Imphal: Security forces recovered arms, ammunitions and bombs during its routine search operation in Kakching district of Manipur, according to Manipur Police statement made on Thursday. One 7.62 SLR without magazine, one SBBL gun, one country made 9mm pistol with magazine, one .32 pistol (country made), three 36 Hand Grenades with two Arming rings without…
Imphal: The so-called solidarity rally staged against the demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Meitei community on May 3, 2023, triggered the present crisis (Meitei-Kuki conflict), said chief minister N. Biren Singh on Thursday. “Today, the hardships we face are not insurmountable. The current challenges should be understood in the context of the…
Imphal: Security forces have recovered arms and ammunition from Saheibung peak, Zero point-Kotzim road under New Keithelmanbi police station in Kangpokpi district of Manipur. Search operations and area domination have been a daily routine for the security forces since the eruption of Manipur crisis. The recovered arms were one 5.56 Heckler and Koch G3 Rifle…
Imphal: A team of Churachandpur Police, NAB, DFO, and 37 AR destroyed approximately four acres of illicit poppy cultivation at Haopi Mollen hill range of Churachandpur district. While no arrests were made, 10 poppy pods were seized, and formalities were completed at Sangaikot police station. An FIR has been registered and efforts are on to…
Imphal: Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) disease is a respiratory illness which was discovered in 2001, it is not a new virus or an imminent pandemic threat; seasonal surges are typical, said Manipur Health directorate on Wednesday. No cases has been reported in Manipur till date. Mock drill for preparedness of health facilities to meet any outbreak/unusual…
Imphal: The government has been extending all possible assistance in shifting people affected by the conflict to safer places, chief minister N. Biren Singh said, as he distributed benefits to labour card holders under special scheme for providing financial assistance for education of children of labour card holders staying at relief camps at his secretariat,…
Imphal: The Special Judge, CBI, Guwahati, has granted absolute bail to three of the five accused in connection with the arms looting case at the Manipur Police Training Centre (MPTC) on May 4, 2023. The accused, identified as Athokpam Kajit, Konthoujam Romojit Meitei, and Keisham Johnson, were initially granted interim bail on December 17, 2024,…
Imphal: Youth turned to village defense volunteers and took up arms as compelled to defend their villages against attacks by narco-terrorists and to protect Manipur’s territorial integrity, said MLA Th. Lokeshwar on Tuesday. “Why aren’t security forces deployed in vulnerable areas stop militants’ attack and gunfights, instead of chasing village volunteers who are defending their…
Imphal: The statement by chief minister N. Biren Singh, that the newly appointed governor would be able to restore peace in Manipur, was disappointing, said MP Bimol Akoijam on Tuesday. “The chief minister’s remark suggests that the central government is discriminating the state by interfering in its matters,” said Akoijam. “The law and order in a…
Imphal: As per the schedule fixed by the Election Commission of India, the Final Photo Electoral Rolls of all 60 Assembly Constituencies of Manipur have been published on Monday by the concerned electoral registration officers. Chief electoral officer of the said, the general public and representatives of political parties may verify the Final Photo Electoral…
