Day: June 15, 2026

Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday launched the Fertilizer Distribution Programme for the Kharif 2026 season and flagged off the distribution of the organic fertilizer ‘Oorja’ at a subsidized rate of Rs 250 per bag. The initiative, launched at the Directorate of Agriculture in Imphal, aims to ensure […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: Three people were injured in a shooting incident near Leilon Vaiphei and Konsakhul villages in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Monday, amid renewed tension in the area. The injured were identified as Genlenmang Vaiphei (18), Lunliandaw Vaiphei (20) and Paogou Lal (18). Sources said all three belong to the Kuki community. […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has strongly condemned the bombing of Leilon Vaiphei village, allegedly carried out by cadres of the NSCN-IM and its proxy outfit, the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), on June 15. In a press statement issued on Monday, KIM described the incident as a serious threat to […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday urged citizens to reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding the dignity, rights and well-being of older persons across the state marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026. This year’s global theme, “Beyond Awareness: Making Elder Abuse Prevention Work,” emphasizes the need to move […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: Manipur Director General of Police (DGP) Mukesh Singh has issued a strong warning against individuals taking the law into their own hands, stating that anyone found carrying weapons illegally or opening fire on security forces will face stringent legal action. The remarks were made during the DGP’s visit to Churachandpur […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: Security forces in Manipur‘s Senapati district foiled an alleged drug smuggling attempt after intercepting a Toyota Innova fitted with fake Indian Army Brigadier insignia and recovering 15.35 kg of suspected opium concealed inside the vehicle. The operation was carried out on Sunday morning at the T. Khullen check-post along National […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: A prolonged economic blockade enforced by tribal organizations on key National Highways has severely disrupted the supply of essential commodities to Manipur‘s Kangpokpi district over the past several days, according to reports on Monday. While the official price of a standard 14.2 kg LPG cylinder ranges between Rs. 1,064 and […]

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