Manipur
Thai National Sentenced to Six Years in NSCN-IM Arms Case
A Thai businessman faces six years in prison for his role in an international scheme to supply weapons to the NSCN-IM militant group.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 8 Oct 2026
Mary Kom faces criminal defamation lawsuit from ex-husband
Olympic boxer Mary Kom is being sued for criminal defamation by her ex-husband over claims of financial fraud made during her recent public appearances.
Ranjana Devi • 8 Oct 2026
Churachandpur Police Crack Down on Illegal Poppy Farms
Churachandpur police are threatening arrests and property seizures for anyone growing illegal poppy crops in Manipur's hill districts.
Diana Moirangthem • 8 Oct 2026
Manipur Chief Minister Seeks Federal Support, Home Minister Plans Visit
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh met Union ministers in Delhi to discuss peace efforts, sports challenges, and upcoming federal visits to the state.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 8 Oct 2026
Elon Musk Denies Starlink Use by Manipur Insurgents
Elon Musk claims Starlink is inactive in India after security forces seized equipment from insurgents in Manipur. SpaceX still seeks market approval.
Ranjana Devi • 8 Oct 2026
Imphal Marks 94th Indian Air Force Day
Officials and NCC cadets celebrated the 94th Indian Air Force Day in Imphal, honoring veterans and urging students to pursue military careers.
Diana Moirangthem • 8 Oct 2026
NSCN/GPRN Pushes for Naga Sovereignty and Unity
The NSCN/GPRN is demanding Naga reconciliation and unity, insisting that the movement for sovereign rights must continue without compromise.
Diana Moirangthem • 8 Oct 2026
Wangoi Residents Escalate Protests Over Health Center Staffing Crisis
Local groups have launched a social boycott against MLA Khuraijam Loken following government inaction on severe staffing shortages at Wangoi CHC.
Ratan Singh • 8 Oct 2026
Three Manipur MLAs Back Call to Block Census Until NRC Update
Three Manipur MLAs signed a pledge to stop the Census until the 1951 NRC is updated, joining the ongoing protest led by the JFD Women Wing.
Diana Moirangthem • 8 Oct 2026
PREPAK Demands Unity to End Manipur Conflict
PREPAK marks 49th Foundation Day by blaming external forces for Manipur's ethnic strife and calling for an end to communal hostility across the state.
Diana Moirangthem • 8 Oct 2026
Manipur Speaker Calls for Uniform National Development
Speaker Thokchom Satyabarta says India cannot thrive unless all states progress equally, pushing the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision at a public service event.
Ratan Singh • 8 Oct 2026
Manipur Appoints Dr. Supriya Laifangbam as JNIMS Director
The Manipur government appointed microbiology professor Dr. Supriya Laifangbam as the new regular director of JNIMS for a three-year term.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 8 Oct 2026
Manipur Journalist Bijoy Kakchingtabam Named to Press Council of India
Senior journalist Bijoy Kakchingtabam earns a seat on the Press Council of India, marking a first for the Manipur media community.
Diana Moirangthem • 8 Oct 2026
Imphal State Central Library Faces Audit Over Missing Rs 2.18 Crore Grant
The National Mission on Libraries is investigating a Rs 2.18 crore grant to the Imphal State Central Library after finding major financial irregularities.
Diana Moirangthem • 8 Oct 2026
Manipur Farmers Pivot to Sericulture to Boost Incomes and Climate Resilience
Manipur farmers are shifting to sericulture, an integrated farming method that boosts income and provides environmental benefits despite climate risks.
Diana Moirangthem • 8 Oct 2026
Meetei Union Alleges Fraud in 1967 Kuki Refugee Rehabilitation
The MMTU claims 1,500 Kuki families exploited 1967 records to secure illegal citizenship, land, and financial benefits, demanding a formal review.
Ratan Singh • 8 Oct 2026
Manipur Police Seize Brown Sugar in Churachandpur Drug Bust
Police in Manipur arrested a 35-year-old man after seizing nearly 800 grams of suspected brown sugar and a motorcycle in Churachandpur district.
Ratan Singh • 8 Oct 2026
Woman wounded in Manipur insurgent shootout
A 36-year-old woman was shot near a Manipur highway during a clash between two rival insurgent groups. Police are investigating the Tuesday firefight.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 7 Oct 2026
Manipur Appoints Zilla Parishad Chairs to Revive Rural Governance
Manipur names six Zilla Parishad chairs to restart rural administration ahead of a strict October 2026 deadline for mandatory general elections.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 7 Oct 2026
Kuki CSO Working Committee Slams Government Over Selective Justice
The Kuki CSO Working Committee-Ukhrul accuses the state and NIA of selective justice following a series of unsolved killings targeting Kuki-Zo civilians.
Ranjana Devi • 7 Oct 2026
