The economic blockade on National Highway-2 at Namdilong Gate in Kanglatongbi, under Sekmai Police Station in Imphal West district, continued on Thursday despite Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh appealing to protesters to withdraw the agitation. A large number of protesters, including men and women from both the Meitei and Naga communities, remained at the blockade…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday visited several locations across Senapati district and reviewed the ongoing developmental projects being taken up in the district.The Chief Minister also interacted with the public and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and assessed the implementation of various government projects and initiatives.Upon his arrival at a Potato Farm in…
Manipur Director General of Police, Mukesh Singh visited Noney district Police Headquarters on Tuesday to review the prevailing law and order, crime and operational situation.The DGP was accompanied by the Additional DG (Law and Order), IG, and other senior officers during the visit.During the review, the DGP emphasised maintaining law and order, strengthening anti-extortion operations,…
The movement of goods-laden trucks on the Assam–Manipur border resumed on Tuesday under police escort after hundreds of vehicles remained stranded for several days due to security concerns, bringing partial relief to transporters and traders affected by the disruption. According to reports, trucks carrying food grains, essential commodities and other supplies from different parts of…
The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah), or NSCN-IM, has denied any involvement in the deadly ambush on an Assam Rifles convoy in Manipur’s Ukhrul district that claimed the lives of two security personnel. The organisation said it remains committed to the ceasefire agreement with the Centre and the ongoing Indo-Naga peace process.In a statement…
Two Assam Rifles personnel were killed and several others injured after suspected militants ambushed a patrol team in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Monday afternoon.According to defence sources, the attack took place around 1:30 pm at Nungshangkong, about 15 km from Ukhrul town. The injured personnel were immediately evacuated to a hospital for treatment.Security forces have…
Two Assam Rifles personnel lost their lives in a sudden terrorist attack in Manipur. Several other personnel were also injured in the attack that took place in Ukhrul district on Monday. According to police, at around 1:30 PM, suspected terrorists opened fire on a convoy of 40 Assam Rifles in the Nungsang Khong area. Two…
Two Assam Rifles personnel were reportedly killed in an ambush near Nungshang Kong (Lungshang River) in Ukhrul district of Manipur on Monday afternoon, even as heavy gunfire and multiple explosions triggered panic among local residents.According to information available so far, the incident occurred at around 1:30 pm while the personnel were returning to the 40…
Manipur Police and security forces arrested an alleged active cadre of the KCP (MFL) and three alleged extortionists linked to the UNLF (Pambei) in separate operations across the state, while also recovering a cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Kangpokpi district. According to police, an alleged KCP (MFL) cadre, identified as…
The Kuki CSO Working Committee (KCWC), South West Sadar Hills, has announced a 24-hour total shutdown along National Highway-37 with immediate effect following an armed attack on civilians in Thingkhojang village of Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. In a statement, the organisation condemned the incident, alleging that unidentified armed assailants attacked the village while a Sunday church…
