MANIPUR

Security forces in Manipur arrested two active members of the proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO) from Tentha under Khongjom Police Station in Thoubal district.The arrested individuals have been identified as Leishangthem Hemanta Singh alias Leishemba (41) and Kiyam Open Meitei alias Penthokpa (41). Security personnel recovered a keypad mobile phone from their possession….

Security forces seized six rockets in Manipur’s Churachandpur district during search operations, police said on Wednesday. From the Loilamkot and Nalon area under the jurisdiction of Henglep police station the security forces seized six rockets along with one launcher, one country-made mortar (Pompi), one each of 7.62 mm sniper round and sniper magazine, and other…

The Imphal East Traffic Officer-in-Charge fulfilled a promise by replacing the hood of an auto-rickshaw owned by Laibi Oinam, Manipur’s first woman auto driver. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh shared the update on social media, expressing pride in Laibi’s journey. “This small gesture reflects our commitment to supporting individuals who inspire change in society. May…

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday said 4.8 hectare of illicit poppy cultivation in Senapati district was destroyed. In a post on X, Singh said, “In a significant breakthrough in our war on drugs, Senapati Police, Forest department, and district administration has destroyed 4.8 hectares of illicit poppy cultivation at Kangjang Hills, Senapati.”…

After being conferred with the Padma Shri award, a distinguished Manipuri classical dancer Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi expressed her happiness and said that it is a “matter of luck”. The government announced the Padma Awards on Saturday on the eve of the 76th Republic Day. Born and raised in Imphal West district, Suryamukhi started dancing at…

Manipur Police have arrested three individuals, including a juvenile, in connection with recent arson cases, intensifying their probe to uncover further details. In the aftermath of an arson incident at Mantripukhri on January 26, 2025, two individuals, RK Mahesh (50) and Maibam Ishwar Raj (30), were apprehended from Imphal East District. Investigations are ongoing to…

Opposition Congress in Manipur on Monday filed disqualification petitions against four National People’s Party (NPP) MLAs for extending support to the BJP-led government, despite the party officially severing ties with the ruling front two months ago. Manipur Congress vice-president Hareshwar Goshwami filed four different petitions against the MLAs at the Speaker’s Tribunal of the state…

Two militants were arrested in separate operations in Manipur’s Thoubal and Imphal West districts, police said on Tuesday. A member of the Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibangnganba) was arrested from Waithou-Thiyam IVR in Thoubal on Monday, they said. He was identified as Sapam Paikhomba Meitei (26), they added. “A wireless handset and six 9 mm live…