Manipur

Manipur Government Distributes Education Aid to Displaced Families

Manipur officials issued welfare benefits and education grants to displaced construction workers staying in state relief camps this Monday.

Ratan Singh • 5 Oct 2026

Security Forces Apprehend Seven PRE-PAK Cadres in Manipur

Police arrested seven members of the PRE-PAK militant group linked to a recent MLA home bombing and ongoing illegal recruitment operations in Manipur.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 5 Oct 2026

Imphal Police Seize 318 Bottles of Illegal Cough Syrup

Police arrested three men in Imphal East following a massive seizure of 318 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup during an anti-narcotics operation.

Ratan Singh • 5 Oct 2026

NSCN-IM Denies Ties to Pastor Killings Amid Border Unrest

NSCN-IM denies link to the murder of three church leaders in Manipur as regional border tensions spike following a drone attack and an Assam Rifles ambush.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 4 Oct 2026

Manipur Officials Push New Conservation Plan for Loktak Lake

Manipur leaders met October 3 to discuss saving Loktak Lake from environmental decline through stricter regulations and new eco-tourism initiatives.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 4 Oct 2026

71-year-old Kuki farmer killed in Manipur: GPS coordinates point to Leilon Vaiphei Kuki village

The body of 71-year-old Kuki farmer Hemjang Haokip, who was allegedly abducted from his field near Khunkho Kuki village, was recovered in the Leilon Vaiphei

James M • 4 Oct 2026

Students Gather for 12th State-Level Spelling Competition

Around 3,000 students across Manipur are competing in the 12th annual spelling contest held by the Students’ Union Kangleipak at three distinct centers.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 4 Oct 2026

Over 1,700 Runners Join Dawn Run Kakching 2026

More than 1,700 people joined the Dawn Run Kakching 2026 to celebrate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary and promote youth fitness.

Ranjana Devi • 4 Oct 2026

MLA Plans Irabot Memorial Park in Myanmar

MLA L. Susindro is building a memorial park and statue in Myanmar to honor Hijam Irabot, who died in exile there in 1951.

Diana Moirangthem • 4 Oct 2026

New LOUSAL Leadership Takes Helm in Imphal East

LOUSAL swore in 23 new executive members for the 2026-2029 term. The group aims to push for regional food self-sufficiency and defend worker rights.

Diana Moirangthem • 4 Oct 2026

New Meitei Naga Protection Committee Targets Illegal Immigration in Manipur

The newly formed Meitei Naga Protection Committee aims to unite communities and stop illegal immigration, citing threats to indigenous populations.

Diana Moirangthem • 4 Oct 2026

Village Leaders Deny Ties to Missing 71-Year-Old

Village authorities deny any involvement in the disappearance of 71-year-old Pu Hemjang Haokip and urge the public to stop spreading baseless rumors.

Ratan Singh • 4 Oct 2026

Tensions Flare Over Access to Leimakhong Farmland

Reports of damaged crops and restricted movement in Leimakhong trigger conflict between local communities as residents face harassment at agricultural sites.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 4 Oct 2026

Manipur Civil Groups Demand NRC Update and AFSPA Repeal

Five Manipur civil groups demand an NRC update, the repeal of AFSPA, and the resettlement of displaced people before the government starts a new Census.

Diana Moirangthem • 4 Oct 2026

Police Defuse Grenade Left at Imphal East Home

Authorities defused a Chinese hand grenade found at a sawmill owner's gate in Yairipok. A militant note threatened the victim with further violence.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 4 Oct 2026

Elderly Villager Missing After Fire Destroys Kangpokpi Field Hut

A 71-year-old man is missing after his field hut burned down in Manipur. The Kuki Youth Organisation blames NSCN-IM cadres for an alleged abduction.

Ranjana Devi • 4 Oct 2026

Tribal Group Demands Release of Elderly Man Abducted in Manipur

The Committee on Tribal Unity is calling for the release of 71-year-old Hemjang Haokip after his alleged abduction by armed men in Sadar Hills.

Ranjana Devi • 4 Oct 2026

When the Hills Came to Carry Their Sons Home: A condolence and farewell message from the Liangmai Academic Forum

"Those who knew Manu Nampibou and Dr. Engam Pame speak not of enemies, but of respect and love. They were men who made room for others. They were hands that

NEWire Desk • 4 Oct 2026

Manipur Governor Leads NTPC Nutritional Drive for TB Patients

Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla distributed food kits and AI-powered X-ray gear to fight tuberculosis in Manipur through an NTPC-funded initiative.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 3 Oct 2026

Former Manipur CM Ibobi Singh Demands More Women in Politics

Ex-Manipur CM Ibobi Singh is pushing for better female political representation. He says women must lead in governance as state assembly elections loom.

Ranjana Devi • 3 Oct 2026