Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi paid a day-long visit to Manipur on Wednesday to evaluate the current security situation and review the operational readiness of Indian Army and Assam Rifles units stationed in the state. The visit reaffirmed the Army’s strong commitment to restoring peace, stability, and promoting development in the conflict-affected…
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) held a significant public meeting on Tuesday at LNC Hotel, centrally located in Kangpokpi District Headquarters. The gathering brought together a wide array of tribal leaders, community organisations, and civil society representatives with the common goal of promoting unity amid the ongoing turmoil in Manipur. The well-attended meeting was seen as…
The Manipur High Court has granted a one-month extension for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file a chargesheet in the unresolved Jiribam slughter case, which has been pending for over eight months. This case pertains to the abduction and slughter of six individuals, including three minors, that occurred in November 2024. The decision was…
The District Administration of Kangpokpi has held a meeting to discuss the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, rationalisation of polling stations, and appointment of Booth Level Agents. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Mahesh Chaudhari, IAS, and attended by representatives of national and state political parties. The DEO…
In a significant development in the long-pending Jiribam killings case, the Manipur High Court on Monday gave the National Investigation Agency (NIA) a final one-month deadline to file a chargesheet. The court issued a stern warning that any further delay would not be tolerated and could attract judicial consequences. The case, which involves the abduction…
The re-establishment of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) examination centre in Churachandpur, Manipur, has ignited controversy due to fears of widespread cheating, unethical practices, and inflated pass rates. The Churachandpur centre is part of a larger initiative by the Manipur government to create 11 advanced IT centres throughout the state, backed by an investment of…
Manipur Police have arrested three active cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party-Apunba City Meitei (KCP-ACM) group in a targeted operation in the Imphal East district. The arrestees were identified as Phijam Joychandra Meitei, Oinam Nitranjit Singh, and Soram Abungcha Meitei. The police also arrested Yumnam Koko Singh, a KCP cadre, and Hidangmayum Kishankumar Sharma, a…
The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Delhi & NCR, has strongly condemned the Manipur Public Service Commission’s (MPSC) decision to shift the venue of its upcoming main examination to Guwahati, Assam, excluding conflict-affected regions like Churachandpur from the list of exam centres. The student body has termed the move “unjust, exclusionary, and burdensome,” especially for aspirants…
Manipur Police, in a coordinated crackdown on insurgent activity, arrested five active cadres linked to three banned outfits in separate operations across Imphal East, Imphal West, and Thoubal districts. Three members of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba City Meitei) were apprehended in Imphal East. Acting on intelligence, police intercepted two suspects—Phijam Joychandra Meitei (35)…
Joint security forces in Manipur have successfully seized a stockpile of arms, ammunition, and explosives during operations conducted across five valley districts. This operation, which commenced on July 26, involved personnel from the Manipur Police, Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force, and Army/Assam Rifles. The cache comprised various weapons, including carbines and explosives. The…
