Security forces in Manipur’s Imphal East district have recovered a significant cache of illegal weapons and explosives during search operations in Nungbram and Lairok Vaiphei villages, raising concerns about regional security.The recovered items include a 7.62mm Russian RPD machine gun, a 5.56mm INSAS rifle, a 0.32 pistol with its magazine, and a variety of explosives…
In an effort to promote greater communication and understanding amongst the citizens of various states and Union Territories, Manipur and Uttar Pradesh have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” program. In areas including language learning, culture, traditions, music, tourism, food, sports, and the sharing of best practices,…
Renowned Manipuri writer Haobam Satyabati Devi has been awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for her acclaimed book Mainu Bora Nungshi Sheirol. The award, one of India’s highest literary honors, celebrates outstanding contributions to Indian literature across various languages. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh congratulated Satyabati Devi on social media, praising her for…
A mortar was discovered at Khongampat in Imphal East district, Manipur, on Tuesday, triggering a swift response from security forces. The explosive was found in a field by locals, just a few hundred meters from a Border Security Force (BSF) camp and approximately 1.5 kilometers from the private residence of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh,…
In Kakching district, Manipur Police detained seven KCP (PWG) militants after two Bihar migrant workers were killed. The arrests came as part of a stepped-up campaign following the killings on December 14. Although the direct involvement of the militants is still being investigated, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said the operation is intended to…
The Kuki Students’ Organisation General Headquarters (KSO-GHQ), representing Kuki students across India, has raised objections over alleged discrepancies in the cut-off marks for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates in the recently declared Staff Selection Commission (SSC) General Duty (GD) examination results. In a formal letter to the SSC Chairman, the KSO-GHQ highlighted cases where the cut-off…
According to officials on Sunday, the Assam Rifles have demolished 6,228 acres of illegal poppy crops in various districts of Manipur and discovered an astounding 16,250 acres in the last five years. According to the defense spokesperson, the Assam Rifles have always prioritized combating illegal poppy production, as evidenced by their persistent efforts over the…
In a joint operation on December 12, security forces, including police and Assam Rifles, arrested four armed individuals, one of whom was identified as a cadre of the Kuki National Front (KNF), for terrorizing villagers in Laijang, Churachandpur district. The arrested individuals are: Thangsiam Haokip (27): KNF cadreKamlian (34)Malsom (20)Jaipu Doujaithang (42)Weapons and ammunition recovered…
5.87 kg of brown sugar from the Senapati area was found by the Manipur police hidden in 150 soap cases. In this regard, four people were taken into custody. According to the officer, the drugs were discovered in 150 soap cases during a police raid on a home in Chiphaodai village on December 12 in…
The Ningols United Progressive Initiative (NUPI), a leading women’s civil society group in Delhi, organized a memorial function in collaboration with six Meitei organizations across India to commemorate Nupi Lan—the historic “women’s war” movements of Manipur. These iconic uprisings, in 1904 and 1939, were pivotal in resisting colonial exploitation and embody the courage and activism…
