Manipur

Kuki-Zo Groups Demand Security Crackdown After Murders of Two Farmers

Kuki-Zo organizations demand justice and better protection following the separate murders of two farmers in Manipur’s Tamenglong and Kangpokpi districts.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 13 Jul 2026

Bhumeshwory Devi Huidrom Wins Bronze at Asian U23 Athletics Championships

Manipur's Bhumeshwory Devi Huidrom earned a bronze medal in the 800m at the Asian U23 Athletics Championships in China, clocking a time of 2:10.20.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 13 Jul 2026

NIT Manipur Opens Applications for Faculty and Director Roles

NIT Manipur is hiring for seven Assistant Professor positions and one Deputy Director role. Submit your applications by July 31, 2026.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 13 Jul 2026

Armed Extortion Persists on Manipur Highway Despite Security Convoy

Armed groups are extorting truck drivers on NH-37 in Manipur, shaking down transporters for thousands while security convoys drive past.

Diana Moirangthem • 13 Jul 2026

Former Manipur Police Officer Thounaojam Brinda Joins Congress

Ex-cop Thounaojam Brinda and ten other political leaders joined the Congress in Imphal, aiming to challenge the ruling BJP in Manipur.

Diana Moirangthem • 13 Jul 2026

Former Police Officer Thounaojam Brinda Joins Congress for 2027 Manipur Polls

Anti-drug activist and former cop Thounaojam Brinda joins Congress, launching her 2027 legislative bid for the Yaiskul Assembly constituency seat.

Diana Moirangthem • 13 Jul 2026

Kuki-Zo Council Demands Probe After Midnight CoBRA Raid

The Kuki-Zo Council is calling for an inquiry after CoBRA forces allegedly raided the home of a leader in Kangpokpi without a warrant.

Ranjana Devi • 13 Jul 2026

Manipur Runner Bhumeshwory Devi Grabs Bronze at Asian U23 Championships

Bhumeshwory Devi Huidrom secured a bronze medal in the 800m at the Asian U23 Athletics Championships in China, earning praise from N. Biren Singh.

Ratan Singh • 13 Jul 2026

Manipur Security Forces Arrest Four Militants and Seize Weapons

Police in Manipur arrested four suspected insurgents for extortion and weapon possession, as security forces ramped up checkpoints across the region.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 13 Jul 2026

Manipur Governor Pushes for Grassroots Sports Expansion

Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla aims to expand district-level Olympic Games across Manipur after the successful inaugural event in Bishnupur concluded Sunday.

Ranjana Devi • 13 Jul 2026

Security Forces Arrest Five Insurgents in Manipur Raids

Joint operations across Manipur led to the arrest of five suspected militants and the seizure of weapons, ammunition, and two vehicles.

Ranjana Devi • 13 Jul 2026

Police Seize 50kg of Opium from Abandoned SUV in Manipur

Security forces recovered 49.5 kg of opium after a high-speed chase in Senapati district. The driver escaped, and a manhunt is now underway.

Ratan Singh • 13 Jul 2026

Ibobi Singh Slams Manipur Governance as 2027 Elections Loom

Former Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Singh claims law and order has collapsed, calling for a new mandate in the upcoming 2027 state assembly elections.

Ranjana Devi • 13 Jul 2026

Naga Group Blames Kuki Refugees for Leimakhong Arson

The FNCC denied burning homes in Leimakhong, accusing a Kuki organization of spreading lies and shifting blame for the recent arson attacks.

Ratan Singh • 13 Jul 2026

Manipur MLA Blames Kuki Agitators for Kanto Sabal Arson Attack

BJP MLA Heikham Dingo Singh reports arrests following an arson attack on three homes in Kanto Sabal as regional tensions continue to escalate.

Ratan Singh • 13 Jul 2026

FNCC Accuses COTU of Spreading 'Fabricated Narrative,' Blames 'Kuki Refugees' for Chingmang Leimakhong Arson

The Foothills Naga Co-ordination Committee (FNCC) has issued a strong rebuttal to a press statement by the Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU) regarding the

NEWire Desk • 13 Jul 2026

COCOMI Accuses Central Forces of Bias After Manipur Arson

COCOMI claims Central forces blocked residents and fired on civilians while six homes burned in Leimakhong, sparking demands for immediate accountability.

Ranjana Devi • 12 Jul 2026

EEVFAM Slams Government Over Stalled Fake Encounter Prosecutions

Families of victims in Manipur are still waiting for justice as fake encounter cases stall due to a lack of prosecution sanctions from the Home Ministry.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 12 Jul 2026