The Manipur government has announced plans to restart inter-district public transport services from Wednesday, marking the second attempt in 19 months to connect Imphal with hill districts under heightened security. The decision comes amidst a temporary lull in ethnic violence that has plagued the state since May 2023. Chief Secretary Vineet Joshi issued an official…
The Indian Army has deployed more than 2,000 personnel, along with tracker dogs and drones, to locate a missing Meitei man, Laishram Kamalbabu Singh, who disappeared over a week ago. The 56-year-old works supervisor, originally from Assam’s Cachar district, resided in Khukrul, Imphal West, and was employed by the Military Engineering Services (MES) at Leimakhong…
In the Imphal East area of Manipur, three people were taken into custody on Tuesday carrying firearms and ammunition, according to police. According to a police statement, they were taken into custody from Kshetrigao Sabal Leikai as they were lingering around the neighborhood to “commit prejudicial activities” such as extorting money from the public. Ningombam…
A study on the Mapping and Estimation of Opium Poppy Cultivation Area using Remote Sensing and GIS Technology found that during 2017, the Manipur government has eliminated 19,135.6 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in at least 12 districts. The largest area damaged during this time was 4,454.4 acres in Kangpokpi district, followed by 3,348 acres…
In a timely and compassionate move, the Indian Army organized a medical camp at Lamlai, Imphal East, providing essential healthcare services to families displaced by ongoing unrest in the region. The camp, aimed at Internally Displaced People (IDPs), was set up as part of the Army’s continued efforts to support the well-being of those affected…
After days of rising tension and general unrest, the crucial road between Churachandpur and Sadar Hills is set to reopen on Monday, December 2, 2024. The decision comes after the Kuki-Jo village in Leimakhong strongly protested the sudden closure of the facility by the army after an MES employee went missing. The road was closed…
In a significant operation on November 28, Manipur Police apprehended three active members of the proscribed group KCP (PWG) for alleged involvement in extortion and possession of illegal arms. The suspects were identified as Chongtham Shyamchandra Singh (23) from Imphal West, and Maibam Suraj Khan (32) and Boghimayum Sahid Khan (30) from Imphal East. Recovered…
On November 28, the Mizo National Front issued a press statement demanding the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, to which the Manipur government has responded forcefully. In addition to criticizing the MNF for its alleged anti-national actions and historical role in sowing strife, the response emphasizes Manipur’s strong position against outside meddling…
Manipur Police have successfully rescued a kidnapped medical officer, Dr. Kh. Nabakeshore, and arrested five suspects involved in the crime. Dr. Nabakeshore was abducted on November 22 from Langthabal Kunja Awang Leikai, with the kidnappers demanding ransom and issuing death threats. Acting on intelligence inputs, the police launched a rescue operation on November 24, tracking…
The Manipur government has extended the suspension of mobile internet and data services in seven districts for two more days as a precautionary measure, despite no recent incidents of violence reported, officials confirmed on Saturday. The suspension, effective until 5:15 p.m. on November 25, impacts Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Kangpokpi, and Churachandpur…
