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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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Guwahati: A government official confirmed on Tuesday, April 14, that the fuel shortage in Churachandpur district is expected to ease by this evening following the restoration of supply lines. The official said protests along the Bishnupur route had earlier brought fuel supply operations to a standstill, as tankers were unable to pass through the area. […]

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Guwahati: The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) on Tuesday strongly opposed the Manipur government’s reported proposal to replace Central security forces with state forces in hill districts and foothill areas, warning that any such move would be “categorically rejected” by the Kuki community. In a statement issued by its Secretariat, the organisation said the proposal, referred […]

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Imphal: The body of an unidentified woman was recovered from the outskirts of Muolvaiphei village under Saikot sub-division in Churachandpur district late on Monday night, raising suspicion of foul play amid the prevailing law and order concerns in the state. According to police sources, information about the incident was received around 11.30 p.m. on April […]

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