Imphal: The National People’s Party (NPP) has demanded the central government to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Manipur before the 2027 Legislative Assembly elections. The political party alleged that infiltration of illegal migrants has been one of the root causes of the ongoing ethnic violence in the state. The last…
Imphal: Rajya Sabha MP and Manipur’s titular king Sanajaoba Leishemba has lambasted the recently released Independent People’s Tribunal report on the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur, calling it “one-sided, biased and unprofound.” Leishemba was speaking to reporters on Sunday on the sidelines of the birth centenary celebration of Manipuri writer and Sahitya Akademi awardee Elangbam…
Imphal: Security forces recovered Brown Sugar with cash in Churachandpur and WY tablets (Methamphetamine) at Lilong Ushoipokpi in Thoubal district and Kyamgei Mamang Leikai in Imphal East two consecutive days and arrested five persons. Manipur Police recovered 20 soap cases containing contraband Brown Sugar, weighing 236 grams approximately (excluding the weight of the soap cases)…
Kolkata/Imphal: Defending champions NorthEast United FC produced a dominant display at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan to dismantle debutants Diamond Harbour FC 6-1 in the grand finale of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup, sealing their second straight title in style. A night of relentless attacking football saw the Highlanders overwhelm their opponents, with six different…
Imphal: ‘In a swift and decisive operation’, Assam Rifles on Saturday ‘successfully’ disposed of an unexploded bomb at Serou Makha Lekhai in Kakching District, Manipur, reaffirming its commitment to public safety and regional security. The potentially dangerous device was first spotted on Friday by a local grazer, who promptly alerted the authorities. Upon initial inspection,…
Imphal: A Joint Action Committee (JAC) in connection to the death of a Class IX student in Manipur’s Bishnupur district allegedly due to cyber bullying has demanded immediate arrest of those responsible for circulating a video clip of the minor. The action committee warned of intensified agitation if action is not taken by August 25….
Imphal: Manipur Tourism feels proud to participate in the 40th Annual Convention of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), held in Puri, Odisha, during August 22 to 25. The participation aims to highlight the diverse and captivating attractions of Manipur as a must visit tourist destination, while also serving as a catalyst for revitalizing the…
Imphal: All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) and the Editors Guild Manipur (EGM) have decided to call off the ongoing agitation over the Gwaltabi incident of May 20, 2025, after carefully reviewing the assurances and actions taken by the authorities. This was announced in a press release on Saturday. The resolution was adopted during a…
Imphal: “The absence of proper and systematic planning in many developmental works and infrastructures, coupled with the growing encroachment of public lands in recent years, has turned Imphal city into an overcrowded and unhygienic place,” warned Manipur University vice-chancellor Prof. N. Lokendra Singh. Lokendra described the situation as a menace that requires urgent corrective measures…
Imphal: Two Kuki organisations have strongly condemned recent remarks of Lt. Gen. Vikas Lakhera, director general of Assam Rifles (DGAR), that around 42,000 outsiders had crossed into Manipur from Myanmar since December 2024 and that their biometrics had been collected. The Kuki Organization for Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) and the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) warned that such…
