4 militants nabbed in Manipur

Imphal: Security forces on Thursday nabbed four militants of different groups during ‘intelligence based’ combing operations and cordon and search operations carried out extensively to nab ‘those involved in extortion and criminal activities’ in Manipur. During these operations, security forces arrested an active cadre of KYKL, one Takhelchangbam Ibohanbi Sharma, 54, of Brahmapur Mangjil, Mange…

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Manipur governor inagurates 21st Governor’s Cup – State Level Fencing Championship 2025

Imphal: Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, on Thursday, inaugurated the 21st Governor’s Cup – State Level Fencing Championship 2025 at the Indoor Stadium, SAI-NERC, Takyelpat, Imphal. The opening ceremony showcased thrilling fencing bouts, and the championship will continue till August end. Addressing the at the event, the governor highlighted Manipur’s rich sporting legacy, noting…

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Senior citizens forum demands re-tendering of highway project

Imphal: United Senior Citizen Forum 43-Phungyar Kendra has raised objections to awarding of a major highway project in Kamjong district at rates significantly below the sanctioned cost, demanding an immediate re-tender. The project, titled “Widening and improvement of the Shangshak-Tengnoupal Road (Pck-3) from Km 78.250 to Km 126.250 of NH-102A into 2 Lane with hard…

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Cocomi rejects PUCL’s Independent People’s Tribunal Report on Manipur crisis, KZC welcomes it

Imphal: Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (Cocomi) has rejected the recently released Independent People’s Tribunal (IPT) report of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) on Manipur crisis. The people’s committee said, “On behalf of the people of Manipur, unequivocally rejects the recently released IPT report of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties. This so-called…

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Mirabai Chanu wins Gold at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships

Imphal: Manipur’s weightlifter, former world champion Mirabai Chanu won Gold medal for India at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Ahmedabad on Monday. Mirabai Chanu lifted 193kg (84kg snatch+109kg clean and jerk) to top the podium and set Commonwealth Championship records in all three categories. It ensured her a direct qualification for the Glasgow 2026…

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Manipur’s Rishikanta bags Gold in Commonwealth weightlifting championship

Imphal: Chanambam Rishikanta Singh of Manipur, Indian weightlifter, has won Gold in the Commonwealth Championships 2025 in the men’s 60kg category. Rishikanta lifted of 271kg (120kg snatch and 151kg clean and jerk) earned him the top spot at the event in Ahmedabad, India. This win secured his qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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46 years old man’s death renews calls for better aid, mental health support in relief camps

Imphal: The death of a 46-year-old displaced man inside Sajiwa Relief Camp, Imphal East, has triggered renewed calls for urgent government action to improve living conditions and mental health support for thousands of displaced people in Manipur. The deceased, identified as Konsam Bumet, was found dead on August 24 in what police and fellow camp…

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