Manipur News

By NE NOW NEWS Imphal: The Kuki Inpi Manipur has announced the extension of its ongoing shutdown for another 48 hours, effective from midnight of May 21, 2026. The decision has been taken in view of the continued detention of Kuki-Zo individuals in Senapati district, with the organisation reiterating its demand for the immediate and […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: Based on credible information regarding the sale of looted arms and ammunition in Lamshang, Manipur’s Imphal West, security forces launched multiple operations on Wednesday, leading to the apprehension of four insurgent cadres. During the operation, security forces recovered a large cache of arms and war-like stores, including 29 weapons comprising […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: Political activity has begun ahead of the Manipur Assembly election scheduled for February–March 2027 to elect all 60 members. Former minister and veteran political leader Nimaichand Luwang, along with Gokul Luwang, officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party at a ceremony held on Thursday at Thambal Shanglee, the BJP state headquarters […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Imphal: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has withdrawn the social boycott imposed on Kuki-Zo MLAs who participated in the formation of the Manipur government, ending a decision that had been in force since February this year. In a statement issued on May 20, the council said the boycott had been lifted with […]

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