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By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: A convoy carrying essential supplies on National Highway-202 in Manipur’s Ukhrul district came under attack on May 29, leaving a truck driver dead and a police constable injured, an incident condemned by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh. Officials said suspected militants opened fire on trucks transporting Food Corporation of India […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: A fatal attack on a security-escorted supply convoy in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Friday, May 29, left a truck driver dead after suspected militants opened fire, leading to an armed response from security forces. Police said around 15 to 20 trucks carrying essential commodities were moving towards Ukhrul under protection […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Imphal: Ronaldo Laishram, a 29-year-old astrophysicist from Manipur, has led the discovery of a massive early-universe galaxy structure named the “Loktak Protocluster”, bringing global scientific recognition to the state’s iconic Loktak Lake. Originally from Khangabok in Thoubal district, Ronaldo is currently serving as a post-doctoral researcher at the National Astronomical Observatory […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Imphal: Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) on Thursday announced a nationwide rally on May 30 over the killing of three Kuki-Zo church leaders and the alleged illegal detention of Kuki-Zo civilians in the state. In a statement, the organisation said the demonstrations would be held across the country to protest what it […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: Manipur’s Khodang village in the Churachandpur–Kakching–Bishnupur border region returned to habitation on May 28, becoming the first Kuki-Zo settlement to be officially resettled after the mass displacement caused by the ethnic conflict that broke out in May 2023. A formal programme marking the return of residents was held in the […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday said four suspected persons linked to the abduction of six Naga civilians had been arrested as security forces continued search and combing operations to trace the hostages. Speaking to reporters during a visit to Makhan Naga village in Kangpokpi district, the Chief […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: The Supreme Court on May 27 permitted the Manipur government to appoint a Director General of Police (DGP) from outside the state cadre, considering the ongoing unrest and security challenges in the violence-affected state. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: Security forces arrested Haobijam Dilip Singh, a senior leader of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), in Delhi during a joint operation carried out by the Delhi Police Special Cell, Manipur Police and central intelligence agencies. Security officials said Singh had allegedly arrived in the national capital to attend a […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: Security forces in Manipur have intensified operations targeting extortion networks and illegal liquor trade, resulting in the arrest of a suspected militant operative and the seizure of a huge quantity of liquor in two separate incidents. Officials said an alleged extortionist linked to the banned outfit United National Liberation Front […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: In Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, multiple civil society organisations have announced an indefinite economic blockade beginning Thursday, May 28. The decision is aimed at pressing for accountability in the killing of three Kuki-Zo religious leaders and ensuring the safe release of individuals reportedly held hostage amid ongoing unrest. A press release […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that the trial in a case related to the 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur needs to be expedited and sought a status report on the progress of the proceedings from authorities. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and Justice Joymalya […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: The Manipur State Unit of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) has expressed serious concern over a statement carried by a media outlet on May 26, in which Kuki civil society organizations (CSOs) reportedly said they were unaware of the whereabouts of six Naga men kidnapped from Leilon Vaiphei village on […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Imphal: Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) on Tuesday expressed concern over the arrest of four Kuki-Zo individuals in connection with the disappearance of six Naga persons, alleging selective action by authorities while claiming there had been no visible progress in the investigation into the killing of three Kuki-Zo church leaders earlier this […]

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By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: The ongoing complete shutdown in Kuki-Zo inhabited areas has been extended from midnight of May 25, 2026, by Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) and civil society groups in Kangpokpi. The decision was taken at a Joint Council meeting, according to a statement issued on Monday. KIM said the decision was taken […]

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NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: Manipur’s Imphal witnessed a major protest on Monday, May 25, as thousands from the Naga and Meitei communities gathered over the alleged abduction of six Naga civilians reported missing for over a week. The Imphal branch of the Naga People’s Union (NPU) organised the demonstration. It started from the locality of […]

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Reported By Bit IromImphal: Security forces arrested five individuals, including active members of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) and the Manipur Revolutionary Army (MRA), during a series of coordinated operations carried out across two districts in the last 36 hours. A significant cache of arms, ammunition and other materials was also recovered. According to […]

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