48-Hour Bandh in Ukhrul, Kamjong Disrupts Daily Life After NSCN Cadres Killed

A 48-hour shutdown brought normal life to a standstill in Ukhrul and Kamjong districts, following the killing of four cadres of NSCN (Eastern Flank) in an alleged attack that has triggered widespread outrage. The shutdown, observed across district headquarters and adjoining areas, entered its second consecutive day, severely disrupting daily life. Markets remained closed, roads…

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Census 2027 Phase One Begins August 17 in Manipur

Manipur will undertake the first phase of Census 2027 starting August 17, with self-enumeration scheduled until August 31, followed by houselisting operations from September 1 to 30, as per details released by the Centre. The announcement comes as the nationwide Census exercise is set to begin on April 1 in a phased rollout across States…

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First round of National Deworming Day launched in Kakching

The district-level launch of National Deworming Day (1st Round 2026) for Kakching district was held today at Langmeidong Higher Secondary School, Langmeidong, organised by the District Health Society Kakching in collaboration with the Zonal Education Office, Kakching.Altogether, around 100 students were administered deworming tablets. The tablets were distributed in all schools across Kakching district with…

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RIMS achieves milestone with first successful aorto-biliac bypass surgery

The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal has achieved a significant milestone by successfully performing a complex aorto-biliac bypass surgery for a large bilateral common iliac artery aneurysm—marking the first such procedure in the state of Manipur.The surgery was performed on a 79-year-old male patient on March 15, 2026, who presented with a large…

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Ekou Village IDPs Return ₹24 Lakh in Protest, Rejecting Government’s ‘Inadequate’ Housing Aid

In a stark demonstration of dissatisfaction with state rehabilitation efforts, internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Ekou village marched to government offices on Monday to return ₹24 lakh in financial assistance. The residents, who have been living in relief camps since the outbreak of ethnic violence in Manipur, characterized the government’s housing aid as a “trivial”…

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Two RPF/PLA, One KCP (PWG) Cadres Arrested

On Monday, security forces apprehended two extortionists affiliated with RPF/PLA in the Yairipok Khoirom Mathak Leikai area of Thoubal district, as reported by Manipur Police. The individuals were identified as Yengkokpam Premchand, also known as Chingsangakpa, aged 26, and Moirangthem Naresh Singh, referred to as Chingsang, aged 30. Authorities recovered a scooter and three mobile…

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