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…
Imphal: Directorate of Health Services, Manipur has confirmed 12 new Dengue cases in Manipur on Thursday. Seven of the new cases belonged to Imphal West, three in Imphal East, one each in Ukhrul and Bishnupur. This was updated by the Health directorate on the official website https://manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in/ . It indicated a sharp rise of 340…
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…
Imphal: Security forces in Manipur seized a US-made M16 rifle along with a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives during intensified search operations on Wednesday. The most significant recovery was made from a jungle area located between Maohing and Changoubung villages in Kangpokpi district. Troops discovered one M16 rifle with a magazine and ten…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Imphal: Welcoming the the report of the Independent People’s Tribunal released by the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) on the Manipur conflict, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) said the report is the most detailed study of the violence that began on May 3, 2023. Ginza Vualzong, Secretary of Information and Publicity of the KZC, in…
