Manipur

Tangkhul Naga Long Demands Central Probe Into Manipur Violence

The TNL demands a federal investigation into a string of attacks against Naga civilians, citing 12 incidents of violence and abduction since April 2026.

Ratan Singh • 2 Sep 2026

Manipur Vendors Demand Written Census Delay

Khwairamband Keithel vendors are protesting, demanding a formal government order to delay the Census until the NRC is updated.

Ratan Singh • 2 Sep 2026

Northeast Forum Demands New Seat Allocation Ahead of 2026 Delimitation

The NEICFD wants special legislative sessions to secure more parliamentary seats for Northeast states before the 2026 Delimitation Bill takes effect.

Ranjana Devi • 2 Sep 2026

Northeast Frontier Railway eyes direct Manipur to Guwahati train line

Northeast Frontier Railway officials met Manipur leaders to discuss a new direct train line to Guwahati and speed up the Jiribam-Imphal project.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 2 Sep 2026

Kangpokpi Chemists Threaten Protests After Medical Team Assault

Chemists in Kangpokpi demand action after a mob allegedly attacked a government medical team, burned supplies, and damaged ambulances on August 27.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 2 Sep 2026

Manipur Assembly Opens With Tributes to Four Former Legislators

The Manipur Legislative Assembly began its eighth session by honoring four late former members with tributes and a two-minute moment of silence.

Ratan Singh • 2 Sep 2026

Pipuram Naga Village attack leaves over 25 Naga, Nepali homes burnt in Kangpokpi District

More than 25 houses, including those belonging to Naga and Nepali families, were reportedly burnt during an armed attack on Pipuram village on Wednesday,

James M • 2 Sep 2026

Congress Leader Urges Manipur Government to Rise Above Tribal Bias

Congress leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh demands a neutral Manipur government to stop protecting violence and restore public trust amid ethnic conflict.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 2 Sep 2026

Kuki Legislators Break Assembly Boycott in Imphal

Two Kuki MLAs attended the Manipur Assembly, ending a three-year boycott despite pressure from their community apex body to stay away from the session.

Ranjana Devi • 2 Sep 2026

Liangmai Naga Council condemns attack on three villages by Suspected Armed Kuki Militants, seeks inquiry into delayed security response

The Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur, has condemned an alleged armed attack on three Liangmai Naga villages in Kangpokpi district early on September 1 and called

NEWire Desk • 1 Sep 2026

Rajeev Singh Thakur Takes Over as Manipur Chief Secretary

Senior IAS officer Rajeev Singh Thakur steps in as Manipur Chief Secretary, taking over after the retirement of Puneet Kumar Goel last month.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 1 Sep 2026

KCP Claims Public Caught Imposter Extorting Local Businesses

The Kangleipak Communist Party says locals nabbed a man pretending to be a member to extort cash from shops in Checkon on August 29.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 1 Sep 2026

Manipur Paralysis Deepens as Competing Shutdowns Defy Census Deferment

Multiple shutdowns and blockades have crippled Manipur, as competing demands for the NRC continue despite the Centre's decision to defer the Census.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 1 Sep 2026

Manipur Cabinet Approves Single Trade License Bill to Cut Red Tape

Manipur officials approved a unified trade license bill to eliminate overlapping permits and ease business regulations across the state.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 1 Sep 2026

Three Naga Villages attacked, burned along IT Road in Kangpokpi District, Manipur

Three Liangmai Naga villages along the Imphal - Tamenglong (IT) Road in Kangpokpi district came under sustained attack early Tuesday morning until late in the

James M • 1 Sep 2026

Suspected Kuki Militants Attack Liangmai Naga Villages Along Imphal-Tamei Road, Prolonged Firing Reported, Burn Houses

Violence erupted along the volatile Imphal-Tamenglong (IT) Road early Tuesday morning after around 50-100 suspected Kuki armed militants allegedly attacked

NEWire Desk • 1 Sep 2026

Kuki Inpi Orders Kuki-Zo Legislators to Boycott Manipur Assembly Session

Manipur's Kuki Inpi apex body demands Kuki-Zo MLAs skip the September Assembly session, citing the need for a separate political administration.

Ratan Singh • 1 Sep 2026

CoTU Calls 24-Hour Manipur Highway Shutdown Following Deadly Village Attack

CoTU has declared a 24-hour shutdown of NH-2 after three civilians were killed in a brutal attack on Teikhang village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 31 Aug 2026

Chandel Officials Train on NITI TARA Data Tool

Chandel district and block officials completed training on the NITI TARA toolkit to improve data-driven performance reviews and decision-making.

Diana Moirangthem • 31 Aug 2026

Kakching District Officials Review Electoral Roll Revision

Election officials in Kakching reviewed the Special Intensive Revision, confirming nearly all voter cases are settled ahead of the September final list.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 31 Aug 2026