Manipur MLAs seek Governor’s intervention on border fencing and free movement concerns

Four Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Manipur met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan on Monday to discuss urgent issues related to the state’s border areas.The delegation included Naga People’s Front MLAs Awangbou Newmai, Khashim Vashum, and Leishiyo Keishing, along with Independent MLA J. Kumo Sha. The legislators expressed concerns about the…

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KOHUR uses World Indigenous Day to spotlight Manipur’s humanitarian crisis

Marking the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the Kuki Organization for Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) has urged urgent national and international action to address the worsening humanitarian crisis faced by the Indigenous Kuki-Zo people in Manipur. While celebrating the resilience and cultural heritage of Indigenous communities worldwide, KOHUR said the day must also…

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Manipur security forces crack down on militants and extortion rackets

Security forces in Manipur have stepped up their fight against extortion and militant-linked criminal activities, carrying out a series of intelligence-based combing and cordon operations that have led to multiple arrests in recent days. On August 8, police teams from Imphal East district apprehended four suspects near Hanuman Mandir in Telipati under Porompat police station….

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Manipur marks National Handloom Day with renewed push for heritage, innovation and artisan empowerment

Manipur joined the nation in celebrating National Handloom Day with a vibrant programme at the City Convention Centre, showcasing the state’s deep-rooted weaving traditions while outlining new initiatives to strengthen the sector. This year’s theme, “Threads of Tradition: Weaving Culture Through Handlooms,” honoured the legacy of weavers and underscored their growing role in economic growth….

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Manipur tightens border controls; over 300 ILP violations detected in Senapati during special Police drive

The Manipur Police have intensified surveillance under the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, leading to the verification of over 2,400 individuals in a major operation carried out across Senapati district. The special drive, conducted in recent days, has revealed over 300 cases of permit violations, underscoring growing concerns over undocumented entries in the region. According…

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Manipur Police launch statewide crackdown on insurgents, arms smugglers and criminal gangs

Manipur Police have intensified operations across the state over the past few days, leading to several key arrests of insurgents, arms traffickers, and vehicle thieves. Security forces have adopted intelligence-led strategies to target underground networks and criminal groups, with special emphasis on Imphal West, Imphal East, and Thoubal districts.On August 5, an active member of…

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Manipur launches ‘Rural Roots Market’ to empower women at the grassroots

The Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM), under the Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, launched the state’s first-ever ‘Rural Roots Market’ on Monday at the Leimapokpam Makha Leikai Community Hall in Nambol, Bishnupur district.Organised by the Senmitlon Sinnai Village Level Federation (VLF), the event drew large crowds from surrounding communities and marked a…

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