Free Movement, 3-Phase Plan To Rebuild Lives In Manipur: Chief Secretary Shares Details

The Manipur government has come up with a three-phase plan to ensure internally displaced persons can return home safely to rebuild and restart their lives in peace, Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh told reporters in Imphal.

Manipur security forces allegedly seize 203 weapons, explosives in hill district raids

GUWAHATI: Security forces allegedly recovered 203 weapons, along with IEDs, grenades and ammunition, during extensive search operations conducted in Manipurs hill districts from the midnight of July 3. Officials said coordinated and simultaneous operations were launched in interior areas of Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi, Chandel and Churachandpur districts following receipt of intelligence inputs about the presence of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and other war-like materials concealed in various locations. The operations were carried out by joint teams of police, Assam Rifles, Army and Central Armed Police Forces. The weapons allegedly recovered included Insas rifles (21), AK series rifles (11), SLRs (26), snipers (2), carbines (3), .303 rifles (17) and pistols (9). Thirty IEDs, 12 grenades and nine Pompi shells were also seized. These intelligence-based coordinated operations in the hill districts represent a significant achievement for the Manipur Police, Assam Rifles/Army and Central Security Forces in their ongoing efforts to restore normalcy, maintain public order, and ensure the safety and security of citizens and their property, Manipur Police posted on X. The police urged the public to cooperate with the security forces and report any suspicious activities or information related to illegal weapons to the nearest police station or Central Control Room. This is the second major arms haul in recent times. Last month, security forces had allegedly recovered over 300 guns, along with a huge quantity of ammunition, during simultaneous operations carried out in all five districts of the Imphal Valley.

Manipur plans to close all relief camps by December, phased resettlement of displaced underway: Chief Secretary

IMPHAL: Manipur Chief Secretary PK Singh on Friday said the state government is planning to shut down all relief camps by December, with the resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to be carried out in three phases. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event here, Singh said coordinated discussions had taken place with the Centre and the Ministry of Home Affairs, resulting in a phased plan for the return and rehabilitation of displaced persons. Weve had a good round of discussions with the central government and MHA. The first phase involves those who can go back immediately by July, and that process has already begun. The number of displaced has come down from 62,000 to 57,000, Singh said. He added that Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts have already been assessed, and the second phase of returns is scheduled for October, followed by the third and final round by December. Civil groups in Manipur flag conflict of interest in SoO monitoring, urge Centre to abrogate pact To support the displaced in rebuilding their lives, Singh announced financial assistance of Rs 3.03 lakh for those whose homes have been destroyed. We also have around 7,000 people whose homes were not damaged but have become dilapidated after two years of neglect. Some form of monetary assistance will be provided to them as well, he said. He acknowledged that even after December, 8,00010,000 people may not be able to return to their original homes particularly those displaced from areas like Moreh, Churachandpur, and Kangpokpi. These people will be accommodated in pre-fabricated houses. An additional 1,000 units are being constructed for this purpose, Singh stated. Addressing questions about the restoration of free movement across communities, Singh said progress is being made. Movement is likely to resume very soon. The central and state governments, civil society organisations (CSOs), and community leaders are all working together, he said. Singh also cited positive developments on the ground. Farming activities are happening, even on both sides of the divide. People are working within eye-ball distance, even sharing water. Its a good sign. One or two incidents might still occurmischievous elements are everywherebut overall things are improving. He added that several major infrastructure projects are ready for inauguration, including the new Civil Secretariat in Imphal and Manipur Bhavans in Delhi and Kolkata, which could be jointly inaugurated when the opportunity arises. Manipur heightens security for farmers in vulnerable areas after recent attack on Meitei farmer

Security for farmers in Manipur tightened, Central forces deployed

GUWAHATI: As agricultural activities have begun, the Manipur government is taking measures for the safety of farmers who came under attacks during the ethnic violence in the state. A delegation of three Imphal Valley-based civil society organisations, which met senior MHA officials in New Delhi recently, flagged the farmers issue. They had demanded adequate security for the farming community and their farmlands. The last incident involving an attack on farmers took place on June 19 at Phubala in Bishnupur district. A Meitei farmer was injured after being fired upon by an unknown attacker. Two other farmers escaped unhurt. A combined headquarters meeting was held last week to review the security arrangements related to farming and prevent Phubala-like incidents. The meeting was chaired by Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh and attended by Chief Secretary PK Singh and DGP Rajiv Singh. The government said police personnel are deployed in the vulnerable farming areas on the hills and the valley, assisting central security forces in providing security to farming areas. Central forces have been redeployed in the vicinity of Phubala. Alert messages have been issued to all district superintendents of police from the police headquarters to immediately implement enhanced security protocols for ongoing cultivation activities, a government statement said. Senior police officers are visiting farming areas to oversee security arrangements. This includes the identification of vulnerable agricultural areas that may require increased security surveillance. Flying squads and quick response teams have been set up in case of any need, the statement said.

Kuki body bans forest dept work in Kangpokpi

IMPHAL, July 3: The Sadar Hills Chiefs Association (SAHILCA) in Manipurs Kangpokpi district has banned all activities and programmes of the state forest department in Kuki-Zo areas of the district. In a statement on Wednesday, SAHILCA said, All activities and programmes of the forest department is banned till the end of the violent conflict in []

Manipur heightens security for farmers in vulnerable areas after recent attack on Meitei farmer

GUWAHATI: In the wake of a recent attack on a farmer at Phubala in Bishnupur district, the Manipur government has heightened security for farmers in vulnerable areas, particularly as cultivation activities resume following months of ethnic violence. A Combined Headquarters meeting was held last week to review the current farming-related security measures, improve coordination, and prevent incidents similar to the one in Phubala. The meeting was chaired by Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh and attended by Chief Secretary PK Singh and Director General of Police Rajiv Singh. The government stated that police personnel have been deployed in vulnerable farming zones, both in the hills and the valley, to assist central security forces in safeguarding agricultural areas. In Phubala, central security forces have been redeployed to reinforce security arrangements. Alert messages have been issued to all district superintendents of police from the Police Headquarters to immediately implement enhanced security protocols for ongoing farming and cultivation activities, a government statement said. Senior police officers are inspecting farming zones to assess and strengthen security measures. This includes identifying vulnerable agricultural regions that may require increased police presence and surveillance. Joint combing operations are being conducted on a regular basis in the fringe areas, including areas deep inside the hills to flush out any miscreants. Flying squads and quick response teams have been set up by the administration for immediate assistance in case of any need, the statement added. The government also urged the public, especially farmers, to remain alert and inform local police or security forces before heading to cultivate land in sensitive regions. A joint delegation of three Imphal Valley-based civil society organisations recently met senior Ministry of Home Affairs officials in New Delhi and flagged the issue of farmers safety. They demanded adequate security arrangements for both the farming community and their lands. The latest incident occurred on 19 June at Phubala, where a Meitei farmer was injured after being allegedly fired upon by an unidentified miscreant. Two other farmers accompanying him escaped unhurt. In the retaliatory operation by security personnel, an elderly Kuki woman was allegedly killed in crossfire in the adjoining Churachandpur district.

Imphal West DC Mandates Aadhaar Biometric Updates for Children Aged 5 and 15

HT DIGITAL IMPHAL, JULY 3: In a significant move to have correct and recent Aadhaar data for children and adolescents, the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Imphal West District, Manipur, has directed biometric updation at the age of 5 years and 15 years. Signed by Deputy Commissioner Mayanglambam Rajkumar Singh, the notification highlights the []

Three militants arrested in Manipur's Imphal Valley, arms and ammunition seized

IMPHAL: Three militants belonging to different proscribed outfits have been arrested by security forces in Imphal Valley districts of Manipur, police said on Thursday. Police arrested a member of the banned PREPAK (PRO) outfit from Meitram area in Bishnupur district on Wednesday. He has been identified as Oinam Hemanjit Singh. Security forces also arrested an insurgent belonging to the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) outfit from Sekmaijin Maning Leikai area in Imphal East district. The militant, identified as Oinam Tomba Singh (57), was involved in extortion from various petrol pumps in Kakching and Thoubal districts. Police also arrested an active cadre of Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) from Elang Khangpokpi Awang Leikai in Kakching district on Wednesday. He has been identified as Lourembam Suresh (47). Meanwhile, security forces seized a .303 rifle with magazine, two 9mm pistols with magazines, one 12-bore single-barrel gun, four hand-grenades, a wireless set with charger and two detonators from the foothills of Andro Khuman (Baruni Hill) in Imphal East district on Wednesday.

Manipur: Three militants arrested, arms and ammunition seized

Security forces apprehended three militants from different banned groups in Manipur's Imphal Valley. The arrests occurred in Bishnupur, Imphal East, and Kakching districts. Oinam Hemanjit Singh, Oinam Tomba Singh, and Lourembam Suresh were identified as the arrested militants. Authorities also seized a cache of weapons. The seizure included rifles, pistols, grenades, a wireless set, and detonators.

Appreciate enhanced measures to strengthen Aadhaar issuance process in Manipur: Biren Singh

IMPHAL, July 2: Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday asserted the urgent need for strict verification mechanisms and close coordination between Aadhaar issuing authorities, ILP enforcement agencies, and local administrative bodies to ensure that identity documents are issued only to those who are rightfully entitled. In a post on X, Singh wrote: []

Search operations underway to arrest gunmen who killed four people in Churachandpur: Manipur Police

IMPHAL: The Manipur Police on Tuesday said security forces have launched search operations to arrest the gunmen who killed four people in an ambush in Churachandpur district a day ago. An FIR has been registered in connection with the killing of the four people, and security has been tightened to prevent any escalation of violence, a police statement said. Operations have been launched by security forces to arrest the culprits involved in the incident. An FIR has been registered in connection with the case at Churachandpur PS for further investigation, the police said. At least four people, including a 72-year-old woman, were shot dead in the ambush by gunmen in Churachandpur district on Monday. MHA holds talks with Meitei CSOs to discuss ways to resolve Manipur ethnic conflict The United Kuki National Army (UKNA), a banned militant outfit, claimed responsibility for the attack, which killed three members of another armed Kuki organisation that signed a peace agreement with the government in 2008. Security measures have been taken up to prevent any escalation of violence, the police statement said. The ambush took place near Mongjang village, about five km from Churachandpur town, around 2 pm on Monday, when three of the victims were travelling in a car. The three men died on the spot inside the car, while the elderly woman, who was passing the area, was hit by a stray bullet. She succumbed to her injuries on the way to the Churachandpur district hospital. The car has been brought to the Churachandpur Police Station, an officer added.

3 militants held in Imphal West & East dists

Kuki rebel leader among four shot dead in Manipur

GUWAHATI: Unidentified assailants ambushed a car in Manipurs Kuki-majority Churachandpur district on June 30, killing a rebel leader and his two bodyguards. An elderly woman also lost her life in the incident after being hit by a stray bullet. The incident occurred at around 2 pm on the Jesami Road near Mongjang village, around 10 km from Churachandpur town. All the bodies were sent to a hospital for postmortem. Thahpi Haokip, deputy commander-in-chief of Kuki National Army (KNA), was travelling in the car along with his two bodyguards when they were ambushed. According to preliminary reports, the assailants fired a barrage of shots a close range. Over a dozen empty shells were recovered from the spot.The incident is believed to be related to a factional feud. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack. Security personnel rushed to the area after the incident, amidst fears about the escalation of the situation. The KNA is the armed group of the Kuki National Organisation. It is one of around 25 Kuki rebel groups that signed the suspension of operations agreement with the central government earlier. Manipur has been under Presidents rule since February this year but sporadic incidents of violence have continued. The All India Trinamool Congress slammed the central government on the Manipur situation. Manipur didnt fall apart on its own. Delhi broke it. And now Delhi looks away. No amount of PR can whitewash this blood, the party posted on X after Mondays killings. Meanwhile, the leaders of three Imphal Valley-based organisations -- All Manipur United Clubs Organisation, Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity and Federation of Civil Society Organisations -- held a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi on June 30. The issues on the agenda included the reopening of highways, security of farmers and their agricultural lands, and the resettlement and rehabilitation of displaced people. The ethnic conflict between Meiteis and Kukis, which broke out on May 3, 2023, had left over 250 people dead and some 60,000 others displaced.

3 militants held in Manipur; bomb neutralised in Bishnupur

Three militants belonging to different proscribed outfits have been arrested by security forces in Manipurs Imphal West and East districts, police said on Monday, June 30. An insurgent belonging to the banned Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) was arrested from Lamdeng Awang Leikai in Imphal West district on Sunday, a police statement said. He has been Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Three Manipur civil groups head to Delhi for crucial third round of talks with MHA

IMPHAL, June 29: Three key civil society organisations from Manipur haveleftImphal for New Delhi today for a third round of talks with officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), hoping to find a breakthrough in the ongoing conflict in Manipur that has gripped the state since May 2023. A joint delegation of 19 members, []

BJP MLAs discuss peace, restoration of popular govt in Manipur: Ex-CM Biren Singh

IMPHAL, June 29: Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said BJP legislators held talks focused on restoring peace and forming a popular government in the state. Speaking to reporters after a meeting held at the BJP state headquarters, Singh said, We discussed the frustration faced by people and the hardships endured by []

2 militants arrested in Manipur

IMPHAL, June 29: Security forces arrested two militants belonging to proscribed outfits from Manipurs Bishnupur and Tengnoupal districts, police said on Sunday. The arrests were made on Saturday. One active cadre of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibanganba) was apprehended from his residence at Oinam Ushakhangdabi in Bishnupur, while a member of the outlawed Peoples []

Manipur sees drop in violence, rise in drug seizures under Presidents rule: Officials

IMPHAL, June 29: Manipur has witnessed a significant decline in violence, with a sharp drop in civilian deaths and injuries and a marked increase in drug seizures since the imposition of Presidents rule in February, officials said here on Sunday. Besides, Manipur Police, Assam Rifles and other paramilitary forces are also working tirelessly to recover []

MDA urges centre to restore elected govt in Manipur

IMPHAL, June 29:The Manipur Democratic Alliance (MDA) has stepped up its pressure on the Centre to end Presidents Rule and reinstate a popular government. At a press conference held Sunday at the MDA office in Babupara in Imphal, alliance convenor M Tombi Singh revealed that the group had submitted a detailed memorandum to key national []

22 Manipur BJP MLAs hold closed-door meeting in Imphal

Manipur sees dip in violence, rise in drug seizures under Presidents rule: Officials

Imphal: Manipur has witnessed a significant decline in violence, with a sharp drop in civilian deaths and injuries and a marked increase in drug seizures since the imposition of Presidents rule in February, officials said here on Sunday. Besides, Manipur Police, Assam Rifles and other paramilitary forces are also working tirelessly to recover thousands of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Manipur bodies seek safety for farmers, displaced, ahead of key meeting with Amit Shah

GUWAHATI: A joint delegation of several civil society organisations from Manipur will meet senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi on Monday to pursue multiple long-standing concerns, including the security of farmers in conflict zones and the resettlement of displaced communities. The issues on the agenda include protection of Manipurs territorial integrity, reopening of highways, security for farmers and their farmland, and the resettlement and rehabilitation of people displaced by the ethnic violence that broke out in the state in 2023. The organisations part of this delegation are the All Manipur United Clubs Organisation, Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), and the Federation of Civil Society Organisations. COCOMI convenor Khuraijam Athouba told this newspaper on Sunday that this would be a follow-up to its earlier meeting with the Centre. This time, however, the groups will make a joint representation. We will meet the officials of MHA. This will be a prelude to our meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He will take the final decisions on the matters. Tomorrows meeting is a preparation of that, Athouba said. We will discuss issues including the security of farmers and their farmland, opening of highways, resettlement of the displaced people etc, he further stated. He added that they were expecting a positive response in the form of concrete actions from the government. Farmers with agricultural land located in the peripheral regions of the Imphal Valley, bordering the Kuki hills, have frequently come under attack during the ongoing ethnic conflict. The latest such attack occurred around a week ago when a Meitei farmer was injured after being shot at by an unidentified assailant in Bishnupur district. In a subsequent operation by security personnel, an elderly Kuki woman was killed in crossfire in Churachandpur district. The ethnic conflict has led to an internal partition of Manipur, severing physical contact between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Even more than two years after violence first broke out on 3 May 2023, Meiteis are unable to travel to Kuki-dominated areas, and Kukis similarly remain cut off from the Meitei-majority Imphal Valley. The conflict has claimed over 250 lives and displaced around 60,000 people. A large number of these displaced persons continue to live in relief camps across the state.

11 Manipur Police officers transferred

IMPHAL, June 28: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday ordered the transfer of 11 senior police officers with immediate effect, an official statement said. Those transferred include five Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and six Manipur Police Service (MPS) officers. Superintendent of Police (SP), CID (Security) Victoria Yengkhom was transferred and posted as Additional []

Manipur civil society organisations to hold talks with Centre in Delhi on June 30

IMPHAL, June 28: A delegation of civil society organisations in Manipur will hold talks with the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi on June 30 over the current situation in the ethnic strife-torn state, officials said on Saturday. A team of All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO), Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) and []

Efforts on to form govt in Manipur at the earliest: Former CM

Imphal: Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Saturday, June 28, informed that the central leaders of the BJP are assessing the situation and said that efforts are on to reinstall a popular government in the state, which has been under Presidents rule for the past over four months. I am hopeful that a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Active Covid cases in Manipur stand at 217

Imphal, June 28: Even though the positivity rate declined by 7.5 per cent over the past two days, Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Manipur, where the cumulative number of active cases stood at 217, officials said on Saturday. According to a senior official with Manipur Health and Family Welfare Department, of the 217 active [] The post Active Covid cases in Manipur stand at 217 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Efforts on to restore popular government in Manipur soon: Former CM Biren Singh

IMPHAL: Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Saturday said efforts are underway for setting up of a popular government in the state which is now under President's rule. Speaking at the sidelines of a programme at BJP state headquarters, Singh expressed hope that a new government will be formed in Manipur soon. We are working to form a government at the earliest. We are a national party. After looking into the ground situation, I have faith that a government will be formed soon. BJP and its allies want a popular government as well. We are working for restoration of the popular government, he said. We, BJP, haven't criticised anybody. We are concentrating only on the present crisis. We are approaching the Central government and concerned persons to bring an amicable solution and peace in the state. In the meantime, we are also working to restore a popular government with frequent gatherings of MLAs. Everybody wants restoration of peace. Peace is compulsory. In the last seven or eight months, there have been no reports of fighting between communities, the former CM said. Singh said the central government is trying day and night to restore peace in the state. To a media query, Singh said, I have said earlier that illegal immigrants and drug cartels have affected the entire North East as well as the whole nation. Slowly, everyone has come to understand this issue. This change is a positive sign and together we can fight these elements. The Centre had on February 13 imposed President's rule in Manipur after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023.

Woman among 3 militants arrested in Manipur

She was allegedly involved in extortion activities and had threatened officials and courier service operators in Imphal area

Centre trying hard to bring normalcy in Manipur to form popular govt: BJP MLA

IMPHAL, June 26: BJP MLA K Ibomcha on Thursday said the Centre is trying hard to restore normalcy in strife-torn Manipur so that a popular government can be formed in the state. He also said all civil society organisations in the state should provide full cooperation to the Centre to ensure a conducive atmosphere, a []

Security Forces Launch Targeted Operations in Manipur, Arrest KCP (PWG) Cadre

HT Digital IMPHAL, JUNE 26: Security personnel in Manipur have stepped up their intelligence-based cordon-and-search operations (CASO) in various sensitive pockets of the state. In a major breakthrough on June 24, the personnel arrested an active member of the outlawed militant outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (Peoples War Group), popularly referred to as KCP (PWG). The []

Assam Rifles felicitates newly commissioned officers from Manipur

The ceremony was organised on June 25 by the Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) headquarters in Imphal

Emergency one of darkest chapters: N Biren Singh

IMPHAL, June 25: Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday said the emergency of 1975 was one of the darkest chapters in Indias democratic history. He called upon people to take a pledge to never let democracy be held hostage as the emergency was a ruthless assault on the constitution. In a post []

Manipur Police Arrest Suspected Vehicle Thief, Recover Three Stolen Two-Wheelers

HT Digital IMPHAL, June 25: Manipur Police arrested a suspected vehicle lifter and recovered three stolen two-wheelers during a special operation in Thoubal district on Tuesday. The arrest was a part of an ongoing intelligence-based drive against vehicle thefts in the state. In accordance with an official announcement issued on Wednesday, a special squad of []

Contrabands of Rs 14 L seized near the MorehChandel route in Tengnoupal district

IMPHAL, June 24:In a joint operation with Army personnel, Assam Rifles seized a large consignment of contraband items near the MorehChandel route in Tengnoupal district on June 23, said officials on Tuesday. The operation was launched following credible intelligence inputs regarding illegal movement along the route. A statement issued by Assam Rifles said during the []

Imphal Valley flooded as heavy rain raises water level of rivers

Radical outfit leader held for murder of differently-abled man in Manipur

In Manipur, police have arrested Longjam Khaba Singh, a leader of Arambai Tenggol. He is accused of murdering Md Chesam Abdul Kadir. Abdul Kadir, a differently-abled man, went missing earlier this month. His body was found buried in Imphal West district. Ten people are now in custody related to the case. The incident sparked protests, and authorities exhumed the body.

Restoration of free movement along states highways key to peace process: Manipur Cong chief

IMPHAL, June 23: Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president K. Meghachandra on Monday said restoring free movement along the states National Highways and other routes is essential for the peace process in the conflict-hit state. Speaking to reporters, Meghachandra said, Amit Shah has said that the situation in Manipur is not yet conducive for re-establishing []

Man held in Imphal East for wifes murder

Nganthois mortal remains land in Imphal amid tears & tribute

Militant held in Imphal West, arms & ammo seized

Manipur mourns as mortal remains of Air India crash victim Nganthoi Sharma reach Imphal

The mortal remains of Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, an Air India crew member from Manipur who tragically died in the Ahmedabad plane crash, arrived in Imphal on Sunday. Government officials and community leaders paid their respects before the body was taken to Thoubal district for the last rites.

Ahmedabad crash victim's mortal remains reach Manipur, thousands pay tributes

A cousin of Nganthoi Sharma said that airport officials, family members and others paid floral tributes to her mortal remains after it was brought to Imphal airport aboard an IndiGo flight.

Ahmedabad plane crash: Crew member's mortal remains reach Manipur, thousands pay tributes

IMPHAL: Thousands of people lined up on both sides of the roads to pay tributes to Ahmedabad crash victim Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, whose mortal remains were brought to Manipur on Sunday. Sharma was an air crew member of the London-bound Air India flight AI 171 which crashed into a hostel complex in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar moments after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1.39 pm on June 12, killing 270 people, including 241 on board. One passenger survived. The moment was profoundly moving ... She was received with deep dignity, solemn respect, and heartfelt sorrow by Team Imphal Airport, not merely as colleagues in uniform but as family in mourning -- united in silence and reverence. With bowed heads and heavy hearts, she was tenderly handed over to her family, friends, and loved ones, whose presence spoke volumes of the love they carry and the void her absence leaves behind, Imphal airport said in a post on Facebook. A cousin of Nganthoi Sharma said that airport officials, family members and others paid floral tributes to her mortal remains after it was brought to Imphal airport aboard an IndiGo flight. Her mortal remains were accompanied by her father and elder sister, who had gone to Ahmedabad for DNA testing, she added. The mortal remains were later taken to her residence in Thoubal on an open truck as thousands lined up on both sides of the road to pay their tributes. Her last rites would be conducted later in the evening, another family member said. The mortal remains of another crew member from Manipur, Lamnunthem Singson, were brought to the state on June 19 . The remains were brought to Kangpokpi district via road from Dimapur airport aboard an IndiGo flight from Ahmedabad. Her final rites were conducted the next day.

Militant arrested; arms, ammunition seized in Manipur

A large cache of arms and ammunition were also seized in separate search operations in Imphal East and Kakching districts, a police statement said

ITLF calls off indefinite shutdown in Churachandpur

CHURACHANDPUR/IMPHAL, June 21: A tribal organisation in Manipurs Churachandpur district on Saturday called off its indefinite shutdown, which had been imposed to protest the death of an elderly Kuki woman after being caught in a crossfire between security forces and unidentified armed men. The Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) had called the shutdown after the []

COCOMI demands 'farmer safety zone' in Imphal Valley periphery areas

The COCOMI also demanded shoot-at-sight orders in the periphery areas of the valley to deal with any unauthorised armed intruder, especially those carrying assault rifles or deadly firearms

Normal life hit in two Manipur districts as tribal body calls shutdown

Imphal: Normal life was badly affected in Manipurs Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts on Friday as Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), a leading organisation of the Kuki-Zo community, enforced an indefinite shutdown in the two tribal inhabited districts in protest against the killing of an elderly Kuki woman on Thursday. Officials said that shops, markets, business Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Elderly Kuki-Zo Woman Killed in Crossfire Amid Renewed Ethnic Tensions in Manipur

HT Digital IMPHAL, JUNE 20: An elderly Kuki-Zo woman was tragically killed during a crossfire between security forces and unidentified armed men in Manipurs Churachandpur district on Thursday. The incident occurred amidst rising tensions, just hours after a Meitei farmer was shot in Bishnupur district, reigniting fears of ethnic conflict in the state. Police identified []

'Seirengda Radharani' released

A book titled, Seirengda Radharani written by Lairenlakpam Ngauba was released today in a function held at the Loktak Hall of Manipur Press Club, Imphal The book release function organised by the Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi, Manipur State Branch was graced by dignitaries, including Yumlembam Ibomcha Singh, Sahitya Akademi Awardee Thokchom Chandra Singh, president, Patriotic Writers' Association and Dr Laishram Leiren Singh, retired Head of Education Department, Manipur University During the function, Dr Ningombam Nando Singh gave a brief review of the book Source The Sangai Express

Covid cases surge by 16

The fresh wave of COVID 19 is spreading fast in the State with 16 more individuals confirmed positive today With 16 samples out of 38 tested positive for COVID 19, today's positivity rate is 42 1 per cent Of the 16 samples tested positive today, eight are residents of Imphal East, seven of Imphal West and the other one belongs to Tengnoupal While the cumulative number of positive cases has reached 53, two have been discharged following recovery At present, there are 51 active cases and 48 of them are in home isolation while the other three are undergoing treatment in hospitals Source The Sangai Express

Air India plane crash: Body of Manipuri AI crew Lamnunthem Singson lands in Nagaland

The remains of Lamnunthem Singson, a flight attendant killed in the Air India plane crash, have arrived in Nagaland and are en route to her family's home in Kangpokpi, Manipur. Displaced by ethnic clashes in Imphal, her family now resides in Kangpokpi.

Woman killed in fresh Manipur violence

The incident happened after suspected extremists fired at and injured a farmer in Imphal Valley

Woman killed in crossfire during security operation in Manipurs Bishnupur district

A cultivator, Ningthoujam Biren Singh, was shot in Phubala. Security forces launched a search operation. They faced gunfire and retaliated. Hoikholhing, wife of a village chief, died in the crossfire. Police are investigating the incidents. Security measures for farmers will be reviewed. Tensions arose in Imphal East over farming disputes. Authorities urge the public to maintain peace.

Kuki woman shot dead, Meitei farmer injured in fresh Manipur violence

GUWAHATI: In fresh violence in Manipur, a Kuki woman was shot dead while a Meitei farmer sustained bullet wounds on Thursday. Ningthoujam Biren, the farmer, was injured when a bullet fired by alleged Kuki militants hit him in his left forearm. The incident occurred at Phubala in Bishnupur district of the Imphal Valley at around 3:15 p.m. when Biren was working in his field along with two other farmers. The Meitei-majority Bishnupur district adjoins the Kuki-majority Churachandpur district. The injured man, who was rushed to a hospital, said he had heard the sound of five gunshots. Following the incident, angry locals blocked a highway leading to Churachandpur district. They suspected the involvement of Kuki militants and demanded action against them. Local women demanded the presence of top state government officials at Phubala, warning that there would be a total shutdown of the state from Friday if their demand was not met. When reports last came in, the situation was said to be tense. Meanwhile, the Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights condemned the killing of Hoikholhing Haokip, wife of Langchingmanbi village chief Khaikhogin Haokip, allegedly by Meitei militants at Langchingmanbi in Churachandpur district. Despite the presence of a government-declared buffer zone intended to prevent clashes between Meitei and Kuki communities, Meitei militants have repeatedly violated and crossed the buffer line, provoking tensions and directly endangering the lives of innocent civilians, the organisation said in a statement. It demanded the immediate arrest and punishment of the perpetrators of the crime, strict enforcement of the buffer zone with equal accountability on both sides, deployment of neutral central forces to ensure peace, and a judicial inquiry into this incident as well as all recent buffer zone violations. The ethnic conflict between Meiteis and Kukis, which erupted on 3 May 2023, has left over 250 people dead and around 60,000 others displaced.

MHA persuades Kuki-Zo groups to relocate seven Suspension of Operations camps near Meitei-dominated areas

NEW DELHI: Officials of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) held a meeting with insurgent Kuki-Zo groups and persuaded them to relocate and shut down seven designated camps under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement that are located near Meitei-dominated areas, sources said. They added that the MHA officials also stressed the recovery of looted weapons and the reopening of National Highways. Notably, security agencies on the ground in Manipur had earlier proposed the closure of seven out of 14 existing camps situated close to Meitei-inhabited areas in the Valley, the sources said. A source familiar with the talks said, The second round of talks was held earlier this week, where the two sides reached an understanding on the closure and relocation of at least seven SoO camps located close to Meitei-populated zones. He, however, clarified that there was no discussion on the extension of the SoO agreement, as the talks primarily focused on revising the ground rules, which is seen as a more immediate priority. FIR registered after Kuki student leader allegedly threatened Meiteis attending Shirui Festival The locations for the new camps would be discussed in a third meeting, which is yet to be scheduled. It has also been agreed in principle that any relocated camps should be in tribal areas, the source added. Rajya Sabha MP and ceremonial King of Manipur, Leishemba Sanajaoba, wrote in a Facebook post: The SoO Pact was signed in 2008 during the then State Congress Government with two Kuki-Zo umbrella insurgent groups UPF and KNO, comprising 25 groups with around 2,200 cadres. Earlier, their demand was autonomy, but after May 2023, they demanded a Union Territory or separate administration with a Legislative Assembly for the Kuki-Zo people. Such grave missteps of the previous government led to the chaotic situations in the state. The UPF and KNO had signed the tripartite SoO agreement in 2008 with the Centre and the state as parties to the pact, and since then, around 2,200 cadres from these 25 constituent groups have been residing in 14 designated camps across the hill districts of Manipur. As there was no discussion on the extension of the SoO agreement, representatives of the insurgent groups reportedly presented new proposals involving security arrangements. The MHA emphasised two key concerns the recovery of looted weapons and restoring full operation of National Highway-37 (ImphalJiribamSilchar) and National Highway-2 (DimapurImphalMoreh), both of which have remained blocked since ethnic violence erupted on May 3, 2023.

Ahmedabad plane crash: Mortal remains of one crew member reach Nagaland; another expected to arrive in Manipur soon

GUWAHATI: The mortal remains of Lamnunthem Singson (26), a cabin crew member from Manipur who lost her life in the Ahmedabad plane crash , will reach her home in Manipurs Kuki-majority Kangpokpi district late Thursday evening. The remains were brought to Nagalands commercial hub Dimapur from Ahmedabad by a flight in the afternoon. After a condolence service, a convoy of vehicles carrying the remains left for Kangpokpi. Family members, relatives, leaders from Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), Sadar Hills and community organisations were among those who were present at the airport. KSO Sadar Hills general secretary K Shongreng told this newspaper that the last rites would be performed on Friday afternoon. Lamnunthem was from the Kuki-Zo community. Her family lived in the Old Lambulane area of Imphal Valley before moving to Kangpokpi following the outbreak of the ethnic violence in 2023. Another woman cabin crew member from Manipur, Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma (22), had lost her life in the plane crash. She hailed from Thoubal district in the Imphal Valley. Her family is waiting for the arrival of her mortal remains. Earlier, Meitei organisation Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) had appealed to all sections of the society to extend full cooperation and support in receiving the mortal remains of the two victims at the Imphal Airport and ensure their dignified return to their families for the final rites. If willing, the families may come forward to receive their daughters at the airport without hesitation. COCOMI is ready to extend any coordination or assistance required during this process, the organisation had stated in a statement. Ahmedabad plane crash: DNA of 211 victims matched; 189 bodies handed over to families

Pride Month 2025: Meet musician and transman Nique Singh Ningthoujam at home in Hyderabad

From Imphal to Hyderabad, singer-songwriter and Nique Singh Ningthoujam charts a powerful path through identity, music, and belonging

Kangpokpi Mourns: Convoys Head to Dimapur to Receive Air India Crash Victims Remains

HT DIGITAL IMPHAL, JUNE 19: In the early morning hours of Thursday, June 19, distraught relatives and local leaders of Kangpokpi set out for Dimapur Airport to receive the mortal remains of Lamnunthem Singson, a victim of the Air India tragedy. The first batch, comprising five vehicles with Singsons immediate family, immediate relatives, and civil []

Manipur pays tribute to 18 martyrs on 24th Great June Uprising Day

IMPHAL,June 18:The 24th anniversary of the Great June Uprising Day was observed with solemnity at Kekrupat, Imphal, on Tuesday. The day commemorates the protest of June 18, 2001, when 18 civilians were killed in police firing during a massive protest against the extension of the ceasefire agreement without territorial limits between the Government of India []

Body of Kuki flight attendant from Manipur to land in Nagaland, take detour around Meitei areas

Air India flight attendant Lamnunthem Singson, a Kuki woman, will be buried in Kangpokpi, Manipur, her body rerouted via Dimapur due to ethnic tensions. Imphal was avoided despite being closer. Meanwhile, Kongbrailatpam Nganth8oi Sharma, a Meitei colleague, remains unidentified, her sister awaiting DNA confirmation in Ahmedabad. The Meitei Heritage Society has condemned attempts to politicize the tragic plane crash.

COVID-19 Cases Rise in Manipur as Positivity Rate Hits 32.6%

HT DIGITAL IMPHAL, JUNE 18: Manipur reported 14 new COVID-19 infections, taking the number of active cases in the district in the ongoing wave to 33. There are growing concerns among health officials regarding a significant rise in cases, with the positivity rate in the state rising to 32.6% as of Tuesday. The active cases, []

After Farmers Allege Threat, Manipur Congress MP Visits Foothill Village, Meets Soldiers And Residents

Congress MP Dr A Bimol Akoijam visited a foothill village in the interdistrict border between Manipur's Imphal East and Kangpokpi days after the Meitei community and members of the Kuki tribes faced-off over ploughing paddy fields in the area.

6 Arambai Tenggol Members Among 9 Arrested In Murder Case Of Differently Abled Man In Manipur

A differently abled man who had been missing for nearly a week was found dead in Manipur's Imphal West district on Tuesday morning, the police said. The incident triggered protests by residents.

Manipur Government Gears Up to Receive Bodies of 2 Air Crash Victims

HT Digital IMPHAL, JUNE 17: The State of Manipur is in profound grief after the tragic loss of two of its daughtersKongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma (22) and Lamnunthem Singson (28)who were two of the crew members of the ill-fated Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The two women, both from Manipur, []

Three Arambai Tenggol Members Arrested in Manipur for Abduction of Differently-Abled Man

IMPHAL, JUNE 16: Manipur Police arrested three people connected with Arambai Tenggol (AT), a Meitei socio-cultural body, on Sunday on charges of kidnapping a differently-abled man. The victim Chesam Abdul Kadir, alias Achouba (29), was recovered in the operation. He had disappeared from Paobitek Mayai Leikai under Wangoi police station in Imphal West district on []

Farmers' stand-off near Manipur's ethnic buffer zone

Tensions flared in Manipur as Kuki and Meitei villagers clashed over ploughing rights near Sadu Lampak, along the Imphal East-Kangpokpi border. The dispute arose when a Meitei farmer attempted to cultivate land, leading to objections from Kuki villagers. Minor injuries were reported, and security forces intervened.

Manipur: Fresh tension erupts in Pukhao Leitanpokpi area in Imphal East district

Tension flared anew in Manipur's Pukhao Leitanpokpi as Meitei farmers, seeking to cultivate their fields with prior security clearance, faced obstruction from Songfel villagers. The confrontation escalated with stone-throwing despite attempts by central forces to intervene. This incident underscores the persistent volatility following the ethnic clashes that erupted in May 2023.

Clash Breaks Out Between Meitei-Kuki Communities Over Farmland In Imphal East of Manipur

Police said that a group of Meitei farmers from Leitanpokpi went with tractors to plough their farmland which was opposed by Kuki villagers

Tension In Manipur Village After Meitei Farmer Alleges Kukis Stopped Him From Ploughing Paddy Field

A farmer from the Meitei community who went to plough a paddy field was stopped by some members of the Kuki tribes, leading to tension in a foothill village in the interdistrict border between Manipur's Imphal East and Kangpokpi.

'Lacks empathy': Congress slams PM Modi as he leaves for '35th' trip abroad since start of Manipur ethnic conflict

NEW DELHI: Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his three-nation tour , the Congress on Sunday said he has all the energy, excitement, and enthusiasm -- '3 Es' -- for such visits and asked can he not summon up a 4th E -- empathy -- for going to Manipur where the people's suffering continues unabated. The opposition party also said this is Modi's 35th trip abroad since May 2023, and it was pathetic of the PM to treat Manipur in this awful manner. The Prime Minister leaves for Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia this morning. There was a time when he boasted about his knowledge of algebra by spouting the (a+b)^2 equation as applicable to India and Canada. But things went horribly wrong thereafter, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X. When it appeared that Canada was dragging its feet on the invite to India, Mr. Modi's drum beaters proclaimed that he would not go even if invited. But like always, he stands exposed, Ramesh claimed. The Prime Minister leaves for Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia this morning. There was a time when he boasted about his knowledge of algebra by spouting the (a+b)^2 equation as applicable to India and Canada. But things went horribly wrong thereafter. When it appeared that Canada pic.twitter.com/tFU8eRnFnS Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) June 15, 2025 The Canadian prime minister has said that India has been invited to the G7 Summit along with a number of other non-G7 countries because India is the fifth largest economy in the world, Ramesh pointed out. Perhaps Mr. Modi can remind him that according to the Niti Aayog CEO, India became the world's third largest economy on May 24, 2025, the Congress leader said. The Congress leader also shared a video clip of the PM from 2015 in which he is heard giving a mathematical analogy to demonstrate the relationship between the two countries. Ramesh said, This is Mr. Modi's 35th trip abroad since May 2023. He has all the energy, excitement, and enthusiasm--the 3 Es-- for such visits. But can he not summon up a 4th E--empathy-- for going to Manipur where the people's distress, agony and suffering continues unabated? He has met with NOBODY from the state, let alone political leaders, since May 3, 2023. Pathetic of the PM to treat Manipur in this awful manner, he added. The Congress has been attacking the prime minister for not visiting Manipur, besides slamming the Centre for its handling of the situation in the ethnic conflict-torn northeastern state. More than 220 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. The Congress last week had accused Prime Minister Modi of insensitivity to the suffering of people in the state. Ramesh had said the suffering of the people of Manipur is not only of the state and the northeastern region but of the entire country. Protests against Meitei militia leader's arrest continue in Manipur; two cops injured The Centre had on February 13 imposed President's rule in the northeastern state after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. The state assembly, which had a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation. Prime Minister Modi on Sunday morning embarked on a three-nation tour during which he will take part in the G7 Summit in Canada, and visit Cyprus and Croatia to shore up India's bilateral cooperation with these two countries. Modi will first be in Cyprus at the invitation of the country's president, Nikos Christodoulides. In the second leg of his visit, Prime Minister Modi will travel to Kananaskis in Canada on June 16-17 to participate in the G7 Summit at the invitation of Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney. In the final leg of his tour, Modi will undertake an official visit to Croatia on June 18 at the invitation of the prime minister of the European country, Andrej Plenkovic. PM Modi's insensitivity towards the suffering of people in Manipur 'truly shocking': Congress

328 arms, 9,300 rounds of ammunition seized in strife-hit Manipur

In a significant security operation in Manipur, joint forces including Manipur Police, CAPF, Indian Army, and Assam Rifles recovered 328 firearms and approximately 9,300 rounds of ammunition from five Imphal valley districts. The operation, based on intelligence reports, aims to restore normalcy and maintain public order following ethnic violence.

Massive arms haul in Manipur, 151 SLRs among 328 firearms recovered

GUWAHATI: In a massive arms haul, Manipur Police and security forces recovered over 300 guns along with a huge quantity of ammunition during simultaneous operations carried out in the five districts of the Imphal Valley on the intervening night of June 13 and 14. Altogether 328 weapons were recovered SLR 151, INSAS 65, rifles of other kinds 73, carbines 5, MP5 2, LMG 12, AK series rifles 6, Amogh rifles 2, mortar 1, pistols 6, barrels 2, AR15 gun 1 and flare guns 2. According to Additional Director General of Police Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo, the police acted on intelligence inputs about the presence of a large cache of arms and ammunition hidden in different areas of the Imphal Valley districts. Simultaneous search operations were launched at different locations by joint teams of Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces, Army and Assam Rifles, leading to the recovery of the weapons. These intelligence-based operations mark a major achievement for the Manipur Police and the security forces in their continued efforts to restore normalcy, maintain public order and ensure the safety and security of citizens and their property, said a statement issued by the Manipur Police. Senior police officials are in close coordination with all security stakeholders, the police said. The miscreants had looted over 4,000 guns from police armouries and other establishments of the police during the ethnic conflict in the state. It was not clear if the recovered guns were among the looted weapons. In its statement, the Manipur Police also reiterated its commitment to establishing a peaceful and secure Manipur. The police urged the public to cooperate with the security forces and report any suspicious activities or information related to illegal weapons to the nearest police station or Central Control Room.

Over 300 rifles among arms, ammunition recovered by security forces in Manipur

IMPHAL, Jun 14: A large cache of arms and ammunition, including over 300 rifles, were recovered from the five Imphal valley districts of Manipur, an official said on Saturday. The major arms seizure was made by joint teams of the Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and the Army in a well-coordinated intelligence-based operation on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, he said. Among the items seized were 151 SLR rifles, 65 INSAS rifles, 73 other rifles, five [] The post Over 300 rifles among arms, ammunition recovered by security forces in Manipur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Over 300 Rifles, Large Cache of Arms Seized in Manipur

Joint forces recover massive stockpile in Imphal valley districts during operation

Manipur Police Crack Down on Insurgent Groups and Drug Trafficking in Statewide Operations

HT Digital IMPHAL, JUNE 14: In a comprehensive spate of security drives, Manipur Police arrested several insurgent cadres and seized a big consignment of drugs, furthering efforts to uproot militant networks and establish stability in the state. On June 13, a United Peoples Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadre was arrested in Langmeidong Maning Leikai, Kakching []

Crew member Nganthois family leave for Ahmedabad for DNA tests

IMPHAL, June 13: A sister and a cousin of Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, who was among the 12 cabin crew members onboard the Air India flight that crashed a day ago, left for Ahmedabad for DNA testing, family members said on Friday. A doctor from Gujarat called us and said Nganthois name was not on the []

Manipur: With situation improving, mobile internet and data services restored in five valley districts

Mobile internet services are back in five districts of Manipur. The state government made this decision after observing improvements in law and order. These districts include Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. Earlier, internet services were suspended following protests after the arrest of Arambai Tenggol leader Ashem Kanan Singh.

Manipur Lifts Internet Ban in Valley Districts Following Review of Situation

HT Digital IMPHAL, JUNE 13: The Manipur government on Friday revoked the temporary closure of internet services in the states five valley districts after reconsidering the prevailing law and order situation. The move is a key step towards normalcy after recent tensions in the region. As per authorities, the ban on the internet had been []

Manipur Guv, ex-CM Biren Singh express grief over Ahmedabad plane crash

IMPHAL, June 12: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the aircraft crash in Ahmedabad. A London-bound Air India plane with 242 passengers and crew on board crashed moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport. Several casualties are feared. A 20-year-old Manipuri woman from Thoubal district, identified as Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi []

Two cabin crew members from Manipur among victims of Ahmedabad Air India crash

GUWAHATI: Two female cabin crew members from Manipur were onboard the ill-fated Air India flight that crashed in Gujarat on Thursday. The two were identified as Nganthoi Sharma Kongbrailatpam, a 22-year-old Meitei woman hailing from Thoubal district in the Imphal Valley, and Lamnunthem Singson, a 28-year-old Kuki woman from Kangpokpi district. The fate of both was not known. When news broke about the plane crash, relatives and neighbours gathered at the residence of Kongbrailatpam even as the family members were waiting for information about her. She last spoke to her family at 9 am on Thursday. Not much could be known about Lamnunthem except that her family was displaced by the ethnic conflict and is now living in the Kuki-majority Kangpokpi district. LIVE | Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad: One miracle survivor, 241 people on board feared dead, says police

Air India crash in Ahmedabad could be the worst involving a single aircraft in India

The crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad on Thursday could be the worst ever accident involving a single aircraft in India. There were 242 people on board the flight, while more casualties are likely on the ground as the plane crashed into a hostel for medical students. The only plane accident in India with more casualties was the mid-air collision of two aircraft over Charkhi Dadri in Haryana, around 100 km from Delhi, in 1996 in which 349 people died. That crash involved the collision of a Saudia flight from Delhi to Dhahran in Saudi Arabia and a Kazakhstan Airlines flight from Chimkent in Kazakhstan to Delhi. LIVE | Air India flight to London crashes near Ahmedabad airport during takeoff; all 242 passengers presumed dead The previous worst crash involving a single aircraft in India took place on New Year's Day in 1978 when an Air India flight crashed into the Arabian Sea just off the coast of Bombay less than two minutes after take-off. All 213 people on board that flight, which was headed to Dubai, died. The aircraft was a Boeing-747 named Emperor Ashoka. The worst ever crash involving an Air India plane was in 1985 when a flight from Canada to India was blown up over the Atlantic Ocean after a bomb was planted on board by Khalistani terrorists. All 329 people on board were killed. Here is a timeline of the major air accidents in India since 1990: August 7, 2020 Air India Express Flight IX-1344 Kozhikode In Keralas biggest plane accident, an Air India Express aircraft carrying 190 people on board, including crew, from Dubai to Calicut airport skidded off the table-top runway while landing in bad weather, fell 35 feet onto a road below and split into two. Operating under the Vande Bharat Mission to repatriate Indians stranded abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft was flying from Dubai to Kozhikode (Calicut). Such runways, which are located on hilltops, create the optical illusion of being at the same level as the plains below when a pilot comes in for a landing. The crash claimed 21 lives, including both pilots, and left more than 100 injured, some critically. May 22, 2010 Air India Express Flight IX-81 - Mangalore Air India Express Flight IX-812 crashed on May 22, 2010, at Mangalore International Airport, marking one of the deadliest aviation disasters in India. The flight, a Boeing 737-800, was operating from Dubai to Mangalore with 166 people onboard, including many Indian expatriates returning home. The 2-year-old aircraft had crashed outside Mangalore airport in Karnataka on May 22, killing 158 people when it burst into flames after overshooting a table-top runway and plunged into a nearby forest.The crash resulted in 158 fatalities, with only 8 survivors, most of whom were seated in the front section of the aircraft. The investigation found that the pilot overshot the table-top runway at Mangalore and tried to pull up the plane but it was too late. November 10, 2009 An ATR-72 passenger plane, operated by Kingfisher Airlines, was damaged when it skidded off the runway on landing at Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), India. Flight IT4124 operated on a scheduled domestic flight from Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) to Mumbai. Maintenance on main runway 27 at Mumbai effected operations at the airport between certain times. October 29, 2008 King Air C-90 aircraft owned and operated by Govt of Punjab was operating Positioning flight from Chandigarh to Ludhiana on 29.10.08 with two cockpit crew on board. The flight en-route up to overhead Ludhiana was uneventful. The crew located the runway late due prevailing Low visibility. They were not comfortable with the approach and made a go around; a non-standard go-around due to low visibility. In the anxiety to not to loose the sight of the field they descended in three orbits in the vicinity of the airfield on the west side of R/w 12, perhaps to land after making the short circuit from the right. However they lost the control and impacted with the ground in the steep left bank. Aircraft got destroyed in the crash due to the impact and post impact fire. Both the occupant on board died due to fire and collapsing aircraft structure. Air India crash near Ahmedabad airport: What we know so far March 19, 2008 The Premier 1 corporate jet aircraft took off normally from Jodhpur (JDH), India. The flight en-route up to approach to land at Udaipur (UDR) was uneventful. After clearance to land at Udaipur the pilot selected the flaps-10; the flap didnt respond and Flaps-Fail message flashed. The pilot decided to go for a flap-less landing and carried out the check list for Flaps Up approach & landing. The approach speed of the aircraft was probably high and it could not be brought to the assigned limit for flap less landing. The pilot continued approach at high speed. From about 25 feet height, the aircraft had a sort of free fall and impacted the runway. It rolled for about 150 feet with heavy breaking on both the wheels; which caused heavy rubber deposits on the runway and subsequent tyre burst. The aircraft veered to right and hit the boundary wall before it stopped. September 8, 2007 Vulcanair P68C aircraft VT-JOY operated by M/s Joy Alukkas Traders (I)pvt Ltd, Cochin operating flight from Bangalore Airport to Cochin on 08.9.2007 after refueling at Bangalore. Its took-off from Bangalore airport runway 27 at approx 1514 Hrs normally. At about1520 Hrs IST the aircraft wanted to return back due technical. However it could not make it as it was losing the engine power very fast. Subsequently Radar contact with the aircraft was lost and the aircraft crashed onto the lakebed of Gawdanapalya Lake, about 5NM Southwest of Bangalore airport. All the persons onboard received fatal injuries. There was no evidence of fire. Aircraft was completely destroyed. July 1, 2007 ATR 72-212A aircraft VT -JCE operated by M/s Jet Airways was operating schedule flight sectors DelhiBhopalIndoreDelhi on 1.7.2007. The flight up-till approach to land at Indore was normal. On coming to the runway the aircraft touched down moderately hard and bounced high. The Pilots were perhaps determined to salvage the abnormal situation and added Power to the Engines with intention to cushion the sink-rate and settle the runway. On the contrary, aircraft came hard on the RWY and bounced once again. This got followed with a series of bounces in succession. While bouncing the aircraft migrated from the runway and finally came to full halt on right side close to airport boundary wall. There was no fire in the accident. March 11, 2006 Low-cost carrier Air Deccan's flight from Coimbatore was involved in a mishap when it skidded off the runway after landing at the Bangalore airport.The brand new ATR-72 plane with a compliment of 40 passengers and four crew members damaged its landing gear -- nose wheel and undercarriage-- and slipped out of the runway. April 17, 2004 The aircraft owned and operated by M/s Agni Aerosports Adventure Academy,Bangalore was scheduled for a flight from Jakkur airport to Nadirgul on 7.4.2004. The aircraft took off at about 1115 Hrs with four persons on board including pilot in command. Film actress Ms. Soundarya was also on board the aircraft. After attaining a height of about 150 ft after takes off, the aircraft took a steep left turn, stalled and hit the ground. A few minutes later, the aircraft caught fire and all the occupants received fatal injuries. The aircraft got destroyed due impact and post impact fire. Ahmedabad Air India plane crash: Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani feared to be among passengers September 30, 2001 (Charter Flight) King Air C 90 aircraft VT-EFF owned by Birla Global Finance Ltd. and operated by M/s Jindal Strips Ltd., New Dehli took off from Delhi on 30.09.2001 at 1241 hrs with six passengers and two crewmembers on board. The aircraft was bound to Kanpur. En route it reported Aligarh as estimated. Short of next reporting point KADAS the aircraft was about 10 miles right of track for which the permission was obtained and the pilot requested for direct routing to Kanpur. Captain was advised by ATC Lucknow, to co-ordinate with Gwalior and Agra for traffic information. Thereafter, the aircraft lost the contact with the ATC and crashed. All the persons on board received fatal injuries. The aircraft got destroyed due fire. July 17, 2000 Boeing 737 aircraft VT-EGD, owned by Indian Airlines Ltd. and operated by Airlines Allied Services Ltd. took off from NSCBI Airport Kolkata at 0615 hrs on 17.07.2000 for Patna Lucknow - Delhi. The aircraft was under the command of Capt. Sohan Pal and there were 58 persons, including six crewmembers, on board. At approx 0713 hrs, the aircraft informed Patna ATC, estimated arrival time at Patna at 0736 hrs. The aircraft informed Patna ATC at 0732 hrs that it would like to do a 360-degree due to being high on approach. The ATC informed the aircraft to report final for R/W 25 after carrying out a 360-degree turn and the pilot acknowledged the same. This was the last communication recorded between the aircraft and the ATC. During the approach, for R/W 25 at Patna, the aircraft turned steeply to the left, losing height, and collided with the tree in the approach funnel and crashed in the GardaniBagh area near Patna Airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed due impact with the ground and post impact fire. July 30, 1998 Indian Airlines DO-228 aircraft VT-EJW was involved in an accident at KochiAerodrome on 30-7-98. The aircraft was scheduled to operate from Kochi toThiruvananthapuram. Aircraft took off from runway 17 of Kochi Aerodrome. After attaining a height of about 400 ft. it was seen pitching up steeply to a near vertical attitude and thereafter appeared to perform a manoeuvre similar to a stall turn to the right and crashed on the roof top of the Component Repair Shop (CRS) building of the Naval Aircraft Yard, Kochi. After the impact the aircraft caught fire and was completely destroyed. All persons on board received fatal injuries. Three persons working in CRS also received fatal and six other persons received minor injuries. November 12, 1996 A Saudi Arabian Boeing 747 aircraft and Kazakhastna IL-76 aircraft collided in mid-air about 40 miles west of Delhi on 12th November, 1996. All the 312 occupants of Saudi Boeing 747 and 37 occupants of Kazakhstan IL-76 aircraft lost their lives. The Saudi Boeing 747 aircraft was on a scheduled passenger flight from Delhi to Dahran and the Kazakhastan aircraft was operating a non-scheduled flight from Chimkent, Kazakhastan to Delhi. After takeoff from Delhi, Delhi Approach had instructed the Saudi Boeing 747 aircraft to climb and maintain FL-140 (14,000 feet). The Kazakhastan aircraft had been instructed by Delhi Approach to descend and maintain FL-150 (15,000 feet). Suddenly at 1840 hours the blips of the two aircraft disappeared from the radar screen, as the two aircraft had collided. There was no casualty on the ground. The wreckage of Saudi Boeing 747 aircraft fell near village Dhani in Bhiwani District of Haryana and that of Kazakhastan IL-76 aircraft was lying near village Birohar in Rohtak District. Standing crops at the site of accident were damaged due to fire, impact and rescue operations. Ahmedabad airport resumes operations after brief shutdown following Air India flight crash July 11, 1996 Archana Airways L-410 aircraft VT-ETC was operating flight on Delhi-Shimla-Bhunter- Delhi sector on 11.07.96. The flight upto Shimla was unenventful. The aircraft took-off from Shimla with 9 persons including three flight crew members. At 0855 hrs. aircraft hit and crashed into a hill and caught fire near Kanda village. The Aircraft was totally destroyed and all the persons on board received fatal injuries and three persons on ground have also suffered injuries. May 18, 1996 Archana Airways L-410 aircraft VT-ETB was operating a scheduled flight from Delhi to Kanpur civil aerodrome on 18.05.96. The flight from Delhi to Kanpur was uneventful. The aircraft took-off from Delhi with 19 persons including three light crew. During landing, the aircraft touched down late and could not be stopped within the available runway length and went beyond the runway. The aircraft hit the boundary wall of the airport and came to halt. The aircraft sustained major damages. There was no fire and no injury to persons on board the aircraft. December 2, 1995 Indian Airlines B-737 aircraft VT-ECS was operating flight IC-492 of 2.12.95 under the command of Capt. Adil Mistry with co-pilot Sandeep Marwah and four cabin crew. The flight upto Jaipur was uneventful. Aircraft took-off from Jaipur with 98+4 passengers. Aircraft landed at Delhi at 1253 hrs. After landing the aircraft could not be stopped within the available runway length and went beyond the runway into kutcha. The aircraft was substantially damaged. There was minor fire. Six passengers received minor injuries. July 1, 1995 East West F-27 aircraft was engaged in a training flight at Baroda airport on 1.7.1995. The aircraft was under the command of an Examiner pilot with the trainee pilot on right hand seat. The first touch and go exercise was uneventful. During the second exercise, immediately on touchdown the left main landing gear failed at its shock strut outer cylinder and the inner cylinder with the main wheel assembly attached to it got liberated. The aircraft continued moving forward with the remaining portion of left shock strut contacting the runway followed by the left engine propellers and fuselage bottom and finally came to rest on the runway left side strip. There was no fire and no injury to persons on board the aircraft. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. December 17, 1994 Indian Airlines A-320 aircraft VT-EPM was operating a scheduled flight from Madras to Hyderabad on 17.12.1994. The aircraft was under the command of Capt. C.J. Bhoopal with Capt. Sree Nair as First Officer. In all there were 144 persons on board the aircraft. After reaching over Hyderabad airfield, the aircraft did normal descent and was cleared for VOR DME approach for Runway 09. Aftertouchdown when the aircraft was rolling, it was hit by an unauthorised outsider on moped, who was attempting to cross the runway. The aircraft continued rolling with normal braking. The moped rider died on the spot and his body was ragmented into pieces and scattered all over the runway. Aircraft sustained slight damage. November 15, 1993 Indian Airlines Airbus A-300 aircraft VT-EDV was operating scheduled flight IC-440 (Madras- Hyderabad sector) on 15.11.1993. There were a total of 262 persons were on board the aircraft including 247+3 passengers and 12 crew members. The aircraft could not land at Hyderabad due to low visibility and carried out a missed approach. After the missed approach, the aircraft reported Flap Problem and was holding overhead at Hyderabad during which the flight crew enquired visibility at nearby Air Force airfields which was also low. The aircraft then diverted to Madras. Due to flaps problem, the crew had to maintain low speed and low altitude as a result of which it experienced fuel shortage and sought permission from Madras control for landing at Tirupati. However, the aircraft could not reach even Tirupati airport and executed forced landing in an open paddy field about 14 nautical miles from Tirupati airport. The aircraft dragged on the soft paddy field before coming to final stop. There was no fire. Passenger evacuation was carried out by means of escape slides. All the persons on board escaped unhurt except four who received minor injuries. April 26, 1993 Indian Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft VT-ECQ was operating scheduled flight IC-491 from Delhi- Jaipur-Udaipur-Aurangabad-Bombay on 26.4.1993. The flight from Delhi to Aurangabad was uneventful. The aircraft took-off from Aurangabad with 118 persons on board. Aircraft lifted up almost at the end of runway and impacted heavily with a lorry carrying pressed cotton bales running from North to South on a highway at a distance of about 410 feet from the end of runway. The aircraft left main landing gear, left engine bottom cowling and thrust reverser impacted the left side of the truck at a height of nearly seven feet from the level of the road. Thereafter the aircraft hit the high tension electric wires nearly 3 kms North-East of the runway and hit the ground. In all 55 persons received fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed due to post impact fire. January 9, 1993 On 9th January, 1993 TU-154 aircraft No. 85533 wet leased by Indian Airlines from Uzbekistan Airways was operating flight IC-840 from Hyderabad to Delhi. The aircraft was being flown by Uzbeki operating crew and there were 165 persons on board including the crew. The aircraft touched down slightly outside the right edge of the runway, collided with some fixed installations on the ground, got airborne once again and finally touched down on kutcha ground on the right side of the runway. At this stage the right wing and the tail of the aircraft broke away and it came to rest in an inverted position. During the process, the aircraft caught fire and was destroyed. Most occupants of the aircraft escaped unhurt. Six persons suffered either limb fracture or other serious injuries while 45 persons suffered injuries of a minor nature. Boeing stock tumbles over 7% in pre-market following Air India crash September 4, 1992 Indian Airlines B-737 aircraft VT-EGJ was operating scheduled flight IC-493 (Udaipur-Bombay sector) on 4.9.92. During take-off roll, the aircraft hit an Aerodrome Attendant (Chowkidar) on the runway centerline, who received fatal injuries. The aircraft continued with the take-off roll, got airborne and subsequently landed uneventfully at its destination Bombay. January 10, 1992 Air Lanka B-737 aircraft was engaged in a Scheduled International Passenger flight from Colombo to Madras on 10.1.1992. During landing on Runway 07 at Madras airport, the right landing gear attachment failed and right engine bottom contacting runway surface immediately on touchdown. The aircraft started swerving towards the right of runway center line as it moved forward on its wheels with right engine cowling and bottom rubbing the runway surface. The aircraft finally came to stop with its nose wheel and failed right main landing gear entering the grassy side strip soon after crossing the Delta taxiway. The fire emanating from the right engine was extinguished by the Safety Services and the crew and passengers evacuated the aircraft through the left side exit doors by means of the slide chutes. August 16, 1991 Indian Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft VT-EFL while operating flight IC-257 (Calcutta-Imphal) on 16.8.91 crashed about 20 nautical miles from the Imphal airport. The aircraft had earlier taken off from Calcutta at 0615 hrs UTC and it lost contact with Imphal airport at 0716 hrs UTC at approximately 5000 feet on ILS. The aircraft was under the command of Capt. Shekhar Haldar with Capt. D.B. Roychoudhary as First Officer. There were a total of 68+1 persons on board the aircraft including crewmembers. All the 69 persons died in the accident. The aircraft was completely destroyed. May 7, 1990 Air India Boeing 747 aircraft VT-EBO was operating flight AI-132 (London-Delhi-Bombay). During landing at Delhi Airport, on 7.5.1990, its left outboard engine (No. 1 Engine) partially separated from its wing attachment and consequently left wing caught fire which was quickly extinguished by the Airport Safety Services. The passengers were safely evacuated through slide chutes. The left wing of the aircraft was substantially damaged. February 14, 1990 Indian Airlines Airbus A-320 aircraft VT-EPN was operating Bombay-Bangalore sector on 14.2.1990. The aircraft took off from Bombay at 11:58 hours. There were 146 persons on board which included the two cockpit crew, five cabin crew, and four infants. The flight from Bombay to Bangalore was uneventful. During the final approach to Runway 09 at Bangalore the aircraft first contacted ground within the boundary of the Karnataka Golf Association approximately 2300 ft. prior to the beginning of Runway 09. The aircraft went up into the air for a very short duration after which it again contacted the ground on all three gears and then hit an embankment at the boundary of the golf course. The aircraft finally came to rest outside the boundary wall of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed due to impact and fire. In all 92 persons on board including two pilots and two cabin crew died in the accident.

Manipur Police Swaps Handcuffs for Brooms in Unique Community Service Initiative

HT Digital IMPHAL, JUNE 12: In a rare departure from the norm, Manipur Police chose civic activism over criminal prosecution by initiating a youth community service scheme for those arrested in the recent violent clashes. Dozens of young people arrested since June 7 across valley districts have been told to engage in public cleaning work []

Tremors felt in Manipur, Arunachal; no damage or casualties reported

Imphal/Itanagar: Two mild quakes, measuring 3.2 and 3.6 on the Richter scale, were felt in Imphal East District in Manipur and Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh, respectively, on Wednesday, officials said. Disaster Management officials of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh said there has been no immediate report of loss of life or damage to property due Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Manipur reports first COVID case in current wave, 23-year-old woman tests positive

A 23-year-old woman from Bishnupur district has become Manipur's first confirmed COVID-19 case in the current wave. After developing COVID-like symptoms, she tested positive at a private clinic in Imphal on June 5, with results received on Monday. Health officials are tracing her history and urging public vigilance due to the infection's spread elsewhere.

Daytime Movement Allowed in Imphal Amid Tensions Over Arrests Linked to 2023 Violence

HT Digital IMPHAL, JUNE 11: Imphal authorities have changed public movement restrictions, with residents now allowed to move freely between 5:00 AM and 5:00 PM. A night curfew still exists between 5:00 PM and 5:00 AM as a measure to ensure peace and curb further disturbances. The ruling comes against the backdrop of an escalation []

Manipur Police Detain 19 for Street Violence, Arrest Three Militants in Separate Operation

HT Digital IMPHAL, JUNE 11: On June 10, 19 people were arrested by Manipur Police in Imphal East district for being involved in cases of street violence. The arrested were said to be blocking roads, harassing travelers, and disrupting public peace most of them reportedly intoxicated. These activities had caused great inconvenience to the []

Manipur: Arambai Tenggol lifts shutdown, seeks its leaders release

Armed Meitei group said it heeded public appeals to end the shutdown; Imphal Valley returning to normalcy on Tuesday after clashes between protestors and security personnel on Monday night

Manipur government relaxes curfew in three Imphal valley districts; Arambai Tenggol calls off shutdown

The Manipur government on Tuesday eased prohibitory orders in Imphal West, Imphal East and Bishnupur, allowing residents to move between 5am and 5pm. While daytime movement is permitted, activities that may disrupt law and order are still banned, PTI reported. Prohibitory orders were clamped across five districts of Imphal valley from June 7 night after violent protests broke out following the arrest of an Arambai Tenggol leader by the CBI. Alongside the curfew, authorities also suspended internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN connections, in the affected districts for five days. This blackout was aimed at preventing the spread of inflammatory content and misinformation via social media. However, there are no restrictions for government agencies involved in law enforcement, emergency services, banking, and financial institutions. Security forces remain on alert. Authorities have warned that any actions that threaten public order during the relaxed curfew hours will be dealt with strictly. PM Modi's insensitivity towards the suffering of people in Manipur 'truly shocking': Congress Arambai Tenggol calls off Manipur shutdown Meitei radical group Arambai Tenggol on Tuesday suspended its 10-day total shutdown in Manipur, citing the inconveniences and difficulties faced by the public. The shutdown was called three days ago to protest the arrest of Ashem Kanan Singh (46) , a senior leader of the organisation, and four others. Singh, a police head constable dismissed from service in March this year, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation for his alleged involvement in various criminal activities related to the 2023 Manipur violence. Addressing the media, Arambai Tenggol spokesperson Robin Mangang said the organisation was calling off the shutdown with immediate effect, but would continue democratic forms of protest until Singhs release. The arrest of Ashem Kanan Singh was unrelated to Arambai Tenggol; it was personal. Arambai Tenggol got involved because he is one of its leaders. We cannot sit quietly. We demonstrated our unity through the protests, Mangang said. When security forces came to take Singh into custody on Saturday night, they met resistance from Arambai Tenggol members, who engaged in pitched battles with personnel and burned tyres in the streets to vent their ire. Over the past three days, Manipur witnessed widespread protests in the Imphal Valley districts. Protesters took to the streets, defying curfew orders, to demand Singhs release. The unrest prompted a group of MLAs from various parties to meet Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, seeking his intervention to restore peace and normalcy. Former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh also visited New Delhi and reportedly discussed the Manipur situation with central leaders.

Manipur unrest: Government relaxes curfew hours in three Imphal valley districts

The Manipur government on Tuesday eased prohibitory orders in Imphal West, Imphal East and Bishnupur, allowing residents to move between 5am and 5pm. While daytime movement is permitted, activities that may disrupt law and order are still banned, PTI reported. Prohibitory orders were clamped across five districts of Imphal valley from June 7 night after violent protests broke out following the arrest of an Arambai Tenggol leader by the CBI. Alongside the curfew, authorities also suspended internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN connections, in the affected districts for five days. This blackout was aimed at preventing the spread of inflammatory content and misinformation via social media. However, there are no restrictions for government agencies involved in law enforcement, emergency services, banking, and financial institutions. Security forces remain on alert. Authorities have warned that any actions that threaten public order during the relaxed curfew hours will be dealt with strictly. PM Modi's insensitivity towards the suffering of people in Manipur 'truly shocking': Congress

Curfew to be relaxed from 5 am to 5 pm in Manipur's Imphal valley districts

The Manipur government has eased restrictions in three Imphal Valley districts, allowing movement from 5 am to 5 pm. This decision follows the imposition of prohibitory orders on June 7, triggered by violent protests after the arrest of an Arambai Tenggol leader by the CBI. However, essential services like law enforcement, emergency services, and banking will continue without restrictions.