Manipur

Identification Process Begins for Six Recovered Bodies in Manipur

Families have begun identifying six Naga civilians recovered by security forces in Manipur following their abduction last month. The NIA is investigating.

Ratan Singh • 11 Jun 2026

Taphou Village Leaders Welcome Release of 14 Kuki Detainees

The Taphou Kuki Village Authority celebrates the release of 14 residents held since May, crediting a wide coalition of community and security partners.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 11 Jun 2026

Manipur farmers swap poppy for peas in Project Hinichi milestone

Project Hinichi helps 124 Manipur households shift from illegal poppy farming to sustainable green pea cultivation in a bid to curb the regional drug trade.

Ranjana Devi • 11 Jun 2026

Two Killed and Church Destroyed in Manipur Village Attack

Two civilians were killed and a church was set on fire during an armed attack on Kultuh village in Manipur. The EKCA has demanded an immediate investigation.

Ratan Singh • 11 Jun 2026

Seven Manipur Artistes Honored with Prestigious National Awards

Seven artistes from Manipur earned national recognition for their contributions to performing arts in the 2024-25 Sangeet Natak Akademi and Yuva Puraskar awards

Ranjana Devi • 11 Jun 2026

Naga People's Front Office Vandalized Following Discovery of Six Bodies in Manipur

Protesters ransacked the NPF headquarters in Manipur after six abducted Naga civilians were found dead, sparking widespread outrage and demands for justice.

Ratan Singh • 11 Jun 2026

NIA Launches Forensic Probe Into Deaths of Six Abducted Manipur Civilians

The NIA has begun a forensic investigation at JNIMS in Imphal following the recovery of six Naga civilians abducted in Manipur last month.

Ranjana Devi • 11 Jun 2026

United Naga Council Calls 24-Hour Shutdown After Killing of Six Civilians

The United Naga Council has launched a 24-hour shutdown in Manipur following the recovery of six abducted Naga civilians to demand justice and government action

Ranjana Devi • 11 Jun 2026

Manipur Chief Minister Orders NIA Probe Into Killing of Six Naga Villagers

Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh has condemned the murder of six abducted villagers and handed the case over to the National Investigation Agency.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 11 Jun 2026

Manipur Signs Reform-Focused Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Pact with Central Government

Manipur has partnered with the central government under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 to enhance sustainable and quality drinking water access for rural households.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 11 Jun 2026

Naga People’s Front Office Vandalized in Senapati Following Discovery of Six Bodies

The NPF office in Senapati was vandalized after the bodies of six abducted Naga civilians were discovered, prompting outrage across the Manipur region.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 11 Jun 2026

Ashinpou Gangmei Calls for Unity Among Indigenous Groups Amid Manipur Conflict

Social worker Ashinpou Gangmei urges unity between Meitei and Naga communities, calling for the identification and deportation of illegal immigrants.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 11 Jun 2026

Naga Organizations Demand Justice After Brutal Killing of Six Men in Manipur

Naga groups are demanding a full investigation into the abduction and murder of six men in Manipur, labeling the violence a horrific act of inhumanity.

Diana Moirangthem • 11 Jun 2026

Security Forces Dismantle Militant Bunkers and Seize Arms in Manipur

Security forces dismantled 16 bunkers and seized weapons after a joint operation in Manipur's Ukhrul district to prevent planned attacks on hill villages.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 11 Jun 2026

Manipur Government Hands Kangpokpi Murder Case to NIA

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has ordered an NIA probe into the killing of six men in Kangpokpi following their abduction in May.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 11 Jun 2026

Tensions Rise in Imphal Following Recovery of Six Bodies

Violence erupted at a Manipur hospital after six bodies were brought to the morgue, sparking public anger over the deaths of six suspected Naga hostages.

Ranjana Devi • 11 Jun 2026

Manipur Government Vows Action Following Discovery of Six Abducted Villagers

Authorities recovered six bodies of villagers abducted from Kangpokpi last month. The government has handed the investigation over to the NIA.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 11 Jun 2026

Meghalaya CM Demands Justice After Six Naga Civilians Killed in Manipur

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has condemned the brutal murder of six Naga civilians, calling for swift justice following their recovery in Manipur.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 11 Jun 2026

Kuki Body Faces Backlash Over 'Delayed' Statement on Slain Naga Civilians by Kuki Militants

The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the same organisation that earlier denied the whereabout of the abducted 6 Nagas issued a formal statement on Wednesday expressing

Diana Moirangthem • 10 Jun 2026

"The Blood of the Six Nagas Cannot Be Buried Under Political Theatre": Naga Student Groups Reject Shutdown Call by UNC

In an act of defiance that is sending shockwaves through Manipur's hill politics, powerful Naga student bodies have openly rebelled against the United Naga

NEWire Desk • 10 Jun 2026