Security forces arrested four militants linked to different banned outfits in separate operations across two districts of Manipur, police said on Monday. According to officials, two militants—Thokchom Ingocha Singh (31) and Thokchom Ragunath Meitei (48)—were apprehended on April 4 from the vicinity of Yangoubung village in Tengnoupal district, close to the India-Myanmar border. The operation…
A delegation from the Patriotic Writers Forum (PAWF), Manipur, is set to participate in the Ima Makong Leima Lai Haraoba festival, taking place at the Manipuri Cultural Complex in Tetaigoan, Adampur Bazar, Bangladesh, from April 8 to 10. This festival is organized through a collaboration involving the Manipuri Cultural Complex, the Bangladesh National Museum, and…
A CISF Inspector, K Bikendra, successfully saved the life of a passenger, Suresh Kumar, who collapsed at Imphal Airport on April 4 due to a suspected cardiac condition. Kumar, who was set to travel from Imphal to Delhi on an Air India Express flight, lost consciousness in the check-in area, prompting immediate intervention from Inspector…
A joint public meeting, organized by Uripok Apunba Lup and Uripok Nupi Apunba Lup, took place at Uripok Yambem Leikai Community Hall to address critical issues related to the Census and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The attendees reached a resolution stating that the Census should not be conducted prior to the implementation of…
A gym center named ‘The Royal Gym’ was inaugurated by Khangabok AC MLA Okram Surjakumar in Thoubal district, opposite the Wangjing Kodompokpi Sports Complex. The owner, retired Associate Professor Sorokhaibam Hari, opened the gym to steer youth away from drug abuse and promote healthy living. MLA Surjakumar emphasized the neglect of physical health among the…
Manipur Police have arrested four individuals in connection with drug-related offenses. Two suspects, Ankit Rai (22) and Aman Kumar (21), were apprehended in the North AOC area of Imphal West district along with 312 grams of brown sugar. Both individuals are from Bihar but were residing in different parts of Imphal district. Additionally, two residents…
Security forces, including the Delhi Police, arrested several members of militant groups in recent operations across Imphal East and Tengnoupal districts. Among those arrested were two KYKL members, Thokchom Ingocha Singh alias Kebi (31) and Thokchom Ragunath Meitei alias Birjit (48). Additionally, Laishram Inaotomba Singh alias Dondon (19) of UNLF (K) was apprehended, with a…
Campaigning for the BJP in Assam’s Cachar district in run-up to the Assembly elections, Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh today said the NDA government has ushered in significant strides in infrastructure development and governance in thestate, and Assam is poised to emerge as a robust and dynamic region. Addressing a public meeting at Rongpur…
Assam Rifles organised a structured interaction meeting with representatives of multiple Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at Nambol in Bishnupur district. The initiative aimed at enhancing civil-security cooperation, strengthening information exchange and promoting community-driven stability within the Nambol–Oinam area. The meeting witnessed the participation of 46 representatives including presidents and senior members from key organisations such…
The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) appealed to the Centre to postpone the upcoming census in Manipur, arguing that the ongoing unrest and large-scale displacement would undermine the accuracy of the exercise. Speaking at a press conference held at Congress Bhawan, former Chief Minister and MPCC President Okram Ibobi Singh emphasized that the census is…
