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Imphal, Oct 15: Manipur divers Willson Singh Ningthoujam and Indiver Sairem, who won India's first ever medal at the Asian Aquatics Championships earlier this month, have now set their sights on next year's Asian Games to be held in Japan. Ningthoujam, a havildar in the Indian Army, had won the bronze medal in men's 10m synchronised platform at the event in Ahmedabad with Sairem, who took part in the competition despite suffering a thumb injury. Both Ningthoujam (23) and Sairem (15) are now ba ...Read More >
Imphal, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) A mob attacked a convoy of Manipur Police at Longja village in the state's Chandel district, damaging several vehicles, though no injuries were reported, officials said on Thursday. A police official in Imphal said that windshields of three police vehicles were damaged in the attack that took place late on Wednesday when the police were conducting an operation in the hill areas. However, there is no report of any injuries on either side. One of those vehicles bel ...Read More >
Imphal: Security forces arrested three Maoist rebels and one member of the Red Army after busting an insurgent hideout during anti-militant operations conducted in Manipur's Imphal Valley on Sunday. According to police reports, they captured Ngairangbam Apollo Meetei, also known as Ibungo (37), a cadre of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party-Maoist (KCP-Maoist), from his residence under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East district. They also arrested Angom Achou Singh (34), a KCP (City Meite ...Read More >
Imphal, Sep 29 (PTI) Security forces have arrested four militants belonging to different proscribed outfits from Manipur's Imphal West and East districts, police said on Monday. All the arrests were made on Sunday. One active cadre of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (City Meitei) was arrested from a residential locality at Phayeng Ching Khunou in Imphal West district, a police statement said. A double-barrel rifle was seized from the possession of the insurgent, identified as 34-year-ol ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was on Friday extended for six months in the entire Manipur, except the jurisdiction of 13 police stations, in parts of Nagaland of Arunachal Pradesh. The AFSPA extended to nine districts in Nagaland and 21 police station areas in five other districts of the state for six months, according to a notification issued by the Union home ministry. The government in a notification stated, "Whereas the Central Government in exercise of the powers conferr ...Read More >
Manipur Police arrested a 38-year-old man and seized a large quantity of drugs in Imphal East. Separately, security forces apprehended a KCP (PWG) member. A significant cache of arms, ammunition, and combat gear were also recovered near Thoubal district. Imphal: In yet another bust against the drug-trafficking network, Manipur Police seized a large quantity of drugs and arrested a 38-year-old man in Imphal East district during a targeted raid carried out on Thursday.Officials sources said the a ...Read More >
Imphal, Sep 26 (PTI) Security forces have arrested a militant and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Manipur, police said on Friday. The militant, identified as Md Tajuddin Shah (37), was arrested from Khurai Chairen Thong area in Imphal East district on Thursday. He was an active member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) outfit, a statement said. Besides, in an unrelated operation, security forces seized a large cache of arms and ammunition belonging to the proscribed o ...Read More >
Manipur [India], September 23 (ANI): The Indian Army and Assam Rifles, under the Spear Corps, launched a series of intelligence-based joint operations in Manipur from September 15 to 21, 2025. These coordinated efforts with Manipur Police targeted several districts, including Tengnoupal, Thoubal, Imphal East, Tamenglong, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, and Chandel. In a post shared on X, the Spear Corps of the Indian Army said that nine active cadres were apprehended during these operations. Securit ...Read More >
Imphal, Sept 16: Search operations are underway for a man, believed to be about 70 years old, who reportedly fell into the overflowing Iril River, on Monday afternoon. Identified as Md Najir Ali of Kshetri Awang Leikai, he went missing after being swept away by the flood waters from breached river embankment around 3.30 pm. The incident occurred amid worsening floods in Manipur, where incessant rains have battered several districts. Another body was recovered from Mayang Imphal on Sunday. Ami ...Read More >
Imphal, Sep 16 (UNI) Heavy monsoon rainfall has severely affected thousands of people in Manipur. Roads have been cut off, the power supply snapped, embankments breached in multiple places, and many low-lying areas are submerged. Schools and colleges in the valley districts have been ordered closed. The India Meteorological Department issued warnings this morning of continued heavy to very heavy rainfall in the Northeast, including Manipur, raising fears of further flooding and landslides. Eva ...Read More >
Floods in Manipur worsened on Monday after major rivers breached their banks and overflowed in several places, inundating villages and agricultural land across the valley districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, and Thoubal. The extent of damage is yet to be officially assessed. Iril, a major river at Kshetri Awang Leikai in Imphal East district, has flooded many houses and fields under Kshetrigao assembly constituency in Imphal East district while overflowing of Thoubal river at Haokha, Leishang ...Read More >
IMPHAL: The Manipur government on Monday ordered the closure of all educational institutions in five districts on September 16 in view of the incessant rainfall in several parts of the state. Two government orders issued by the university and higher education director, Radhakanta and the school education director, Ng Bhogendra Meitei, cited the prevailing weather conditions for the decision. "In view of the prevailing weather conditions in the state resulting in incidents of flood and landslid ...Read More >
Imphal, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a bid to foster peace and progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will unveil 31 projects worth Rs 8,500 crore in Manipur, a state devastated by ethnic violence since May 2023. Manipur Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel said that the Prime Minister would also interact with the violence-hit Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and would address public gatherings both in Imphal and in Churachandpur. Senior police officials said that in view of the preva ...Read More >
Imphal, September 13: In a bid to foster peace and progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will unveil 31 projects worth Rs 8,500 crore in Manipur, a state devastated by ethnic violence since May 2023. Manipur Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel said that the Prime Minister would also interact with the violence-hit Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and would address public gatherings both in Imphal and in Churachandpur. Senior police officials said that in view of the prevailing situa ...Read More >
Imphal, Sept 12: Imphal and Churachandpur have been placed under unprecedented security cover ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Friday, with Special Protection Group (SPG) personnel and state forces coordinating an extensive security drill. The historic Kangla Fort, where the Prime Minister is scheduled to address the public, has been completely cordoned off. No visitors are being allowed inside the premises, with SPG teams already stationed in both Imphal and Churachandpur to di ...Read More >
Imphal, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Aiming to foster peace and development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil 31 projects worth Rs 8,500 crore in Manipur, a state hit by ethnic violence since May 2023, on Saturday. Manipur Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel said on Friday the Prime Minister would lay foundation stones for various development projects worth Rs 7,300 crore from Peace Ground in Churachandpur, and would also inaugurate infrastructure projects totalling Rs 1,200 crore from histori ...Read More >
Guwahati, August 14: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Thursday, launched a digital portal enabling indigenous residents of "vulnerable and remote" areas to apply for arms licences. Unveiling the facility at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati, Sarma said the initiative aims to empower indigenous communities facing genuine threats to their lives by providing "an extra layer of security". "This scheme is about safeguarding our indigenous people in the most vulnerable corners of Assam. With s ...Read More >
Imphal: Security forces in Manipur have arrested nine individuals, including seven militants affiliated with various proscribed groups, from multiple districts, officials said on Thursday. A joint team of the Manipur Police and Assam Rifles apprehended an active member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) involved in extortion from Nugaipokpi Maning Leikai in Imphal East district on Wednesday. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Three mili ...Read More >
Imphal (Manipur) [India], August 12 (ANI): The Indian Army Spear Corps, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police carried out coordinated operations across several districts in Manipur from August 2 to 10. These intelligence-led raids resulted in the arrest of 22 insurgents and the recovery of multiple weapons, strengthening security and peace efforts in the region. In a post on X, Spearcorps wrote,In a series of intelligence-based joint operations launched between 02 Aug 25 -10 Aug 25 by Indian Army a ...Read More >
Imphal, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) With ten more militants of different banned outfits arrested during the past 24 hours, combined forces of military, paramilitary and state forces intensified their counterinsurgency operation to nab the armed extremists and to recover arms and ammunition in Manipur, officials said on Monday. A police official said that ten militants arrested in three districts -- Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur -- belonged to various factions of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP ...Read More >
Imphal: The Government of Manipur is set to enhance the state police force with the establishment of a new Secretariat Police Station at Mantripukhri, about ten kilometers from Imphal, and the creation of 12 new Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) posts. Manipur Director General of Police Rajiv Singh, in an official statement, stated that the state government has approved a significant proposal submitted by the Manipur Police Department for the establishment of the new police station at Mantri ...Read More >
Imphal, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) To further strengthen policing capabilities, the Manipur government on Sunday announced to set up a new police station in the state capital Imphal and to create 12 posts of Sub Divisional Police Officers (SDPO) across nine districts of the state. A senior police officer said that the strategic move is intended to bolster policing capabilities, improve supervision of investigation, and enhance overall law and order management in both existing and newly created dist ...Read More >
Manipur police arrested four militants linked to different banned groups in Imphal East and West. The arrests occurred over the weekend. Yumnam Prem Meitei, Nanaoh, and others were apprehended. Nanaoh was involved in extortion and kangaroo courts. Security forces also seized weapons in Churachandpur district. The seized items included rifles, mortars, grenades, and cartridges. Investigations are ongoing. Security forces have arrested four militants belonging to different proscribed outfits from ...Read More >
Imphal, Jul 20 (PTI) Security forces have arrested four militants belonging to different proscribed outfits from Imphal East and West districts of Manipur, police said on Sunday. Police arrested an active cadre of the banned outfit UPPK from Kangla Pat in Imphal West district on Saturday. He has been identified as Yumnam Prem Meitei (23). A militant belonging to KCP (PWG) was nabbed from the parking area of Polo Ground in Imphal West district on Friday. He was identified as Nanaoh (43) and was ...Read More >
Imphal: Security forces have arrested four militants belonging to different proscribed outfits from Imphal East and West districts of Manipur, police said on Sunday. Police arrested an active cadre of the banned outfit UPPK from Kangla Pat in Imphal West district on Saturday. He has been identified as Yumnam Prem Meitei (23). A militant belonging to KCP (PWG) was nabbed from the parking area of Polo Ground in Imphal West district on Friday. He was identified as Nanaoh (43) and was involved in ex ...Read More >
Bengaluru: After Delhi, nearly 40 schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats via e-mail on Friday morning, leading to panic among students, teachers and parents. Police teams have rushed to all locations and search operations are underway. Schools in R R Nagar and Kengeri were among those targeted, the police said. Cyber experts are making all efforts to trace the sender of the mail. Sources revealed that the sender could be suffering from mental health issues. In the mail, he has spoken about ...Read More >
Changlang (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], July 18 (ANI): Security forces recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Arunachal Pradesh Changlang district, as per a press statement issued by the PRO of the Inspector General Assam Rifles (IGAR) North. In the press statement, the PRO of IGAR (North) said that, acting on specific intelligence of the presence of arms and ammunition in the general area MS 38 along the Miao-Vijaynagar axis in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam Rifles uni ...Read More >
Aizawl: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has officially declared the ancient menhirs of Lianpui village in Mizoram's Champhai district, as a 'monument of national importance'. The announcement, made on July 14, follows a public notification issued on February 9 under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. As no objections were received during the two-month notice period, the notification was finalised. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz an ...Read More >
Changlang (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], July 18 (ANI): Security forces recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district, as per a press statement issued by the PRO of the Inspector General Assam Rifles (IGAR) North. In the press statement, the PRO of IGAR (North) said that, acting on specific intelligence of the presence of arms and ammunition in the general area MS 38 along the Miao-Vijaynagar axis in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam Rifles u ...Read More >
Security forces in Manipur recovered 86 arms and 974 types of ammunition in joint operations across five Imphal valley districts on Tuesday, based on intelligence inputs. The cache included SLRs, AK-series rifles, pistols, explosives, and IEDs. In recent weeks, over 500 arms have been seized. Ten militants from banned outfits were also arrested, along with six more in the last 24 hours. The security forces in joint operation on Tuesday recovered 86 arms and around 974 different types of ammunit ...Read More >
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