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Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh, along with eight MLAs from the Meitei community, travelled to Jiribam district by road on Saturday, in an attempt to reinforce peace and trust-building initiatives. Y Khemchand Singh and his entourage will be camping in the district for three days. Accompanying the chief minister were state BJP state president A Sharda, MLAs T Robindro, H Dingo, Sapam Ranjan, S Premchandra, Noorul Hassan, Sapam Keba, Kongkham Robindro, and L Rameshwore. During the visi ...Read More >
Imphal, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday reiterated that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government's primary objective is to restore peace and harmony in the state. Currently on a three-day visit to the mixed-populated Jiribam district, which shares its border with southern Assam, the Chief Minister announced plans to develop the district into a model region. Addressing media persons at the proposed site of the Inter State Truck Terminus in ...Read More >
Imphal (Manipur) [India], April 5 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand on Sunday interacted with local residents and listened to their grievances at Chandrapur village on the second day of his visit to Jiribam district. This is a first visit since the ethnic violence broke out in Manipur in May 2023, marking a significant political and administrative outreach to the region. Also Read | Assam Assembly Elections 2026: AGP Heavyweight Atul Bora Eyes Hat-Trick at the Gates of Kaziranga. ...Read More >
Imphal (Manipur) [India], April 5 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand on Sunday interacted with local residents and listened to their grievances at Chandrapur village on the second day of his visit to Jiribam district. This is a first visit since the ethnic violence broke out in Manipur in May 2023, marking a significant political and administrative outreach to the region. The Chief Minister also announced plans for the development of the district, stressing the government's commitm ...Read More >
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday reiterated that his government is making all possible efforts to assist internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by ethnic violence, extending support in every capacity available to the state. Accompanied by state BJP president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi and nine party MLAs, the Chief Minister undertook his maiden visit to the mixed-population Jiribam district, which shares its border with southern Assam. "I may not be able t ...Read More >
Silchar (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): In a major anti-narcotics success, Assam Rifles Battalion on Saturday, in coordination with the police, carried out a swift, intelligence-based operation in the general area of Meharpur. During the operation, suspect movement was detected, and the vehicle attempted to evade the security forces, leading to a brief chase before being intercepted. The swift response by the joint team resulted in the recovery of 30 soap cases of heroin weighing approximately ...Read More >
Jiribam (Manipur) [India], April 5 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday travelled via National Highway-37 to reach Jiribam district, in a first since the ethnic violence broke out in Manipur in May 2023, marking a significant political and administrative outreach to the region. Khemchand Singh arrived in Jiribam at around 1:30 pm, accompanied by state BJP president A Sharda Devi and eight MLAs as part of a three-day visit to the district, located about 217 km from th ...Read More >
Jiribam (Manipur) [India], April 5 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday travelled via National Highway-37 to reach Jiribam district, in a first since the ethnic violence broke out in Manipur in May 2023, marking a significant political and administrative outreach to the region. Khemchand Singh arrived in Jiribam at around 1:30 pm, accompanied by state BJP president A Sharda Devi and eight MLAs as part of a three-day visit to the district, located about 217 km from th ...Read More >
Imphal, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday reaffirmed that the Bharatiya Janatya Party (BJP)-led state government's foremost priorities are restoring peace, strengthening communal harmony, and accelerating inclusive and sustainable development while safeguarding the state's indigenous culture. Accompanied by State BJP President Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi, the Chief Minister undertook his maiden visit to the mixed-population Jiribam district, which ...Read More >
Silchar (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): In a major anti-narcotics success, Assam Rifles Battalion on Saturday, in coordination with the police, carried out a swift, intelligence-based operation in the general area of Meharpur. During the operation, suspect movement was detected, and the vehicle attempted to evade the security forces, leading to a brief chase before being intercepted. The swift response by the joint team resulted in the recovery of 30 soap cases of heroin weighing approximately ...Read More >
Imphal, April 4 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday reaffirmed that the Bharatiya Janatya Party (BJP)-led state government's foremost priorities are restoring peace, strengthening communal harmony, and accelerating inclusive and sustainable development while safeguarding the state's indigenous culture. Accompanied by State BJP President Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi, the Chief Minister undertook his maiden visit to the mixed-population Jiribam district, which borders so ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Indian Army and Assam Rifles formations under Spear Corps, in close coordination with Manipur Police, conducted a series of precise, intelligence-based joint operations across Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Chandel, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur and Tengnoupal districts over the past week. The operations led to the apprehension of 17 cadres from hill and valley-based groups and the recovery of 17 weapons, along with explosives and other war-like stores, accor ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Indian Army and Assam Rifles formations under Spear Corps, in close coordination with Manipur Police, conducted a series of precise, intelligence-based joint operations across Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Chandel, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur and Tengnoupal districts over the past week. The operations led to the apprehension of 17 cadres from hill and valley-based groups and the recovery of 17 weapons, along with explosives and other war-like stores, accor ...Read More >
Tezpur: A series of intelligence-based joint operations carried out by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formations under Spear Corps, in coordination with Manipur Police, resulted in the apprehension of 17 cadres and recovery of a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives between March 22 and March 28, 2026, according to a Guwahati-based Defence spokesperson. The coordinated operations were conducted across multiple districts, including Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Chandel, Kangpok ...Read More >
Imphal, Mar 12 (PTI) Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Thursday said the Union home ministry stepped in to help rescue 21 Tangkhul Naga civilians who had been detained by armed men in Ukhrul district. Speaking in the Assembly, Konthoujam said the hostages were freed early Thursday following negotiations and intervention by central forces. Narrating the sequence of events, the minister said the incident took place on Wednesday when some armed Naga youths allegedly entered Thawai Kuki ...Read More >
Imphal, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The bodies of two men from the Kuki community, who had gone missing in Manipur's Kamjong district on Wednesday, were found on Thursday, officials said. The deceased were identified as Thangboimang Khongsai, 35, a resident of Shangkai village in Ukhrul district, and Thengin Baite, 40, a resident of nearby Thawai Kuki village in Kamjong district. Officials said the Manipur government has handed over the case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for a thoro ...Read More >
Imphal: The Manipur Police have evacuated at least 51 students of the Kuki tribal community from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in the state's Naga-dominated Ukhrul district as a precautionary measure following clashes and subsequent tensions between the Naga and Kuki communities, officials said on Tuesday. Attacks and counter-attacks, along with heightened tension, have continued between members of the Tangkhul Naga tribe and the Kuki community in Ukhrul since February 7. More than 30 houses ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Security forces in Manipur destroyed poppy plantations in over 470 acres of land during multiple joint operations carried out in two hill districts over the past few days. A joint team of police, Assam Rifles and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) destroyed poppy plantations in around 20 acres of land at Loibol Khullen village under New Keithelmanbi police station in Kangpokpi district on Saturday. Two sacks of salt packets found at the plantation site were seized, while spray pumps ...Read More >
The DGP said, "These are very challenging times, but we have been trying to tackle them with the best possible strength, and with the cooperation of everyone" Manipur Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Singh said peaceful dialogue is the only solution to resolve the ethnic conflict in the State. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. Speaking on the sidelines of the 134th Raising Day in Imp ...Read More >
Guwahati: Manipur's Director General of Police (DGP), Rajiv Singh, on Sunday, underscored the importance of peaceful dialogue as the only lasting solution to the ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. Addressing the gathering at the 134th Raising Day of Manipur Police, Singh acknowledged the immense difficulties the police force has encountered since the conflict erupted in May 2023. He reaffirmed the department's ongoing efforts to restore peace and normalcy in the violen ...Read More >
Two persons from Manipur were arrested and heroin worth ₹2.5 crore was seized from their possession in Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills district, police said on Monday. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of West Jaintia Hills Police and the state Anti-Narcotic Task Force intercepted a vehicle near Phramer Mer police traffic cell late on Sunday night, district Superintendent of Police Giri Prasad told PTI. The Jowai-bound vehicle coming from Khliehriat was searched and 50 soap boxes containing he ...Read More >
JOWAI/IMPHAL, Sep 29: Two persons from Manipur were arrested and heroin worth Rs 2.5 crore was seized from their possession in West Jaintia Hills district, police said on Monday. Former chief minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh, said that the drug bust exposed serious issues that go beyond state borders and threaten national security. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of West Jaintia Hills Police and the state Anti-Narcotic Task Force intercepted a vehicle near Phramer Mer police traffic cell ...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 >
Guwahati: Just two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Manipur and emphasized the need to strengthen ties between the hills and the valley, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) pushed back against reports suggesting the reopening of National Highway 2 (Imphal-Dimapur) for unrestricted movement. In a strongly worded statement issued Monday, the KZC denied granting permission for free passage along NH-2. The council warned individuals from both the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities not to cross th ...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 >
National Highway-2 passes through Kangpokpi in Manipur Guwahati: The Kuki Zo Council (KZC) which recently met the Centre has denied allowing free movement on National Highway-2. The KZC's announcement has created confusion since the Centre had in a statement said the "KZC decided to open National Highway-2 for the free movement of commuters and essential goods." The KZC was part of a meeting with Home Ministry officials in Delhi just before the Centre announced the extension of the suspension ...Read More >
Imphal: The Manipur valley has been cut off from the rest of the country after four days of incessant rainfall triggered landslides, mudslides, and flooding, disrupting all surface connectivity, including the National Highways linking Imphal to Silchar, Dimapur, and Aizawl. Officials confirmed multiple landslides along NH-102 between Senapati and Mao Gate on the Nagaland border, as well as on NH-102A (Tadubi-Ukhrul Road) and NH-129 (Maram-Peren Road). Similar incidents were reported from Awang ...Read More >
Churachandpur/Imphal, Sep 15 (PTI) Tensions flared in Manipur's Churachandpur district after the residence of a Kuki leader was allegedly set on fire by a mob, officials said on Monday. The residence of Kuki National Organisation (KNO) leader Calvin Aikhenthang was torched late on Sunday night, they claimed. However, a section of locals in Churachandpur claimed that a short circuit triggered the fire. KNO is a signatory to the Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact with the Centre. The residenc ...Read More >
IMPHAL: Robert Singh, a resident of Moreh town in Manipur's Tengnoupal district, lost his drinking water bottling factory due to ethnic violence that started in the state in May 2023. He used to earn ₹15,000-20,000 daily but now lives in a relief camp with thousands of others, receiving 400 grams of cereals and ₹80 daily. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the state on Saturday has raised hopes among displaced residents like Singh for a return to normalcy and potential resettlement ...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 >
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