Tensions flared up after at least three abandoned houses belonging to people from the Meitei community were set on fire by miscreants at the Kanto Sabal area in Manipur on Saturday.The blaze was later brought under control, and no loss of life was reported.As the situation escalated, security forces had to fired tear gas shells and…

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday assured that the state government is taking all necessary steps to ensure justice in the Leilon Vaiphei abduction and killing case, stating that two of the five suspects identified by the victims’ families have already been arrested. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the launch of…

The World Meetei Council (WMC) has claimed that the demand for granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Meetei community enjoys widespread public support across Manipur, rejecting recent remarks attributed to former United National Liberation Front (UNLF) chairman RK Meghen (Sanayaima), who reportedly said the issue was backed only by “a section” of the community.In…

Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam held a high-level security review meeting with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh and other senior security officials to assess the prevailing law and order situation in the state and strengthen coordination among security agencies.The meeting, held on July 9, came days after two Assam Rifles…

The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has appealed to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu to ensure justice, accountability and protection of innocent Naga civilians affected by the ongoing conflict in Manipur, particularly the abduction, torture and killing of six Naga civilians.The demand was made through a memorandum submitted to the President via Nagaland Governor Nand…

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the proposal for the appointment of additional general secretaries and secretaries for the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) with immediate effect.The opposition party appointed eight additional general secretaries and 25 secretaries for the MPCC as part of the party’s organisational revamp ahead of the Assembly elections due early next…