Manipur
Manipur Police Arrest Insurgent and Drug Smuggler
Manipur police apprehended a PREPAK militant and a suspect linked to a major codeine cough syrup smuggling ring during operations on August 17.
Ratan Singh • 17 Aug 2026
Churachandpur Students Hospitalized Following Independence Day Parade
More than 50 students were hospitalized for heat stroke and dehydration after Independence Day celebrations in Churachandpur sparked outrage.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 17 Aug 2026
Kuki Groups Demand Action Over Hospital Raid in Churachandpur
Kuki civil society groups gave authorities 48 hours to prosecute security personnel accused of firing live rounds inside a Churachandpur nursing home.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 17 Aug 2026
Security Forces Seize Massive Arms Cache in Manipur Raids
Assam Rifles and Manipur police arrested nine insurgents and seized over 2,100 rounds of ammunition during a week of operations across three districts.
Ratan Singh • 17 Aug 2026
Manipur Loses 600 Crore in Federal Funds After Missing Panchayat Elections
Manipur missed out on 600 crore in 15th Finance Commission funds because the state failed to hold local Panchayat elections since October 2022.
Ranjana Devi • 16 Aug 2026
Manipur remembers anti-AFSPA activist Pebam Chittaranjan on 22nd anniversary
Students and residents marked the 22nd death anniversary of Pebam Chittaranjan, renewing calls to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Manipur.
Diana Moirangthem • 16 Aug 2026
Security forces net UNLF cadre and recover arms in Manipur
Police captured a UNLF-Koireng fighter in Imphal West, while soldiers seized a weapons cache during a separate operation in Churachandpur district.
Diana Moirangthem • 16 Aug 2026
Manipur High Court Clears Way for Candidates to Inspect Exam Scripts
The Manipur High Court ruled that candidates can inspect their 2016 MCSCCE answer scripts, backing a prior order to increase exam transparency.
Diana Moirangthem • 16 Aug 2026
Wing Commander RK Herojit Singh Grabs Silver at National Para Triathlon
Wing Commander RK Herojit Singh secured a silver medal at the ITF Nationals Para Triathlon in Pune, adding to his career as an international para swimmer.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 16 Aug 2026
Jiribam Honors Student Activist Pebam Chitaranjan
The Manipuri Students' Federation held an event in Jiribam marking the 22nd death anniversary of activist Pebam Chitaranjan, who died protesting AFSPA.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 16 Aug 2026
TNL and COCOMI Condemn Deadly Langka Village Ambush
Two Naga farmers were killed and others injured in a Friday ambush at Langka village. Authorities face mounting pressure to stop the ongoing violence.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 16 Aug 2026
Manipur Farmers Postpone Protest Over Missing Compensation
Farmers in Manipur delay their August 18 rally as they fight for sanctioned compensation and access to land restricted by long-term conflict.
Ratan Singh • 16 Aug 2026
Manipur Marks 80th Independence Day with State-Wide Parades and Development Pledges
Manipur observed its 80th Independence Day with official functions in Imphal, Kangpokpi, and Senapati, highlighting unity, peace, and new infrastructure goals.
Diana Moirangthem • 16 Aug 2026
Manipur Gymnast Ariha Pangambam Clinches Asian Championship Medal
Gymnast Ariha Pangambam reflects on her rise from qualification third place to the podium at the latest Asian Championship after years of near misses.
Diana Moirangthem • 16 Aug 2026
Manipur BJP Leaders Head to Delhi Amid Cabinet Shuffle Talks
Former Manipur CM N Biren Singh and MLA K Joykishan Singh flew to Delhi Sunday to discuss potential state cabinet expansion and local political tensions.
Diana Moirangthem • 16 Aug 2026
Manipur BJP Protests Against Congress Over Vande Mataram Row
Over 50 BJP workers protested outside Congress Bhavan in Imphal, accusing Sonia Gandhi of disrespecting the national song Vande Mataram.
Ranjana Devi • 16 Aug 2026
Security Forces Seize Assault Rifle in Manipur Search Operation
Security forces recovered an AK-56 rifle and ammunition in Manipur's Jiribam district on August 15 during a targeted search operation.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 16 Aug 2026
Manipur Seeks NTPC Power Deal to Fix Winter Shortages
Manipur officials want to buy 100 MW of power from NTPC to stop blackouts as winter demand hits record levels and hydropower generation drops.
Ranjana Devi • 16 Aug 2026
Manipur Activists Push Anti-Census Stance
Activists in Manipur are continuing their anti-Census movement until the state government commits to updating the NRC and addressing IDP concerns.
Ratan Singh • 16 Aug 2026
Manipur Army Officer Awarded Kirti Chakra for Gallantry
Lieutenant Colonel Maneo Francis of 21 Para Special Forces received the Kirti Chakra for his bravery during a seven-day operation in Manipur.
Ratan Singh • 15 Aug 2026
