Manipur

Senior Sports Journalist Okram Homendro Dies at 52

Sports journalist Okram Homendro has died at 52. He was a dedicated reporter at Poknapham known for his long-standing contributions to Manipur's sports scene.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 9 Jun 2026

Tribal Groups Urge Manipur to Extend Old Age Pension Application Deadline

Tribal organizations are calling for a 30-day extension on the Manipur Old Age Pension Scheme, citing conflict and digital barriers for elderly applicants.

Ratan Singh • 9 Jun 2026

Manipur Assembly Speaker Honors Record-Holding Social Worker

Manipur Assembly Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh honored Khoisnam Tokyo Meetei for his international humanitarian achievements and ongoing social service.

Ranjana Devi • 9 Jun 2026

Manipur Documentary Battlefield Selected for Mumbai International Film Festival

The Manipuri documentary Battlefield, directed by Borun Thokchom, has been nominated to compete at the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival in 2026.

Diana Moirangthem • 9 Jun 2026

Manipur Youth League Demands Transparency in Women's Empowerment Scheme

The Manipur Youth League is raising concerns about potential political bias in a new government scheme offering financial aid to 3.5 lakh women.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 9 Jun 2026

Tangkhul Naga Long Calls 24-Hour Shutdown Over Assam Rifles Allegations

The Tangkhul Naga Long has initiated a 24-hour total shutdown in Ukhrul, demanding the removal of an Assam Rifles outpost following reports of excessive force.

Ranjana Devi • 9 Jun 2026

Naga Civil Society Groups Demand Justice After Civilian Killing in Manipur

Naga organizations are demanding action after a villager was killed in an ambush, criticizing the Manipur government's failure to curb militant violence.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 9 Jun 2026

Manipur MLA Dinganglung Gangmei Calls for Peace After Deadly Ambush

Nungba MLA Dinganglung Gangmei has urged Manipur residents to abandon violence and seek reconciliation following the recent killing of a 58-year-old civilian.

Ranjana Devi • 9 Jun 2026

Assam Chief Minister Moves to Secure GI Tags for Indigenous Crops

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed officials to organize a workshop aimed at securing GI status for indigenous agricultural products.

Ranjana Devi • 9 Jun 2026

Manipur Deploys Mobile Medical Units to Improve Rural Healthcare Access

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh launched 13 mobile medical units to provide essential healthcare services to the state's remote hill districts.

Ratan Singh • 9 Jun 2026

Fourteen Kuki Detainees Released in Senapati After 27 Days

Fourteen Kuki detainees held for nearly a month were released in Senapati on Tuesday following a peaceful handover brokered by local civil society groups.

Ranjana Devi • 9 Jun 2026

Security Forces Seize Narcotics in Two Separate Manipur Operations

Authorities arrested three men in Manipur on June 8, 2026, seizing suspected heroin and brown sugar during two independent security operations.

Diana Moirangthem • 9 Jun 2026

Manipuri Documentary Battlefield Secures Nomination at MIFF 2026

The documentary Battlefield, directed by Borun Thokchom, has earned a spot in the international competition at the upcoming Mumbai International Film Festival.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 9 Jun 2026

BSF Constable Deepak Chingakham Posthumously Awarded Vir Chakra

Manipur's BSF Constable Deepak Chingakham was posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra for his bravery and sacrifice during a ceremony held on June 8, 2026.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 9 Jun 2026

Noney Attack: Naga TRC Minority Follower Targeted by Kuki Militants

Naga CSO condemned the death of a TRC Follower from Naga Religious Minority in Noney district, describing the event as a calculated attack against Rongmei Naga

Priyanka Moirangthem • 9 Jun 2026

MLA Ram Muivah Urges Manipur CM to Relocate Assam Rifles Following Violent Standoff

Ukhrul MLA Ram Muivah is demanding a judicial inquiry and troop relocation after reports of Assam Rifles personnel injuring 22 women during a recent standoff.

Ratan Singh • 9 Jun 2026

TRC Follower from Naga Religious Minority reportedly killed by Kuki Militants in Targeted Manipur Ambush

Naga CSOs has condemned the killing of 57-year-old Mr. Chunjanglung Panmei in Manipur’s Noney district. Panmei, a member of the TRC Follower from Naga

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 8 Jun 2026

Manipur Chief Minister Condemns Killing of Civilian in Kangpokpi

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has condemned the murder of 58-year-old Chunjanglung Panmei and called for peace across the state.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 8 Jun 2026

Naga People's Organisation Urges Senapati Residents to Assist with Electoral Roll Revision

The Naga People's Organisation has called on Senapati residents to cooperate with officials during the ongoing electoral roll revision process.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 8 Jun 2026

Naga Organizations Condemn Assam Rifles Assaults and Militant Attacks in Ukhrul

The UNC and ANSAM have condemned the Assam Rifles for assaulting Naga women and civilians, while also denouncing a fatal attack by Kuki militants.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 8 Jun 2026