Manipur Police launched a special operation in the Lamshang area under Lamsang police station on Wednesday and apprehended two active cadres of UNLF (P) with arms and ammunition, including one INSAS LMG, three INSAS LMG magazines and 14 live rounds.The apprehended cadres have been identified as Heishnam Thomas Singh (29) of Mayang Imphal Kokchai and…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi successfully elevated India’s cultural diplomacy during his official visit to the United Arab Emirates. By presenting a carefully curated selection of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged agricultural produce, heritage textiles, and rare handicrafts to the UAE leadership, the Prime Minister effectively showcased the depth of India’s artisanal excellence while deepening the India-UAE Comprehensive…

Manipur Police said two alleged cadres of the banned militant outfit United National Liberation Front (Pambei faction) were arrested from Lamdeng area in Imphal West district during a security operation, and a light machine gun along with ammunition was recovered from their possession. According to police, the arrests were made on May 20 as part…

The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has officially lifted the social boycott imposed on all Kuki-Zo MLAs who participated in the formation of the Manipur government, ending months of political and social isolation faced by the legislators. KZC’s Secretary of Information and Publicity said the decision was taken after reviewing the current situation and recognizing the urgent…

The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has officially lifted the social boycott imposed on all Kuki-Zo MLAs who participated in the formation of the Manipur government, ending months of political and social isolation faced by the legislators. KZC’s Secretary of Information and Publicity said the decision was taken after reviewing the current situation and recognizing the urgent…

Hundreds of people under the banner of the Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), Ukhrul District, staged a sit-in demonstration at Shangkai Village in Ukhrul on May 20, demanding the release of allegedly abducted Kuki-Zo civilians and expressing concern over what the organisation described as administrative inaction and continuing insecurity in parts of Manipur. The protest was…

Amid rising tensions in Ukhrul, Y Khemchand Singh on May 20 said that disarming individuals possessing firearms across all parts of the state has become an urgent necessity to restore peace and stability in violence-hit Manipur. The Chief Minister made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation of the Tangkhul Naga community from Sinakeithei…

A delegation of Tangkhul Naga tribals from the Sinakeithei Village Authority in Ukhrul on Tuesday met Yumnam Khemchand Singh at his official residence in Imphal and urged the state government to deploy additional security personnel in the area amid the prevailing tense situation in Manipur. The delegation was accompanied by Ram Muivah, MLA of the…