Imphal: Security forces arrested one resident of Kangchup Patjang, Kangpokpi district while checking at Sangai University located near Kaparang village, Churachandpur district. The person was identified as Lamkhogin Dimngel. From his possession the security forces seized a sum of Rs 34,20,000 (unaccounted cash), two soap cases containing suspected 24 grams of brown sugar, three mobile…
Imphal: Former Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) president Manoharmayum Baris Sharma said, ” CM Biren tried to kill me.” Baris made this allegation against former chief minister N. Biren Singh. He said Biren is responsible for destroying Manipur and that he carried out his actions under his directions. Baris is former close aide to former…
Imphal: Chief Secretary of Manipur, Prashant Kumar Singh visited Churachandpur on Monday to assess public life and review the district’s civic administration. The chief secretary was warmly received by the District Administration, led by deputy commissioner Dharun Kumar S at the mini secretariat, Tuibong. During his visit, the chief secretary held discussions with representatives of…
Imphal: Coordinating Committee of Manipur Integrity (Cocomi) has urged Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to issue an official statement outlining the government’s immediate plans to restore normalcy and uphold law and order. Meitei groups do not have any particular demands or objectives in the ongoing turmoil, Khuraijam Athouba, convenor of Cocomi said. He made these…
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…
