Manipur

Kuki Organization Alleges Coordinated Attack on Mongkot Chepu Village

A Kuki civil society group reports a strategic assault on Mongkot Chepu and warns against the spread of AI-generated misinformation regarding the incident.

James M • 22 May 2026

Manipur University Scholar Grows Craft Business to Multi-Million Rupee Success

PhD scholar Sanju Akoijam met President Murmu after transforming a Rs 3,000 investment into a thriving Rs 3 crore handicraft business based in Imphal.

James M • 22 May 2026

Manipur Police Chief Rajiv Singh Appointed Secretary (Security)

Manipur police chief Rajiv Singh is moving to a new federal role as Secretary (Security), overseeing protection for the Prime Minister and his family.

James M • 22 May 2026

Senapati Administration Delivers Aid to Stranded Truckers on NH-2

Senapati officials provided food supplies to drivers trapped for nine days on National Highway-2 due to an ongoing regional bandh.

James M • 21 May 2026

Kuki Inpi Manipur Extends Shutdown Amid Hostage Crisis

Kuki Inpi Manipur has extended its regional shutdown by 48 hours to secure the release of Kuki-Zo individuals allegedly held hostage in Senapati areas.

James M • 21 May 2026

RING 2026 Celebrates Manipur's Indigenous Sporting Heritage

Imphal is hosting the five-day RING 2026 event, a festival dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional sports and cultural legacy of Manipur.

James M • 21 May 2026

Kuki-Zo Council Lifts Social Boycott on Legislators

The Kuki-Zo Council has officially ended a months-long social boycott of legislators who helped form the current Manipur state government.

James M • 21 May 2026

Senior Politician Nimaichand Luwang Joins BJP in Manipur

Former JD(U) spokesperson Nimaichand Luwang has joined the BJP in Manipur, citing a commitment to regional peace and development ahead of next year's polls.

James M • 21 May 2026

Security Forces Seize Large Weapons Cache and Arrest Four UNLF Cadres in Manipur

Manipur security forces arrested four UNLF members and recovered a massive cache of looted weapons following operations in the Lamshang region this week.

James M • 21 May 2026

Chandel District Hosts Health and Welfare Outreach Program

Local officials and seven departments hosted a health camp and welfare outreach event in Tampi village, reaching over 300 residents in Chandel, Manipur.

James M • 21 May 2026

United Naga Council Demands Amit Shah Intervene in Hostage Crisis

The United Naga Council is calling on Home Minister Amit Shah to secure the release of six Naga hostages allegedly held by a Kuki armed group.

James M • 21 May 2026

Rongmei Baptist Churches Council Calls for Hostage Release

The Rongmei Baptist Churches Council is demanding the release of all Naga and Kuki hostages, urging an end to the rising cycle of hate and violence.

James M • 21 May 2026

Kamjong Committee Rebuts Kuki Women's Union Over Highway Blockades

The Kamjong Headquarters Working Committee calls for immediate government intervention to end highway blockades and restore free movement in the region.

James M • 21 May 2026

Tensions Flare at Saparmeina During Search for Hostages

A standoff between local women and a CRPF convoy in Manipur ended peacefully after leaders clarified the group sought help for missing family members.

James M • 21 May 2026

Families Urge Release of Six Naga Men Held Captive in Manipur

Families are demanding the immediate release of six Naga men abducted by suspected militants in Manipur, fearing for their safety after recent captivity.

James M • 21 May 2026