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Imphal: Manipur Police and central security forces have arrested three alleged cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) in separate anti-insurgency operations carried out across two valley districts over the past 48 hours, officials said on Friday. The arrested individuals were identified as Ningthoujam Thoi Leima alias Sundari (41), Naorem Yaiphaba Singh alias Keipha […]

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Imphal: Security forces detected a significant cache of arms and explosives following the arrest of three militants from different underground groups during multiple anti-insurgency operations in vulnerable areas across Manipur on Wednesday, officials reported on Thursday. The first operation, conducted in G. Songgel village under Sangaikot Police Station in Churachandpur district, led to the recovery […]

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Guwahati: The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has strongly condemned the brutal murder of two Kuki civilians and the violent assault of a third in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, allegedly by suspected cadres of the NSCN-IM. Following an emergency cabinet meeting, the apex Kuki body issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) […]

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Imphal: Two Kuki individuals who went missing after gunfire broke out at Thowai Kuki village in Manipur’s Ukhrul district were found dead early Thursday. Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh told the state assembly that the state police have registered a case. The Chief Minister informed the House that the case would be handed over […]

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Imphal: Twenty-one Naga passengers abducted by suspected armed Kuki volunteers near Mongkot Chephu on the Ukhrul–Imphal route were released and handed over to police on Thursday, officials reported. While the civilians were freed, their vehicles and mobile phones remain in captivity following tensions and cross-allegations of violence between community groups, prompting calls for peace. The […]

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Imphal: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has expressed profound concern over the distressing situation along the Ukhrul–Imphal road, where innocent civilians have reportedly been held captive in an area under Litan Police Station. The Chief Minister appealed to those responsible to uphold the highest traditions of humanity and ensure the safe and unconditional release of […]

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Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh informed the state Assembly on Wednesday that his government has communicated with the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding a Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The exercise aims to ensure that all eligible citizens are included in the electoral roll and that ineligible voters are excluded. Replying to queries […]

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Imphal: Social groups and village authorities representing the Nagas and Kukis have urged the government to intervene for the safe release of civilians held captive following renewed violence over the past 24 hours in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, reports stated on Wednesday. Following the alleged detention of innocent civilians at Shangkai along the Ukhrul-Imphal Road by […]

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Imphal: At least six protesters were injured when security personnel fired tear gas and lobbed mock bombs at the historic Khwairamband Bazar in Imphal city. The incident occurred as protesters attempted to march towards the Manipur Legislative Assembly, where the third day of its 12th session was underway on Wednesday. The massive protest was jointly […]

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Imphal: Six alleged drug smugglers were arrested and narcotics, including brown sugar and ganja, were seized in a series of coordinated operations carried out by enforcement agencies in Manipur over the past 24 hours, police said on Wednesday. The operations were conducted jointly by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), central paramilitary forces, Manipur police and […]

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Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday announced an allocation of Rs 914 crore for road infrastructure under the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), as the government prioritises strengthening connectivity across the state. Presenting the Budget Estimates for 2026–27 in the Assembly, Khemchand Singh said the […]

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Imphal: The third edition of the North East India Film Festival (NEIFF) 2026 will be held in Imphal on March 21 and 22, offering a platform for filmmakers from across the eight Northeastern states to showcase their works. The announcement was made at a press conference in Imphal on Monday. Chairman of the organising committee […]

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Imphal: The third edition of the North East India Film Festival (NEIFF) 2026 will be held in Imphal on March 21 and 22, offering a platform for filmmakers from across the eight Northeastern states to showcase their works. The announcement was made at a press conference in Imphal on Monday. Chairman of the organising committee […]

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Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday said the Government of India has extended a special financial package of Rs 2,198 crore to support the state in prepaying high-interest loans, meeting security-related expenditures, covering central paramilitary force deployment charges, and assisting in the rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs). Speaking during the discussion […]

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Imphal: Six of the ten Kuki-Zo-Hmar MLAs on Monday attended the seventh Budget Session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly through video conferencing. Leader of the House and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh described the participation of the tribal legislators as a “positive step” towards normalising the prevailing situation in the state. “This is a […]

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Guwahati: Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh strongly condemned reports of racial harassment and assault involving two Northeastern residents near the Saket District Court Complex in New Delhi on March 9. He called the incident unacceptable and urged authorities to take prompt action. Singh expressed deep concern over reports that a woman from Manipur […]

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Guwahati: A woman from Manipur was reportedly assaulted near the Saket District Court Complex in South Delhi on Sunday evening after she and a companion objected to comments made by a group of men, police said. According to the complaint, the woman and her friend were walking through a park when the men allegedly made inappropriate […]

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