Manipurs hills tense after deadly clashes; shutdowns disrupt key highways
NCB seizes 53.9 kg methamphetamine worth Rs 43 crore in Guwahati
The Narcotics Control Bureau in Guwahati carried out an operation resulting in a significant drug seizure. Officers intercepted two trucks that contained 53.937 kg of Methamphetamine valued at around Rs 43 crore. The traffickers arrested are both residents of Bishnupur, Manipur, and the drugs reportedly originated from Myanmar. The NCB is aiming to dismantle the entire drug trafficking network involved in this case.
Fuel tank cavities & Myanmar links: NCB busts 50 crores Yaba Haul, 2 Manipur residents arrested
BJP Mahila Morcha Protests, Demands Congress MPs Expulsion
BJP Mahila Morcha staged protests across multiple states, including Bihar, Manipur, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, demanding the expulsion of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam over allegations of sexual harassment involving female students and reports of his dismissal from JNU.
Census 2027: Mizoram to enumerate refugees separately
Mizoram has more than 38,000 refugees from Bangladesh, Myanmar and Manipur, but local organisations put the figure at over 60,000
BJP Mahila Morcha To March Against Congress Over MP's Sexual Harassment Allegations
The BJP's women's wing announced a protest march against the Congress, alleging that Rahul Gandhi is protecting Inner Manipur MP Prof Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, who was dismissed from JNU over sexual harassment allegations involving 11 students. The BJP Mahila Morcha will organise a 'Nari Shakti Hunkar Andolan' on Monday, demanding Akoijam's expulsion and resignation.
NCB Guwahati seizes 53.937 kg Methamphetamine/WY tablets worth Rs 43 crore; two arrested
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Guwahati, seized 53.937 kg of Methamphetamine/WY Tablets, valued at approximately Rs 43 crore in the illicit market, following an intelligence-led operation conducted in Guwahati on 06 October, on Tuesday. According to the release, two drug traffickers have been arrested in connection with the seizure. Acting on credible intelligence inputs, officers of the NCB intercepted two trucks and subjected them to searches. The searches led to the detection of specially fabricated concealed cavities inside the fuel tanks of both vehicles, ingeniously designed to facilitate the clandestine transportation of narcotics and evade detection by enforcement agencies. The operation led to the recovery of the contraband and the on-the-spot arrest of two drug traffickers, both residents of Bishnupur, Manipur. Investigation indicates that the seized consignment originated from Myanmar. The seizure has disrupted a major trafficking attempt and the investigation is being...
Number Of Deaths In Fresh Manipur Violence Rises To 9
Yesterday's violence was reported from Kamjong and Kangpokpi districts. Houses and shops were also set on fire
NCB seizes 53 kg drugs worth Rs 43 crore in Guwahati, arrests two
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 11 (IANS) The NCB arrested two drug traffickers and seized 53.937 kg of Methamphetamine/WY Tablets, suspected to be originating from Myanmar and valued at approximately Rs 43 crore in the illicit market, in Guwahati, an official said on Sunday. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Guwahati, achieved a significant breakthrough on October 6 in its sustained campaign against organised narcotics trafficking with the help of an intelligence input, said an official statement. Officers of the NCB intercepted two trucks and subjected them to intensive and systematic searches and detected specially fabricated concealed cavities inside the fuel tanks of both vehicles, it said. The tanks were ingeniously modified to facilitate the clandestine transportation of narcotics and evade detection by enforcement agencies, it said. The operation led to the recovery of the contraband and the on-the-spot arrest of two drug traffickers, both residents of Bishnupur, Manipur, it said, adding that the investigation indicated that the seized consignment originated from Myanmar. The seizure has disrupted a major trafficking attempt, and the investigation is being pursued to identify the international suppliers, domestic receivers, financiers, transporters, handlers and other associates involved, with the objective of tracing the entire supply chain and dismantling the network in its entirety, said the NCB. Meanwhile, under the special Absconder Drive Fortnight aimed at apprehending accused persons wanted in various NDPS cases, the NCB Guwahati apprehended six key accused, said the NCB. Of those arrested, two are residents of Assam, while one each hails from Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur and Tripura. The apprehensions mark a significant step towards bringing persons evading the legal process to justice, said the NCB. The focused drive underscores NCBs resolve to pursue wanted accused beyond geographical boundaries and strengthen investigations and prosecution through sustained follow-up in pending NDPS cases. The NCBs enforcement strategy in Assam and the North Eastern Region goes beyond individual seizures, focusing on identifying and dismantling the entire drug trafficking network, including international sources, transit routes, financiers, logistics providers, distributors and key operators, said the statement. Recognising the organised and cross-border nature of drug trafficking, the NCB continues to strengthen intelligence sharing and coordinated action with State Police, ANTFs, Assam Rifles, BSF, CRPF, SSB, Customs, DRI, NIA, ED and other agencies to target trafficking networks and their financial and logistical infrastructure, it said.
Rs 43 Crore Meth Seized In Assam, Manipur Duo Held
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Guwahati has arrested two individuals from Manipur and seized over 53 kgs of methamphetamine, valued at more than Rs 43 crore, hidden in truck fuel tanks in Assam. The consignment, sourced from Myanmar, was intercepted on October 6, and a probe is underway to identify the network involved.
The victims comprised six members of the Naga community, two from the Kuki community and one man of Nepali (Gorkha) origin, according to police and local sources. Four deaths each were reported in Kamjong and Kangpokpi, with one in Ukhrul
Guwahati Drug Bust: NCB Seizes Rs 43 Crore Meth, Arrests Two
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 43 crore in Guwahati, arresting two individuals from Manipur. The consignment, originating from Myanmar, was found hidden in specially fabricated cavities in fuel tanks of two trucks. The NCB is investigating to dismantle the trafficking network and has also apprehended six other persons in separate NDPS cases.
Tensions Escalate in Manipurs Hill Districts as Violence Claims Nine Lives
Violence in Manipurs hill districts has left nine dead, prompting calls for peace from the Chief Minister amid ongoing tensions. Tensions Escalate in Manipurs Hill Districts as Violence Claims Nine Lives
Tension grips three Manipur hill districts, toll rises to 9, CM appeals for peace
Tension grips three Manipur hill districts, toll rises to 9, CM appeals for peace Imphal: The situation in three hill districts of Manipur Kamjong, Ukhrul, and Kangpokpi remained tense on Sunday as the death toll in a fresh round of clashes involving Naga and Kuki communities rose to nine, including a woman, officials [] The post Tension grips three Manipur hill districts, toll rises to 9, CM appeals for peace appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Manipur tense as fresh violence claims 9 lives
Nine people have been killed in fresh clashes between two communities in Manipur's hill districts of Kamjong, Ukhrul, and Kangpokpi. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh has appealed for peace and restraint, and additional security forces have been deployed. The violence began on Friday night with the killing of a woman, leading to further attacks and exchanges of fire. This comes after earlier ethnic violence in the state that killed over 300 people.
Tricog Health targets 100 million cardiac screenings by 2030: CEO
Bengaluru-based healthtech firm Tricog Health, which combines medical-grade AI, connected diagnostic technology, and specialist clinical expertise to deliver cardiac diagnosis, is targeting 100 million cardiac screenings by 2030. The company, founded in 2014, has screened over 41 million patients and currently screens over a million patients globally every month, Tricog Health Founder and CEO Dr Charit Bhograj told PTI in an interaction. Tricog Health, which began public health partnerships with the Goa government in 2018, has since expanded to Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha, Bihar, Karnataka, and Manipur. It also operates in 14 Global South countries, including the Philippines, Malaysia, and Kenya. The expansion comes amid projections that cardiovascular disease will remain the single largest killer in India well beyond 2050, with one in five heart attacks occurring before age 45, Bhograj said. India has about 6,500 cardiologists and 50,000 physicians, as per estimates. According
Chirag Paswan questions Rahul, Priyanka's silence on sexual harassment allegations against Cong MP
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday questioned Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadras silence over the sexual harassment allegations against Congress MP and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, saying not a single Congress leader or spokesperson has spoken up. ...As an MP, he has responsibilities, and as a professor, who is regarded as a teacher and even as God, he has an even greater responsibility. At a time when Navratri begins, and women are worshipped as goddesses in our country, such incidents are happening. What is more concerning is the selective criticism by political parties. When such incidents occur under another party or government, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi take to the streets, but when their own MP faces such allegations, not a single Congress leader or spokesperson has spoken up... Paswan said. JD(U) leader Rajeev Ranjan also questioned the Lok Sabha LoP, saying such serious matters demanded a response from the Leader of the Opposition. Rahul Gandhis silence is undoubtedly surprising. Imagine if a similar incident had been linked to a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party or the NDA. What would Rahul jis reaction have been then? Ranjan said. He further said that the allegations against Akoijam, who is both a professor and a Congress MP, were serious and raised questions about the expectations people had of their elected representatives. If such serious allegations are being made against a professor who is also a Congress MP, it raises concerns about the expectations the public has of its MPs. Rahul Gandhis silence on such a matter is questionable. If he is the Leader of the Opposition, people expect him to respond to such issues. A dual approach on matters of this seriousness cannot be tolerated, he added. Meanwhile, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has dismissed its professor and Congress Lok Sabha member from Inner Manipur, Dr Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, after finding him guilty of sexually harassing female students. The dismissal, ordered with immediate effect, followed the findings of the universitys Internal Committee (IC), which recommended a major punishment against him. According to NDTV, it accessed a copy of the order signed by Vice-Chancellor Professor Santishree D. Pandit. The order stated that an internal inquiry had been conducted against Akoijam, who was associated with the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, following allegations of sexual harassment. An inquiry was conducted by the Internal Committee (IC) against Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam of the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, pursuant to allegations of sexual harassment. Based on the findings, the Internal Committee (IC) recommended a major punishment to Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, the order read.
Manipur clashes kill nine in fresh violence, CM appeals for peace and restraint
The toll from the latest clashes in Manipur increases to nine, following shootings in Kamjong, Ukhrul, and Kangpokpi. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemns the violence and calls for peace among communities. Security forces are deployed to control the situation after multiple killings linked to ethnic tensions. Prohibitory orders have been imposed to prevent further violence in affected areas.
Situation remains tense in violence-hit Manipur as toll rises to nine, CM calls for peace
Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh appealed for restraint after fresh clashes between Kuki and Naga armed groups killed nine people in Kamjong, Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts
Situation remains tense in Manipur as toll rises to 9, CM calls for peace
The situation remained tense in violence-hit hill districts of Manipur on Sunday as the toll in a fresh round of clashes between two communities rose to nine, even as Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh appealed for peace and restraint and asked authorities concerned to bring the situation under control. The fresh killings were reported in Kamjong, Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts on Friday and Saturday. The CM, in a social media post, said, I condemn the killing of innocent civilians and the violence... I have instructed the authorities concerned to take immediate and effective steps to control the situation, restore peace and order and ensure the safety and security of all citizens. Singh also appealed to all communities to exercise restraint to defuse the situation and prioritise peace, dialogue and harmony. Additional security forces have been rushed to the worst-hit Kangpokpi and Kamjong districts to control the situation, officials said. The fresh killings started after a ...
PM Modi assures Manipur CM of all possible help to restore peace, normalcy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh to discuss the situation in Manipur. Singh informed Modi about initiatives to restore peace, such as resuming bus services and ensuring the flow of goods. The Chief Minister requested support for highway upgrades and the status of AIIMS for the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences. Modi acknowledged the improvements in the region and pledged assistance for reasonable issues.
From lifting gas cylinders to Asian gold: Manipur powerlifter Maibam Gulubi recounts struggle
Imphal, Oct 10: From lifting gas cylinders and heavy weights in her early days to winning gold for India at the Asian Bench Press Championships in Istanbul, Manipur powerlifter Maibam Gulubi has come a long way in her sporting journey. And she credits her familys encouragement and the support of her coaches for her individual []
MATA gears up to conduct 44th State Open Cash Prize Tennis Championships
Manipur Tennis Association MATA is organising the 44th State Open Cash Prize Tennis Championships 2026 from October 17 to 20 across five age groups including an exhibition match for 70 men
Manipur MP calls his dismissal as JNU prof 'witch hunt'
The morning train from Katra reaches Srinagar a little after eleven. On the platform at Nowgam last week I watched a grandmother from Kupwara step down from it, having crossed the Chenab on a bridge higher than the Eiffel Tower, sitting, with a cup of tea, in three hours. For most of my life I took the train to Srinagar was a sentence nobody in the Valley could say. The line was sanctioned in 1994. Every government since owned a piece of it. This one finished it. On 7 October 2001, in Gandhinagar, a man who had never sat in a legislature took oath as Chief Minister of a state nine months out from an earthquake that had killed fourteen thousand people. Twenty-five years later he is Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, and there has not been one day in that quarter century when he was not the elected head of a government. No Indian, not Jyoti Basu, not Pawan Chamling, has been continuously answerable to voters for so long. The anniversary invites praise, and praise is the one thing he has never shown any sign of needing. It deserves instead an argument that can be tested. Here is mine. These twenty-five years are the story of the Indian state learning to reach its last citizen, first in one state and then in all of them. What travelled from Gandhinagar to Delhi was a method, not a mood: saturation targets instead of coverage ratios, technology used as an equaliser, several schemes converging on one household, deadlines reviewed in person. It is the method, more than the man, that explains the numbers. And the numbers that settle the argument are not the government's own; they are the Census, the Registrar General's and the World Bank's. Remember the country of 2001. Fifty-six households in a hundred had electricity, thirty-six a latrine, thirty-seven a tap, eighteen a gas connection. One child in fifteen died before its first birthday. A bank account was a favour, and a gas cylinder came with a politician's letter. That was the baseline. Then Gujarat. In 2003 the state separated the farm feeder from the village feeder and gave the village twenty-four-hour power; agricultural output grew at 9.6 percent a year between 2000 and 2007, by IFPRI's count, against 2.9 percent for India. The Soil Health Card was a Gujarat card before it was an Indian one. The grievance screen in the Chief Minister's office became PRAGATI. The Garib Kalyan Mela became the saturation camp every state now runs. Gujarat was the laboratory. India was the canvas. On the canvas, the household became the unit of delivery. Jan Dhan, mocked as a zero-balance gesture in 2014, holds 59 crore accounts today, more than half of them women's, and they are the rails on which every later transfer ran. A woman who has sat in those kitchens counts the cylinder in hours returned, not in connections. Ujjwala put 10.57 crore cylinders into kitchens that had cooked on wood. Rural households with a tap went from 3.23 crore in 2019 to 15.85 crore. Ayushman Bharat has paid for 13.25 crore hospital admissions. Direct transfer has removed 3.48 lakh crore rupees of leakage. The national highway network grew from 91,287 kilometres to 1,46,572; airports from 74 to 165; UPI, which did not exist in 2014, moved 314 lakh crore rupees last year. Infant mortality fell from 39 to 24 per thousand. Three crore rural women have crossed the Lakhpati Didi line. Left-wing extremism, which touched 126 districts in 2013, is confined to eleven. NITI Aayog's poverty index fell from 29 percent to 11, which is 24.82 crore people; the World Bank's three-dollar line fell from 27 percent to just over five. Neither figure is the government's own. What was the method's hardest test? I can answer that, because I live inside it. In 2001 Jammu and Kashmir recorded 4,522 terrorist incidents and 996 civilians killed. In 2025 it recorded 35 incidents and 92 deaths in all, the least violent year in more than two decades. Local recruitment into militancy, 125 young men in 2021, was seven in 2024. Stone-pelting has gone. The G20 met in Srinagar in May 2023. Since 2019, 34,260 people have been elected to panchayats and councils in a territory that for decades had almost none, and 7.85 crore visitors came to the Union Territory in the three years to 2025, against 4.76 crore in the three years to 2018, even though the Valley's own arrivals halved in 2025 after Pahalgam. The men who send killers across the Line retain the capacity: twenty-six civilians were murdered at Pahalgam in April 2025, and the answer, Operation Sindoor, came on 7 May. Normalcy here is a trend that has to be defended every year, not a settled fact. But the trend is real, and a Kashmiri who denies it forfeits the right to be believed on the rest. The rest is this. In August 2019 the Valley's communications were restricted, the internet did not fully return for eighteen months, and the leaders of the mainstream parties, three former Chief Ministers among them, were placed in preventive detention. Those were hard months, and I do not write around them. They were also the reason a change that every earlier turn in this Valley had paid for in blood passed without it. Elections followed as the Supreme Court directed; turnout was 64 percent; an elected government took office in October 2024. Statehood has not yet been restored. The Prime Minister and the Home Minister have given their word that it will be, at the appropriate time, and the Court asked for it at the earliest in December 2023. When the Assembly voted on 28 September, my party objected to a resolution that reached back to the position before 2019, not to statehood itself. I belong to the party that gave the word, and I have no doubt it will be kept; the security data in this essay is the case that the time is approaching. When it comes, let it come with the Pandits' return built into it, with houses and not only posts, and with the jobs that keep young men on the platform and off the hill. Nor should the national ledger be read without its debit side, and a member of the governing party should be the first to read it. Four crore rural households still wait for a tap, and the mission that reached 15.85 crore will be judged on the last four, which are the hardest. The labour survey still finds a quarter of the young in neither work nor training, and no government should be comfortable with that. Manipur tested the state's reach harder than anywhere else, and the peace there is still being rebuilt. The second wave of 2021 found the one shortage, oxygen, that nobody had been counting, and the state learned to count it. Demonetisation is still argued over; what nobody argues about is the digital habit it built, which became UPI. By the IMF's own tables India is third in purchasing power, within a few hundred billion dollars of fourth place in current dollars, and growing faster than every economy above it. An argument that cannot survive its objections is not an argument. This one does, because not one of them is an objection to reach, scale or speed. So what will outlast him? The rails: identity, account, payment, which no successor can switch off. The direct transfer, which made the intermediary politically expendable. The GST Council, in which the Centre holds one vote in three and almost every decision has been taken by consensus. The doctrine that an attack is answered across the Line. The three criminal codes of 2024, and a temple at Ayodhya built after a unanimous Supreme Court judgment, which are the same confidence turned inward. And one thing larger than all of these: Indians now expect their state to arrive. In 2001 a tap was a favour. In 2026 its absence is a grievance that a Collector in Nuh expects to be ranked on. That change in expectation is the structural achievement, and a people who have learned to expect delivery do not unlearn it when the deliverer changes. What must now be built into the state is the dashboard itself, so that the deadline holds when the review passes to other hands. The Prime Minister has said that the goal is a developed India by 2047, and that no one man is the goal. The next decade will show whether the method has been made the state's own, as he intends. The afternoon train leaves Srinagar at two. I went back to watch it go: students for Jammu, pilgrims, a box of apples wrapped in newspaper, a soldier asleep before the platform had cleared. The state learned, over a quarter century, to arrive. It has not yet learned to stay. That is the work of the next twenty-five years, and it belongs to everyone who will still be here when the man who taught it to arrive is not. The train is pulling out. The platform is ours. (The Author is Vice President, Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu and Kashmir. She can be reached at: sganai19@gmail.com)
5 Killed in Fresh Clashes Between Armed Groups in Manipur
Five people, including a woman, were killed in fresh violence involving armed groups in Manipur's Kamjong and Ukhrul districts, while several houses were set ablaze, officials said on Saturday.
Mizoram to count Myanmar, Bdesh refugees & Manipur IDPs in census
12 hours of mayhem in Manipur: 9 killed as violence engulfs Manipurs hill districts
7 dead in a day in Manipur, shutdown called in Kangpokpi
Seven individuals lost their lives due to various violent incidents in Manipur's Kamjong, Ukhrul, and Kangpokpi districts. Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh highlighted the alarming rise in violence across communities, calling for decisive measures. Authorities imposed prohibitory orders in Kamjong district to prevent further violence and enhance security. Additionally, a 24-hour shutdown was announced in Kangpokpi district in response to the tragic events.
At least five killed in fresh Manipur violence
Armed groups, including those from across the Myanmar border, carried out the attacks; Kuki, Naga groups blame extremists from the other community for deaths; Kukis also blame IRB, calling for withdrawal of biased State forces
5 Killed, 30 Houses And Shops Burned As Violence Breaks Out In Manipur Again
In Chassad of Kamjong district, 23-year-old Michael Ngamminlen Haokip was reportedly shot dead on Saturday morning after suspected armed groups opened fire in the area.
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh Meets PM Modi In New Delhi, Reaffirms Commitment To Peace
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday and expressed appreciation for his leadership and commitment to the development of the state. In a statement following the meeting, Khemchand described it as a privilege to meet the Prime Minister and praised his vision for the development of... The post Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh Meets PM Modi In New Delhi, Reaffirms Commitment To Peace first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur CM seeks Congress MP Bimol Akoijams resignation after JNU dismissal
Yumnam Khemchand Singh has called for Angomcha Bimol Akoijam's resignation following his dismissal from Jawaharlal Nehru University. The dismissal stems from findings of sexual harassment allegations made against Akoijam by students. The Chief Minister emphasized that such misconduct tarnishes the dignity of parliamentary representation. Akoijam has stated he wishes to see the evidence supporting the allegations made against him.
Drugs, foreign cigarettes worth Rs 10 crore seized in Mizoram; two arrested
Digital Desk | Aizawl, Oct 10 (IANS) The Assam Rifles, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, seized methamphetamine tablets and foreign-made cigarettes worth around Rs 10 crore in three separate operations in Mizoram and arrested two alleged smugglers and drug peddlers, officials said on Saturday. A defence spokesman said that based on credible intelligence regarding transhipment of narcotics in Tlangsam areas in bordering Champhai District, troops of Assam Rifles launched a targeted operation. During the operation, the team carried out thorough checking of the suspected area and recovered 11 kg of methamphetamine tablets, a highly dangerous narcotic substance, packed in ten boxes. The recovered contraband has an estimated market value of approximately Rs 8.80 crore. The seized contraband was subsequently handed over to the Excise and Narcotics Department in Champhai for further investigation and requisite legal proceedings. The highly addictive methamphetamine tablets (also called Yaba tablet or party tablet) contain a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine and are misused as high-dosage drugs in neighbouring Bangladesh and neighbouring countries, besides India. This drug is banned in India. In the second operation, based on specific intelligence regarding smuggling of contraband items, Assam Rifles launched an operation in the Bethel areas of the same Champhai District. During the operation, the team recovered 30 Cases of illegal foreign-origin V Cigarettes, valued at approximately Rs 72 lakh. One individual was also apprehended during the operation. The seized contraband and the apprehended individual were subsequently handed over to the Legal Metrology Department in Champhai district for further investigation and requisite legal proceedings. In the third operation, based on specific intelligence regarding smuggling of cigarettes, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Aizawl District Executive Force, conducted an operation at Seling. During the operation, the team recovered 14 Master boxes and 249 boxes of foreign-origin cigarettes, containing a total of 1,89,800 cigarette sticks, valued at approximately Rs 47.45 lakh. One person was apprehended, and one car carrying the contraband was seized. The apprehended individual, along with the seized cigarettes and vehicle, was subsequently taken into custody by Aizawl District Executive Force for further legal proceedings. These successful operations reflect the continued commitment of Assam Rifles, in close coordination with civil agencies, towards curbing the smuggling of contraband and maintaining security in Mizoram, an Assam Rifles statement said. Mizoram and Manipur have emerged as major drug-trafficking corridors in the Northeast because of their long and porous international borders with Myanmar and their proximity to the Golden Triangle, one of the world's major illicit narcotics-producing regions. Six districts of Mizoram and five districts of Manipur share around 910 km of unfenced international border with Myanmar, making the region vulnerable to cross-border smuggling of narcotics and other contraband.
Launching a scathing attack on the Congress leadership, Odisha BJP Mahila Morcha President Dr. Aishwarya Biswal questioned the silence of Rahul Gandhi and senior party leaders over the serious sexual harassment allegations against Manipur MP and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam. Addressing a press conference at the state BJP headquarters in Bhubaneswar [] The post BJP hits out at Congress over silence on sexual harassment charges against Manipur MP appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
CoTU Calls 24-Hour Shutdown in Kangpokpi From 6 PM Amid Security Concerns
The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has called a 24-hour total shutdown across Manipurs Kangpokpi district from 6 pm in response to reported attacks in Chassad in Kamjong district, Yaolen in Ukhrul district and along the IT Road in Kangpokpi district. In a shutdown notice, CoTU cited a deteriorating security situation and alleged the involvement... The post CoTU Calls 24-Hour Shutdown in Kangpokpi From 6 PM Amid Security Concerns first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur CM meets PM Modi in Delhi, discusses state-related issues
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Imphal, Oct 10 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discussed various issues concerning the state, officials said. After meeting the Prime Minister, Chief Minister Khemchand Singh in a post on his official X account said: It was a privilege to meet the Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji. His visionary leadership continues to inspire our commitment to building a peaceful, prosperous and Viksit Manipur as part of Viksit Bharat. The Manipur Chief Minister is in the national capital since October 10. Khemchand Singh separately held meetings with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, and Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi and discussed various issues of the state. Both the Union Home Minister and other two Union Ministers told the Chief Minister that they would soon visit Manipur. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday assured Chief Minister Khemchand Singh of the Centre's full support in restoring peace and ensuring progress in the state, as well as in fulfilling the aspirations of its people. A senior official of Chief Minister's Office (CMO) in Imphal said that the Home Minister also appreciated the sustained efforts of the state government to bring peace and normalcy in Manipur. Khemchand Singh on Thursday called on the Union Home Minister Shah at his official residence in New Delhi and during the meeting, the Chief Minister apprised him of the measures taken up by the state government for restoring peace and normalcy in the state. The Chief Minister told Union Minister Shah that the state government has succeeded in resuming the Imphal-Dimapur (Nagaland)-Guwahati bus service, which has brought much-needed relief to the common people. In a significant development, inter-state passenger bus services between Manipur, Assam and Nagaland resumed on August 21 after a gap of more than three years.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday asked why the Congress had not dismissed its MP from Manipur, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, from the party after Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) dismissed him with immediate effect following an inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment. Speaking to IANS, BJP leader Harsh Malhotra said Akoijam, a JNU professor and Congress MP, had brought disrepute to the teaching fraternity. Teachers and professors are not only supposed to impart education, but they are also required to teach morality and adhere to it themselves. Thirteen female students from JNU have levelled sexual harassment allegations against him, which a committee at the university investigated and found him guilty of, resulting in his dismissal from JNU, Malhotra added. He asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the party's response to the matter, alleging that Akoijam was close to him. I want to ask Rahul Gandhi through you, since Akoijam is considered very close to Rahul Gandhi and is his close aide then why hasn't he been dismissed from the Congress party yet? How long will Rahul Gandhi's double standards continue? Whenever someone from their own side is corrupt or guilty of misconduct, they maintain complete silence, Malhotra said. He added that women in Delhi wanted to know when Rahul Gandhi would take action against the MP and urged the Congress leader to address the issue personally. Malhotra also criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks on the detention of protesters, citing incidents of police action during protests under previous Congress governments. If arrangements are made to stop aggressive protesters, they call it fear. I want to ask him: they (Congress) opened fire in the name of law and order! Malhotra said, referring to the 1966 protest against cow slaughter outside Parliament. He also cited the 1988 farmers' protest on Janpath and protests related to the Ram temple movement in 1990 and 1993, alleging that authorities had used force, including cane-charges and tear gas, to control demonstrators. Malhotra questioned the Congress over its protest at Jantar Mantar and demanded that its leaders explain why they were seeking the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Earlier on Saturday, Kharge criticised the Union government in a post on social media platform X, alleging that young people, students, lawyers, journalists, social activists, farmers' union leaders, YouTubers and content creators questioning the government were being detained. Modi Govt has turned the 'Mother of Democracy' into a 'Muzzled Democracy'! The cowardice of the BJP-RSS is on full display today, the Congress President said.
3 killed in fresh violence in strife-hit Manipur
Recent clashes in Manipur led to the deaths of three individuals, including a woman and her child. A 22-year-old man also lost his life during the violent exchanges between groups. Violence in the region has resulted in over 40 fatalities since February, escalating tensions between Kuki and Naga communities. Authorities imposed prohibitory orders to prevent further conflict, restricting gatherings in affected areas.
Star Power Meets Exuberance Of Youth As 92nd Ranji Trophy Season Kicks Off From Sunday
T20 World Cup: The 92nd edition of the Ranji Trophy begins from Sunday, with much-needed star power meeting the exuberance of youth in India's premier domestic red-ball competition. The first round will see a handful of high-profile India internationals feature before joining the India A squad for the shadow three-game red-ball tour of New Zealand. With everyones attention on India's T20 World Cup defence at home, the Ranji Trophy happenings initially flew under the radar before exploding on to the spotlight as Jammu & Kashmir clinched their historic maiden title triumph in Hubbali led by Auqib Nabis 60 scalps, which led to him getting an international debut against the West Indies in Guwahati ODI last month. As J&K prepare to defend their crown and whether they will be able to do it will make for an interesting watch. The Paras Dogra-led side will be aiming to bounce back against Madhya Pradesh in Srinagar after suffering a defeat to Rest of India in the Irani Cup. The opening round of the 2026/27 season is set to be a blockbuster. KL Rahul (Karnataka), Yashasvi Jaiswal (Mumbai), Ravindra Jadeja (Saurashtra), Mohammed Siraj (Hyderabad), Manav Suthar (Rajasthan), Washington Sundar (Tamil Nadu), Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep (Bengal) are set to feature in the first round for their respective teams. For some, the Ranji Trophy will be a crucial window for pressing claims for being back in national reckoning like for Mumbais Sarfaraz Khan and Karnatakas Karun Nair. Youngsters such as Mumbais Ayush Mhatre and Jharkhand's left-handed opener Shikhar Mohan will look to enhance their reputation in red-ball cricket. Veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who toiled hard to claim 37 wickets last season, is also back in action. Shami, who along with Mukesh and Akash, will be in Bengal, who take on Delhi in Kalyani, will be eager to break back into the Test set-up after seeing his India new-ball partner Bhuvneshwar Kumar earn a T20I recall for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. Delhi, meanwhile, restart their race for red-ball glory by sporting a revamped support staff following the appointments of former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya as head coach and Rajkumar Sharma, childhood coach of batting stalwart Virat Kohli, as the team mentor. Eyes of the four-member selection panel will also be on Vidarbha's Harsh Dubey, Praful Hinge, Yash Rathod, and Uttar Pradesh leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari. Seasoned campaigners such as Umesh Yadav (Punjab), Harshal Patel (Gujarat), Mandeep Singh and Hanuma Vihari (both Tripura) will shoulder vital mentorship roles. While the opening round belongs to India's marquee names, the coming weeks will test if a new crop of domestic heroes can rise from the relative obscurity to reshape the national red-ball talent pool. With Arunachal Pradesh at risk of forfeiting their game against Nagaland due to the ongoing legal dispute between two factions of the Arunachal Cricket Association (ACA), it remains to be seen when the legal deadlock will end so that the states cricketers dont miss out on a season of showcasing their talent. Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season groups: Group A: Bihar, Baroda, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Pondicherry, Uttar Pradesh and Vidarbha. Group B: Karnataka, Andhra, Saurashtra, Chhattisgarh, Hyderabad, Tripura, Punjab, and Assam. Group C: Bengal, Delhi, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Services and Odisha. Group D: Mumbai, Rajasthan, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Railways. Plate Group: Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh. First Round games to be broadcasted: - Jammu & Kashmir vs Madhya Pradesh JioHotstar and Star Sports Khel First Round games to be broadcasted: - Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Violence Erupts Again in Manipur as Woman Killed Amid Ethnic Clashes
Fresh violence in Manipurs Kamjong district claims a womans life as ethnic clashes escalate, prompting a curfew to restore order. Violence Erupts Again in Manipur as Woman Killed Amid Ethnic Clashes
Manipur: Man Killed In Suspected Armed Attack In Ukhrul
A man was reportedly killed in an alleged armed attack along the MahadevToloi road in Manipurs Ukhrul district on Saturday morning, with his body yet to be recovered, sources said. The victim was identified as Sandeep Rai, who had leased farmland in the Chepu Yaolen area for cultivation. According to sources, he was driving a... The post Manipur: Man Killed In Suspected Armed Attack In Ukhrul first appeared on Northeast Today .
'Lost moral authority to continue': Manipur CM demands Akoijam's resignation as MP
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Violence Erupts In Manipur's Kamjong, Woman Shot Dead, Houses Burnt Down
According to reports from the ground, violence intensified overnight, with gunfire continuing and several houses reportedly set ablaze.
Woman shot dead in Manipur's Kamjong, prohibitory orders imposed
The incident happened around 9:35 p.m. on October 9 at the Kuki-majority Chassad village of the Naga-dominated district, says officials
Manipur violence: Kuki groups claim woman killed in firing by security forces
Protests occurred in Kuki areas regarding the arrest of volunteer members from Chassad village. Domkhonei Thouthang suffered injuries sustained from security forces and later died. On Thursday, a head constable from the Rapid Action Force was injured during a grenade attack in Imphal East district. The attack happened around 10 pm at the gate of B/107 RAF.
Woman shot dead in Manipur's Kamjong, Kuki-Naga firing continues; curbs imposed
Manipur: Woman Allegedly Shot Dead During Protest In Kamjong
A woman was allegedly shot dead during a protest in Chassad village in Manipurs Kamjong district on Friday night, triggering tension in the area. The deceased, identified as Domkhonei Touthang, wife of Lallenmang Touthang, was reportedly participating in a protest against the alleged arrest and detention of village volunteers when the incident occurred at... The post Manipur: Woman Allegedly Shot Dead During Protest In Kamjong first appeared on Northeast Today .
Woman Killed In Manipur, Fresh Violence Sparks Prohibitory Orders
A woman was shot dead in Manipur's Kamjong district on Friday night, leading to fresh violence, including an exchange of fire between Kuki and Naga armed groups and houses being torched. Authorities have imposed prohibitory orders to prevent further escalation.
Bamboo replacing poppy patches in Manipur jungles: PCCF
Bamboo plantations have been established in 255 hectares out of 307 hectares of forestland that were under poppy cultivation in three hill districts
Army, AR destroy 27 IEDs on road in Manipurs Kamjong
JNU dismisses Bimol Akoijam after inquiry into sexual harassment complaints
Jawaharlal Nehru University has dismissed Associate Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam amid sexual harassment allegations from female students. The Internal Committee conducted an investigation that resulted in a recommendation for major punishment. Akoijam, who also serves as a Congress Lok Sabha MP, expressed his disbelief over the accusations. Concurrently, security forces in Manipur neutralised several Improvised Explosive Devices during an intelligence-led operation.
Congress MP Akoijam Dismissed By JNU Over Harassment
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, a Congress MP, following sexual harassment complaints from at least 11 female students. Akoijam, who was a professor at JNU's School of Social Sciences, has denied the allegations, calling his dismissal a witch hunt and questioning the due process. The dismissal has also drawn strong reactions from Manipur politicians, who are demanding his resignation and criticising the Congress party.
SC seeks response of States, UTs on plea alleging prolonged vacancies in power regulatory bodies
New Delhi, Oct 9: The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from 15 states and the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on a PIL filed by NGO Energy Watchdog seeking directions to ensure that their state electricity regulatory commissions are properly constituted under the law. The bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice on the PIL filed by the NGO through lawyer Pranav Sachdeva. The petitioner has sought the apex court's directions directing the states and UTs to take all steps to comply with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, and with the directions of the apex court in a verdict of April 2018 regarding composition of State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs). The plea said there were several statutory infractions, such as prolonged vacancies in the offices of chairperson and members and the complete absence of a person of law on the Commission, across 230 SERCs in the 15 states and the UTs. In the 2018 ruling, the Supreme Court held that SERCs have the rappings of the court and must have a suitably qualified person of law as a member, the plea said. It said the commissions across several states, including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland, continue to lack a person of law despite this ruling. The plea said in Tamil Nadu, all three offices are vacant, while in Andhra Pradesh, the chairperson and member (technical) posts are vacant, and the Commission functions with a sole member (finance). It said that in West Bengal, only the chairperson's office has been created, and the incumbent does not have the required legal background. The plea said the failure strikes at consumers' access to justice under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution and, without the mandated person of law, consumers cannot get lawful adjudication of complaints under the Electricity Act. Consumers' access to that remedy cannot be made dependent upon indefinite executive inaction, the plea said. It sought directions to the states of West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Kerala, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Sikkim, and to the UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, directing the authorities concerned to file a reply disclosing the steps taken to ensure that their SERCs had been constituted in compliance with the Electricity Act provisions.
Assam Rifles and Army Neutralize 27 IEDs in Manipur, Arrest Militants and Drug Trafficker
Security forces in Manipur neutralized 27 IEDs and arrested three militants along with a drug trafficker in recent operations. Assam Rifles and Army Neutralize 27 IEDs in Manipur, Arrest Militants and Drug Trafficker
Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has appreciated the performance of Manipuri athletes at the recently concluded Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, and agreed to visit Manipur shortly to review sports-related projects in the state. Mandaviya gave the assurance during a meeting with Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh at his official residence... The post Union Sports Minister Mandaviya to Visit Manipur, Lauds Manipuri Athletes For Asian Games Performance first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam Rifles, Army defuse 27 IEDs in Manipur; arrest militants, drug peddler
Digital Desk | Imphal, Oct 9 (IANS) The Assam Rifles and Indian Army bomb disposal teams detected and safely neutralised 27 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) during a 48-hour intelligence-led operation along an 8-km route in Manipurs Kamjong district. The security forces also arrested three militants belonging to different banned outfits and apprehended a drug peddler in separate operations, officials said on Friday. A defence spokesman said that the Assam Rifles and Indian Army bomb disposal teams detected and safely neutralised the 27 IEDs along the Shangkhalok-Pilong route in the hilly Kamjong district. The timely operation thwarted attempts to disrupt peace and security in the area and ensured the safe movement of local border communities, the spokesman said, adding that the IEDs had been concealed among bushes along the hill route. He said that sniffer dogs were also deployed during the operation, while specialised electronic devices were used to detect the explosive devices and facilitate their safe neutralisation. The successful operation was considered significant in view of the security challenges in the region, particularly along vulnerable routes in the hill districts bordering Myanmar. Kamjong, along with four other Manipur districts -- Churachandpur, Tengnoupal, Chandel and Ukhrul -- shares a 398-km-long unfenced international border with Myanmar, making the region vulnerable to cross-border illegal activities and posing security challenges for the forces deployed in the area. Meanwhile, security forces have arrested three militants belonging to different banned outfits and apprehended a suspected drug peddler in separate operations in Manipur. The drug peddler was allegedly carrying brown sugar concealed in 60 soap cases, weighing a total of 785 grams. The arrested drug peddler was identified as Ngamkhojang Kipgen, 35, a resident of Tuidam village in Churachandpur district. The three arrested militants belong to the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK). They were arrested in separate operations in Imphal East district, officials said. In another operation, a police official said that, acting on reliable intelligence inputs, a joint team of Manipur Police and central security forces conducted a search operation near the bank of the Waishen River under Wangoi police station in Imphal West district. During the search, the joint team recovered one 7.62-mm Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) with a magazine, one single-barrel breech-loading firearm, nine assorted live rounds of ammunition and three wireless communication sets. The recovered weapons, ammunition and communication equipment are being examined as part of the ongoing efforts to identify and dismantle militant networks operating in the state. The security forces, comprising central and state personnel, continue extensive operations against militants and other illegal activities across Manipur. Search operations and area-domination drives are underway in fringe, mixed-populated and vulnerable areas across various districts to prevent militant activities, recover illegal weapons and ammunition, and maintain peace and security. The operations are part of the continuing efforts by security agencies to strengthen security arrangements, prevent violence and ensure the safety of civilians in the violence-affected state.
Manipur Journalist Bijoy Kakchingtabam Nominated To
Senior journalist Bijoy Kakchingtabam, Associate Editor of Poknapham, has been nominated as a member of the Press Council of India (PCI) by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, becoming the first working journalist from Manipur to be nominated to the countrys apex press body. According to a notification issued on October 7, Kakchingtabam has... The post Manipur Journalist Bijoy Kakchingtabam Nominated ToPress Council of India first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur: RAF Head Constable Injured In Grenade Attack In Imphal East
A head constable of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) sustained minor injuries after unidentified miscreants allegedly hurled a grenade at the gate of a RAF camp at New Lambulane in Manipurs Imphal East district on Thursday night. According to sources, the incident occurred around 10 pm on October 8 at the gate of B/107... The post Manipur: RAF Head Constable Injured In Grenade Attack In Imphal East first appeared on Northeast Today .
Indian Army Averts Major Disaster, Neutralises 27 IEDs Along 8 Km Shangkhalok-Pilong Route
The Assam Rifles said the 48-hour, intelligence-led operation ran from October 4 to 7 along the 8-km stretch of road in Manipur's Kamjong district.
Amit Shah to visit Manipur this month, assures CM of Centres support for peace
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh recently met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. During their meeting, Singh provided updates on measures taken to restore peace in Manipur. The Chief Minister highlighted the resumption of the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati bus service, which has benefitted the public. Shah accepted Singh's invitation to visit Manipur later this month to assess the situation.
Security forces unearth 27 IEDs along 8-km stretch in Manipurs Kamjong
Assam Rifles and Indian Army bomb disposal teams neutralised the devices found along the Shangkhalok-Pilong route, days after four Tangkhul Naga civilians were killed near Pilong village
Union Sports Minister Mandaviya lauds performance of Manipuri athletes at Asian Games
Union Sports Minister Mandaviya lauds performance of Manipuri athletes at Asian Games New Delhi/Imphal: Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday appreciated the impressive performance of athletes from Manipur at the recently concluded Asian Games in Japans Aichi-Nagoya, officials said. A senior official of Chief Ministers Office (CMO) in Imphal said that [] The post Union Sports Minister Mandaviya lauds performance of Manipuri athletes at Asian Games appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
MSKA calls up 29 players for State Senior Women
The Manipur State Kabaddi Association MSKA has called up 29 players to attend the State team trial selection to be held on October 14 ahead of the 73rd Senior Women
Asian Games silver medallist and others feted in Bishnupur
The Bishnupur District Olympic Association organized a grand felicitation ceremony today at the Lions Club of Moirang auditorium to honor Naorem Roshibina, who recently clinched a Wushu silver medal at the 20th Asian Games The event also celebrated the remarkable achievements of ten other athletes and an international coach hailing from the Bishnupur district A distinguished panel of sports administrators presided over the ceremony to bless the athletes Sunil Elangbam, the President of the Manipur Olympic Association, led the presidium alongside N Mangi, the President of the Bishnupur District Olympic Association br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e paolive net galleries images News Related 2026 10 medallist 20261009 jpg border 1 alt Asian Games silver medallist and others feted in Bishnupur td tr tr td align center Asian Games silver medallist and others feted in Bishnupur td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br They were joined by Manipur Olympic Association dignitaries including Senior Vice President K Baruni, Vice President M Rachandra, and Secretary General L Jayantakumar, as well as Bishnupur District Olympic Association Vice President Ph Magha and Dr H Amuba Manipur made a significant impact on the international stage by sending 36 athletes from five districts to represent India in disciplines like Weightlifting, Hockey, Sepak Takraw, Cycling, Wushu, Rowing, and Canoeing Kayaking Among these regions, Bishnupur district contributed the highest representation with 11 athletes Naorem Roshibina
Amit Shah Assures Manipur CM of Full Support for Peace and Development
Amit Shah reassures Manipurs CM of the central governments commitment to restoring peace and supporting development in the state. Amit Shah Assures Manipur CM of Full Support for Peace and Development
Union Minister Gadkari Assures Manipur CM of Central Support for NH Projects
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reassured Manipur CM N. Khemchand Singh of support for key highway projects and state development issues. Union Minister Gadkari Assures Manipur CM of Central Support for NH Projects
Union Minister Gadkari assures Manipur CM of Centre's support for NH projects, other issues
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Imphal, Oct 8 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday assured the Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh of taking up all projects and issues raised by the state government, including the development of two vital National Highways. A senior official of Chief Minister's Office (CMO) in Imphal said that the Manipur Chief Minister on Thursday called on Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways at his official residence in New Delhi and raised various issues related to the development of the state. The official added that during the meeting, the Chief Minister urged Gadkari to start the construction work of the Shangshak-Tengnoupal Highway and requested him to sanction the proposed elevated highway project in Imphal city. He also urged the Union Minister to ensure the completion of the ongoing works of National Highway-37 and National Highway-2 during this working season to improve connectivity and ease the hardships faced by the people. The Imphal-Jiribam National Highway (NH-37) and the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati National Highway (NH-2) are the two crucial lifelines of Manipur, connecting the state with the rest of the country. Union Minister Gadkari told the Chief Minister Khemchand Singh that the proposed elevated highway project in Imphal is under active consideration of the Ministry. He also assured the Chief Minister that all projects and issues raised by the state government will be duly addressed and that his Ministry will extend all possible help to Manipur for its overall development and road connectivity. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Khemchand Singh on Thursday separately held meetings with the Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi and discussed various issues of the state. Both the Union Home Minister and the Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister told the Chief Minister that they would soon visit Manipur.
HM Amit Shah assures Manipur CM of Centre's support for peace, progress
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Imphal, Oct 8 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday assured Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh of the Centre's full support in restoring peace and ensuring progress in the state, as well as in fulfilling the aspirations of its people. A senior official of Chief Minister's Office (CMO) in Imphal said that the Home Minister also appreciated the sustained efforts of the state government to bring peace and normalcy in Manipur. Khemchand Singh on Thursday called on the Union Home Minister Shah at his official residence in New Delhi and during the meeting, the Chief Minister apprised him of the measures taken up by the state government for restoring peace and normalcy in the state. The Chief Minister told Union Minister Shah that the state government has succeeded in resuming the Imphal-Dimapur (Nagaland)-Guwahati bus service, which has brought much-needed relief to the common people. In a significant development, inter-state passenger bus services between Manipur, Assam and Nagaland resumed on August 21 after a gap of more than three years. The passenger bus services along National Highway-2 had remained disrupted following the outbreak of ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo tribal communities in Manipur on May 3, 2023. The Imphal-Jiribam National Highway (NH-37) and the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati National Highway (NH-2) are the two crucial lifelines of Manipur, connecting the state with the rest of the country. Khemchand Singh also urged the Union Home Minister to help the state to tide over the various issues being faced by the state and sought continued support from the Central government. The Chief Minister reiterated his invitation to Union Minister Shah to visit the state. Accepting the invitation, the Union Home Minister told Khemchand Singh that he will visit the state in this month, the CMO official said. He added that Union Minister Shah gave a patient hearing to the Chief Minister and assured all support in bringing peace and progress and in fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Manipur.
Mansukh Mandaviya lauds Manipuri athletes, agrees to visit Manipur and National Sports University
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised Manipuri players for their performance at the recently concluded Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, during a meeting with Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh in New Delhi. Mandaviya also agreed to visit Manipur and the National Sports University in Imphal shortly.
More than 60,000 people have been displaced after ethnic violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities on May 3, 2023. The violence erupted after a Tribal Solidarity March was organised in the hill districts to protest the Meitei communitys demand for Scheduled Tribe status.
94th Air Force Day Celebrated In Imphal; Students Urged To Join Armed Forces
Imphal, October 8: The 94th Air Force Day was celebrated in Imphal on Thursday with a call to students to draw inspiration from the armed forces and consider a career in the services, which offer a life of discipline, honour, adventure and selfless service to the nation. The celebration, organised by 1 Manipur Air Squadron... The post 94th Air Force Day Celebrated In Imphal; Students Urged To Join Armed Forces first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur PSC Assistant Engineer/Manager Exam Schedule 2026 - Dates, Timings and Session Details
Manipur PSC Assistant Engineer/Manager Exam Schedule 2026 has been released on 8 October 2026 for 130 posts. The written exam for Civil and Electrical Engineering will be held on 6 and 7 November 2026, with objective and conventional papers. Check the detailed schedule and timings at mpscmanipur.gov.in.
Border Fencing Progresses In Manipur, 55 Km Completed: CM Khemchand
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday said fencing along 55 km of the 240-km stretch of the India-Myanmar border in the State has been completed, while piers for another 80 km have been erected. The fencing project is estimated to cost around Rs 3,223 crore, Khemchand Singh said while speaking at the Seva... The post Border Fencing Progresses In Manipur, 55 Km Completed: CM Khemchand first appeared on Northeast Today .
ISI's 2027 assembly election plot: UP terror, Punjab drugs and Manipur unrest
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) launched a multi-state destabilisation plot targeting Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Manipur in the run-up to the 2027 assembly elections, intelligence agencies have warned. Seven key states, namely Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur and Goa, would go to the polls between February and March next year. The intelligence agencies have drawn up a list of states that are vulnerable during the elections or in the run-up to them. The ISI has set its eyes particularly on Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Manipur. An Intelligence Bureau official said that these three states are extremely vulnerable to ISI-driven activities. In Uttar Pradesh, the focus will be on terror attacks and espionage activities. In Punjab, it will be arms and narcotics smuggling, besides random grenade attacks. In Manipur, the attempts will be aimed at creating widespread unrest in the state ahead of the elections, the IB official said. This plan was set in motion almost a year back, when the ISI roped in Shahzad Bhatti to recruit Indian youths. His focus was pan-India, and he managed to recruit youths for a small sum of money. He would instruct these recruits to carry out hit jobs, install CCTV cameras in sensitive and crowded locations, carry out surveillance for terror attacks, indulge in narcotics smuggling and counterfeiting of Indian currency, the official said. The Bhatti network focused heavily on the election-bound states. Recruitment was high in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, investigators say. These recruits were planning strikes in the run-up and also during the elections. In states like UP, the focus was mainly on carrying out big-ticket attacks. While carrying out surveillance on sensitive locations, there was equal emphasis on crowded locations such as railway stations and bus stands too. This makes it amply clear that the Bhatti network was aiming at big attacks in the state. Another official said that it is not just the Bhatti gang that was focusing on the election-bound states; there are multiple players on the payrolls of the ISI who have been on the job. In Punjab, the brief is clear, and that is to ramp up narcotics smuggling and arms trade. The ISI-backed networks have been told to dump as much ammunition and narcotics into the state ahead of the elections, the official said. While the dumping of drugs and arms has been underway, the state of Punjab has also been witnessing stray grenade attacks and vandalism by pro-Khalistan operatives, the official said. There are two objectives behind these stray incidents of violence. This is meant to promote the Khalistan movement, but more importantly, to keep the security agencies busy so that the narcotics and arms trade goes on smoothly without coming under the radar, the official said. While Punjab and Uttar Pradesh remain states of concern, security agencies are particularly worried about Manipur. Multiple players are believed to have an interest in triggering widespread unrest in the state. The ethnic violence that erupted in 2023 has subsided in intensity, but several issues linked to the conflict remain unresolved. Since the violence broke out, the Central government has been exploring various measures to restore lasting peace in Manipur. Compared with the situation in 2023, the nature of the conflict has changed, with the state now facing what security officials describe as a low-intensity crisis. Another official said that the situation does remain tense and these vested interest groups would look to fuel speculation and run fake narratives so that Manipur returns to its 2023 scenario. While it is easiest for these ISI-backed groups to fuel tensions in Manipur at the moment, the larger game is to ensure that violence spreads across the North-eastern region The ISI has been working alongside some of its proxies both in Bangladesh and India to fuel tensions during election year in Manipur, with the hope that it spreads and the entire Northeast burns, an official said.
Manipur Police Seize Suspected Brown Sugar, Arrest One In Churachandpur
Manipur Police arrested a 35-year-old man and seized around 785 grams of suspected brown sugar from his possession in Churachandpur district, police said. A team of Churachandpur Police Station arrested Ngamkhojang Kipgen, son of Jangmang Kipgen of Tuidam village, Churachandpur, from Misao Lhahvom village under Churachandpur Police Station on October 7. Police said 60 soap... The post Manipur Police Seize Suspected Brown Sugar, Arrest One In Churachandpur first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur Police Football Cup kicks off to mark 135th Raising Day
The inaugural Manipur Police Football Cup, organised as part of the celebrations marking the 135th Raising Day of the Manipur Police, kicked off at the Artificial Turf Ground in Lamlong on Wednesday. The tournament, held under the aegis of the All Manipur Football Association (AMFA), began with a match between Classic Football Academy (CFA) and... The post Manipur Police Football Cup kicks off to mark 135th Raising Day first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur CM urges hill outreach for lasting peace, cites 1,200 crore GST loss
Manipur's Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh advocated for unity and dialogue among diverse communities to restore peace. He highlighted significant economic losses due to ongoing ethnic violence, estimating a loss of over Rs. 1,200 crores. Singh remarked on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role in enhancing infrastructure and essential services in the state. Initiatives include improving railway connectivity and access to clean drinking water.
From Bees to Better Farms: Honeybees in Natural Farming
By Denisha Rajkhowa Introduction Agriculture in the North Eastern Region (NER) of India is closely associated with rich biodiversity, diverse agro-climatic conditions, traditional farming practices and abundant natural resources. The region comprises Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, and supports a wide range of agricultural and horticultural crops. Fruits, vegetables, pulses, [] The post From Bees to Better Farms: Honeybees in Natural Farming first appeared on Highland Post .
Winners Announcement Dr A Surjalal Sharma Memorial Grant
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Manipur CM urges 36 communities to unite for peace, integrity and 'Viksit Manipur'
Digital Desk | Imphal, Oct 7 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday called upon the state's 36 communities, including the Meitei, Kuki-Zo and Naga, to stand united for a common cause, help restore peace, safeguard the state's integrity and collectively contribute to the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) by building a 'Viksit Manipur'. Addressing the 'Seva Jyoti Yatra' (foot march) in observance of Seva Sankalp Abhiyan at historic Kangla fort in Imphal, the Chief Minister said that raising voice for unity and peace only in the valley districts would not bring lasting peace to the state and added that the valley constitutes only eight per cent of the total geographical area of Manipur. He stressed the need to adopt a practical approach by reaching out and visiting the people in the hills, just as the erstwhile kings used to frequently visit the hill areas of the state when Manipur was a kingdom. The 'Seva Jyoti Yatra' was organised as part of the ongoing Seva Sankalp Abhiyan to commemorate the momentous completion of 25 continuous years of uninterrupted public service by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Khemchand Singh reiterated that the ethnic violence that took place in Manipur in May 2023 had severely affected the state's economy. He said that the ethnic hostilities had resulted in an estimated loss of above Rs 1,200 crore in GST revenue for the state during the year 2023-2026. He also added that the state had incurred losses of around Rs 20 to Rs 25 crore per day due to bandhs and blockades. Describing Narendra Modi's vision of transforming the nation, the Chief Minister said that, before he (PM Modi) became the Prime Minister of the country, India stood at the 11th position in terms of global largest economy. He added that, after Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister, India now takes the position of the 4th largest economy in the world, making it one of the largest economies in the world. Khemchand Singh added that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the vision of 'Viksit Bharat2047' aims to build a strong India by the time the country attains 100 years of independence. The Prime Minister has become a renowned and influential leader globally, he said. The Chief Minister added that, just as the Prime Minister was leading the nation towards greater heights of development and progress, the people of Manipur must also unite and make collective and concerted efforts to advance the state towards development and peace. Lauding PM Narendra Modi for the significant developmental initiatives and achievements witnessed in the state, Khemchand Singh said that under Prime Minister's leadership railway connectivity had reached Khongsang in Tamenglong district of Manipur, thereby improving connectivity and ensuring the uninterrupted supply of essential commodities to the people of the State. He also added that the National Sports University (NSU), the first and only varsity of its kind in the country, had been established in Manipur. Besides the establishment of Churachandpur Medical College in Churachandpur, a hill district of the state. He also said that access to potable water in the remote areas of the state had increased substantially, from six per cent earlier to nearly 80 per cent at present. Khemchand Singh added that, out of the ongoing 240-km border fencing work, with an estimated cost of around Rs 3,223 crore, fencing of 55 km had already been completed, while piers for another 80 km had been erected and were ready for the fencing work. The Chief Minister appealed to the people of Manipur to resolve any differences through dialogue rather than resorting to agitations, which disrupt the normal functioning of the state. Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi lauded Prime Minister Modi for the initiatives taken under his leadership in formulating various schemes that are benefiting people at the grassroots level. She added that the Prime Minister's work primarily focuses on the upliftment of the weaker sections of society. Realising the vital importance of women's participation in nation-building and societal development, Sharda Devi said that the Prime Minister has undertaken several significant initiatives to promote women-led development in the country. She emphasised that women are being accorded due importance and encouraged to actively participate in various developmental initiatives. Sharda Devi also added that India is progressing rapidly on the path of development under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Modi.
Manipur CM calls for hill-valley unity, says peace efforts cannot remain limited to valley
Manipur's Chief Minister, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, appeals for harmony among the state's various communities, stressing the necessity of dialogue to resolve tensions rather than resorting to agitation. He highlights the severe economic ramifications caused by ongoing ethnic conflicts since May 2023, which jeopardize development efforts. Praise is given to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives that bolster infrastructure and support women's roles, urging a united front for peace and development.
