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Manipur: Fresh gunfire in Ukhrul as Naga-Kuki tensions escalate

Imphal: Fresh incidents of intermittent gunfire between rival Naga and Kuki groups were reported in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Saturday, underscoring the continuing volatility in the region following a series of recent flare-ups. The latest tensions come in the wake of the recovery of an unexploded illuminating mortar typically used by armed forces in Sinakeithei […]

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Manipur: North East India Film Festival 2026 begins, featuring films from three states

Imphal: The 3rd North East India Film Festival (NEIFF) 2026 began at Tanthapolis Cinema in Lamphel, Imphal, on Saturday. Nine films from three northeastern states, four from Assam, four from Manipur, and one from Meghalaya, are being featured, and th…

North East India Film Festival 2026

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Manipur: Security forces recover massive weapon haul from 13 vulnerable locations

Manipur weapons recovery

Imphal: Security forces recovered a large cache of military weapons, including arms, ammunition, explosives, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), from 13 vulnerable locations across Manipur on Friday. Police said that security forces made the largest single-day recovery in the state so far this year. In Thoubal district, forces seized multiple firearms and ammunition from various foothills. […]

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Manipur CM reviews security amid fresh clashes in Tamenglong, Kangpokpi, and Ukhrul

Manipur CM reviews security

Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh chaired a high-level review meeting with the Chief Secretary, DGP, and Security Adviser on Friday, marking the first such deliberation at the new Secretariat. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Chief Minister wrote, “Held comprehensive discussions on key aspects of administration and governance, with a clear […]

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Manipur: KSO flags power shortage, poor mobile connectivity in Churachandpur villages

Manipur power shortages

Imphal: The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Churachandpur, has noted that several villages in Manipur, particularly along Manipur’s southern border of Churachandpur district near the Myanmar border, remain without electricity, relying solely on solar power, and are facing severe power shortages as well as limited mobile connectivity in this digital age. KSO Churachandpur President, Minlal Gangte, […]

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Manipur: Naga village chief’s wife abducted by armed men in Chandel

Manipur abduction

Imphal: Five unknown persons armed with sophisticated weapons reportedly abducted the wife of a Naga village chief in Manipur’s Chandel district, bordering Myanmar to the south. The village chief managed to flee from the attackers, reports stated on Friday. The Chakpikarong branch of the Anal Lenruwl Tangpi (ALT), a student body of Chandel district, said […]

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Manipur: Arms and explosives seized along Indo-Myanmar border in Chandel

Imphal: Security forces have intensified anti-insurgency operations along the Indo–Myanmar border in southern Manipur, leading to the recovery of a substantial cache of arms, ammunition and explosives, officials said on Friday. The operations follow a reported gun battle between rival insurgent groups operating along the border. Acting on intelligence inputs, security personnel conducted searches in […]

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Manipur: Firing at multiple locations in Ukhrul triggers fresh tensions

Guwahati: Fresh incidents of firing were reported from multiple locations in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Thursday, sparking tensions in an already volatile region. According to police sources, the first exchange of fire occurred around 4 p.m. when suspected Kuki militants, reportedly armed with heavy weapons, attempted to enter Sirarakhong village, a Tangkhul Naga inhabited village. […]

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Manipur: MP Leishemba Sanajaoba flags illegal Manipuri Pony meat trade in Parliament

Manipuri Pony illegal trade

Imphal: Rajya Sabha MP and titular king of Manipur, Leishemba Sanajaoba, has highlighted the theft, illicit trade, and sale of Manipuri Pony meat, an endangered species, despite ongoing conservation efforts. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday night, Sanajaoba raised concerns about the rampant theft and illegal sale of Manipuri ponies for meat through black markets in […]

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Manipur: Six insurgents nabbed in coordinated operations following grenade attack

Imphal: In the wake of a recent grenade attack, security forces in Manipur have stepped up counter-insurgency operations, arresting six suspected militants, including a woman from different outfits over the past 48 hours. The intensified crackdown follows a blast at the residence of Yumkhaibam Homendro, Chief Engineer of the State’s Water Resources Department. According to […]

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Union Cabinet approves Rs 2,584.60 crore Small Hydro Power scheme for Northeast

Guwahati: In a move expected to significantly boost clean energy infrastructure in the Northeast, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme (FY 2026–27 to 2030–31) with a tot…

Northeast Small Hydro Power scheme

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Manipur: Churachandpur Deputy Commissioner inaugurates upgraded PHC at Henglep

Henglep PHC inauguration

Imphal: The Deputy Commissioner of Manipur’s Churachandpur, Dharun Kumar S, inaugurated the Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Henglep on Wednesday in the presence of Letzamang Haokip, MLA of Henglep AC, and district-level officers. The PHC, which has been providing health services to the subdivision for years despite lacking adequate infrastructure, is now equipped with improved […]

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West Asia conflict sparks LPG panic buying in Manipur; govt sets up control room

Imphal: The ongoing conflict in Western Asia, particularly involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, has triggered significant anxiety regarding LPG supply in India, leading to a rise in panic buying and hoarding of filled cylinders in Manipur. In res…

Manipur LPG control room

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West Asia conflict sparks LPG panic buying in Manipur; govt sets up control room

Manipur LPG control room

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Manipur Governor unveils second edition of Major Bob Khathing’s biography

Imphal: Governor of Manipur Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday released the second edition of the coffee table book ‘The Life of the Unsung Hero – Major Ralengnao ‘Bob’ Khathing’ during a ceremony held at Valley View, Imphal. Before the release, the Gove…

Manipur Bob Khathing book

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Manipur CM unveils State Focus Paper with Rs 3,500 crore credit plan

Manipur State Focus Paper

Imphal: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh launched the State Focus Paper 2026–27 on Wednesday, describing the theme — “Credit-Led Development in Manipur” — as highly appropriate and timely. The paper, released during the State Credit Seminar 2026 at Sangai Hall, Hotel Imphal, was prepared by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Manipur […]

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Manipur: United Naga Council opposes census, questions NIA probe in Thawai case

Imphal: The United Naga Council (UNC) has opposed the proposed census exercise in Manipur from April 1 and raised objections to the state government’s decision to hand over a case related to the killing of two persons to the National Investigation Ag…

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Manipur: Census protests intensify amid NRC and immigrant identification demands

Imphal: Hundreds of protesters, predominantly women, marched through the Porompat area of Imphal East on Tuesday to demand the deferment of Manipur’s upcoming census. Surrounded by a large police presence, the demonstrators converged on the Census office to reiterate that no headcount should occur until the state addresses concerns over illegal immigration. The march was […]

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Manipur: Five insurgents arrested, arms and IEDs recovered along Myanmar border

Imphal: Security forces arrested five cadres belonging to valley-based insurgent groups and recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and explosives during coordinated operations along the Indo–Myanmar border in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district. The arrests were carried out on Monday during a search operation conducted between Border Pillars 73 and 75 under the jurisdiction of Moreh police […]

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Manipur Assembly passes Rs 2,524.88 crore grants for seven departments, clears Money-Lenders Bill

Imphal: The Manipur Legislative Assembly on Monday passed Demands for Grants totalling Rs 2,524.88 crore for seven departments for 2026–27 financial year. The House approved Rs 16.29 crore under Demand No. 9 for Information and Publicity, Rs 1,423.53…

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