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Imphal/Ukhrul: The Manipur government has decided to hand over the T M Kasom village ambush case in Ukhrul district to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to ensure transparency and accountability. Three members of the Tangkhul Naga community were killed in the ambush, allegedly carried out by armed Kuki militants at T M Kasom village on […]

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Imphal: Two men belonging to Tangkhul Naga community were killed in an ambush allegedly carried out by suspected Kuki militants, in a fresh escalation of ethnic violence in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, reports said on Saturday. The victims were travelling in two sepertae vehicles when the incident took place. The attack took place near T.M. Kasom […]

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Guwahati: The Manipur government has lifted the temporary restriction on mobile internet, data services, and VPN use in five districts, Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur, after reassessing the law and order situation and the difficulties faced by residents. Authorities introduced a three-day restriction in the affected districts on April 7, citing serious […]

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Imphal: Tension prevailed in parts of Imphal East on April 17 after security forces fired tear gas shells to disperse a torch rally at Khurai Lamlong amid continuing unrest in Manipur. The rally was organised by the All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation along with other like-minded groups as part of ongoing protests following recent incidents […]

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Imphal: The Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) has issued a statutory advisory expressing concern over recent incidents in the state, highlighting what it termed “grave violations of child rights” and calling for restraint in the handling of public protests. In its latest order, the Commission said it had taken suo motu cognisance […]

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Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on April 17 embarked on a road journey to Ukhrul district as part of ongoing outreach efforts aimed at strengthening coordination with remote communities and addressing key infrastructure concerns. Making his first stop at Shangkai village along the Imphal–Ukhrul road, the Chief Minister interacted with local residents. Women […]

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Guwahati: Security forces in Manipur’s Imphal West dispersed a large rally at Singjamei on Thursday, April 16, after it turned tense over the April 7 violence in Bishnupur district’s Tronglaobi village, where a suspected militant attack killed two children and left their mother critically injured. The victims were a five-year-old boy and his five-month-old sister. […]

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Guwahati: Unrest broke out in Manipur’s Bishnupur district following a fresh clash after protesters stopped three private vehicles carrying armed security personnel in civilian clothes, leaving 21 civilians injured. Police said five people have been taken into custody. According to police, the incident took place around 1.30 pm near Thinungei when locals blocked the movement […]

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Imphal: A three-hour meeting between the Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed in the aftermath of the Tronglaobi incident and the Manipur government ended without a final agreement on April 16, with both sides deciding to continue discussions the following day. The meeting, held at the official residence of Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, was attended […]

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Imphal: The Manipur government has extended the suspension of mobile internet and data services in five districts for another two days, citing prevailing law and order concerns. According to an order issued by the Home Department, the restrictions will remain in force in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur for 48 hours from […]

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Imphal: Two persons were arrested by security forces on Wednesday, April 15, after a vehicle was stopped in the Rengkai area of Manipur’s Churachandpur district in connection with an earlier firing incident near Sielmat bridge. The individuals have been identified as Ngamkhomang Haokip, aged 36, from S. Moldung, and Letminthang Haokip, aged 38, a resident […]

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Imphal: Manipur Home Minister K Govindas Konthoujam on Wednesday, April 15, said that five suspects have been arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in relation to the Bishnupur mortar blast, which resulted in the deaths of two children and left their mother injured. Speaking to reporters at the New Secretariat in Mantripukhri, the Minister […]

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Imphal: Residents of 28 Meitei villages in the peripheral areas of Imphal East district have urged Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh not to relocate or replace the designated camp of the Pambei-led United National Liberation Front (UNLF) at Nungshum village, citing concerns over security and stability. The appeal follows a protest held on April 15 […]

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Imphal: Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on April 15 said the recent clash at Thinungei in Bishnupur district was triggered by a misunderstanding between civilians and security forces, exacerbated by the spread of a rumour. Addressing a press conference at the New Secretariat Complex in Mantripukhri, the minister termed the incident “unfortunate” and said tensions […]

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Guwahati: Manipur’s Bishnupur district witnessed heightened unrest after a confrontation broke out between local protesters and security forces on Tuesday, April 14, leading authorities to introduce restrictions to bring the situation under control. Violence first emerged in Thingungei and nearby Ningthoukhong when residents took to the streets in response to the recent blast at Tronglaobi […]

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Guwahati: Fresh violence was reported on Tuesday, April 14, in the Thinungei area of Manipur’s Bishnupur district, where clashes between security personnel and protesters left at least six people injured. Following the incident, authorities enforced an indefinite curfew across the district under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. Tensions escalated around […]

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Guwahati: The Manipur government has extended the shutdown of mobile internet, data services and VPN access in five districts for another two days due to security concerns. An official notification stated that the curbs will continue in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur from 2 pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The decision […]

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