Imphal: Curfew and total shutdown have been partially lifted in Churachandpur of Manipur, security forces continued flag marches to maintain law and order while as normalcy gradually returns. Tension remains high following the clash between the Hmar and Zomi communities. After nearly three months of relative peace amid the 21-month-long crisis, fresh tension erupted on…
Imphal: Manipur representative to Lok Sabha MP Dr Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has urged the central government to take up measures to clear blockades along the National Highway-37 and National Highway-2. Raising the issue in the Parliament during the Zero Hour on Wednesday, Dr Bimol said the blockade has affected the economy and the Right to…
Imphal: One person died in the clash between Hmar and Zomi communities in Churachandpur that escalated late on Tuesday night. The deceased was identified as 53-year-old Lalropui Pakhumate of Seilmat Gilgalveng, Churachandpur. According to police, he was succumbed to his injuries sustained during the clash. Hmar and Zomi are sub-tribes of the Kuki Zo community….
Imphal: Churachandpur district of Manipur, on Monday, witnessed a violent scene following a total shutdown imposed by Hmar Inpui, apex body of Hmar tribe (a sub-tribe of the Kuki community), in protest against the alleged assault of its general secretary. The district magistrate imposed restrictions across the entire revenue district to prevent any untoward incidents….
Imphal: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), on Thursday, announced the lifting of the indefinite shutdown, effective from 7:30 pm. “The decision to end the shutdown came after careful deliberation. However, it is imperative to make it clear that while the shutdown has been lifted, the Free Movement, as announced by the Home Ministry, shall be vehemently…
Imphal: Six Naga MLAs of Manipur met governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday to discuss the ongoing 22-month, one-week-long crisis in the state and efforts toward restoring peace. The six Naga MLAs included Awangbow Newmai, president of the Manipur Naga People’s Front (NPF), a regional political party; three NPF MLAs Khashim Vashum, Losii Dikho, and…
Imphal: The three individuals arrested earlier in Uttarakhand were brought to Imphal by Manipur Police following an investigation in connection with two FIRs registered in Imphal Police station. The arrested accused persons had made phone calls to few MLAs of Manipur in February, 2025, following the resignation of the then chief minister N. Biren Singh,…
Imphal: Gaurav Gogoi, deputy leader of INC in the Lok Sabha, raised in the Parliament on Tuesday — Why was President’s Rule imposed in Manipur? “PM Modi had said, 21 months ago, that peace will come in Manipur very soon. But today President’s rule is implemented in Manipur. This is a very sensitive matter for our…
Imphal: Manipur Police has arrested one person who was ferrying opium along NH-2 (Imphal-Dimapur road) amid the rising issues of drug trafficking in Manipur and other parts of the North East India. The drug smuggler was identified as Sandeep Deswal, 35. Opium weighing 17.34 kgs and one four-wheeler were seized from T. Khullen, NH-2 under…
Imphal: At least three Border Security Force (BSF) jawans were killed and eight others injured, in a road accident in Senapati district of Manipur on Tuesday. The accident occurred at Changoubung village along NH-2 (Imphal-Dimapur) when a truck carrying 37 BSF personnel skidded off the highway and plunged into a gorge, officials said. The bodies…
