The National People’s Party’s (NPP) sweeping restructuring of its Manipur State Unit has sparked serious dissent, with senior leaders accusing the national leadership of bypassing long-serving state functionaries and making abrupt appointments without consultation. The notification issued on November 22 by NPP President Conrad K. Sangma appointed Dr. Lorho S. Pfoze as the new State…
RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat met Janajati leaders in Imphal on the second day of his three-day visit to Manipur, urging communities to work together for unity, character-building and social harmony. The discussion, held against the backdrop of ongoing tensions in the state, centred on strengthening collective responsibility to secure lasting peace and progress. More…
At least five persons were injured as fresh tension erupted in Bishnupur district on Friday evening after a group of people displaced from areas in Churachandpur district attempted to march towards their abandoned villages. Meanwhile during the tension some Police Vehicles were also got damaged when the displaced persons started pelting stones against Police firing…
Violent confrontations broke out between security forces and internally displaced persons at Khurai Lamlong in Imphal East on November 21, as protesters demonstrated against the staging of the Sangai Festival amid the state’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.The clash intensified when demonstrators attempted to march towards the festival venue, leading security personnel to deploy tear gas shells…
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for patience, resilience and collective responsibility as Manipur continues its struggle to return to normalcy after prolonged unrest. Speaking in Imphal on the first day of his three-day visit to the state, Bhagwat said that rebuilding trust and harmony would require time, sustained effort and active…
Manipur Tourism Director Lourembam Bikram has said that the Sangai Festival should be seen as a major tourism strategy rather than just an annual celebration. He made these remarks while speaking at a one-day workshop on “Tourism Potential in Manipur,” held at the Manipur Press Club on Wednesday. The event was jointly organised by the…
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Manipur on Thursday, November 20, marking his first visit to the state since ethnic violence broke out two years ago. His three-day trip is part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) centenary celebrations, and will include a series of closed-door meetings. According to RSS officials, Bhagwat’s engagements during the…
The Manipur government on Tuesday urged residents — especially Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) — to extend their full support to the upcoming Sangai Festival, scheduled from November 21 to 30, describing the event as a crucial step in the state’s journey toward recovery, economic revival, and social harmony. Officials said the festival, one of Manipur’s…
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will arrive in Manipur on November 20, marking his first visit to the state since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023. During his stay, the RSS chief will hold a series of interactions with citizens, entrepreneurs, youth leaders and representatives of the Janajati (tribal) community. On the day of his arrival,…
Security forces destroyed 15 acres of poppy in Manipur.Operation dismantled infrastructure supporting poppy farming.Authorities aim to disrupt narcotics networks in Tengnoupal. Security forces carried out a major anti-narcotics operation on Monday, November 17, in the Khudei Khullen hill range under Tengnoupal Police Station in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, destroying extensive illegal poppy plantations spread across nearly…
