Imphal: Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (Cocomi) has criticized the imposition of President’s Rule as “sudden and unreasonable.” Cocomi in a statement said, “The imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, despite the BJP having an absolute majority in the state, appears to be a deliberate ploy to push Manipur further into turmoil.” It accused the…
Imphal: Failure to appoint a new leader of the majority BJP had invited to impose President Rule in Manipur, said former chief minister and CLP leader of Manipur Okram Ibobi Singh on Friday. Ibobi was talking to reporters at Manipur PCC office, here. Since the regime of Atal Bihari Vajpayee BJP has not be suited…
Imphal: Manipur Police on Thursday arrested five individuals for their involvement in extortion activities in different parts of Manipur. Police said two active cadres of KCP (Noyon) organization were apprehended from Thangmeiband and Keishampat under Imphal-PS, Imphal West. They were identified as Kangjam Pradip Singh, 38, and Thokchom Romeshchandra Singh, 33. “The arrested persons were…
Imphal: An individual was arrested on Thursday for selling pre-activated black SIMs on fake or fabricated identities. He was identified as Takhellambam Sanatonba Meitei, 27, of Lousangkhong Mayai Leikai under Porompat-PS, Imphal East district. Police recovered one registered agreement on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs 100, one Affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs 20, four…
Imphal: Manipur Police have arrested five individuals in connection with a viral video circulating on social media, which displayed 10 to 15 miscreants in camouflage attire, along with some individuals in football kits, holding sophisticated firearms at K. Gamnomphai village ground. In the viral video, some miscreants were seen playing football while openly carrying assault…
Imphal: President of India Droupadi Murmu on Thursday announced to take over the functions of Manipur government and all powers vested in or exercisable by the governor of the sate under Article 365. “Government Bhang Nanhi Huwa Hei, it’s Suspended Animation,” said BJP spokesperson and northeast in-charge Sambit Patra on Thursday while facing reporters at…
Imphal: Amid the rising issue of extortion in Manipur, unknown miscreants lobbed two hand grenades at the residence of former minister Bijoy Koijam of Thongju Pheija Leitong in Imphal West district on Wednesday Both the grenades failed to explode. The attack occurred amid ongoing police crackdown on extortion, with incidents of bomb threats at residences…
Imphal: The 2nd North East India Film Festival (NEIFF) 2025 Manipur was inaugurated today at the City Convention Centre, Imphal. The festival is organised by THOUNA, Manipur in association with Film Forum Manipur & Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Government of Manipur and sponsored by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India…
Imphal: In the midst of rising political instability in Manipur following the resignation of chief minister N. Biren Singh and on the last day of gap of six months between Attings, BJP Northeast (NE) in-charge Sambit Patra met with governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and several legislators for the third consecutive day. Minister L. Susindro met…
Imphal: The government of Manipur urges all citizens to remain calm and not fall prey to unverified news, rumours or misinformation that may cause unnecessary panic or disrupt peace and harmony in the state. In recent times, misleading information has been circulated through various channels, causing confusion and unrest, said a statement issued by chief…
