Manipur
Thoubal Police Seize Drugs and Cash in Narcotics Raid
Police arrested two men in Manipur, seizing illegal pharmaceutical drugs and over Rs 16 lakh in cash linked to the narcotics trade.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 16 Jul 2026
Security Forces Seize Firearms, Arrest Six in Manipur Crackdown
Joint operations across Manipur resulted in six arrests and multiple weapon seizures, sparking protests from local women's groups in Imphal East.
Ranjana Devi • 16 Jul 2026
Journalist Killings Drop by Half in Early 2026
Journalist deaths fell to 39 in the first half of 2026, marking a 54% drop from last year. The Middle East remains the deadliest region for media workers.
Ranjana Devi • 16 Jul 2026
Manipur Women’s Front Demands Police Upgrades and Justice for Arson
The NPP Women Front urges Manipur leaders to upgrade Litan Police Station and investigate the arson of six Meitei homes in Kanto Sabal.
Ratan Singh • 16 Jul 2026
Manipur IDPs Demand Immediate Release of Overdue Financial Aid
Meetei IDP groups in Manipur demand the state government release 15 days of overdue financial assistance to help thousands of struggling displaced families.
Diana Moirangthem • 16 Jul 2026
Thousands Join Rath Yatra Chariot Processions Across Manipur
Thousands of devotees gathered across Manipur on Thursday to celebrate Rath Yatra, pulling ceremonial chariots and performing traditional rituals.
Diana Moirangthem • 16 Jul 2026
Imphal father on the run after fatal shooting of son
A 57-year-old man shot and killed his son with a shotgun during a domestic dispute in Imphal West. The shooter remains at large as police investigate.
Diana Moirangthem • 16 Jul 2026
Kuki Inpi Manipur Demands Union Territory After Villages Attacked
Kuki Inpi Manipur blames insurgent groups for an attack on two Noney district villages, renewing their call for a separate administrative territory.
Ratan Singh • 16 Jul 2026
Manipur faces public backlash over viral polygamy photos
Viral photos of a two-wife wedding in Manipur spark legal concerns and outcry over the enforcement of anti-polygamy laws in the state.
Ratan Singh • 16 Jul 2026
RK Meghen Rejects Political Fixes for Manipur Conflict
Former UNLF leader RK Meghen argues that political deals cannot bring lasting peace to Manipur, citing a need for human connection and mutual respect.
Diana Moirangthem • 16 Jul 2026
Congress Leader Blames Security Failures for Kanto Sabal Arson
CLP leader K. Meghachandra toured fire-ravaged homes in Kanto Sabal, slamming the government for failing to stop recent arson despite ongoing conflict.
Ranjana Devi • 16 Jul 2026
Manipur Government Faces Backlash Over Unofficial Bridge Construction
A rogue bridge built over the Manipur River sparks a political crisis, revealing a total lack of government oversight and rising concerns of lawlessness.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 16 Jul 2026
Kuki Body Blames Armed Militants for Arson in Manipur Villages
The Committee on Tribal Unity blames NSCN-IM and ZUF-K for burning two Kuki villages in Nungba, sparking outrage over a lack of government intervention.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 16 Jul 2026
Elite CoBRA Commandos Retrained for Manipur Crowd Control Duty
CRPF has retrained elite jungle warfare CoBRA commandos for crowd control and security missions in volatile Manipur amid ongoing ethnic conflict.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 16 Jul 2026
Kuki Inpi Demands Union Territory After Noney Village Attacks
Kuki Inpi Manipur alleges armed factions attacked two Noney villages, renewing calls for a separate Union Territory to ensure community safety.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 16 Jul 2026
Thousands gather for Manipur Rath Yatra festivities
Thousands of devotees gathered at the Shree Shree Govindaji Temple to celebrate the Rath Yatra festival, marking a major cultural event for the Meitei.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 16 Jul 2026
Manipur Security Forces Seize Arms Cache and Arrest Seven in Raids
Security forces in Manipur arrested seven individuals and dismantled militant camps, seizing firearms, explosives, and tactical gear across four districts.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 16 Jul 2026
Manipur Startup Debuts AI Glasses for Visually Impaired
Imphal startup Akumen AI showcased new smart glasses to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to help the state's visually impaired population navigate daily tasks.
Ratan Singh • 16 Jul 2026
Manipur Fuel Transporters Threaten Strike Over Highway Extortion
Fuel transporters in Manipur demand an end to highway extortion by July 30, threatening to halt all fuel and LPG deliveries starting July 31.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 16 Jul 2026
Durand Cup Returns to Manipur as Trophy Tour Ignites Football Fever
Asia’s oldest football tournament lands in Manipur. Governor Bhalla and officials launched the 135th Durand Cup trophy tour ahead of July 28 matches.
Ranjana Devi • 16 Jul 2026
