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Manipur: JFD convenor summoned over general strike against census before NRC update

Manipur NRC update strike

Imphal: Porompat Police Station in Manipur’s Imphal East summoned Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) convenor Jeetendra Ningombam on August 21 following a suo motu FIR over a 48-hour general strike demanding that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) be updated before the national census. Accompanied by 18 JFD members, Ningombam appeared at the […]

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Manipur: Imphal-Guwahati passenger bus service resumes on NH-2 after nearly three years

Manipur NH-2 public transport

Imphal: Public transport on National Highway 2 (NH-2) resumed on August 21, 2026, after nearly three years of suspension following ethnic clashes that began in May 2023. A total of 125 passengers travelled in multiple vehicles under security escort. NH-2 connects Imphal through Kangpokpi and Senapati to Nagaland and onward to Guwahati. Vehicular movement on […]

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Manipur: Security forces recover arms, drone-dropped bombs along Indo-Myanmar border

Tengnoupal arms and explosives recovery

Imphal: In a joint counter-insurgency operation, the Assam Rifles, Border Security Force (BSF) and Manipur Police recovered firearms, drone-dropped bombs and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) after busting a temporary camp in Tengnoupal district along the Indo-Myanmar border. Acting on intelligence about cross-border movement and the dumping of arms and other materials, the joint security team […]

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Manipur: Civil society groups seek deferment of Census 2027, demand NRC first

Imphal: Five civil society organisations in Manipur, led by the All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO), have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to defer Census 2027 in the state, citing security concerns, displacement and administrative disruption. The organisations submitted a joint memorandum to the Prime Minister through the Governor on August 20, arguing that the […]

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Manipur: JTCM announces indefinite ban on goods vehicles in Naga areas

Imphal: The working committee of the Joint Tribes Council Manipur (JTCM) has announced an indefinite ban on goods-carrying vehicles along national highways passing through Inpui, Liangmai, Rongmei and Zeme areas, citing the state government’s alleged inaction over the killing of six Naga men and the August 20 crackdown by security forces on demonstrators in Kangpokpi […]

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Manipur: KNO, UPF reject SoO violation charges, reiterate demand for separate administration

Imphal: The Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and the United People’s Front (UPF), which represent 25 underground groups and around 2,200 cadres under the tripartite Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement, have rejected allegations of violations of the ground rules governing the ceasefire framework. In a response to the Joint Monitoring Group (JMG), the two umbrella organisations […]

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Manipur: Security forces arrest three in alleged drug, militant and extortion cases

Manipur security forces arrest

Imphal: Security forces in Manipur carried out a series of operations across Imphal East, Imphal West and Bishnupur districts, arresting three individuals allegedly involved in drug smuggling, militant activities and extortion, and recovering suspected narcotics and a vehicle. According to Manipur Police reports on Thursday, the arrests and seizure took place over the past three […]

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Manipur: NH-37 vehicle movement resumes after transporters call off strike

NH-37 vehicle movement resumes

Imphal: Vehicle movement along NH-37, the Imphal-Silchar route through Jiribam, resumed on August 20 after the Transporters’ and Drivers’ Council (TDC) withdrew its strike following assurances from the state government and security agencies. TDC president Hijam Ranjit said the decision was taken after a meeting on August 19 with the Chief Minister, Director General of […]

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Manipur: NH-37 vehicle movement resumes after transporters call off strike

NH-37 vehicle movement resumes

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Manipur: Students push for NRC before Census, CM assures Assembly discussion

Manipur NRC implementation

Imphal: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh assured student representatives on August 20 that the state government supports the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur. He said the issue would be discussed during the State Assembly session beginning on September 2. He also said that conducting the process and ensuring its error-free […]

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Manipur: Deputy CM Losii Dikho inaugurates Tribal Market in Ukhrul

Manipur Tribal Market

Imphal: Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho on August 20 inaugurated the newly constructed Tribal Market at Mayophung village in Ukhrul district along National Highway 202 (Imphal-Ukhrul road). The event was organised by the Nashira Area People’s Organisation (NAPO), which undertook the construction of the market under the 4th State Finance Commission through the Autonomous […]

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Manipur: Deputy CM Losii Dikho inaugurates Tribal Market in Ukhrul

Manipur Tribal Market

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Manipur: At least 10 injured as protesters clash with security forces in Kangpokpi

Manipur Kangpokpi clashes

Imphal: Tensions escalated in Kangpokpi district on Thursday as fresh clashes broke out between security forces and protesters in the Namdilong area of Kanglatombi. At least 10 protesters and one security personnel were injured in the confrontation. The violence came amid ongoing protests demanding justice and accountability for the abduction and killing of six Liangmai […]

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Manipur: Schools, colleges and universities shut for 3 days amid escalating law and order concerns

Manipur schools closure

Imphal: The Manipur government has ordered the closure of all schools, colleges and universities across the state from August 20 to 22, 2026, citing the prevailing law and order situation. The directive, issued on August 19 by Education Department Commissioner-cum-Secretary Ningthoujam Geoffrey under the authority of the Governor of Manipur, covers all educational institutions across […]

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Manipur: JFD announces government office boycott from August 20 over NRC-before-Census demand

Imphal: The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) has announced a boycott of State and Central government offices in Manipur from August 20, intensifying its campaign for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the Census. The…

Manipur JFD NRC protest

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Manipur: Teachers’ association seeks deferment of Census duties amid ‘No NRC, No Census’ agitation

Manipur teachers Census duties

Guwahati: The Manipur Government Higher Secondary Lecturers’ Welfare Association (MGHSLWA) has appealed to the state government to temporarily defer Census-related training and field duties assigned to teachers amid the ongoing “No NRC, No Census” agitation. In a statement issued on August 19, the association expressed concern over the proposed deployment of teachers for Census training […]

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Manipur: NRC-before-Census strike enters second day, protests disrupt normal life across valley

Guwahati: A 48-hour general strike called by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation over the demand to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the Census entered its second day on Wednesday, August 19, with protests continuing acro…

Manipur NRC strike

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Manipur government reshuffles nine IAS officers with immediate effect

Imphal: The Manipur government has reshuffled nine IAS officers, with the transfers and postings taking immediate effect, according to notifications issued by the Chief Secretary on Tuesday. The orders stated that the changes were made in the public interest and would remain in force until further orders. Under the reshuffle, Mohan Lal Meena, Secretary of […]

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Manipur: Kuki chiefs oppose proposed IRB headquarters in Tengnoupal

Imphal: The Kuki Chiefs’ Association (KCA) of Manipur’s Tengnoupal district has opposed the proposed construction of the headquarters of the 11th Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) at Saivom village, saying the project should not proceed until peace and normalcy return to the state. The KCA said the construction tender was issued without informing or consulting local […]

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Manipur: UNC reiterates demand to defer Census, delimitation until implementation of NRC

Imphal: The United Naga Council (UNC) has reiterated its demand that the Census and delimitation of Assembly constituencies in Manipur be deferred until the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is implemented, using 1951 as the base year. The UNC said…

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