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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: Security forces dismantled 26 illegal bunkers and recovered arms, ammunition and other items during anti-insurgency operations in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, officials said on Wednesday. According to reports, the bunkers had been set up by anti-social elements belonging to Naga and Kuki groups in sensitive areas of the district. In the […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: A traffic police personnel was injured in a knife attack while on duty in Imphal West district on Tuesday, police said, adding that the accused was later arrested. The victim, identified as Salam Tarun (46) of Kwakeithel Mayai Koibi, was posted at Shamu Makhong under the jurisdiction of City Police […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) to review the state’s strategy against drug trafficking and substance abuse, with a focus on strengthening enforcement and inter-agency coordination. The meeting, held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, was attended by Home Minister […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: Manipur Director General of Police (DGP) Mukesh Singh has announced a cash incentive of Rs 1 lakh for police personnel who participated in a recent operation that led to the recovery of a significant quantity of looted weapons and ammunition. The announcement was made during the DGP’s visit to the […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) has stated that its mandate is strictly limited to providing healthcare services and that it has no involvement in the transportation of patients or the deployment of security personnel, following unrest at the hospital over the treatment of three injured youths. The clarification […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: Security forces arrested nine suspected insurgents, including a woman cadre, during a series of counter-insurgency operations conducted across Manipur‘s Imphal Valley over the past 36 hours. A cache of arms, ammunition and other incriminating materials was also recovered during the operations, officials said. The arrested individuals are allegedly linked to […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: A joint operation by Manipur Police and central security forces led to the arrest of four alleged smugglers in Churachandpur district on Monday, along with the seizure of 153 soap cases containing suspected brown sugar, a heroin derivative. In the first phase of the coordinated action, three individuals identified as […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Imphal: The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) on Monday strongly criticised the response of the state and central governments to the killing of six Naga civilians, alleging a lack of progress in the investigation more than a month after the incident and demanding immediate action to bring those responsible to […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: The Manipur Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, has approved the conduct of the 6th General Elections to the Panchayats on October 1, 2026, official sources said on Tuesday. Following the Cabinet’s decision, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (RD & PR) Commissioner Sumant Singh issued a notification outlining […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho on June 15 flagged off a fleet of vehicles for solid waste management at the Autonomous District Council (ADC), Senapati district headquarters. The procurement of these vehicles was funded under the 4th State Finance Commission (SFC) Grants. The total allocation for solid waste management […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Guwahati: Protests broke out at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal after three injured individuals from Manipur’s Kangpokpi district were admitted for treatment following a firing incident on Monday, June 15. The unrest followed a reported exchange of gunfire near Leilon Vaiphei and Konsakhul villages, which left three […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex Kuki body in the state, has demanded immediate and decisive action from the government and security forces to identify, arrest, and prosecute all individuals involved in an attack that injured three civilians from the Kuki community. The demand follows an incident in which […]

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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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