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD). The Chief Minister took stock of the ongoing eco-embankment work being…
The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) has announced a new resolution stating that Meitei individuals will not be allowed to enter Kuki-Zo inhabited areas until a political solution addressing the concerns of the Kuki-Zo community is achieved. The decision was taken during a meeting held on February 12, 2026, according to an official press release…
On the eve of Lui-Ngai-Ni 2026, the United Naga Council (UNC) expressed deep concern over the outbreak of violence attack on one Starling Shimray of Shakarphung by a group of Kuki youths on the evening of February 7, that triggered a wave of unrest in Litan, Ukhrul, resulting in ugly violence, burning of houses and…
A public meeting was held at Salungpham in Thoubal district under the central theme, “Granting ST Status is the Only Way to Protect Our Land and Future.” The programme was organised by the Manipur unit of the World Meetei Council (WMC). Speaking at the meeting, WMC Manipur Unit President Urikhimbam Kunjo stated that the Meetei…
A sensitization programme on Central and State Government schemes, initiatives, and financial literacy was held at Koshang Community Hall, Khangshim Village, Tengnoupal District. The programme was sponsored by the Directorate of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of Manipur and organised by District Handlooms and Textiles, Tengnoupal District. SDO/BDO Tengnoupal and Machi, Md Nazmul Huda Khan, inaugurated…
In a continued crackdown against illegal poppy cultivation, the District Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) on Friday carried out a poppy destruction drive at Ngatan Hill Range under Senapati Police Station and adjoining areas of Kangpokpi district. The operation was initiated by the Senapati District ANTF and conducted under the supervision of the Additional Superintendent of…
Security forces apprehended two active militants of KCP (Apunba) in separate operations within Imphal West and Imphal East districts. Thaodem Jackson Singh (21) from Thangmeiband Hijam Leikai was arrested at his home, while Angom Vidyananda Singh (20) from Khurai Thangjam Leikai was taken into custody at his residence. Authorities seized two mobile phones and an…
The Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW), in collaboration with the District Administration Kakching, today organised a sensitisation programme on “The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 at the Conference Hall of Kakching Municipal Council, Kakching.The programme was attended by Th. Tiningpham Monsang, Chairperson of MSCW; Priyadarshini Laishram, SP…
The Supreme Court on February 13 directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to file a status report within two weeks on its probe into 11 FIRs related to the 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi also asked the Centre and the Manipur government to ensure implementation…
