Manipur Naga body decides to lift highway blockades
The decision follows a tripartite meeting with the Centre and Manipur government at the Border Security Forces Frontier Headquarters in Guwahati; the decision to pause the blockade after more than three months is seen as a significant step toward easing the transportation and supply crisis in Manipur
SSC CGL Postponed 2026 - Check Tier 1 Exam Rescheduled for Churachandpur at ssc.gov.in
SSC has rescheduled the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 for candidates at Churachandpur, Manipur. Check the official notice, new date status, and what affected candidates should do next.
AFSPA extended in Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh: What does the law mean? | Explained
What powers does the law give the armed forces? Which areas remain under the disturbed area notification? How has AFSPAs footprint in the Northeast changed over the years?
Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal for six months
Imphal: The Ministry of Home Affairs announced a six-month extension of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in designated regions of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh, effective October 1. Officials stated that the decision followed a comprehensive review of the security and law-and-order situation in the three northeastern states. The extension coincides with a [] The post Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal for six months appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur: Two Alleged NRFM Members Arrest In Imphal East, Police Recover Extortion Money
Two alleged active members of the proscribed National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) were arrested by teams of the Special CDO Unit in Imphal East district on September 25, police said. One of the arrested men was identified as Laishram Suresh alias L. Tomba Singh, 27, of Koirengei Mamang Leikai, Achanbigei. He was apprehended from... The post Manipur: Two Alleged NRFM Members Arrest In Imphal East, Police Recover Extortion Money first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur CM announces financial aid for women street vendors at Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh attended the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan event in Moirang. He announced a financial assistance scheme for women street vendors before Ningol Chakouba, 2026. The Chief Minister emphasized the negative impact of recent crises on the State's economy and revenue. Singh urged unity among communities to restore peace after the crisis period.
AFSPA Extended for Six Months in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh
The Indian government has extended the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in several areas of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh for six months. AFSPA Extended for Six Months in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh
Four Naga civilians killed in fresh Manipur attack
A shocking attack occurred on Thursday when militants shot four civilians in Pilong village, Manipur, leading to widespread condemnation from officials. In the aftermath, about 41 houses were ignited across three villages in Kangpokpi district, forcing community members to abandon their homes. Emergency calls for peace were made by Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh, highlighting rising concerns over security in the affected regions.
Bodies of 4 Tangkhul Naga civilians killed by Myanmar Kuki group found near border in Manipur
Such Acts Of Violence Have No Place In Our Society: CM Khemchand
Centre extends Afspa in parts of Manipur, Arunachal, Nagaland for 6 more months
Centre extends Afspa in Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh till March 2027
Centre extends AFSPA in Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal
The Central government has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, for another six months in specified areas of Nagaland, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh, effective from October 1. This decision follows a review of the law and order situation in these northeastern states, maintaining the disturbed area declaration in various districts and police station jurisdictions.
MHA extends AFSPA in Manipur for six months from October 1, excludes 13 police station areas
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Centre extends AFSPA in 'disturbed areas' of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh by six months
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Imphal, Sep 25 (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, for another six months in most parts of Manipur, several districts of Nagaland, and certain districts of Arunachal Pradesh, officials said on Friday. According to three separate notifications issued by the MHA, the further extension of the special law would be effective from October 1. The AFSPA, which gives armed forces operating in the notified disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest, and open fire if they deem it necessary for the maintenance of public order, was extended on Thursday for six more months in the entire state of Manipur, excluding the areas falling under the jurisdiction of the 13 police stations of five districts Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. Of the total 16 districts in Manipur, these five districts are located in the Imphal Valley region. Manipur has been devastated by the ethnic violence between the majority Meitei and the minority Kuki-Zo-Hmar tribals since May 3, 2023. After the prolonged ethnic violence, which claimed over 260 lives since May 2023, Manipur came under Presidents rule on February 13, 2025, four days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who was heading the second BJP-led government, resigned on February 9. The Presidents Rule was withdrawn after Yumnam Khemchand Singh took over as the Chief Minister on February 4 this year. Officials in Imphal said that the MHA notification was issued after the review of the law and order situation in the state,in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the AFSPA, 1958. Another MHA notification said that the AFSPA has been extended in nine districts of Nagaland -- Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phekm, Peren and Meluri and 21 police stations in five other districts Kohima, Mokokchung, Longleng, Wokha and Zunheboto - with these areas declared 'disturbed areas for a period of six months. Another MHA notification said that the AFSPA has also been extended in Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and the areas falling within the jurisdiction of Namsai, Mahadevpur and Chowkham police stations in Namsai district of the state, bordering Assam, and declared these areas as a disturbed area for a period of six months with effect from October 1. The law and order situations of the areas of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, where the AFSPA has been extended, were also reviewed by the government. Many organisations in Manipur, including the Manipuri Students Federation (MSF), the Nupi Khunai-Yairipok, and the Meira Paibis, and other Northeastern states have been off and on agitating, demanding withdrawal of the AFSPA from their states. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier said that the MHA has lifted the AFSPA from many parts of his state. The AFSPA was originally imposed across Assam in 1990, during a peak in insurgent activities led by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). Since then, it has been renewed every six months, with periodic reviews leading to the gradual exclusion of certain areas based on the prevailing security situation. With significant improvement in the security situation, the AFSPA was lifted from Tripura in 2015, Meghalaya in 2018, and Mizoram in the 1980s.
Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for six months
The Centre has announced an extension of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in several northeastern states. The law has been extended for six months in specified regions of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur. In Manipur, the disturbed area declaration covers the entire state except certain police station jurisdictions. Nine districts of Nagaland and certain districts of Arunachal Pradesh are also included under AFSPA.
Manipur CM distributes 31 pregnant heifers to SC farmers to boost milk
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Home Ministry Declared Manipur
In the latest development, the Centre has extended the disturbed area status under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958, across most of Manipur for another six months from October 1, 2026. The latest notification issued by the
The latest notification on AFSPA, which gives special powers to the Armed Forces, comes in effect from October 1, unless withdrawn earlier; the notification said
Centre extends AFSPA in 'disturbed areas' of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh
The AFSPA, which gives special powers to the Armed Forces, will remain in effect in these areas for six months from October 1, unless withdrawn earlier, the notification said.
Centre declares entire Manipur except 13 police station areas 'disturbed area' under AFSPA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has declared Manipur as disturbed area' under AFSPA for six months.
Jesus Calls Delegation Meets Manipur Deputy CM Losii Dikho, Prays For Peace
A delegation of the Jesus Calls Mission, led by its founder Dr Paul Dhinakaran, met Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho at the Civil Secretariat in Mantripukhri on Friday and held a prayer session seeking peace, reconciliation and restoration of normalcy in the state. Dhinakaran, who is also Chancellor of Karunya University, said the visit... The post Jesus Calls Delegation Meets Manipur Deputy CM Losii Dikho, Prays For Peace first appeared on Northeast Today .
Four Naga villagers found murdered in Manipur's Kamjong; CM, Naga body condemn killings
Digital Desk | Imphal, Sep 25 (IANS) The bodies of four men, allegedly shot dead by suspected militants, were found in Manipur's Kamjong district on Friday, police said. The victims, all belonging to the Tangkhul Naga community, were identified as Betterson Jajo, Vareishim Jajo, Phami Jajo and Ningthem Kashak. Phami Jajo is the son of Vareishim Jajo. A police official in Imphal said the bodies, bearing bullet injuries, were recovered from an isolated location near the Myanmar border in remote Pilong village, around 34 km from the Kamjong district headquarters, following a prolonged search by police and local residents. The bodies were being brought to the Kamjong District Hospital for post-mortem examinations, the official said. According to local residents, suspected militants from neighbouring Myanmar crossed into India and allegedly ambushed a group of five villagers on Thursday. One of the villagers managed to escape and alerted the local authorities, they said. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh strongly condemned the killing of the four Tangkhul civilians and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families. In a post on social media, the Chief Minister's Office said, Such acts of violence have no place in our society and will not be tolerated. The Chief Minister also prayed for strength and comfort for the bereaved families, the post said. Naga People's Front (NPF) Manipur state President Awangbou Newmai also condemned the killings and alleged that cadres of the Kuki National Army-Burma (KNA-B) were behind the incident. He appealed to all communities to shun violence and coexist peacefully. The Working Committee of the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), a prominent Naga community organisation, alleged that armed KNA-B cadres and other armed elements crossed the Namya river from the Myanmar side and attacked civilians at Pilong. The TNL alleged that five civilians were keeping watch at the Pilong settlement when the incident occurred, with one of them managing to escape. The organisation described the incident as the third reported case of cross-border violence against Naga villagers along the India-Myanmar border in Kamjong district. The TNL also alleged that repeated incidents of cross-border intrusion had raised serious security concerns among villagers and criticised the state government and border security forces, including the Assam Rifles, over the security situation along the International Border. The organisation said Naga civil society groups had repeatedly brought the issue to the attention of the authorities and sought stronger measures to protect vulnerable border villages. Police are investigating the incident and further details are awaited. Five Manipur districts Churachandpur, Tengnoupal, Chandel, Kamjong and Ukhrul -- share a 398 km unfenced International Border with Myanmar.
Four Naga Civilians Killed Near Indo-Myanmar Border In Manipur's Kamjong
Residents of Pilong claimed that militants from across the international boundary entered the area and attacked five people, killing four of them
Manipur CM Khemchand Inspects District Offices, Distributes Welfare Benefits In Moirang
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand on Friday attended the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan at the INA Complex in Moirang and inspected the district offices of various government departments. The programme, organised by the Bishnupur district administration, was attended by Moirang MLA Th. Shanti Singh, Thanga MLA T. Robindro Singh, Opendro Singh and officials of various departments.... The post Manipur CM Khemchand Inspects District Offices, Distributes Welfare Benefits In Moirang first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur Congress Protests Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Tear Gas Fired
The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Friday staged a protest in Imphal demanding the arrest and removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, as part of the Congresss nationwide agitation against the poll panel chief. Congress workers marched towards the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manipur, at Lamphelpat and attempted to enter... The post Manipur Congress Protests Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Tear Gas Fired first appeared on Northeast Today .
Alleged Myanmar-based extremists kill four Nagas in Manipur
The Working Committee of the Tangkhul Naga Long has blamed the Kuki National Army-Burma and Kuki elements backed by the Myanmar-based Peoples Defence Force for the attack at Pilong village, the third such incident along the India-Myanmar border in Kamjong district
Manipur Cong stages protest, demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
Congress members held a protest in Imphal, Manipur, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and accountability. They expressed concerns about the revision of electoral rolls targeting Gen Z voters and raised slogans. Following a newspaper report, tensions grew between commissioners over decisions made without their knowledge. The Election Commission defended its processes, asserting all its orders follow established protocols.
Manipurs Lo! Peninsula bring shoegazing and rage to Bengaluru
Manipur-based Lo! Peninsula make their firsr-ever appearance in Bengaluru this weekend
Manipur: Four Naga Civilians Allegedly Killed Near Myanmar Border In Kamjong
Four Naga civilians were allegedly shot dead by suspected militants near Pilong village in Manipurs Kamjong district, close to the Myanmar border, on Thursday, according to residents and local sources. Police, however, had not confirmed the killings till late Thursday evening. An officer said a police team was dispatched to the remote area after authorities... The post Manipur: Four Naga Civilians Allegedly Killed Near Myanmar Border In Kamjong first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur selects 25 graduates for semiconductor SMT training at IIT Madras
Manipur has selected 25 graduates from Minority, OBC and SC communities for a 15-day residential Semiconductor Surface Mount Technology (SMT) training programme at IIT Madras. The state government will cover training, accommodation and travel costs, while IIT Madras will provide placement assistance to successful trainees at linked industries.
AIM seal title of 1st Gift Raikhan Memorial Football Tournament
AIM, Khabam claimed the title of the 1st Gift Raikhan Memorial Football Tournament 2026 27 organised and sponsored by Gift Raikhan Family and Babina Group of Companies AIM edged ATFA by 2 1 goals to seal the top honour of the inaugural edition of the 15 team football tournament organised in memory of former Manipur and NEROCA FC coach, under the aegis of the All Manipur Football Association ATFA drew first blood through Biken in the 12th minute before N Nenaldo set up the recovery path for AIM by scoring the equaliser in the 25th minute After settling the first half in a 1 1 draw, Th Amujao scored in the 52nd minute to put AIM in the driver
41 Naga Houses, Including Churches, Burnt In Makui Villages Of Kangpokpi in Manipur
Informing that 17 houses were completely burnt in Makui Chamriupui, eight in Makui Thanamba and 16 in Makui Thebram, sources said that similar incidents of arson were reported from 5 Naga villages Makui Chamriupiu, Langka, Thanamba, Kapningching, Tajeikaiphun
Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam Files
Imphal, September 24: Manipur Congress MP and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam on Thursday filed a 45-crore defamation suit against Republic Media Network and its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami, among others. Announcing the move on social media, Akoijam wrote, Today, Ive filed a defamation suit (45 Cr) against Republic Media Network and Arnab... The post Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam Files 45-Crore Defamation Suit Against Republic Media, Arnab Goswami first appeared on Northeast Today .
Chief of Banned Manipur-Based Militant Outfit UKNA Arrested in Mizoram
Aizawl, September 24: The chief of the banned Manipur-based United Kuki National Army (UKNA) was arrested in Mizorams capital Aizawl on Thursday, a senior police officer said. Thangkhomang Haokip, who is stated to be the commander-in-chief of the UKNA, has been accused of involvement in several criminal activities in Manipur. Aizawl Superintendent of Police Zosangliana... The post Chief of Banned Manipur-Based Militant Outfit UKNA Arrested in Mizoram first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur: Former CM Biren Seeks 2-3 Month Confinement Of SoO Cadres To Designated Camps
Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has proposed confining armed cadres of groups under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement and those engaged in peace talks to their designated camps, along with their weapons, for two to three months to help curb the continuing violence in the state. Biren Singh made the proposal during... The post Manipur: Former CM Biren Seeks 2-3 Month Confinement Of SoO Cadres To Designated Camps first appeared on Northeast Today .
Asian Games 2026: Roshibina completes hat-trick with a silver
The 25-year-old wushu star loses to Chinas Zhang in the womens sanda 60kg final; the medal also vindicates the Manipur athletes last-minute inclusion in the squad
Farmer Father Sold Land For Her Wushu Dream; Manipur
Roshibina Devi lost 0-2 to Chinas Zhang Xiaoyu but became the first Indian wushu athlete to win medals at three successive Asian Games.
Want to change colour of medal: Roshibina Devi after successive Asian Games silver
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 24 (IANS) Indias triple Asian Games medallist Roshibina Devi was pleased to have won the third straight medal at the continental showpiece but wants to change the colour of the second successive silver she won on Thursday at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall. Roshibina clinched the silver medal in the Womens 60kg semifinals after losing the final to Zhang Xiaoyu of China 0-2. She had won the silver in the previous Asiad too, having lost to Chinas Wu Xiaowei at the Hangzhou 2023 Games. Speaking after her 2026 silver, Roshibina put her focus on improving her performance in the future. I am very happy to win the Wushu medal for the third time for India. I will prepare for more games in the future and look to change the colour of the medal, she told IANS after her silver medal win. Roshibina initially missed out on a place in the Indian squad after losing the selection trial to Divyanshi Choudhary. She was later called at the 11th hour as a replacement after Divyanshi pulled out following her medical examinations. She admitted that she had less time to prepare for the Games and reflected on the final match against the Chinese. I had a short preparation time, and Zhang's range is also a little longer than mine. So, she took advantage of that. I am preparing to improve and do better than before. It was not easy to win a medal back-to-back. It is not easy to recover from injuries and compete with the youth. It is not easy to compete with them. But I will do better in the future. I want to be ready to compete with them, she said. further. During her progression to the final, Roshibina had defeated Macao's Chu Man Sin 5-0 in the quarterfinals to assure herself of a medal. She then prevailed 2-0 against Indonesia's Thania Kusumaningtyas to progress to the final, but eventually succumbed 0-2 to China's Zhang in the gold-medal bout. Roshibina comes from a farming family in Kwasiphai, Bishnupur district, Manipur. She trains in the Women's Sanda 60kg category at SAI NCOE Imphal under coach Maibam Premkumar Singh and is one of India's most decorated wushu athletes. She won bronze at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and upgraded it to silver at the 2023 (19th) Asian Games in Hangzhou, becoming only the second Indian to win a Wushu silver medal at the Asian Games. Her achievements have been recognised with the Arjuna Award, India's second-highest sporting honour, and the International Wushu Federation's Female Wushu Athlete of the Year (Sanda) title.
Manipur celebrated the 248th edition of traditional Heikru Hidongba festival
Hundreds of devotees gathered in Manipurs Sagolband on Tuesday to celebrate the 248th edition of Heikru Hidongba, the traditional sacred boat-race festival of the Meitei community. Held annually on the 11th day of the Meitei month of Langban, the event blends religious rituals with traditional boat racing.
Manipur PSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 13 Posts
The Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the recruitment notification for the post of Dental Surgeon (Manipur Health Service Grade-IV) under the Health Department, Government of Manipur. Eligible candidates can apply online for 13 Dental Surgeon vacancies. The recruitment will be conducted through a written examination followed by viva voce/interview.
Roshibina Devi won a silver medal in the women's 60kg sanda event at the Asian Games. She lost the final match to China's Zhang Xiaoyu with a score of 2-0. Devi has now achieved three consecutive medals in the Asian Games for wushu. Initially, Divyanshi Choudhary was selected but had to withdraw due to an injury.
Manipur CM Congratulates Roshibina Devi on Silver Medal Win at Asian Games 2026
Manipurs CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh congratulates wushu athlete Roshibina Devi for winning silver at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya. Manipur CM Congratulates Roshibina Devi on Silver Medal Win at Asian Games 2026
Mary Kom recalls being suicidal, says she chose to live for her children as they were small
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Six-time world champion boxer Mary Kom opened up about one of the darkest phases of her life, where she recalled that she had contemplated ending her life but chose to keep going for the sake of her young children. The Olympic medallist made the emotional revelation during a conversation inside the Bigg Boss 20 house. Mary was seen speaking about her struggles with fellow contestants Isha Rikhi, Rhiti Tiwari and Kanika Mann. As she opened up about the emotional toll of her journey, the boxer admitted that despite being known for her strength inside the boxing ring, there were moments when she felt completely broken. Recalling the difficult period, Mary said that she had reached a point where she thought about ending her life. I am very strong. But in that year, I lost a bit. I was broken. I had a lot to do, Mary said. I wanted to end my life. Thats what I was thinking. But I am still alive for my children. They were small, she said. Mary also spoke about how she had spent much of her life fighting through difficult circumstances and making sacrifices for her family, her state and the nation. I have been through a lot since I was young. I have sacrificed for my family, for my state and for my nation. Who can fight like this? This is a challenge, she said. I am a different athlete. I want to win more medals. One medal isnt enough. Two medals arent enough. Three medals arent enough. I am still hungry but can no longer participate because of overage, Mary said. At another emotional point in the conversation, Mary spoke about how difficult it had become for her to express her emotions. She said she had cried a lot in the past and now felt the need to hold her tears back. I have cried a lot. Now, slowly, I have to pull the tears inside., she said. Talking about Mary Kom, she is one of India's most accomplished boxers. Hailing from Manipur, she rose through the ranks to become a six-time world champion and has also represented India at multiple international competitions. Mary and her former husband Onler Kom are parents to four children.
Asian Games: Roshibina Devi wins silver in womens 60kg wushu
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 24 (IANS) Indias Roshibina Devi concluded her Asian Games 2026 campaign with a silver medal after losing to Chinas Xiaoyu Zhang in the Wushu womens 60kg final on Thursday. This was Roshibina's third Asian Games medal. She had earlier won a bronze in 2018 and a silver in 2023. Overall, this is India's 11th medal in Wushu at the Asian Games -- one gold, two silver and eight bronze. India have won 14 medals so far; one gold, six silver and seven bronze. She earlier defeated Macao's Chu Man Sin 5-0 in the quarterfinals to assure herself of a medal. She then prevailed 2-0 against Indonesia's Thania Kusumaningtyas to progress to the final, but eventually succumbed 0-2 to China's Zhang in the gold-medal bout. Roshibina comes from a farming family in Kwasiphai, Bishnupur district, Manipur. She trains in the Women's Sanda 60kg category at SAI NCOE Imphal under coach Maibam Premkumar Singh and is one of India's most decorated wushu athletes. She won bronze at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and upgraded it to silver at the 2023 (19th) Asian Games in Hangzhou, becoming only the second Indian to win a Wushu silver medal at the Asian Games. Her achievements have been recognised with the Arjuna Award, India's second-highest sporting honour, and the International Wushu Federation's Female Wushu Athlete of the Year (Sanda) title. Roshibina had lost to Divyanshi Choudhary in the trials and missed the cut for India's seven-member Wushu squad approved by the Sports Ministry in August. But she got a place in the Indian team after Divyanshi was ruled out due to injury. Divyanshi, though, alleged foul play and said she was fully fit, also accusing the federation of favouring Roshibina, who had initially finished fourth in the trials.
Mirabai Chanu Shines Again for Manipur and India at Asian Games 2026
Mirabai Chanu wins silver at the Asian Games 2026, bringing pride to Manipur and India, as celebrated by Chief Minister Kh. Singh. Mirabai Chanu Shines Again for Manipur and India at Asian Games 2026
Power lineman killed as Kuki, Naga villages come under attack in Manipur
BJP appoints new state in-charges; Nitin Nabin congratulates appointees
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and J&K. The appointments, detailed in an official press release from the partys central office, take effect immediately and cover organisational responsibilities across nearly all states and J&K. In a post on X, Nabin congratulated the newly appointed State Prabharis and Sah Prabharis. He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, their efforts would strengthen the organisation and help realise the collective dream of Viksit Bharat 2047. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chandigarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chandigarh and Bhola Singh for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde will serve as state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal has been assigned to both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges are Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments include Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge; Ram Madhav for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand; Harish Dwivedi for Bihar and Karnataka; and Satish Poonia for J&K and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named for Assam, while Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Nabin has also appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list further covers smaller states and J&K, including assignments for Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Sikkim and Tripura. Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities. The circular, issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries, aims to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
While extending his heartiest congratulations to her, the Chief Minister said that Mirabai Chanu has once again made the whole country proud. He said that her hard work, discipline and perseverance are an inspiration for all young sportspersons of the country, especially for the youth of Manipur.
Smriti Irani appointed BJP in-charge for Haryana and Chhattisgarh, Vinod Tawde to look after UP
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and union territories. The appointments, detailed in an official press release issued from the partys central office, take effect immediately. According to the circular, the party has assigned organisational responsibilities covering nearly all states and UTs. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chhattisgarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chhattisgarh and Dr Bhola Singh as co-in-charge for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde has been appointed state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Dr Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal will serve as state in-charge for both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges include Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments feature Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge, Ram Madhav as state in-charge for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, Harish Dwivedi as state in-charge for Bihar and Karnataka, and Dr Satish Poonia as state in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named state in-charge for Assam, while Dr Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Meanwhile, BJP national president Nitin Nabin has appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list also covers smaller states and UTs: Jay Prakash (Andaman and Nicobar), Dr Devesh Kumar (Arunachal Pradesh), Dr Vinay Sahasrabuddhe (Delhi), Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar (Goa), Tarun Chugh (Gujarat), Shrikant Sharma (Himachal Pradesh), Gajendra Patel (Jharkhand), Prof M Nagaraja (Kerala), Rajkumar Bhatia (Ladakh), George Kurian (Lakshadweep), Dr Rajdeep Roy (Manipur), Kanad Purkayastha (Meghalaya), Dr Bhagwat Karad (Mizoram), Anil Antony (Nagaland and Goa Sah Prabhari), D Purandeswari (Odisha), K Surendran (Puducherry), Raju Bista (Sikkim) and Mriganka Deb Barman (Tripura). Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities under the partys organisational restructuring. The circular has been issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries for information and necessary action. The appointments aim to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
Randeep Hooda on his first National Award: I was there as Nyomicas father
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 23 (IANS) Actor and filmmaker Randeep Hooda bagged his first National Film Award for 'Best Debut Film of a Director / Best Debut Director' at the 72nd National Film Awards for his biopic 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar'. On Wednesday, Hooda shared some glimpses of posing with the National Award on social media, accompanied by his wife, Lin Laishram, and daughter Nyomica. He admitted that he was at the prestigious ceremony not just as 'Randeep Hooda', but also as Nyomicas father. Hooda dedicated the award to the team of 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' and the viewers, who have supported him in his cinematic journey for the last 25 years. He mentioned on the photo-sharing app, When one is consumed by what one does, it becomes about doing your best from one moment to another. One is distant from the rewards besides the joy of being blessed to be able to do what consumes you. Then another moment arrives that makes you look back at what you have done. It was that moment as I stood waiting to walk up on stage to receive The National Award. This was not for me but for the team of many who worked tirelessly to bring this movie alive. It was also for the audience who have loved and supported my work for the past 25 years. (sic). It was a moment of immense joy and pride to receive it from the President of India. I wasnt just there as Randeep Hooda but as Nyomicas father and to share that moment with my family there made it even more special. With this great pat on the back, I feel so encouraged to do so much more, Hooda went on to add. Married on 29 November 2023 in Imphal, Manipur, Randeep and Lin welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on March 10, 2026.
Who Is Roshibina Devi? Wushu Star Wins 3rd Straight Asian Games Medal After Selection Drama
Manipuri Wushu star returns after selection row, extending her Asian Games medal streak to three consecutive editions.
20,000 Suspected WY Tablets Seized In Manipur, Two Arrested
A joint team of Heingang Police Station, the Quick Action Team (QAT) and 86 Battalion CRPF seized 20,000 suspected WY tablets weighing around 2.1 kg from a passenger bus at Mantripukhri in Imphal East district, police said. Acting on reliable information on September 22, the team intercepted a passenger bus bearing registration number MN03 T-2080... The post 20,000 Suspected WY Tablets Seized In Manipur, Two Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur: Arms, Ammunition And Grenades Recovered In Thoubal District
Security forces recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and explosives during a joint search operation in Thoubal district of Manipur on Wednesday, police said. A joint team of the Thoubal Commando Unit and 31 Assam Rifles conducted the operation at Haokhong, near Phouoibi village, under Nongpok Sekmai Police Station and recovered one AK-56 rifle with... The post Manipur: Arms, Ammunition And Grenades Recovered In Thoubal District first appeared on Northeast Today .
DC Edit | Manipur: Centre Must Intervene
Fresh Naga-Kuki clashes add to the humanitarian crisis from the Meitei-Kuki conflict
Manipuri musician death: Delhi court orders preservation of CCTV footage, denies copy to defence
All Hail Modis New Pain-for-gain Plan!
Praying for the longevity of the Prime Minister is a signal in code; crucial elections in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Goa and Manipur are due within the next five months. Organised and coordinated lighting of lamps is part of voter engagement, signifying the role of Modi as the guardian spirit who can repel the Bharat Todo Gang, a rather ugly euphemism for parties in Opposition to the Bharatiya Janata Party
Manipur CM urges unity to restore peace, secure future generations
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh urged people to set aside differences for peace. He spoke at an inauguration event for five development projects in Imphal East district. The Chief Minister assured displaced persons of efforts to facilitate their return home. He emphasized that peace is essential for the younger generation's future. Singh called for collective efforts from all communities to prevent further conflict.
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh says govt discussed peoples concerns with Centre
Manipur's Chief Minister addressed public concerns, leading to the Census deferment. The state government also extended the Inner Line Permit System in 2019. The recent unrest significantly impacted Manipur's economy, causing substantial revenue losses. The Chief Minister urged citizens to avoid bandhs and engage in dialogue for problem resolution. He called for collective efforts towards peaceful development and achieving a developed India by 2047.
Manipur Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen Condemns Killing Of 17-Year-Old In Tamenglong, Demands Probe
Imphal, September 22: Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen on Tuesday condemned the reported killing of 17-year-old N.K. Wiphenbou in Tamenglong district, calling the death of the teenager deeply distressing and stressing that the safety of innocent civilians must be protected at all times. Wiphenbou, son of N.K. Maihinlakbou of Upper Takou village under Tamei... The post Manipur Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen Condemns Killing Of 17-Year-Old In Tamenglong, Demands Probe first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur CM Holds Meeting With Former ADC Members, Hill Representatives On grassroots Development
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh held a consultative meeting with former Autonomous District Council (ADC) members, Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho, Hill Areas Committee (HAC) chairman and MLA Dinganglung Gangmei, MLA Kumo Sha and former ADC chairpersons to discuss grassroots development in the states hill districts. The discussions focused on strengthening development initiatives at... The post Manipur CM Holds Meeting With Former ADC Members, Hill Representatives On grassroots Development first appeared on Northeast Today .
CM Khemchand Calls For Collective Efforts To Revive Manipur
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday called for collective efforts towards economic development in the state and urged people to resolve their grievances through dialogue instead of resorting to bandhs and blockades. Addressing a Seva Sankalp Abhiyan programme organised by the Imphal West district administration at Khoyathong Multipurpose Community Hall, Khemchand Singh said... The post CM Khemchand Calls For Collective Efforts To Revive Manipurs Economy, Urges Dialogue Over Bandhs And Blockades first appeared on Northeast Today .
Asiad 2026: Mirabai Chanu sets sights on maiden Asian Games medal
An Olympic silver, a world title and Commonwealth golds already adorn Mirabai Chanu's glittering trophy cabinet, but an Asian Games medal remains missing, and the star Indian weightlifter will look to complete the collection when she takes the platform here on Wednesday. Chanu, who will compete in the women's 49kg category, enters the competition with the absence of Chinese lifters giving her a better chance of breaking her Asian Games medal jinx. But standing in her way is reigning world and Asian Games champion Ri Song Gum of North Korea, who remains the biggest threat to Chanu's gold medal hopes. The Manipuri has twice missed the Asian Games podium. She finished ninth on her debut in 2014, missed the 2018 edition due to a back injury and came fourth in Hangzhou in 2023 after sustaining a hip injury on the platform. The 32-year-old has since been working specifically towards the Asian Games with chief coach Vijay Sharma. Even after winning gold at the recent Commonwealth Games i
Congress Leader Meghachandra Meets Rahul Gandhi, Raises Manipur Crisis And Need For Peace Roadmap
Manipur Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday and briefed him on the prevailing situation in the state, including continuing tensions between the Naga and Kuki communities and the conflict involving the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities. According to reports, the two leaders discussed the... The post Congress Leader Meghachandra Meets Rahul Gandhi, Raises Manipur Crisis And Need For Peace Roadmap first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur: Women stage protest in Imphal, demand immediate NRC update with 1951 base year
Manipur: Women stage protest in Imphal, demand immediate NRC update with 1951 base year
Diphu, Sep 22: Assam Police seized approximately 3 kilograms of morphine valued at around 3 crore during a routine operation in Karbi Anglong district. Three suspected traffickers were taken into custody following the discovery. Officials reported that the interception occurred in the Dillai area when a vehicle bearing West Bengal registration, traveling from Manipur to... The post Assam: Morphine Worth 3 Crore Seized In Karbi Anglong, Three Held first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur CM Condemns Killing Of Student In Tamenglong
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has condemned the killing of 17-year-old N.K. Wiphenbou, son of N.K. Maihinlakbou of Upper Takou village in Tamei Sub-Division of Tamenglong district. According to the Chief Minister, Wiphenbou was killed by armed miscreants while travelling between Upper Takou and Tamah (Malek) on Monday. Condemning the incident, Khemchand said violence... The post Manipur CM Condemns Killing Of Student In Tamenglong first appeared on Northeast Today .
17-Year-Old Shot Dead in Manipur, Leaders Condemn Violence
A 17-year-old boy was shot dead in Manipur, prompting condemnation from state leaders and calls for justice. 17-Year-Old Shot Dead in Manipur, Leaders Condemn Violence
Teen on way to buy essentials killed in Manipur ambush
Teenager shot dead in Manipur; CM and Dy CM condemn killing
Digital Desk | Imphal, Sep 21 (IANS) A 17-year-old boy was shot dead by suspected militants in Manipur's Tamenglong district on Monday, police said. A police official in Imphal said that the Naga youth, identified as N.K. Wiphenbou was walking alone from Upper Nkou village to Tamei town when he was attacked by the suspected militants. According to the official, Naga village volunteers subsequently found the body of the slain youth along a narrow path in the hilly village. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, former chief minister N Biren Singh and many other leaders separately condemned the incident. The Chief Ministers Office, in its official X account, said: Honble Chief Minister of Manipur Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh condemned the killing of Mr NK. Wiphenbou, son of Mr NK. Maihinlakbou of Upper Takou village, Tamei Sub-Division, Tamenglong by armed miscreants between Upper Takou and Tamah (Malek) today. The Chief Minister maintained that such act of violence against an innocent student has no place in our society. He conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed to the Almighty to give them strength and comfort in this hour of immense grief, he said. Taking to his official X account, former CM Biren Singh said: Today, it is 17-year-old NK Wiphenbou. Who will be next? The killing of this young student from Upper Takou village, while he was travelling to buy essential commodities, is deeply painful. He said that Manipur cannot continue to lose innocent lives to this endless cycle of violence. Every such death leaves another family shattered and pushes our society further away from peace. The authorities must act decisively, establish accountability and bring those responsible to justice without delay. My deepest condolences to his bereaved family and to the people of Tamenglong. May God give them strength in this hour of immense grief, the former CM said. Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen and Senior Naga leader and Naga Peoples Front legislator Awangbou Newmai also condemned the killing, describing it as cowardly and heinous acts of terrorism that target innocent civilians and threaten peace. The Deputy Chief Minister, in a statement, appealed to all concerned to maintain peace and restraint. The safety of innocent civilians must be protected at all times. I also urge that the circumstances leading to the incident be thoroughly investigated and that appropriate action be taken as per law, she said. According to police officials, more than 40 people have been killed since clashes broke out between Naga and Kuki communities in February this year. During the past one month, a series of violent incidents occurred, claiming the lives of 12 people, including six women, in Manipurs Jiribam, Tamenglong, Kangpokpi and Noney districts. Kangpokpi, Tamenglong, Noney, Ukhrul and Kamjong have remained the most affected districts amid clashes between the two communities in the state.
Army conducts Agniveer recruitment rally in Manipur's Churachandpur
Digital Desk | Imphal, Sep 21 (IANS) The Indian Army conducted an Agniveer recruitment rally at the Peace Ground in Manipur's Churachandpur district, demonstrating its continued commitment to providing opportunities to the youth despite the challenging situation prevailing in parts of the state, officials said on Monday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Amit Shukla said that the five-day rally, from September 17 to 21, organised by Army Recruiting Office (ARO) Rangapahar, witnessed enthusiastic participation by more than 1,200 aspiring candidates from Churachandpur, Tengnoupal, Chandel, and Pherzawl districts. All four districts are inhabited by Kuki, Zo, and Hmar communities and other tribals. The spokesman said that the sustained participation of candidates from these districts, including areas affected by the prevailing challenges, reflected their determination to pursue a career in the armed forces and contribute to the nation. The successful conduct of the recruitment rally in Churachandpur and adjoining Kuki-dominated areas is particularly significant, he noted. According to Lt Col Shukla, the initiative highlights the Indian Armys endeavour to ensure that eligible youth from all parts of Manipur have access to recruitment opportunities, irrespective of geographical challenges or the prevailing situation. The rally was conducted with close coordination and support of the local Military authorities and other stakeholders. Extensive arrangements were made to facilitate the smooth, transparent and orderly conduct of the recruitment process, the spokesman said, adding that the efforts and arrangements were appreciated by senior officials associated with the event. The enthusiastic response from the youth is reflective of the enduring aspiration among the younger generation of Manipur to join the Armed Forces, he added. The Indian Army continues to provide transparent, merit-based and equal opportunities to aspiring candidates through recruitment rallies and outreach initiatives across the region. The defence spokesman said that the successful completion of the five-day rally at Churachandpur reinforces the Indian Armys commitment to remaining connected with the youth of Manipur, reaching out to them even in challenging circumstances, and providing avenues for them to realise their aspirations of serving the nation.
DPAR Manipur State Chief Information Commissioner Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
DPAR Manipur has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 State Chief Information Commissioner post. Eligible candidates can apply offline by 15 October 2026. The detailed notification is available on the official website, manipur.gov.in.
FMR or RMR facilitates regulated cross-border movement along India-Myanmar border
Digital Desk | Kohima, Sep 21 (IANS) The Free Movement Regime (FMR) or Regulated Movement Regime (RMR) facility allows eligible residents of villages located within 10 km of the India-Myanmar border on either side to undertake regulated cross-border movement, officials said on Monday. A defence spokesman said that the scale of legitimate movement facilitated under the FMR/RMR also underscores that the mechanism is not intended to prevent people-to-people contact, but to regulate such movement in accordance with the prescribed conditions. According to official records, 16,428 Border Passes have been issued so far, indicating that regulated cross-border movement continues to be facilitated for eligible people who meet the prescribed requirements, the spokesman said. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in 2024 announced that the Free Movement Regime (FMR), which earlier allowed people residing along the India-Myanmar border to travel 16 km into each other's territory without a passport and visa, would be scrapped soon. Instead, the MHA decided to replace the FMR with a new scheme to issue a pass to the border residents of both India and Myanmar living within 10 km on either side of the frontier to regulate cross-border movements. The Nagaland and Mizoram governments and a large number of political parties and civil societies in the two Northeastern states have been strongly opposing both border fencing and the scrapping of the FMR. Four Northeastern states -- Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram -- share a 1,643-km unfenced border with Myanmar. The MHA had earlier decided to erect fencing on the entire porous border, known for the smuggling of arms, ammunition, narcotics, illegal cross-border movement and various other contrabands, at a cost of Rs 31,000 crore. The defence spokesman, in a statement, said that a section of the media recently alleged that the Assam Rifles stopped the Naga Students Federation (NSF) delegation from travelling to Myanmar at Avangkhu in Meluri district of Nagaland, without seeking clarification from the competent authorities and understanding the policies on the subject matter. It is hereby clarified by the Assam Rifles that the movement of the delegation of the NSF towards Myanmar was stopped in the absence of the requisite authorisation required for crossing the international border and not on account of its identity or the stated purpose of its visit, as being reported by the media outlet or claimed by NSF, the statement said. It said that eight persons arrived at the designated crossing point in three vehicles on September 19. The delegates, according to the statement, expressed their intention to cross the Indo-Myanmar Border towards Tsera in Myanmar. On being asked for the documents essentially required for an authorised cross-border movement, the delegation was unable to produce a valid Border Pass or Permission issued by the competent authority, the statement said. The issue, therefore, is that of regulatory compliance rather than denial of cultural or people-to-people contact. Unfortunately, social media and media platforms are being used by posting public statements and messaging to portray the incident as an attack on the Naga identity and turn a specific border - regulation issue into a wider community - versus - security - force narrative, it said. It is reiterated that the cross-border movement is subject to the prescribed conditions laid down in the policy on the subject. The prevailing regulated movement framework provides for cross-border movement through designated points subject to prescribed eligibility and documentation. The delegation of NSF had travelled from Kohima, the state capital and therefore was not legally authorised to claim automatic entitlement to cross-border movement, merely based on its proposed cultural-exchange programme or reference letters, the statement pointed out. The statement said: A reference letter or recommendation from a civil organisation is not a valid document that constitutes permission to cross an international boundary.
17-year-old Naga youth shot dead in Manipur, say police
More than 40 people have been killed since clashes broke out between Naga and Kuki communities in February, officials said
Residents from the northeast say years of racial slurs, harassment and stereotyping have left them feeling unsafe in a neighbourhood they have called home for decades; Chongtham Singhs killing has deepened those fears and prompted calls for increased police presence
Manipur musicians murder revives fears of racism, harassment among Northeast residents in Kilokari
Manipur tense after security forces detain 7 Kukis
Violent protests erupted in Manipur's Kangpokpi district after seven Kuki villagers were allegedly detained by security forces. Protesters blocked roads and clashed with forces, leading to injuries. The villagers were later released, but a Meitei women's organisation subsequently staged a sit-in demanding the release of Meitei village volunteers.
Major Drug Bust in Mizoram and Manipur: Over
Security forces in Mizoram and Manipur seized drugs worth over 36 million and arrested five traffickers in recent operations. Major Drug Bust in Mizoram and Manipur: Over 36 Million Worth of Methamphetamine and Heroin Seized, Five Arrested
Violent protests rock Manipur's Kangpokpi over detention of 6 villagers
A senior official said the detained village volunteers were subsequently released by the security forces, following which the protests ended
Manipur: Waithou forest sees green revival after anti-encroachment drive
Imphal: Residents and commuters along Manipurs Imphal-Moreh Road (National Highway-102) have reported significant environmental improvements around the Waithou Protected Forest following a major anti-encroachment drive and subsequent reforestation initiative. According to former Thoubal Divisional Forest Officer Dinesh Chandra Salam, the turnaround began on June 12, 2022, when authorities evicted 69 illegal structures within the protected [] The post Manipur: Waithou forest sees green revival after anti-encroachment drive appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam dominate NE Badminton Championship
Shillong, Sep 19: Assam dominated the Yonex Sunrise North East Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship 2026, winning five of the 10 individual titles at the JN Indoor Stadium here on Saturday. Mizoram and Manipur claimed two titles each, while Arunachal Pradesh won one. Assam had earlier swept all four team titles in the mens, womens, U-19 []
10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup begins in Leh
Leh, Ladakh: The 10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup 2026 is being held at the NDS Indoor Stadium in Leh, bringing together Pencak Silat athletes, coaches, officials, team managers and sports administrators from across the country. More than 850 athletes and participants are taking part in the national championship, which has emerged as a major sporting gathering in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Teams from various States, Union Territories and Paramilitary Forces are participating in the championship. The event also features more than 100 technical and federation officials and State/UT representatives, along with over 70 coaches and team managers. The opening ceremony will be attended by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena as the chief guest. Administrative Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh Bhanu Prabha; Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh Shashanka Ala; Joint Director, Youth Services & Sports, Ladakh Tsering Paldan; Additional Deputy Commissioner to the Lieutenant Governor Shekh Aadil; President, Indian Pencak Silat Federation; President, Ladakh Pencak Silat Association; and District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Leh, will also be present. The championship has brought together sporting delegations from Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, CISF, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, ITBP, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, SSB, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The participation of State and UT teams along with Paramilitary Forces has added diversity to the championship, bringing athletes from different sporting backgrounds onto one national platform. Besides athletes, the championship includes technical officials, federation representatives, coaches, team managers, referees, judges, delegation representatives and members of the organising and support teams. The event has brought together more than 1,000 athletes, officials, coaches, managers, representatives and other sporting stakeholders. Hosting a national-level Pencak Silat championship in Leh at the high altitude of the Himalayas gives the event a distinctive setting. The championship provides athletes from across India an opportunity to compete at the national level while also experiencing the culture and hospitality of Ladakh. The event also highlights Ladakh's potential to host major sporting competitions and provides a platform for promoting sports and sporting activities in the region. The 10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup 2026 brings together athletes and sporting delegations from different regions of the country on a common platform. With more than 850 participants, 100 technical officials and representatives, and over 70 coaches and team managers, the championship provides a significant platform for Pencak Silat athletes to compete and showcase their skills.
Manipurs Athletes Gear Up for Asian Games in Japan
Manipurs Chief Minister wishes success to 36 athletes representing the state at the Asian Games in Japan, starting this Saturday. Manipurs Athletes Gear Up for Asian Games in Japan
SSB seizes over 325 kg ganja in Arunachal Pradesh, one arrested
Digital Desk | Kolkata/Itanagar, Sep 20 (IANS) The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), in a coordinated operation with the Arunachal Pradesh Police, seized nearly 325.5 kg of cannabis (Ganja) from the West Kameng district of the state on Friday. The operation was carried out by troops of the 61 Battalion SSB, Bhairabkhunda. One person has been arrested in this connection. The seizure comes weeks after the Assam Police seized over 307 kg of ganja near the state's border with Arunachal Pradesh. According to officials, Arunachal Pradesh has now turned into a major producer of narcotics like Opium and Cannabis (Ganja). This illicit cultivation takes place in remote parts of the state. Cultivators and traffickers believe that the terrain and difficult landscape will leave their operations undetected. However, security agencies have launched a drive to prevent the production and trafficking of narcotics. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has also directed all agencies to remain alert towards the movement of narcotics through states in northeastern India that are close to the infamous Golden Triangle. This is part of the Government's drive against narcotics as part of its Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. The state government in Arunachal Pradesh has also launched a crackdown on the cultivation of illegal drugs. The state has so far destroyed 18.587 acres of illegal poppy (opium) and 64.59 acres of cannabis cultivation in the state, Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta said recently. Such operations are crucial to prevent the consumption of narcotics in the strategic border state as well as their transportation elsewhere. This illegal activity is related to crime and even insurgency. There is evidence that insurgent groups promote such trade for profit. It is also a way of recruiting the youth from such states by engaging them in this trade, an official said. Central Armed Police Forces and paramilitary forces like the SSB and Assam Rifles are now assisting local authorities in states like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura to tackle the menace of narcotics. There is better coordination between the state police and central forces now. Intelligence networks have been created, and there are regular crackdowns on the trafficking of narcotics. Thousands of kg of narcotics - both cultivated locally and smuggled from across the border have been seized over the last few months. This action will continue, the official said. Groups involved in the racket are also being identified, and members are being apprehended during the operations.
Manipur Civil Society Organisations intensify agitation for NRC updation before Census
Digital Desk | Imphal, Sep 19 (IANS) Influential Meira Paibis (women torchbearers) and representatives of around 20 villages and students on Saturday joined protests in Manipur demanding updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the Census, with 1951 fixed as the base year. The protests were organised by the North Imphal Meira and Clubs Co-ordinating Committee (NIMAC) at Khonghampat Awang Leikai and by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) Students' Wing at Keishamthong in Imphal West. Addressing a public meeting at Khonghampat, JFD Convenor Jeetendra Ningombam said the organisation would intensify its agitation if the state government failed to issue a formal order by the end of September confirming that 1951 would be used as the base year for NRC updation. He said the JFDs three key demands were that the NRC be updated before the Census, internally displaced persons (IDPs) be resettled in their respective homes before the Census, and 1951 be adopted as the base year for NRC updation. The JFD leader also urged the state government to make public any assurance or commitment received from the Centre regarding the NRC and Census. Ningombam said the government should communicate its decision through a formal order instead of relying on verbal assurances. He also claimed that failure to update the NRC could have implications for the state's future demographic composition and urged people to remain united on issues concerning the indigenous population. The protesters carried placards with messages including Truth, Transparency, Justice, Our Land, Our People, Our Future and Our Land, Our Right, Our Responsibility. They also raised slogans against the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement and demanded that innocent villagers not be arrested. Separately, students of Ramlal Paul Higher Secondary School joined the JFD-led agitation at Keishamthong, demanding that the NRC be updated before the Census with 1951 as the base year. Student Mangalsana Sapam said people in Manipur had been demanding NRC updation before the Census for a long time and expressed solidarity with the JFD movement. JFD Students' Wing volunteer Md. Shahaj Khan, who organised the school protest, said the state government had stated during the monsoon that the Census would be deferred and the NRC updated using 1951 as the base year. He, however, said no formal document had been issued to substantiate the reported assurance and urged the government to begin the NRC updation process without further delay. The CJFD and various other CSOs have been holding massive agitations in the Imphal Valley region since August 17, demanding the updation of the NRC before the Census-2027 exercise is undertaken. A day before its pre-scheduled start, the Central government on August 31 announced to defer the Census-2027 exercise in Manipur amid continuing protests and demands by various CSOs for the updation of the NRC before the conduct of the Census-2027 in the state. The recently held session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly reaffirmed its earlier resolution to update the NRC before the Census-2027, and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has conveyed the same to the Central government. Meanwhile, Manipur Assembly's latest move on September 2 came amid massive agitations by various CSOs, mainly in the five districts of the Imphal Valley region -- Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching -- demanding the updation of the NRC before the conduct of Census-2027.
Manipur protests shift focus to NRC ahead of Assembly polls
Manipur's census operations are deferred amid demands for an NRC update. Protesters seek a time-bound solution with a 1951 base year for the NRC. The state assembly elections are scheduled for early next year. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Manipur soon to discuss development projects. Ethnic violence has tragically claimed over 300 lives since May 2023.
CM Khemchand Singh extends his wishes to 36 athletes, 3 coaches from Manipur for Asian Games
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has wished 36 athletes and three coaches from the state who are representing India at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in Japan. The athletes are competing in 10 sports, including Sepaktakraw, rowing, cycling, fencing, canoeing and kayaking, boxing, weightlifting, wushu, judo and hockey. The Asian Games began on September 19 and will continue until October 4.
Manipur CM wishes 36 athletes representing India at 2026 Asian Games
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Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar reviews development projects, schemes in Manipur
Digital Desk | Imphal, Sep 18 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) Sukanta Majumdar reviewed key developmental initiatives and ongoing projects in Manipur, with particular emphasis on strengthening inter-governmental coordination for their timely implementation. The Union Minister undertook a two-day visit to Manipur on Thursday and Friday, during which he reviewed the progress of key developmental projects and schemes. The visiting Central Minister called on state Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, visited a flagship infrastructure project site, and interacted with beneficiaries of MDoNER schemes. During his meetings with the Governor and the Chief Minister, discussions centred on key developmental initiatives and ongoing projects in Manipur, with particular emphasis on strengthening inter-governmental coordination for their timely implementation, along with other developmental and administrative matters concerning the state and the Northeast region. Minister Majumdar, who also holds the MoS Education portfolio, chaired a review meeting with state Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur and Administrative Secretaries of various line departments at the Main Conference Hall in the Civil Secretariat at Mantripukhri in Imphal. The meeting took stock of the status of various projects being implemented in Manipur under the MDoNER Ministry and the North Eastern Council (NEC), besides investment initiatives in the state. The visiting Minister called for closer coordination between the state government and the Ministry to ensure speedy and effective execution of ongoing schemes and projects for the benefit of the people of Manipur. On Thursday, the Minister proceeded to Andro in Imphal East district, where he attended the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan programme, Aashirwad Ka Diya (Lamp of Blessings), and interacted with villagers, local representatives and beneficiaries of MDoNER Ministry schemes in the area. On Friday, Majumdar, accompanied by Dharmvir Jha, Statistical Adviser of the MDoNER Ministry, and Dr R. K. Radhesana Devi, Director, Planning Department, visited the PM-DevINE project site at Mantripukhri to review the development of infrastructure for the Processing Zone of the Manipur Information Technology Special Economic Zone (IT SEZ). The project is envisioned as a key enabler of IT growth, entrepreneurship, investment and employment opportunities for the youth of Manipur. The Ministers visit was attended by senior officers of the state government, including officials of the Planning Department.
Assam Rifles showcases operational preparedness, capabilities in Agartala
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 18 (IANS) The Assam Rifles on Friday organised a display of weapons and equipment in Agartala to showcase its capabilities, operational preparedness and role in safeguarding the nation and maintaining security in the Northeast. A defence spokesman said that the Assam Rifles organised a weapons and equipment display at Saheed Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel in Agartala on Friday for NCC (National Cadet Corps) cadets as part of its continued efforts to enhance awareness about the role, capabilities and operational preparedness of the force. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation by cadets and provided them the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of various weapons, equipment and specialised systems employed by Assam Rifles, he said. The cadets actively interacted with Assam Rifles personnel and inquired about the capabilities, employment and operational significance of the weapons. According to the defence spokesman, the initiative also served as an important platform to motivate and inspire the youth towards a career in the Armed Forces and Assam Rifles. The interaction provided the participants with insight into the professional ethos, commitment and role of Assam Rifles. The event reaffirmed Assam Rifles commitment towards youth engagement, nation-building and fostering a spirit of patriotism and service among the younger generation. Such outreach initiatives continue to strengthen the bond between Assam Rifles and the people of the Northeast, the official noted. Assam Rifles units are posted across several states in Northeastern India, including Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Assam and Tripura. While insurgency has been brought under control in most of the states, there are continuous attempts by banned outfits to regroup and build up networks through extortion and recruitment of youths. The paramilitary force has been playing a vital role in curbing organised drug trafficking networks in the Northeast, especially in Mizoram, Manipur, Assam and Tripura. The Assam Rifles maintains constant vigil on activities involving insurgent groups. Insurgents operate across state boundaries to evade the police. The insurgent groups are also linked to each other and provide shelter to each other's cadres. A strong intelligence network is required to get to them, a senior official said.
