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Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has called on the people, especially residents of Noney district, to work unitedly for a stronger, more prosperous, and harmonious Manipur. The Chief Minister, who is also a leader of the BJP Manipur Pradesh, made this remark on the occasion of the Foundation Day of the Bharatiya Janata […]

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Imphal: An eight-year-old girl, who had been staying at a government-run relief camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs), was found murdered on the Imphal riverbed early on Monday morning. The victim, identified as Oinam Chanu, daughter of Oinam Basant, was discovered at the riverbank under the Singjamei bridge within the jurisdiction of the Irilbung police […]

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Imphal: The Manipur government has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, across the entire revenue sub-division of Khoupum in Noney district, following tensions over a land dispute. The order, issued by Noney District Magistrate Vidyamari Sridhar (IAS), came into effect from 5 a.m. on Monday and will remain […]

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Imphal: A joint security team comprising central forces, Delhi Police, and Manipur Police commandos arrested nine individuals, including two alleged drug smugglers from Bihar, in a series of operations conducted at sensitive locations on Sunday, according to the police morning bulletin issued on Monday. The operations also led to the recovery of contraband drugs. The […]

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Imphal: On the second day of his visit, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited the Inter-State Truck Terminus at Lakhipur, Jiribam, on Sunday to conduct a comprehensive review of its existing infrastructure and operational systems. He closely examined the facilities to assess their readiness and identify areas for improvement, with a core focus on […]

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Imphal: India’s security agencies have issued a high alert at vulnerable locations in Manipur, particularly along the Myanmar border, following the recovery of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), Myanmar currency, firearms, and ammunition. Officials said on Sunday that four insurgents from two underground factions were arrested, and contraband drugs were seized on Saturday. Intelligence inputs indicated […]

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Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said on Saturday that Jiribam has created history by becoming the first district in Manipur where all communities have come together to restore peace after three years of unrest. Addressing the gathering during a “Community Interaction Programme” held at New Alipur Rongmei Naga village in Bidyanagar, Jiribam, the […]

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Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday announced that the state Government would frame a comprehensive transfer policy for medical staff after reviewing healthcare services during his visit to Jiribam district. The announcement followed an inspection of Jiri District Hospital at Ningshingkhul, where the Chief Minister assessed infrastructure, service delivery and staffing. While […]

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Guwahati: In a significant achievement for Manipur and India’s film preservation community, Johnson Rajkumar, the state’s only film conservator, has been selected as the sole participant from India for the prestigious FIAF Film Restoration Summer School 2026 in Bologna, Italy. Organised under the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF), the programme is widely regarded as […]

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Guwahati: A serious medical incident was narrowly avoided at Manipur’s Imphal International Airport on Saturday, April 4. A CRPF personnel, travelling to Delhi, collapsed in the departure lounge, reportedly due to a heart-related issue. Dr. Ph. Kiron, Commandant (Medical) of CRPF Battalion 27 in Delhi, who happened to be at the airport, acted immediately and […]

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Imphal: Security forces arrested four cadres of various underground groups during an operation at a hideout in Yangoubung village, under Moreh police station in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, which shares a border with Myanmar, officials reported on Saturday. The arrested individuals included Keisham Sumanta Meitei, 25, of Toubungkhok Awang Leikai, Imphal West, associated with the outlawed […]

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Imphal: Manipur has once again established its dominance on the national sports stage, securing an outstanding tally of five gold medals and one bronze medal at the 28th Sub-Junior National Sepak Takraw Championship, held at the Mega Sports Complex in Ranchi, Jharkhand, from March 23 to 27, 2026. In recognition of their stellar performance, the […]

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Imphal: In a major coordinated crackdown across multiple districts, security forces on Thursday dismantled two insurgent camps, destroyed three bunkers, and recovered a substantial cache of arms and explosives, officials said on Friday. A joint team of security personnel dismantled a suspected militant camp in the Dampi ridge area under the jurisdiction of the Churachandpur […]

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Imphal: Volunteers of the Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) on Thursday stormed the office of the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BOSEM), demanding an immediate and transparent investigation by the Commissioner of Education into a suspected scam involving the supply of substandard, non-watermarked paper for textbooks and answer scripts. They also demanded that the […]

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Imphal: Imphal East District Magistrate Nivedita Lairenlakpam has promulgated prohibitory orders across the entire revenue Manipur’s Imphal East district with immediate effect for a period of two months. The order, issued on April 2, 2026, states that no person shall convene, organize, or participate in any public assembly of five or more persons in any […]

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Imphal: The Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, on Thursday graced the inauguration of the Khwairakpam Krishnagopal Memorial Building at Ningthoukhong in Bishnupur district. The building was also formally dedicated to the Community Health Centre (CHC), Ningthoukhong, on the occasion. Constructed by the Gojendro Foundation within the premises of the CHC, the facility has been […]

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Imphal: Internally displaced persons (IDPs) attended an awareness programme at the Sub-Divisional Officer’s office in Waikhong, Kakching district, on Thursday, as the Manipur government continues efforts towards phased rehabilitation following the ethnic violence that erupted in May 2023. Officials said 398 IDPs participated in the programme, which was attended by district authorities and relief camp […]

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