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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: Over 1,000 goods and fuel vehicles remain stranded along NH-37, stretching from Assam into Manipur’s Jiribam district. The All Manipur Road Transport and Motor Workers Union (Drivers’ Union) has issued an ultimatum, stating that if authorities fail to repair the highway by June 30, all drivers will launch an indefinite […]

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Reported by Imphal: A fierce gunfight broke out between suspected cadres of the Zeliangrong United Front (JK) and the NSCN (IM) at around 5:30 am on Friday in Kaiphundai village under Tousem Police Station in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. According to local and official sources, the clash began when suspected NSCN (IM) cadres allegedly launched an […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: Former Chief Minister and Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Okram Ibobi Singh launched a scathing attack on the Modi-led administration, accusing the BJP government of attempting to buy votes by selectively distributing funds to women in poll-bound states. Speaking at a function in Imphal on Thursday, Ibobi was commenting […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: A high-level delegation from the Election Commission of India (ECI) visited Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Friday to review the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 of the photo electoral roll. Led by ECI Deputy Director P. Pawan and accompanied by Social Media Executive Devansh Tiwari, the delegation held a detailed review […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated on Friday that following the 2023 ethnic crisis, drug trafficking routes have significantly shifted. He noted that the illicit trade has largely been diverted through Mizoram, though smaller quantities are still routed from Moreh to Churachandpur via roads constructed under the Pradhan Mantri […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: The Thadou Human Rights Advocacy (THRA) has called for a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into statements made by the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) chairman regarding the recent killing of six Naga civilians. The organisation is seeking a federal investigation into the KZC’s June 25 press conference to determine whether any […]

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Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM), has expressed strong indignation over the apology issued by the self-styled leaders of the Kuki-Zo Council regarding the killing of six Naga hostages following their abduction. ANSAM also called upon the government to discharge its constitutional responsibilities with utmost urgency. ANSAM categorically stated […]

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