Six militants belonging to different proscribed outfits have been arrested in Tengnoupal and Thoubal districts of Manipur, police said on Monday. Four insurgents belonging to the People’s Liberation Army, United National Liberation Front (K) and Kangleipak Communist Party (MFL) were arrested at Chongjang in Tengnoupal district on Sunday, a police statement said. Two active cadres…
The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has strongly condemned the Government of India’s decision to extend the Suspension of Operation (SoO) Agreement with Chin-Kuki armed narco-terrorist groups, announced on September 4 in New Delhi. Describing the extension as “anti-people”, COCOMI argued that the move contradicts the interests of the indigenous population of Manipur. The…
In a significant development for Manipur’s connectivity and economy, the Imphal-Dimapur Road (National Highway-2) is set to reopen after remaining shut for nearly two years. The breakthrough comes following extensive consultations facilitated by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) with stakeholders and civil society organisations (CSOs), marking what many see as a turning point in…
Congress MP from Inner Manipur, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, has demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise to the people of Manipur for the hardships they continue to face more than a year after ethnic clashes first erupted in the state. The lawmaker made his statement on September 3, as speculation grows that the Prime Minister…
The Ex-Autonomous District Council (ADC) Members’ Forum of Manipur on Tuesday called on the state government to hold long-pending ADC elections in the hill districts without further delay. The demand comes amid concerns that the absence of elected local bodies since November 2020 has hindered development and weakened governance in tribal areas. A delegation from…
Manipur Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel chaired a meeting to review arrangements in connection with the proposed visit of a VVIP to the state, officials said on Tuesday. In the meeting held at the state secretariat on August 30, the chief secretary told the officials present that the “visit of the VVIP needs to be…
The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM), the apex body representing the Thadou tribal community, has called on the Central and state governments to immediately abrogate the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with Kuki groups, citing ongoing atrocities and threats to India’s territorial integrity. In a detailed 35-page memorandum submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home…
Senior officials of the Manipur government have clarified that there is no official word from the Centre regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s possible visit to the state in the second week of September. The clarification comes amidst growing speculation following reports in certain sections of the media suggesting that the Prime Minister could make a…
In a major breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, security forces in Manipur arrested three individuals and seized a significant quantity of contraband, cash, and a vehicle in two separate operations on Friday, August 29. The coordinated crackdowns, carried out in Senapati district, underline the state’s ongoing struggle with drug smuggling along sensitive border routes. The first…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting at Raj Bhavan to review the state’s healthcare delivery mechanisms, emphasizing the need for equitable access to medical services for all communities. The Governor directed officials to ensure the effective implementation of government health schemes, particularly focusing on bridging gaps in accessibility and affordability….
