Manipur News

Imphal: As the investigation into the IED blast that destroyed the PMGSY Bailey Bridge over the Namban Lok River in Manipur’s Kamjong district on July 21 continues, civil society organisations (CSOs) representing the Naga and Kuki communities have exchanged allegations over the incident. The dispute intensified after Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam said the government […]

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Imphal: Security forces recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and explosives during an anti-insurgency operation in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Saturday amid confrontations with local residents, mostly women. According to a Manipur Police morning bulletin issued on Sunday, the recovery was made in the areas around Shangkai and Mongkot Chepu villages under Litan Police Station. […]

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Imphal: Multi-community youths, mostly girls, gathered at Manipur’s Churachandpur Public Ground on Saturday to express support for the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and activist Sonam Wangchuk. The protesters held placards before carrying out a poster campaign across the town, pasting posters on public walls and other locations. The protesters demanded reforms in the education system […]

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Imphal: Police have arrested a 56-year-old woman and seized Rs 28.78 lakh believed to be proceeds from the illegal drug trade, while also recovering a stolen Mahindra Bolero during separate follow-up operations linked to an ongoing narcotics investigation. The accused, identified as Zenngaihniang (56) of New Lamka in Churachandpur district, was arrested on July 24 […]

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