Imphal: Protesting against the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, people in thousands took to the streets in Muslim inhabited areas of Manipur on Sunday. The demonstrations were led by members of the Meitei Pangal community. They assembled at multiple Idgahs, holding placards and chanting slogans denouncing BJP policies. Protesters expressed dissatisfaction with political figures…
Imphal: Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (Cocomi) says it consciously declined to participate in the recent ‘orchestrated meeting between the so-called representatives of the Chin-Kuki-Mizo-Zomi-Hmar groups and the Meetei’, facilitated by officials of the ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi. Cocomi said it considers this ‘stage-managed spectacle is nothing but a strategic ploy to…
Imphal: In an incident linked to a land dispute, two Naga village leaders were allegedly abducted and allegedly assaulted by Kuki militants in Konsakhul village, Kangpokpi district, under the jurisdiction of Leimakhong Police station on Saturday. The incident occurred around 12:15 pm when a group of approximately 300 suspected Kuki individuals, reportedly armed, stormed Konsakhul,…
Imphal: Manipur Police on Friday arrested two UNLF(P) cadres allegedly for abducting an Imphal West resident. The arrested persons were Khundrakpam Rakesh Singh, alias Thomba, 30 and Khundrakpam Charles, 25, both residents of Nambol Phoijing Awang Leikai. Police said they were involved in the abduction of one Laitonjam Dilip Singh, 47, of Patsoi Part-4, Imphal West…
Imphal: Manipur government has taken up stringent measures to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread of Rabies in Churachandpur. A 33-year-old man, Joseph Lalhaulian Inn from New Zoveng, Churachandpur, died from rabies infection on Thursday night. Officials confirmed that at least three rabies-related cases have been treated at Churachandpur district hospital. In response, the…
Imphal: Imagi Meira, a women body in Manipur, has lambasted Union Home minister Amit Shah for his statement on the need to impose President’s Rule (PR) in the state. Convenor of the women organisation, Th. Sujata argued that if PR was meant to control the crisis, it should have been imposed in 2023 immediately after…
Imphal: Union Home minister Amit Shah moved a statutory resolution in the Lok Sabha on Thursday for the approval of the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, which was adopted by the lower house. The House also expressed its respect, sympathy, and deep sorrow for those who lost their lives in the violence in Manipur….
Imphal: INS Tarkash, a frontline frigate of the Indian Navy operating under the Western Naval Command, has successfully intercepted and seized over 2500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean. This operation underscores the Indian Navy’s unwavering commitment to combating maritime crime and bolstering regional security, said Defence ministry on Wednesday. Deployed in the…
Imphal: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs on Tuesday discussed on Delimitation process in a crucial meeting held at the party office, here on Tuesday. The meeting was led by BJP state president Sarda Devi. Twelve BJP MLAs and state unit BJP office bearers took part in the discussion. MLA Y. Khemchand Singh informed reporters that…
Imphal: Kongpal Nupee Ishei Marup, Kongpal Chanam Leikai, Imphal East, presented the production “Nimai Sanyas” (Sachi Bilap) at Pebam Mandop, Kongpal Kshetri Leikai, Imphal East. The event highlighted the institution’s dedication to preserving Manipuri traditional art forms since its establishment in 1992-93. The programme featured National and international awardee Mutum Upendro Singh, who serves as…
