Tuesday saw the imposition of a curfew in Manipur’s Imphal East, Imphal West, and Thoubal districts in response to growing worries about law and order. In an order dated September 10, the Imphal East district magistrate revoked a previous curfew easing and imposed a complete curfew starting at 11:00 am. Essential services are excluded, such…
Kuki militants launched long-range rockets into civilian areas in two locations of Bishnupur district, resulting in the death of an elderly man and injuries to six others, according to Manipur Police. In a statement released late on September 6, police reported that 78-year-old RK Rabei of Moirang Phiwangbam Leikai was killed, while six civilians sustained…
Amidst the massive unrest prevailing in conflict-ridden Manipur, Kuki militants have added a new ammunition to their arsenal by deploying long-range rockets among civilians in two separate locations of Bishnupur district. The Manipur Police Department stated this in a message they sent out yesterday, claiming that although things were tight in the state, they had…
The Kuki Students’ Organization (KSO) has made an urgent appeal to Rakesh Ranjan, Chairman of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), to reconsider the removal of SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier-1 exam centres in Manipur’s Churachandpur and Ukhrul districts. The centres are set to be abolished from September 8, causing widespread concern among aspirants. In…
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat lauded the unwavering commitment of the organisation’s volunteers stationed in conflict-torn Manipur, despite the state’s volatile and unsafe environment. Bhagwat made these remarks during an event commemorating the centenary of Shankar Dinkar Kane, popularly known as Bhaiyyaji, who significantly contributed to children’s education in Manipur until 1971. Addressing…
At least two properties were damaged in a new bombing on Friday morning in the Bishnupur district of Manipur by suspected militants, according to authorities. Rockets were shot toward the low-lying residential neighborhood of Tronglaobi, which is around 45 kilometers from the state capital of Imphal, from high points in the surrounding hill regions of…
Fresh violence erupted in Manipur’s Jiribam district early Wednesday as suspected ‘tribal village volunteers’ set fire to a retired police officer’s house. The three-room residence at Jakuradhor, located 28 km from Jiribam district headquarters and near the Hmar-dominated Pherzawl district, was torched around 3:30 a.m. The officer’s family had previously vacated the property due to…
Police in Manipur reported a new case of arson in Jiribam district where a group of suspected ‘Tribal village volunteers’ allegedly set a house on fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The home was owned by a retired police officer and was situated in the district’s Jakuradhor neighborhood. The family had previously left…
Manipur Police recovered two unexploded mortar bombs in the Haraothel area of Kangpokpi district during their ongoing search and area domination exercises in the state’s vulnerable hill and valley regions. The discovery comes amid heightened security measures aimed at ensuring the safe movement of vehicles and maintaining law and order. During similar operations conducted across…
A torch rally was staged at Khurai Lamlong in Imphal East district today, where protesters vehemently condemned a recent drone attack allegedly carried out by Kuki militants. The rally was organized in response to drone bombings in Koutruk and other areas of Imphal West, which resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to…
