Imphal: Manipur Police in continuance of its relentless drive to curb offences related to motor vehicles arrested a vehicle lifter with an oil tanker on Wednesday. The arrested person was identified as Chingakham Sushildro Singh of Khabam Makha Leikai, under Heingang police station, Imphal East district. He was apprehended near Mao gate along NH-2, said…
Imphal: Manipur Police recovered arms, ammunitions, bombs during operations in Imphal East and Bishnupur districts on Thursday. One AK 56 rifle with magazine, one M16 rifle with magazine, three No. 36 hand grenades, five tube launchings, one BP jacket with two BP plates, one RPG shell, ten 7.62mm ammunition and ten 5.56mm ammunition were recovered…
Imphal: Security forces arrested three militant of different groups including a lady cadre on Thursday. One of them was an active cadre of KCP (PWG), Konjengbam Orbit Singh alias Naotomba, 26, of Langthabal Kunja Awang Leikai. He was caught at Lilong Tharaorok area under Lilong police station, Thoubal district. “He was involved in extortion, intimidation…
Imphal: The Village Volunteers Coordinating Committee (VVCC), (Eastern, Southern and Western Zone) “In Defence of Our Ancestral Land and Freedom” of Kuki community has rejected opening of NH-2 in exchange of extension of SoO agreement with Kuki militant groups. The VVCC expressed its deep shock and disappointment upon learning of the recent press release by…
Imphal: Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has extended his ‘heartfelt’ greetings and ‘deep’ respect to all the teachers who dedicate their lives to the noble task of nurturing young minds on the Teachers’ Day. Teachers are the guiding light who inspire, empower, and shape the future of society through their wisdom, patience, and selfless service,…
Imphal: Churachandpur district magistrate on Thursday declared the whole of Churachandpur district as ‘No Drond Zone’ to ensure and strengthen security during the visit of a VVIP. An order issued by the magistrate said in view of the proposed visit of a VVIP to the district, various security arrangements are being undertaken. It did not disclose…
Imphal: All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (Amuco), has strongly opposed the government’s extension of Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with Kuki militant groups terming it “not people-oriented”. Amuco president Ph. Nando Luwang alleged that Kuki-Zo militants under the SoO are one of the root causes of Manipur’s ongoing unrest and cited the recent Jakuradhor incident…
Imphal: Manipur BJP MLA Y. Khemchand Singh welcomed the reopening of the Imphal-Dimapur Road (NH-2), describing it as a milestone in restoring normalcy. He appealed to all communities to set aside differences and work together for a progressive and inclusive Manipur. The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has clarified that the Imphal–Dimapur NH-2 has never been closed…
Imphal: Rajya Sabha MP Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba of Manipur has urged Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, to prevent the eviction of indigenous residents of Leimakhongmapal, Chonthaba Village, under Lamlai Police station in Imphal East district. In a letter written to the governor on Thursday, the MP highlighted that the affected families have peacefully inhabited their…
Imphal: Suspension of Operation of Kuki militant groups under the umbrella of Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) has been extended for another year ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expected visit to Manipur on September 13. The Kuki-Zo Council has decided on Thursday to open the National Highway-2 for the free…
