Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi met Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday. General Dwivedi was accompanied by senior officers, including the Eastern Army Commander, at the meeting at Raj Bhavan in Imphal, a statement said. “The governor extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Army leadership on the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, and commended…
The 14th edition of the Jadonang Memorial Football Tournament, organized by the Zeliangrong Football Association (ZFA), will begin on October 11, 2025. The tournament will feature opening and closing ceremonies at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium and league and knockout stage matches at SAI Football Grass Ground and Turf Ground. The winning team will receive a…
On July 28 and 29, security forces in Manipur apprehended multiple individuals associated with militant organizations and criminal gangs during distinct operations in the Imphal East and West districts. On July 28, Md. Samir Khan, affiliated with the criminal group ‘Ningolmacha’, was taken into custody. Additionally, Thiyam Boynao Singh, an active member of the banned…
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi paid a day-long visit to Manipur on Wednesday to evaluate the current security situation and review the operational readiness of Indian Army and Assam Rifles units stationed in the state. The visit reaffirmed the Army’s strong commitment to restoring peace, stability, and promoting development in the conflict-affected…
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) held a significant public meeting on Tuesday at LNC Hotel, centrally located in Kangpokpi District Headquarters. The gathering brought together a wide array of tribal leaders, community organisations, and civil society representatives with the common goal of promoting unity amid the ongoing turmoil in Manipur. The well-attended meeting was seen as…
The Manipur High Court has granted a one-month extension for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file a chargesheet in the unresolved Jiribam slughter case, which has been pending for over eight months. This case pertains to the abduction and slughter of six individuals, including three minors, that occurred in November 2024. The decision was…
The District Administration of Kangpokpi has held a meeting to discuss the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, rationalisation of polling stations, and appointment of Booth Level Agents. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Mahesh Chaudhari, IAS, and attended by representatives of national and state political parties. The DEO…
In a significant development in the long-pending Jiribam killings case, the Manipur High Court on Monday gave the National Investigation Agency (NIA) a final one-month deadline to file a chargesheet. The court issued a stern warning that any further delay would not be tolerated and could attract judicial consequences. The case, which involves the abduction…
The re-establishment of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) examination centre in Churachandpur, Manipur, has ignited controversy due to fears of widespread cheating, unethical practices, and inflated pass rates. The Churachandpur centre is part of a larger initiative by the Manipur government to create 11 advanced IT centres throughout the state, backed by an investment of…
Manipur Police have arrested three active cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party-Apunba City Meitei (KCP-ACM) group in a targeted operation in the Imphal East district. The arrestees were identified as Phijam Joychandra Meitei, Oinam Nitranjit Singh, and Soram Abungcha Meitei. The police also arrested Yumnam Koko Singh, a KCP cadre, and Hidangmayum Kishankumar Sharma, a…
