Manipur tensions escalate as protesters clash with security forces near Raj Bhavan
GUWAHATI: Tension flared in Manipurs capital, Imphal, on Sunday as security personnel fired tear gas shells and mock bombs to disperse protesters marching towards the Raj Bhavan. The demonstrators were responding to a call by the Meitei organisation Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), which is incensed with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla for not issuing an apology over a recent incident involving a government-run bus. According to reports, a media team travelling to Ukhrul in a bus to cover the Shirui Lily Festival was allegedly instructed by security personnel en route to conceal the words Manipur State Transport displayed on the vehicle. COCOMI condemned this as an act that undermines the identity, pride, and respect of Manipur and has since announced a series of protest programmes, including a civil disobedience campaign and a public boycott of the governor. FIR registered after Kuki student leader allegedly threatened Meiteis attending Shirui Festival In line with this campaign, protesters marched towards the Raj Bhavan on Sunday but were intercepted by security forces, resulting in a scuffle. Five protesters were reportedly injured and hospitalised following the confrontation. COCOMI expressed deep dissatisfaction over the response of the security forces. The deployment of such aggressive crowd control measures against unarmed civilians, including women, is deeply concerning, the organisation said, demanding an immediate halt to such hostile actions and a thorough review of security protocols. Meanwhile, a seven-member COCOMI delegation is scheduled to leave for New Delhi on Monday for a meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday. The meeting will aim to follow up on the resolutions adopted during the Manipur Peoples Convention held in Imphal on 3 May 2025, marking the second anniversary of the ethnic conflict. COCOMI stated that the agenda will also include a demand for a public apology from the governor for the perceived insult to the people of Manipur, as well as the resignation or immediate transfer of the Chief Secretary, the Director General of Police, and the Security Advisor all of whom are deemed incompetent and responsible for anti-state decisions that have worsened the situation.
Protesters scuffle with security forces near Manipur Raj Bhavan
Protesters clash with security forces in Imphal over removal of Manipurs name from Government bus, demanding apology from Governor
Manipur: 2 PLAs, 1 KCP arrested, one vehicle recovered
Imphal: A joint team from the central security forces and civil police arrested three cadres of two underground outfits mainly operating in two valley districts of Manipur in separate operations during the past 24 hours. The team also recovered a four-wheeler and three communication devices from their possession. The joint team arrested two active Peoples [] The post Manipur: 2 PLAs, 1 KCP arrested, one vehicle recovered appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Three arrested in Manipur for fake gold smuggling
Imphal: Manipur Police arrested three alleged smugglers in Kakching district on Saturday for their suspected involvement in smuggling fake gold. According to police reports, after receiving a tip-off, officers launched an operation and arrested the suspects from the Hangoon area under the Mayang Imphal police station in Manipurs Kakching district. Police also recovered fake gold [] The post Three arrested in Manipur for fake gold smuggling appeared first on NorthEast Now .
One killed in hit and run incident
A 65 year old man was killed in a hit and run incident involving a four wheeler near Khurai Chaithabi Leirak under Porompat police station early Saturday morning The deceased has been identified as Hijam Gojendro son of late Hijam Jugeshor of Lairikyengbam Leikai According to a report, Gojendro was on his morning walk along Imphal Ukhrul road when he was hit by a four wheeler near Khurai Chaithabi Leirak at around 4 am Saturday The four wheeler fled the scene while Gojendro succumbed to his injuries Source Chronicle News Service
Writer Union Imphal on Saturday organised a reception ceremony in honour of Muhammad Muhijuddin Ahmad, recipient of Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize 2021 and Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2022 translation The ceremony held at the premises of Dr Raheijuddin Sheikh in Mantripukhri was attended by Writer Union Imphal president Md Najiruddin and vice president Md Ajrul Kabir as presidium members The gathering congratulated Muhammad Muhijuddin Ahmad and presented special gifts as encouragement for his remarkable achievements Writer Union Imphal secretary MA Hasim was also present at the event Source The Sangai Express
Kisan Congress body seeks compensation ethnic violence-hit Manipur farmers
Imphal: Chairman of the All India Kisan Congress, Sukhpal Singh Khaira, has demanded full compensation for farmers in Manipur who have faced immense losses due to the ethnic violence that has plagued the state since May 2023. Speaking at the launch of the Kisan Nyay Yodha campaign at Congress Bhavan, Khaira launched a scathing attack [] The post Kisan Congress body seeks compensation ethnic violence-hit Manipur farmers appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Naga organisations slam radical group Arambai Tenggol for hoisting Meitei flag on Shirui peak
GUWAHATI: Meitei radical group Arambai Tenggol has ruffled the feathers of Naga organisations in Manipurs Ukhrul district by allegedly hoisting the Meitei flag on the Shirui peak during the ongoing Shirui Lily festival. The Tangkhul Nagas revere the Shirui Hill, which is 97 km from the state capital, Imphal. Most major rivers in the region originate from the crevices and slopes of Shirui Peak, located at an altitude of 2,835 metres. The festival is a solemn celebration of Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae), which is Manipurs state flower, Tangkhul land and the enduring spirit of the community. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla inaugurated the five-day and state government-sponsored festival on May 20. The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) said it was an utterly disgraceful and despicable attempt by Arambai Tenggol to tarnish and obfuscate the spirit and meaning of the festival for petty and dirty political gains at the wrong place and time. Do you even care to know that the Shirui Lily festival is a celebration dedicated to the truth of the inexplicable wonders of Gods creations? That tiny, innocuous flower blossoming and blooming lusciously on a picturesque hilltop evokes so much of an aura and excitement, said TNL president Sword Vashum said. The Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong, apex body of Tangkhul students, said the festival embodies peace, ecological consciousness and cultural pride amid a state long affected by ethnic unrest. It is, therefore, an act of grave provocation that individuals, reportedly affiliated with the Arambai Tenggol, specifically a faction identifying itself as the Cobra Team Unit 58, hoisted the Meitei flag the student body said. It viewed this deliberate political symbolism, carried out in Tangkhul territory, as nothing short of an attempt to disrupt peace and the neutral stand of the Nagas in the conflict. We will not tolerate any attempt to politicise our sacred spaces or challenge the historical and cultural ownership of our land, the organisation said. The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) said Arambai Tenggol courted a controversy on the joyous occasion with an unfounded narrative. The NSCN-IM said the Salai Taret flag has no connection with the Tangkhuls in any manner; culturally, historically or politically. Thus, Arambai Tenggol has once again proved themselves as nothing but a bunch of war-mongers provoking the nerves of the peace-loving Tangkhuls, the outfit said. It demanded an unqualified apology within 48 hours from the Meitei radical group for its unwarranted intrusion at Shirui peak and hoisting the flag in an area that is far from their socio-religious jurisdiction.
Protests Erupt in Manipur Over Alleged Removal of States Name from Government Bus
HT Digital IMPHAL, MAY 24: Widespread protests broke out in Manipurs Imphal West and Imphal East districts on Friday evening following outrage over the alleged removal of the states name from a government-run bus earlier in the week. The incident has sparked intense public anger and led to large-scale demonstrations across the capital. At Chingmeirong []
Normal life disrupted in Imphal Valley as 48-hour bandh enters second day
Shutdown hit normal life in Manipurs Imphal Valley for 2nd day sentinelassam.com
Shutdown hit normal life in Manipurs Imphal Valley for 2nd daysentinelassam.com
Manipur: Militant Held In Kamjong; Arms, Explosives Seized In Imphal East Northeast Today
Manipur: Militant Held In Kamjong; Arms, Explosives Seized In Imphal EastNortheast Today
Manipur police nab 2, seize Rs 3 crore drugs & Rs 37 lakh cash
Imphal: Manipur police, assisted by the central security forces, arrested two drug traffickers, recovered 45 soap cases containing contraband drugs worth Rs 3 crores in the internationalmarkets along with Rs 37 lakhs in cash from them during the past 24 hours, an official stated on Saturday. The official stated the operation began with the arrest [] The post Manipur police nab 2, seize Rs 3 crore drugs & Rs 37 lakh cash appeared first on NorthEast Now .
The Indian Red Cross Society IRCS , Imphal East District has expressed profound sorrow and condolences over the untimely demise of Waikhom Chandrakumar Singh, life member of IRCS Manipur State Branch Waikhom Chandakumar from Wangkhei Lourembam Leirak, passed away on May 22, 2025, said a release Members of the branch led by its chairman today visited the residence of the deceased to pay their respect They also observed two minutes of silence to pray for the departed soul to rest in peace Source The Sangai Express
Bandh hits life in Imphal for 2nd day Nagaland Post
Bandh hits life in Imphal for 2nd dayNagaland Post
Manipur: Tangkhul Naga man found dead in Ukhrul district
Imphal: A 44-year-old man from the Tangkhul Naga tribe, who had been reported missing for two days, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Hamleikhong A Block, within the jurisdiction of the Ukhrul Police Station in Ukhrul district of Manipur. The deceased has been identified as AS Telsang, a resident of Awangtang, Hungpung village, had [] The post Manipur: Tangkhul Naga man found dead in Ukhrul district appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur: Gun attack amid bandh triggers sit-in protest in Imphal West
Imphal: A lone armed individual who came on a two-wheeler opened fire a gunshot at the fish centre in Imphal West district on Thursday night amid the ongoing 48-hour statewide bandh call given by the Coordination Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI). As per CCTV footage, the man who came on a two-wheeler rode down from [] The post Manipur: Gun attack amid bandh triggers sit-in protest in Imphal West appeared first on NorthEast Now .
48-hour total shutdown paralyzes Manipur valley districts over windshield label row Imphal Times
48-hour total shutdown paralyzes Manipur valley districts over windshield label rowImphal Times
Justice Kempaiah Somshekar assumes charge as Chief Justice of Manipur High Court Imphal Times
Justice Kempaiah Somshekar assumes charge as Chief Justice of Manipur High CourtImphal Times
General strike paralyses normal life in Manipurs Imphal Valley Kashmir Media Service
General strike paralyses normal life in Manipurs Imphal ValleyKashmir Media Service
Tangkhul Naga Long submits memorandum to Manipur Governor: Demands restoration of FMR Imphal Times
Tangkhul Naga Long submits memorandum to Manipur Governor: Demands restoration of FMRImphal Times
Manipur: COCOMI demands probe by retired judge in Gwaltabi incident
Imphal: Amid calling a 48-hour statewide bandh set to end at midnight on Friday, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has called for a fresh demand for an investigation into the Gwaltabi incident by a retired judge. The COCOMI, convener Khuraijam Athouba, said that an independent inquiry panel headed by a retired judge should [] The post Manipur: COCOMI demands probe by retired judge in Gwaltabi incident appeared first on NorthEast Now .
48-hour bandh affects normal life in Manipurs Imphal valley The Hindu
48-hour bandh affects normal life in Manipur's Imphal valleyThe Hindu
48-hour bandh affects normal life in Manipur's Imphal valley
A 48-hour bandh, organized by COCOMI, disrupted normal life in Manipur's Imphal Valley due to the removal of the state's name from a government bus. Protesters enforced closures, staged rallies, and demanded accountability from officials. The government has initiated an inquiry into the incident that sparked outrage, coinciding with the Shirui Lily festival amidst ongoing ethnic tensions and President's Rule.
48-hour bandh affects normal life in Manipurs Imphal valley theweek.in
48-hour bandh affects normal life in Manipur's Imphal valleytheweek.in
48-hour bandh affects normal life in Manipurs Imphal valley Hindustan Times
48-hour bandh affects normal life in Manipur's Imphal valleyHindustan Times
One held with drugs worth 8377 5 crore
A drug trafficker has been apprehended in Noney district and large quantity of narcotic items being transported in a truck along the Imphal Jiribam section of National Highway 37 recovered on Wednesday On checking of the truck at a security check post in Noney district, 50 soap cases of heroin weighing 569 24 grams and estimated to worth around Rs 4 crore, and 49 sachets containing Amphetamine Methamphetamine tablets, valued around Rs 1 crore were seized Identity of the drug trafficker has not been revealed by authorities concerned Source Chronicle News Service
Justice Somashekar takes charge as CJ
Justice Kempaiah Somashekar was on Thursday sworn in as the ninth Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur The oath of office to Justice Somashekar was administered in the swearing in ceremony held at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, Imphal Justice Kempaiah Somashekar of Karnataka High Court was appointed as the Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur by the President of India on May 20 Judges of the High Court of Manipur, judicial officers and representatives of Bar Associations, among others attended the swearing in ceremony Source Chronicle News Service
COCOMIs 48-hour bandh over Manipur name row brings Imphal Valley to halt The Statesman
COCOMIs 48-hour bandh over Manipur name row brings Imphal Valley to haltThe Statesman
Strike paralyses normal life in Manipurs Imphal Valley
The 48-hour general strike was enforced to protest the masking of Manipur displayed on a bus carrying a team of journalists to the Shirui Lily Festival in a Naga-dominated district
Manipur: KYKL cadre killed in sniper attack near Myanmar border
Imphal: A cadre of the proscribed Kanglei Yaol Kanna Lup (Meeyamgi Phingang Lanmee/Red army) was killed in a sniper attack by the suspected Kuki militants and their proxy war allied forces from across the Myanmar border at the International Manipur-Myanmar border. Moirangthem Nanao, also known as Ngamba, 35, of the KYKL (MPL/RA) suffered bullet injuries [] The post Manipur: KYKL cadre killed in sniper attack near Myanmar border appeared first on NorthEast Now .
COCOMI strike over Shirui Lily Festival incident brings Imphal Valley to standstillThe New Indian Express
COCOMI strike over Shirui Lily Festival incident brings Imphal Valley to standstill
GUWAHATI: Normal life was thrown out of gear in Manipurs Imphal Valley on Thursday during a general strike called by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI). The Meitei organisation called the strike in protest against Tuesdays incident, in which a media team headed to cover the state government-sponsored Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul district was allegedly instructed by security personnel to conceal the words Manipur State Transport displayed on a government bus in which the scribes were travelling. The Imphal Valley wore a deserted look as all modes of vehicles remained off the roads. Shops and other commercial establishments, markets, educational institutions, and government and private offices remained closed. Protestors were out on the roads to enforce the 48-hour strike, which began at midnight on Wednesday. No report of violence was received. Authorities deployed security personnel in sensitive areas to thwart any untoward incidents. The strike, however, had no impact in the Kuki and Naga hills. On Wednesday, COCOMI had demanded an apology from Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and the resignation of the states Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh, Chief Secretary P.K. Singh, and Director General of Police Rajiv Singh, holding them responsible for the incident, which undermined the identity of Manipur, its name, pride and respect. The organisation accused them of surrendering the pride, dignity and legitimacy of the state to the narco-terrorist groups. The state government has already ordered a probe into the incident and constituted a two-member inquiry committee comprising Commissioner (Home) N. Ashok Kumar and Secretary (IT) Th. Kirankumar Singh. The committee has been asked to look into lapses, if any, suggest measures to prevent a recurrence of such a situation, and submit its report within 15 days. The festival, which celebrates the iconic state flower Shirui Lily, was inaugurated by the Governor on Tuesday.
Calls for accountability mount over Gwaltabi bus detention: Journalists demand clarity on orders targeting Manipur labelImphal Times
COCOMIs 48-hour shutdown cripples normal life in Manipur; Shirui Lily Festival-bound vehicles exemptedImphal Times
Indian Journalists Union condemn harassment of Journalists by SF in Manipur Imphal Times
Indian Journalists Union condemn harassment of Journalists by SF in ManipurImphal Times
Is Manipur Being Silently Segregated? Imphal Times
Is Manipur Being Silently Segregated?Imphal Times
Manipur hit by 2-day bandh; life crippled amidst calls for official resignation
Imphal: The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) intensified protest demonstrations on Thursday, the first day of its 48-hour bandh, demanding the resignation of the Manipur security advisor, Chief Secretary, and Police Chief from their respective posts. The two-day bandh crippled normal life in Manipur, though it exempted essential services and the ongoing Shirui Lily [] The post Manipur hit by 2-day bandh; life crippled amidst calls for official resignation appeared first on NorthEast Now .
COCOMIs Call For 48-hour Bandh Affects Normal Life In Manipurs Imphal Valley
Mr Kuldiep Singh, who was named the states security adviser to tackle the ethnic violence in Manipur, defended the directive. He said it was a precautionary measure to avoid incidents like the one in Kangpokpi, where suspected Kuki-Zo militants attacked a bus
Manipur: Hate posters against Meiteis removed in Churachandpur
Imphal: Security forces and civil police in Churachandpur district of Manipur swiftly removed two provocative posters that appeared in public areas on Wednesday, following outrage on social media. The posters, carrying a divisive message targeting the Meitei community, were taken down on the directive of the Raj Bhavan, according to officials. The offensive messageIf you [] The post Manipur: Hate posters against Meiteis removed in Churachandpur appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur: 48-hour bandh affects normal life in Imphal Valley Deccan Herald
Manipur: 48-hour bandh affects normal life in Imphal ValleyDeccan Herald
Manipur police nab six PLA cadres, seize arms and explosives
Imphal: Manipur Police and central security forces arrested three alleged cadres of the banned Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), the armed wing of the Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF), from separate locations in Imphal West and Thoubal districts on Wednesday. With these arrests, the total number of PLA/RPF operatives detained over the past 48 hours has risen [] The post Manipur police nab six PLA cadres, seize arms and explosives appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Justice Kempaiah Somashekar sworn in as CJ of High Court of Manipur
Imphal, May 22: Justice Kempaiah Somashekar was on Thursday sworn in as the ninth Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur, a Raj Bhavan statement said. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla administered the oath of office to Justice Somashekar in the swearing-in ceremony held at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, Imphal, it said. Justice Kempaiah Somashekar of Karnataka High Court was appointed as the Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur by the President of India on May 20. Judges [] The post Justice Kempaiah Somashekar sworn in as CJ of High Court of Manipur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
48-Hour Bandh Cripples Imphal Valley Over Alleged Removal of Manipur from State Bus
HT Digital GUWAHATI, MAY 22: A 48-hour bandh called by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) brought everyday life to a halt across the Imphal Valley on Thursday, as protests erupted over the alleged removal of the word Manipur from a state-run bus transporting journalists to the Shirui Lily Festival. From midnight Wednesday, shops, []
Manipur: 48-hour bandh affects normal life in Imphal Valley The Indian Express
Manipur: 48-hour bandh affects normal life in Imphal ValleyThe Indian Express
Meitei orgs strike call over removal of Manipur from bus paralyses Imphal Hindustan Times
Meitei orgs strike call over removal of Manipur from bus paralyses ImphalHindustan Times
Manipur: 48-hour bandh affects normal life in Imphal Valley Hindustan Times
Manipur: 48-hour bandh affects normal life in Imphal ValleyHindustan Times
Manipur: COCOMI calls 48-hour general strike over MST bus row
Imphal: The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has announced a 48-hour statewide general strike beginning today midnight, protesting the alleged removal of the word Manipur from a state transport bus by personnel of the 4th Mahar Regiment. The controversial incident occurred on Tuesday when a media team was en route to Ukhrul to cover [] The post Manipur: COCOMI calls 48-hour general strike over MST bus row appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur government orders probe into bus cover-up incident; COCOMI demands apology from governor
GUWAHATI: The Manipur government on Wednesday ordered a probe into an incident on Tuesday in which a media team en-route to cover the state-sponsored Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul district was allegedly instructed by security personnel to cover the words 'Manipur State Transport' displayed on the bus they were travelling in. An order issued by Chief Secretary PK Singh said, The Governor of Manipur is pleased to constitute an inquiry committee to examine the facts and circumstances around the incident. The inquiry will be conducted by a two-member committee, comprising Commissioner (Home) N Ashok Kumar and Secretary (IT) Th Kirankumar Singh. The committee has been asked to look into lapses, if any, and suggest measures to prevent recurrence of such a situation and submit its report within 15 days. Protesting the incident, the influential Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) called for a 48-hour general strike from Wednesday midnight. The Meitei organisation demanded an apology from the governor and the resignation of states Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh, Director General of Police Rajiv Singh besides the Chief Secretary, holding them responsible for the incident which undermined the identity of Manipur, its name, pride and respect. Further, COCOMI accused them of surrendering the pride, dignity and legitimacy of the state to the arco-terrorist groups which have been openly threatening the people of Manipur. It pointed out that no action was taken against a Kuki student leader and Kuki armed village volunteers who had allegedly threatened Meiteis against attending the festival. The incident occurred at the Gwaltabi checkpoint in the Imphal East district, about 25 km from Imphal. A group of 20 journalists was travelling to the Naga-majority Ukhrul district to cover the festival that celebrates the iconic state flower Shirui Lily. The five-day festival was inaugurated by the governor on Tuesday.
Manipur forms inquiry panel after media harassment allegations
Imphal: The Government of Manipur on Wednesday constituted an official Inquiry Committee to investigate the alleged harassment of journalists by security personnel near the Gwaltabi checkpost on Tuesday, May 20, as they traveled on a Manipur State Road Transport bus to cover the Manipur Shirui Festival 2025. The inquiry committee will submit its report within [] The post Manipur forms inquiry panel after media harassment allegations appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur: 4 rebels of 3 KCP groups arrested with weapons
Imphal: A joint team of central security forces and Manipur police arrested four insurgents belonging to three underground groups during intelligence-based combing and search operations on Tuesday, according to a police report. The team apprehended two members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party-Apunba (KCP-Apunba) from their hideouts in Imphal East district. The arrested individuals were [] The post Manipur: 4 rebels of 3 KCP groups arrested with weapons appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur security forces seize cache of weapons in Kangpokpi
Imphal: A joint team of central and state security forces uncovered a cache of military-grade weapons and ammunition during successive cordon and search operations in Kangpokpi district of Manipur. The intelligence-driven operations were carried out over the past 24 hours in the Kuki villages of Konsakhul, Pholjang, and Tingkhai, under the jurisdiction of the Kangpokpi [] The post Manipur security forces seize cache of weapons in Kangpokpi appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur police arrest woman from Uttar Pradesh with heroin worth Rs 10 crore
Imphal: The Special Cell of the Manipur Police arrested a woman from Uttar Pradesh in connection with a drug trafficking case, seizing 1.557 kilograms of high-quality heroin worth more than Rs 10 crore in the international market, officials said on Tuesday. The Anti-Drug unit revealed that the arrested woman, identified as Shamim Bano, aged 46, [] The post Manipur police arrest woman from Uttar Pradesh with heroin worth Rs 10 crore appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Sanatan Sammelan Imphal Barak Manipur Friendship Assn
Sanatan Sammelan Imphal Barak Manipur Friendship Assn
Sanatan Sammelan 2025 to be held in Imphal E-Pao
Sanatan Sammelan 2025 to be held in ImphalE-Pao
Calls For Probe Rise After State Name On Manipur Government Bus Forced To Be Covered
Journalists from Imphal valley turned back midway while going to Ukhrul district to attend the state-level Shirui Lily Festival after the security forces covered the word 'Manipur' on the windshield of a state-run bus in which they were travelling.
Manipur: Assam Rifles seize Rs 1.62 crore worth of foreign areca nuts
Imphal: Assam Rifles on Monday seized 242 bags of areca nuts of foreign origin, valued at approximately Rs 1.62 crore in the regional market, from two vehicles at Langmeidong in southern Kakching district of Manipur. Three individuals suspected to be involved in the illegal trade were also arrested during the operation, according to a statement [] The post Manipur: Assam Rifles seize Rs 1.62 crore worth of foreign areca nuts appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipurs flower festival starts on thorny note
Armed forces personnel were accused of obstructing a media team from Imphal on the way to the Shirui Lily Festival venue in Naga-dominated Ukhrul district
Manipur journalists protest army harassment, demand press freedom
Imphal: A large group of journalists representing various electronic and print media houses marched through the streets of Imphal in Manipur on Tuesday, culminating their protest at the gates of the Raj Bhavan. The demonstrators, carrying placards that read Book the culprits, Stop silencing the press, We condemn harassment of the Media, and Hands off [] The post Manipur journalists protest army harassment, demand press freedom appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur security forces comes under fire for stopping media team en route to festival
GUWAHATI: A controversy erupted in Manipur on Tuesday after security personnel allegedly stopped a group of 20 journalists from travelling to cover the Shirui Lily Festival in the Naga-majority Ukhrul district. The media team was travelling in a government bus marked Manipur State Transport when they were told to hide the signage by the security forces. The incident occurred at the Gwaltabi checkpoint in Imphal East, about 25 km from Imphal. Following the instructions, the journalists returned to Imphal instead of continuing to the festival. The five-day festival, a state-sponsored event celebrating Manipurs state flower, the Shirui Lily, was inaugurated on Tuesday by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. The festival had already drawn attention after an FIR was filed against a Kuki student leader who allegedly threatened that Meiteis would not be allowed to cross buffer zones to attend the event. The route to Ukhrul passes through several Kuki villages. The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), based in Imphal Valley, strongly criticised the incident. In a statement, it said the actions of the security personnel seemed like a deliberate attempt to undermine the authority and legitimacy of the Manipur government within its own territory. Such behaviour is not only careless but also seems to align with the intentions of illegal elements trying to destabilise the region over the past two years, the group said. The All Manipur Working Journalists Union and the Editors Guild Manipur also condemned the incident. They submitted a letter to the governor, demanding an investigation and action against those responsible. They pointed out that the bus was arranged specifically for the media by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations. The letter stated, Upon reaching Gwaltabi, personnel from the 4 Mahar Regiment told the media team to hide the words Manipur State Transport displayed on the front of the bus. This instruction caused concern and confusion among the journalists, who questioned why a state government name should be hidden within its own state. Though the team initially tried to comply in order to reach the venue on time, delays during negotiations with the security forces caused them to abandon the trip and return to Imphal. They later arranged alternative transport on their own. Journalists called on the authorities to explain the reason for the unusual instruction, especially as the journey was state-sponsored. The Kuki communitys objection, while not acceptable, is somewhat understandable. But the central forces appearing to support such demands is unprecedented and clearly illegal, the letter added. In response, the journalists unions announced a pen-down strike for May 21. All journalistic work will be suspended, and the media will boycott news related to the Manipur government until further notice.
Immortal love story of Ashang and Aton immortalized: Statue unveiled at Ukhrul Mini-SecretariatImphal Times
Sanatan Sammelan 2025 to be Held in Imphal on May 25 Imphal Times
Sanatan Sammelan 2025 to be Held in Imphal on May 25Imphal Times
Manipur police arrest PLA cadres, seize huge cache of arms
Imphal: Manipur police have arrested an active cadre of the banned Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), the armed wing of the Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF), and recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives. The operations were carried out in two vulnerable areas of Imphal West district within the last 24 hours. The arrested militant [] The post Manipur police arrest PLA cadres, seize huge cache of arms appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Security forces nab 29 militants, recover arms and ammunition in Manipur
Security forces nab 29 militants, recover arms and ammunition in Manipur Imphal: In a series of joint operations, the Army, in coordination with other forces, including police, has arrested 29 militants of different proscribed outfits and recovered 28 weapons, huge quantities of ammunition and explosives from different districts of Manipur, officials said on Tuesday. A [] The post Security forces nab 29 militants, recover arms and ammunition in Manipur appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Manipur police nab four KCP-PWG cadres for extortion activities
Imphal: A joint team of central and civil police forces in Manipur arrested four members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG), including three women and a man. Among those arrested were two teenagers. The group was allegedly involved in extortion activities, including issuing monetary threats and collecting illegal funds from [] The post Manipur police nab four KCP-PWG cadres for extortion activities appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nine Arrested In Imphal West, Including Five Militants From Banned Outfits: Manipur PoliceNortheast Today
Manipur: 4 arrested for kidnapping; victims from Delhi, Rajasthan rescued
Imphal: Manipur Police arrested four men in connection with the kidnapping and extortion of two non-local individuals from Delhi and Jaipur (Rajasthan), during a special operation in the Imphal West district. Over the course of the past 36 hours, police executed a swift and targeted rescue operation based on credible intelligence inputs, ultimately apprehending the [] The post Manipur: 4 arrested for kidnapping; victims from Delhi, Rajasthan rescued appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Additional DGP L O L Kailun inaugurated a Cyber Lab at Imphal East District Police HQ yesterday The inauguration ceremony was attended by Ng Themthing, IPS, IGP Zone I M Pradip Singh, DIG, Range II Rakesh Balwal, Sr SP, Imphal East Ksh Shivakanta, SP, Imphal West and other officers The lab will be of immense help to the police in investigation of cases, said a statement and added that more such cyber labs will be established in other districts Source The Sangai Express
ADGP Kailun inaugurates cyber lab
Additional Director General of Police Law and Order L Kailun inaugurated a cyber laboratory at the Imphal East district police headquarters on Sunday in the presence of other senior police officers According to a statement by police control room, the newly inaugurated lab will be of immense help to the police in investigating cases The statement also informed that more such labs will be established in other districts Source Chronicle News Service
Police on Sunday arrested an active member of the proscribed PREPAK Pro from Mayang Imphal Bazar under Mayang Imphal police station in Imphal West district The arrested individual has been identified as Tonjam Arjun Singh alias Arangba 40 of Lilong Chajing Chingkhong Leikai in Imphal West He was involved in extortion activities in the valley areas, said a statement of police control room Source Chronicle News Service
Manipur: Three tribal villages in Jiribam, set for focused development boost
Imphal: Three tribal villages in the Jiribam district along the Assam-Manipur border are set to receive focused attention for sustainable development under a central government initiative, officials announced on Monday. The officials stated that the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, is channeling its efforts through the District Administration of Jiribam to uplift [] The post Manipur: Three tribal villages in Jiribam, set for focused development boost appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur: IDPs return home to Haotak Pampha Khunou after months of displacement
Imphal: A glimmer of hope emerged in the Kumbi Assembly constituency of Manipurs Bishnupur district on Monday as around 100 internally displaced persons (IDPs) returned to their village, Haotak Pampha Khunou. The BJP Kumbi Mandal, Manipur, under the initiative of the local MLA, Sanasam Premchandra, organized the homecoming ceremony and warmly welcomed the returning villagers. [] The post Manipur: IDPs return home to Haotak Pampha Khunou after months of displacement appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur Police opens Cyber Lab to tackle social media threats against Meiteis
Imphal: Manipur Police has launched a Cyber Lab in Imphal East District to strengthen its ability to investigate cyber crimes, particularly threats targeting the Meitei community on social media. On Sunday, L. Kailun, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order), inaugurated the new Cyber Lab at the Imphal East District Police Headquarters. Several senior [] The post Manipur Police opens Cyber Lab to tackle social media threats against Meiteis appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Clarification regarding News Coverage on AIR Imphal UMPC
Clarification regarding News Coverage on AIR Imphal UMPC
Landslide disrupts vehicular movement
A massive landslide and rock fall occurred on Sunday afternoon at K Sinam village, near the waterfall along the National Highway 37 Imphal Jiribam Road , in Kangpokpi district As a result, vehicular movement was severely disrupted, leaving numerous vehicles stranded on both ends of the road awaiting debris clearance The road construction firm, Ganpati Company, promptly mobilised efforts to address the situation, deploying three excavators to remove the debris After several hours of intensive work, the affected section was cleared by 6 30 pm, allowing all stranded vehicles to resume their journeys Source Chronicle News Service
Manipur man held for trying to smuggle pacock feather shafts to Myanmar
IMPHAL, May 18: The police on Sunday said they have arrested a 24-year-old man in Manipurs Kakching district on the charge of trying to smuggle peacock feather shafts, estimated to be valued at Rs 37 lakh, to Myanmar. The shaft of a peacock feather is the central, supporting structure from which the barbs extend. The []
Manipur police arrest 14, including 4 insurgents of various outfits
Imphal: In a major operation targeting suspected anti-national elements, security forces in Manipur arrested 14 individuals on Saturday, including four militants affiliated with various underground groups and ten other suspects. The authorities also seized a substantial cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives. A joint team comprising civil police and central security forces carried out a [] The post Manipur police arrest 14, including 4 insurgents of various outfits appeared first on NorthEast Now .
NIA arrests 21-year-old youth in Kerala in connection with Manipur violence Imphal Times
NIA arrests 21-year-old youth in Kerala in connection with Manipur violenceImphal Times
Manipur: 22-year-old man kills cousin in drunken brawl
Imphal: A 22-year-old man allegedly shot and killed his 33-year-old cousin during a drunken brawl on Saturday night at Takyel Khongbal under the jurisdiction of Lamphel Police Station in Manipurs Imphal West district, according to reports. Police identified the accused as Leishangthem Amo and the victim as Leishangthem Abu. Both belonged to Takyel Khongbal Khumanthem [] The post Manipur: 22-year-old man kills cousin in drunken brawl appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur: Meitei group demands arrest of Kuki Student leader over death threat
Imphal: The Meitei Heritage Society (MHS) of Manipur has urged authorities concerned to take immediate and strict legal action against Paojakhup Guite, president of the Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), Delhi, for his hate speech threatening to kill the Meiteis. The MHS issued a strong condemnation of a disturbing video circulating on social media in which [] The post Manipur: Meitei group demands arrest of Kuki Student leader over death threat appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur police seize peacock feathers worth Rs 37L, smuggler arrested
Imphal: Manipur police on Saturday arrested an individual for alleged involvement in trafficking peacock feathers weighing about 142 kilograms, worth approximately Rs 37 lakhs in the international clandestine trade,officials reported. India designates the peacock as its national bird and protects it under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which prohibits people from hunting [] The post Manipur police seize peacock feathers worth Rs 37L, smuggler arrested appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Meghalaya Speaker backs probe into RIMS student death in Imphal
Shilllong: Meghalaya Assembly Speaker and North Tura MLA Thomas A Sangma acknowledged the calls for an investigation into the death of Abiel Salchiana Ch. Marak, a nursing student at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal. Sangma stated on Saturday that he would support a proper investigation if the family demands it. However, [] The post Meghalaya Speaker backs probe into RIMS student death in Imphal appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Telecommunication Day observed
The Institution of Engineers India , Manipur State Centre, observed World Telecommunication and Information Society Day WTISD at the Government Polytechnic Campus, Takyel, Imphal today The event was focused on this year's global theme, Gender Equality in Digital Transformation , said a release issued by IEI Manipur state Centre The event was attended by L Swamikanta Singh, Chairman of the Centre L Shamungou Singh, Principal of Govt Polytechnic RK Naojinglen Meitei, retired Senior Technical Officer of NIELIT Imphal and W Homendro Singh, Immediate Past Chairman Source The Sangai Express
Probe must, if there is demand: Speaker on RIMS Imphal suicide case The Shillong Times
Probe must, if there is demand: Speaker on RIMS Imphal suicide caseThe Shillong Times
Probe must, if there is demand: Speaker on RIMS Imphal suicide case
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Assembly Speaker and North Tura MLA, Thomas A Sangma, on Saturday stated that if there is a demand, a proper investigation should be conducted into the alleged suicide of Abiel Salchiana Ch. Marak, a nursing student at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal. He, however, added that [] The post Probe must, if there is demand: Speaker on RIMS Imphal suicide case appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Manipur pays tribute to CRPF officer killed by lightning during anti-Maoist ops in Jharkhand
Manipur mourned the loss of CRPF officer Maharabam Prabo Singh, who tragically died in Jharkhand during an anti-Maoist operation due to a lightning strike. His remains were received with full state honors at Imphal, where tributes were paid by officials and family.
Manipur pays tribute to martyred CRPF officer Maharambam Prabo Singh
Imphal: Manipur Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh, along with officers and personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), paid heartfelt floral tributes to Second-in-Command Maharambam Prabo Singh of the 26th Battalion, who lost his life during an anti-Maoist operation in Jharkhands West Singhbhum district. A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held at Imphal Airport on Saturday [] The post Manipur pays tribute to martyred CRPF officer Maharambam Prabo Singh appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur CM shares Army Chiefs statement on root cause of state conflict
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh shared a viral video message highlighting the candid remarks of Indias Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, regarding the root cause of the ongoing conflict in the sensitive border state. In an X (formerly Twitter) post, N Biren Singh wrote, Facts can never be suppressed. Our courageous [] The post Manipur CM shares Army Chiefs statement on root cause of state conflict appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur police file FIR against Kuki student leader over threats to Meiteis
Imphal: The Manipur Police have registered an FIR against Paojakhup Guite, president of the Kuki Students Organisation (KSO) Delhi, for issuing threats against Meitei attendees of the upcoming 5th state-level Shirui Lily festival in Ukhrul district. The police took action after a video circulated on social media showed Guite warning that Meiteis would not be [] The post Manipur police file FIR against Kuki student leader over threats to Meiteis appeared first on NorthEast Now .
FIR registered after Kuki student leader allegedly threatened Meiteis attending Shirui Festival
GUWAHATI: An FIR has been registered against Kuki Students Organisation Delhi president Paojakhup Guite by Manipur Police for his alleged threats that Meiteis will not be allowed to cross buffer zones to attend the upcoming Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul. In a post on X, Manipur Police said the threats issued by Paojakhup Guite to the Meiteis were circulating on social media, prompting Churachandpur Police to register an FIR. All efforts, including raids in nearby districts, are being made for his immediate arrest, the post read. As regards to one Paojakhup Guite, Prez KSO Delhi threats (in a video ) to the Meitei, to not allow to cross the buffer zone to attend the upcoming Shirui Festival in Ulhrul, which is circulated in social media since yesterday, CC Pur police has registered an FIR and all efforts pic.twitter.com/m8UuFJppnF Manipur Police (@manipur_police) May 17, 2025 Manipur Police sought the help of the police forces of Mizoram, Assam, Nagaland and Meghalaya to arrest the student leader and assured that all necessary arrangements would be made to ensure the security of people attending the Shirui Lily festival. According to Manipurs Tourism Department, the Shirui Lily Festival celebrates the iconic state flower Shirui Lily. It also serves to raise awareness about this endangered and unique botanical treasure found exclusively in Manipurs Shirui Hills. The festival this year will be celebrated from May 20-24. The venue, Ukhrul, is a Naga-majority district. The roads to Ukhrul from the Imphal Valley pass through Kuki villages.
