Manipur Police Football Cup NEROCA beat CFA in five goal thriller to book final ticket
NEROCA FC rallied back to beat CFA 3 2 in the first semi final of Manipur Police Football Cup 2026 this afternoon at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong NEROCA FC enjoyed a slender first half lead thanks to Lanchenba
Congress MP's Supporters March In Manipur Over Sexual Harassment At JNU
The protesters targeted the BJP's Manipur unit chief over a demand for Akoijam's resignation over the sexual harassment allegations by some JNU students.
Manipur CM calls for collective efforts to restore peace, strengthen unity
Digital Desk | Imphal, Oct 14 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday called for collective efforts to restore peace and strengthen unity among the states diverse communities, stressing that mutual understanding and a shared commitment to work together were essential for the states progress. The Chief Minister was speaking at the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan programme held at Chumthang Shanapung under the Naoriya Pakhanglakpa Assembly constituency in Imphal West district. The month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is being organised to mark 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modis public service and leadership. Khemchand Singh observed that despite expressing love for Manipur, some people remained unwilling to go beyond the valley region and embrace all communities. He emphasised that Manipur, home to 36 communities, needed leaders capable of bringing people together and fostering unity. Speaking on Indias economic progress, the Chief Minister stated that the country had been progressing towards becoming one of the worlds fastest-growing economies since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister. He noted that India had entered the top four economies globally in terms of economic growth. Referring to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, Khemchand Singh stated that as India moves towards becoming a developed nation, the people of Manipur must also contribute meaningfully to achieving this national goal. He stressed that efforts to restore peace in the State must be pursued collectively, with all sections of society working together towards this objective. Citing Singapore as an example, the Chief Minister said that while there were valuable lessons to be learnt from the experiences of other countries, people must also be willing to learn, work hard and bring about positive changes in their own society. Highlighting the development of Naoriya Pakhanglakpa Assembly Constituency, he stated that roads in the constituency were now being constructed using the rigid pavement system, although the construction process required considerable time. As part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, outreach camps were organised by 42 different government departments, enabling people to access government services, obtain information and avail themselves of various welfare schemes. The programme was attended by MLAs Sagolshem Kebi Devi and Tongbram Robindro Singh; Chairperson, Imphal West Zilla Parishad, R.K. Taruni Devi; officials of various government departments; local representatives and members of the public.
Manipur PSC Assistant Engineer/Manager Result 2025: The Manipur Public Service Commission (Manipur PSC) has officially released the Manipur PSC Assistant Engineer/Manager Result 2025. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now view their results online through the official website https://mpscmanipur.gov.in.
Manipur has launched two conservation projects targeting clouded leopards and vultures and is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect wildlife trafficking as part of efforts to protect the states biodiversity. The initiatives were announced during the 72nd Wildlife Week celebrations at the City Convention Centre in Imphal on Wednesday, where Governor... The post Manipur Launches Clouded Leopard, Vulture Conservation Projects; Explores AI To Curb Wildlife Trafficking first appeared on Northeast Today .
13 Arrested In Manipur For Sharing, Monetising Sexual Content On Telegram
Investigators are also expected to establish how the material was obtained, who operated or administered the Telegram channels, how the content was circulated and whether other users or financial beneficiaries were involved.
Manipur hosts BHASHINI workshop, inaugurates eSeva Kendra, signs MoU with Microsoft
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Manipur Police arrest 13 for sharing, monetising explicit videos of women on Telegram
Manipur Police have apprehended 13 individuals in connection with the circulation of non-consensual explicit content. The arrested include a juvenile who reportedly participated in this network. Police initiated an investigation, codenamed 'Operation Dignity', in response to public reports. During the operation, authorities seized fourteen mobile phones and one laptop as evidence. The investigation continues to identify additional victims and uncover the broader network.
Manipur CM, BSF chief review law and order; DGP inspects security in Jiribam
Manipur CM, BSF chief review law and order; DGP inspects security in Jiribam Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Praveen Kumar on Tuesday reviewed the prevailing law and order situation in the state, while Director General of Police Mukesh Singh visited the violence-affected Jiribam district to assess [] The post Manipur CM, BSF chief review law and order; DGP inspects security in Jiribam appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Manipur Chief Minister Felicitates 3 Asian Games Hockey Gold Medallists From State
The gold medallists from Manipur are Sanglakpam Nilakanta Sharma from the men's squad and Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu and Kharibam Bichu Devi from the women's squad.
Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen on Tuesday distributed livelihood assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and various welfare benefits to other beneficiaries in Kangpokpi district under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, while urging village chiefs and civil society organisations (CSOs) to help ensure the last-mile delivery of government schemes to every deserving household, including those... The post Manipur Dy CM Nemcha Distributes Livelihood Aid, Welfare Benefits During Seva Sankalp Abhiyan In Kangpokpi first appeared on Northeast Today .
The Global Manipur Federation (GMF) has expressed solidarity with Manipur Lok Sabha MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam amid the controversy over his dismissal as a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), raising concerns over alleged procedural irregularities in the decision. In a statement, the federation said the developments risked undermining Akoijams work and discouraging the growing... The post Global Manipur Federation Backs Bimol Akoijam, Raises Concerns Over Procedural Lapses In JNU Dismissal first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tipriti, Mangka lead musical roadmap to journeying across the Himalayas
Shillong, Oct 13: Royal Enfield Social Mission kicked off the musical roadmap to Journeying Across the Himalayas 2026 with a curtain raiser at Oddbird Theatre, New Delhi yesterday. The preview featured a rare cross-regional collaboration between Khasi blues vocalist Tipriti Kharbangar and Manipur folk artist Mangka Mayanglambam, with Manipuri & Khasi folk musicians a [] The post Tipriti, Mangka lead musical roadmap to journeying across the Himalayas first appeared on Highland Post .
BSF DG reviews security and operational preparedness in Manipur amid violence
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Manipur Police Bust Online Sex Content Racket
Manipur police have arrested 13 individuals, including a juvenile, for allegedly circulating and monetising non-consensual sexually explicit content, including child sexual abuse material, on Telegram. The arrests were made across Bishnupur, Imphal West, and Kakching districts as part of 'Operation Dignity', with 14 mobile phones seized and over 150 channels identified.
13 Held In Manipur For Allegedly Circulating Explicit Content On Telegram
Thirteen people, including a juvenile, have been apprehended in Manipur for allegedly circulating and monetising non-consensual explicit videos and photographs through Telegram channels, police said on Tuesday. An FIR was registered at Moirang police station in Bishnupur district after police received information that administrators and users of multiple Telegram channels were allegedly trading and distributing... The post 13 Held In Manipur For Allegedly Circulating Explicit Content On Telegram first appeared on Northeast Today .
Fireflies in the Dark, film on Manipur violence, premieres at Vancouver festival
Fireflies in the Dark, film on Manipur violence, premieres at Vancouver festival
Manipur CM Discusses Law And Order With BSF Chief
Imphal, October 13: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday held discussions with Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Praveen Kumar on the prevailing law and order situation in the state. Kumar called on the chief minister at his Secretariat in Babupara, Imphal, accompanied by BSF Eastern Command Additional Director General Sumit Sharan... The post Manipur CM Discusses Law And Order With BSF Chief first appeared on Northeast Today .
Deputy ECs to visit 5 states heading for polls
The Election Commission of India has commenced preparations for the upcoming assembly elections in five states, with senior officers visiting Uttarakhand and scheduled to visit Manipur and Punjab soon.
Imphal, October 13: Manipur Police have arrested 13 people, including one child in conflict with the law (CCL), for allegedly circulating, trading and monetising non-consensual explicit videos and photographs of Manipuri women through multiple Telegram channels, including the distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Acting on credible information about the circulation of such content,... The post Manipur Police Arrest 13 In Operation Dignity Over Circulation Of Non-Consensual Explicit Content first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur Police Arrest Three In Two Narcotics Cases, Seize Suspected Brown Sugar
Imphal, October 13: Manipur Police arrested three persons in two separate narcotics cases in Churachandpur district on October 12, seizing 85 soap cases containing suspected brown sugar, including approximately 932 grams recovered in one of the cases. In the first case, a team of Churachandpur police station arrested Chingmuanchin Samte (37), wife of Pauginthang Vaiphei,... The post Manipur Police Arrest Three In Two Narcotics Cases, Seize Suspected Brown Sugar first appeared on Northeast Today .
Congress Lok Sabha MP and expelled Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) faculty member, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, has lashed out at the university administration for dismissing him after allegations of sexual harassment surfaced. Akoijam termed the entire process a witch hunt driven by political vendetta to silence his voice on Manipur and the Northeast. Speaking to ANI, Akoijam claimed that natural justice and due procedure were completely bypassed and alleged that the university was in a tearing hurry to initiate action. At 12:40 PM, they sent me an email stating that the inquiry was closed. Within an hour, they prepared the report and submitted it to the Vice-Chancellor, not to me. Shortly after, the dismissal order was issued, and by 2:30 PM, everything was leaked to the press, Akoijam said. The Vice-Chancellor herself stated in the media that she hadn
Drug Bust In Manipur: Myanmar National Held
Manipur police have arrested two individuals, including a Myanmar national, and seized 900 grams of brown sugar in Churachandpur district following a tip-off. The arrests were made on Tuesday, leading to charges under the NDPS Act and immigration laws.
13 held in Manipur for circulating explicit content on social media
Police said they launched an investigation, codenamed 'Operation Dignity ', and arrested 12 people and detained a juvenile
Former Manipur Chief Minister (CM) N Biren Singh on Monday visited the JNIMS Hospital mortuary in Imphal to meet and console the bereaved family members of Ajinbou Ringkangmai and Dibambou Ringkangmai, who were brutally killed in a suspected militant attack at Makui Ashang village in Kangpokpi district. Expressing deep anguish over the incident, the former CM strongly condemned the violence and appealed for an end to the ongoing conflict in the state. These types of killings are highly condemnable. We are all human beings. Everything has been settled through political dialogue, through talk. Violence will not help in solving the crisis of the state, Singh told reporters. Urging all communities to refrain from resorting to force against civilians, he emphasised the shared identity of the residents of the state. It is my appeal to the community to leave violence, and don't use any force against civilians. We are all citizens of India. We are all citizens of Manipur, he added. Address...
NFR unloads 1,094 freight rakes in September, Assam accounts for 585
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 12 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) unloaded 1,094 freight rakes across its zone in September 2026, ensuring the supply of essential commodities and industrial goods to the Northeastern states and strengthening regional supply chains, officials said on Monday. According to NFRs Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, food grains, food-grade items, fertilisers, sugar, coal, salt, tank wagons and other commodities were handled at various goods sheds across the zone during the month, facilitating their timely distribution and supporting economic activities. Assam accounted for the highest number of unloaded freight rakes at 585, highlighting the crucial role of the Railways in meeting the requirements of public distribution systems, industries and consumers, he said. Sharma said that during September, 102 freight rakes were unloaded in Tripura, 28 in Manipur, 15 in Nagaland, six in Arunachal Pradesh and five in Mizoram. Outside the mountainous Northeastern states, West Bengal recorded the unloading of 208 freight rakes, while Bihar accounted for 145, further strengthening trade connectivity and regional supply chains, he stated. The CPRO said that for NFR, the uninterrupted movement of essential and other commodities was vital for meeting daily requirements and supporting industrial and commercial activities across the region. He added that regular monitoring at various levels had helped reduce turnaround time and improve unloading efficiency, contributing to the smooth handling and distribution of goods. The freight operations underline the Railways' role in supplying essential commodities to the Northeast, where rail connectivity remains important for transporting goods from other parts of the country, the NFR official said. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), headquartered at Maligaon near Guwahati, operates across the Northeastern states as well as in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar.
JNU sexual harassment case: BJP seeks action against Congress MP, stages protests across Gujarat
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 12 (IANS) The BJP's women's wing staged protests across Gujarat on Monday, demanding action against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam over allegations of sexual harassment involving female students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), days after the university dismissed him from his position as a professor and Delhi Police registered an FIR against him. The protests, organised by the state BJP Mahila Morcha, were held across all districts and major cities of the state. Women party workers, office-bearers, women legislators and local leaders participated in sit-ins and demonstrations, accusing the Congress leadership of remaining silent on the allegations. The protesters raised slogans against the Congress and its senior leadership, demanded strict action against Akoijam and called for his immediate expulsion from the party, according to party leaders. The party accused the Congress of maintaining double standards on women's safety and dignity, arguing that its public claims on women's rights were inconsistent with its response to allegations against one of its own MPs. Women's safety should not be confined to political speeches and election campaigns, the leaders said. The protests came amid a widening controversy over the allegations against Akoijam, who represents the Inner Manipur constituency in the Lok Sabha and was a professor at JNU's Centre for the Study of Social Systems. JNU dismissed Akoijam with immediate effect on October 9 following an inquiry by its internal committee into complaints of sexual harassment. Reports said 11 women students had complained against him. The committee's findings reportedly referred to a pattern of inappropriate personal interactions, sexually suggestive conduct and unwelcome physical contact. Delhi Police registered an FIR against Akoijam on October 11 at Vasant Kunj North police station, following a complaint by JNU's chief security officer. The complaint forwarded documents related to the university's internal inquiry and sought police action. The FIR invokes provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to sexual harassment and acts intended to insult a woman's modesty. The investigation is under way. Akoijam has denied the allegations and described his dismissal as a witch hunt. He has questioned the university's handling of the inquiry and said he intended to challenge the decision through legal channels.
Ktaka: BJP Mahila Morcha stages protest, demands resignation of MP accused of sexual harassment
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 12 (IANS) Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morcha on Monday demanded the resignation of Member of Parliament Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment of female students. They also accused the Congress of supporting him despite his suspension by a Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) committee. During the protest in Bengaluru, the protesters raised slogans against the Congress national leadership, alleging that the party was protecting the accused. They held placards which read We condemn Rahul Gandhi who is playing drama of women security, Congress party is nursing lustful MP sacked by JNU. They also raised slogans against Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, accusing them of failing to stand up for the victims of sexual exploitation. BJP Mahila Morcha workers were detained and taken to an undisclosed location after they attempted to enter the Congress office forcibly. The Congress workers also chided the Karnataka Congress government for not being able to provide representation to women in the cabinet. Speaking to the media during a protest organised by the BJP Mahila Morcha outside the Congress office, BJP MLC Bharathi Shetty alleged that Akoijam was portraying himself as innocent while claiming that the allegations against him had not been proved. However, she claimed that he had been removed because the allegations against him had been established. She said the BJP strongly condemned the MP's alleged actions. Demanding punishment for Akoijam, Shetty said the BJP Mahila Morcha had organised a large-scale protest to press for action against him. She also questioned Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi over the alleged support extended to the MP. Priyanka Gandhi, where are you when such people are being supported? she asked. Accusing the Congress of standing by the MP, Shetty said the party had failed to uphold its principles in its actions and statements since Independence. She asserted that the BJP would stand with women who had faced injustice and reiterated her demand that the MP should resign over the allegations. Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has been sacked by Jawaharlal Nehru University after finding him guilty of sexually harassing female students, a charge denied by the lawmaker. Akoijam, Lok Sabha MP from Manipur, was sacked by JNU last week after finding him guilty of sexually harassing female students, a charge denied by the lawmaker. The accused, a professor at the Centre for the Study of Social Systems under JNU's School of Social Sciences, was dismissed with immediate effect on October 9 following an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against him. He allegedly asked the female students at JNU about their dating history. At least 11 female students had filed sexual harassment complaints against the professor in May this year. The complaints alleged that he invited students to his campus residence on the pretext of meetings or gatherings and attempted to sexually harass them. Some students had also alleged that he made obscene and inappropriate remarks in class.
Naga Body Issues 48-hour Ultimatum For Return Of Mans Severed Head Amid Fresh Manipur Violence
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Joint Tribes Council Manipur (also referred to as Joint Tribes Council or WC-JTC in some reports), representing communities including the Inpui, Liangmai, Rongmei and Zeme, said, The head of Ajinbou R remains missing. Post-mortem will not be conducted till his head is returned to his family members for a dignified burial. We will not allow state machinery to mutilate the remains further while his head is treated as a trophy by militants.
Randeep Hoodas wife Lin Laishram gives a glimpse of the struggles of getting ready as a mom
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Actor Randeep Hoodas wife, Lin Laishram, has shared a relatable glimpse of motherhood. She highlighted the everyday challenges of getting ready while taking care of her little one. Lin took to social media to share a picture of herself holding her daughter while getting ready. Keeping the caption simple and relatable, she wrote, Just a Mom trying to get ready. In the picture, the doting mom is seen sitting as her hair is being styled, while holding her little daughter in her arms. The candid moment captures a familiar experience for many mothers, who often have to juggle their personal routines with caring for their little ones. Through her post, Lin offered a peek into the everyday realities of motherhood, where even getting ready can become a task when a baby needs attention. Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram welcomed their daughter in March 2026, coinciding with their second wedding anniversary. The couple announced the arrival of their little one on social media. Sharing the happy news on Instagram, they revealed that the name was suggested by Randeeps sister and signifies divine grace, freedom, and limitlessness as the sky. The Jaat actor had also given a sneak peek into his daughter Nyomicas special milestone by sharing heartwarming glimpses from her first rice ceremony, known as Chakumba. He posted adorable moments from the occasion and expressed his gratitude to everyone who showered blessings on his little one. Describing it as a moment he wished he could hold on to forever, Randeep shared his happiness at celebrating the special occasion with his loved ones. There are moments you wish you could hold on to forever! Nyomicas #Chakumba was one of them. Her first taste of rice and a heart full of gratitude for everyone who blessed her, he wrote. Randeep tied the knot with his longtime partner, Lin Laishram, in a traditional Meitei wedding ceremony in Imphal, Manipur, on November 29, 2023.
Former CM Biren Singh condemns Makui killings, calls For dialogue To End Violence
Former Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh on Monday condemned the killing of Naga village guards in Makui village in Kangpokpi district as barbaric and called on communities to resolve their grievances through dialogue rather than violence. Biren Singh made the remarks while speaking to the media at the mortuary of the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute... The post Former CM Biren Singh condemns Makui killings, calls For dialogue To End Violence first appeared on Northeast Today .
BJP Mahila Morcha seeks Congress MP
Bengaluru: Members of the BJP Mahila Morcha took to the streets in Bengaluru on Monday, demanding the resignation of Manipur Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam following allegations of sexual harassment against him. The protesters assembled outside Cantonment Railway Station with placards and raised slogans accusing the Congress of failing to act decisively on the issue. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Manipur: Suspected Kuki militants burn 10 houses in Pongringlong Naga village
Imphal: Suspected Kuki militants attacked Pongringlong Rongmei Naga village in Manipurs Kangpokpi district on October 10, burning down 10 houses and damaging seven other structures. More than 30 heavily armed attackers reportedly approached the village from different directions, forcing the outnumbered village guards to retreat before the arson began. The damaged properties in the Saitu [] The post Manipur: Suspected Kuki militants burn 10 houses in Pongringlong Naga village appeared first on NorthEast Now .
BJP Mahila Morcha protests outside Congress HQ over harassment allegations against Bimol Akoijam
BJP Mahila Morcha workers and party members staged a protest outside the Congress headquarters in New Delhi, demanding action against Congress MP from Inner Manipur, Dr Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, over allegations of sexual harassment involving...
Manipur Congress MP Booked Over Sexual Harassment Charges as JNU Professor
Akoijam, a professor at JNU's School of Social Sciences, was dismissed on October 9 following an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against him, charges he has denied
Joint Tribes Council-Manipur Halts Post-Mortem, Gives Governments 48 Hours To Recover Missing Head
The Working Committee of the Joint Tribes Council (JTC-Manipur) has suspended the post-mortem examinations of Dibambou Ringkangmai and Ajinbou Ringkangmai, demanding the recovery of Ajinbous missing head and its return to the family for a dignified burial. In a statement issued on Monday, the committee gave the Government of India and the Manipur government a... The post Joint Tribes Council-Manipur Halts Post-Mortem, Gives Governments 48 Hours To Recover Missing Head first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur on boil again: Naga body gives 48-hour ultimatum to return mans severed head
A civil society organization has given a 48-hour ultimatum for the return of a severed head. The headless body of Ajinbou R was brought for post-mortem following a militant attack in Manipur. Violence in the region has intensified with recent killings and ongoing tensions between Kuki and Naga tribes. The Chief Minister has condemned the violence and called for measures to ensure safety.
Naga group seeks return of man's severed head after fresh Manipur violence, issues 48-hr ultimatum
A video purportedly of the victim's head among heavily armed militants wearing camouflage went viral on October 10, 2026.
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.
Manipur groups call shutdown against States 1949 merger with India
Seven banned armed groups, largely comprising the Meitei people, have called for a 12-hour shutdown on October 15, observed as National Black Day, alleging the merger violated international and domestic legal provisions
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...
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 .
Ranji Trophy: Arunachal Pradesh forfeit opener against Nagaland amid association crisis
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Arunachal Pradeshs domestic cricket campaign has suffered another setback, with the state forfeiting its Ranji Trophy Plate Group opener against Nagaland amid an administrative deadlock that has left its cricket association without a functioning authority to manage team selection and other operations. The match was scheduled to begin on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, coinciding with the start of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. The forfeiture follows Arunachal Pradeshs failure to field a team for their Vinoo Mankad Trophy fixture against Sikkim in Bhubaneswar earlier this week, highlighting the growing impact of the dispute on players across age groups. The crisis stems from a legal battle over the Arunachal Cricket Associations (ACA) September elections, in which Nabam Vivek was elected president. Several district associations subsequently challenged the polls, alleging irregularities and seeking fresh elections. The matter is pending before the Itanagar bench of the Gauhati High Court, which has reserved its order. The court proceedings have effectively paralysed the association, preventing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from intervening to establish an alternative administrative arrangement while the matter remains pending. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia had earlier told IANS that the legal impasse had already disrupted Arunachal Pradeshs participation in junior domestic competitions, with the absence of a functioning state body making team selection and preparation impossible. There are two factions in the Arunachal Cricket Association, and they are having a litigation issue in the Guwahati High Court-Itanagar Bench. There was some stay order from the High Court about a couple of months ago on the boards functioning. So, due to the issue present in front of that bench, there is no functionary in the Arunachal Cricket Association. The matter was finally heard in the first week of September, but the judgment is yet to be delivered by the bench. So no board is in place there for quite some time, and therefore, there was no preparation to constitute a team for this Vinoo Mankad Trophy, Saikia had told IANS. At the time, Saikia had also expressed uncertainty over the states participation in the Ranji Trophy, with the opening fixture against Nagaland approaching and the court yet to deliver its verdict. As a result, they could not field the team in the junior mens levels. I dont know what will happen over them playing in the Ranji Trophy, starting on October 11. Everybody is waiting for the outcome of the courts verdict. As the matter is sub-judice, the BCCI cannot also step in. Nobody is governing there because of this matter there in the court, added Saikia. The forfeiture of the Ranji Trophy fixture has now turned those concerns into a setback for the states senior mens team. The dispute has also raised questions about Arunachal Pradeshs ability to participate in the remainder of the domestic season if the administrative vacuum continues. The associations September elections became contentious after six district bodies, Lower Siang, Upper Subansiri, Kamle, Tawang, West Siang and Papum Pare, alleged violations of rules during the electoral process. Their challenge led to the courts interim stay on the functioning of the association, leaving competing factions claiming legitimacy without a settled administrative structure. The consequences have extended beyond administrative functioning, with young cricketers missing opportunities to compete at the national level. Arunachal Pradesh has already been unable to field teams in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy and the Under-19 Womens T20 Trophy, raising concerns over the development of players across the states mens and womens programmes. Arunachal Pradesh finished at the bottom of the Ranji Trophy Plate Group standings last season after losing all five matches. The Plate Group also features Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Sikkim.
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.
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 []
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)
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
Want To Advance Peace In Manipur': Chief Minister After Meeting PM Modi
The chief minister also said that PM Modi's leadership continues to inspire the BJP government in Manipur for building a peaceful, prosperous and a 'Viksit' Manipur as part of the 'Viksit Bharat'.
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 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.
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.
Manipur CM demands MP Akoijams resignation after JNU dismissal
Digital Desk | Imphal/New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday demanded the resignation of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from Parliament, a day after Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) dismissed him from service with immediate effect following an enquiry into allegations of sexual harassment. Taking to social media platforms Facebook and X, Manipur CM Khemchand Singh wrote, The dismissal of Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, MP of Inner Manipur, from Jawaharlal Nehru University is deeply disturbing and shameful. He said, As per the official order, the Internal Committee enquired into allegations of sexual harassment against him at the University and recommended major punishment. Following due process, he has been dismissed from service. Such grave misconduct by a holder of high legislative office and a professor is unacceptable and tarnishes the image of Manipur. As an MP represents the voice of the people, the sanctity of Parliament must be upheld. When its dignity is compromised, public trust is eroded. On moral grounds, Prof. Akoijam has lost the moral authority to continue as a public representative and should resign from the Lok Sabha immediately, respecting the sentiment of the people, the Chief Minister said. Meanwhile, Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit, in an order on Friday said that an enquiry was conducted by the Internal Committee against Prof. Akoijam of Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, pursuant to allegations of sexual harassment. .. based on the findings, the Internal Committee recommended major punishment to Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, as per service rules and by invoking rule of Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules. Upon following the due process and considering all available facts and as per the report of the Internal Committee, the punishment of dismissal from the services of the University is hereby imposed on Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences of the University, with immediate effect, the order said. No official statement or response from Akoijam, who represents the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency, was available at the time of filing this news report. According to media reports, at least 11 female students lodged sexual harassment complaints against Akoijam in May. The complaints alleged that he had invited students to his campus residence under the pretext of meetings or gatherings and attempted to sexually harass them. Some students also alleged that he made obscene and inappropriate remarks in the classroom. The allegations and complaints were reported to have been examined as part of the enquiry that preceded the universitys decision to dismiss him. The specific findings of the enquiry were not available at the time of filing this report.
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.
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
'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
Woman shot dead in Manipur's Kamjong, Kuki-Naga firing continues; curbs imposed
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
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.
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
Indian Army unearth 27 IEDs along Shangkhalok-Pilong stretch in Manipur's Kamjong district
The Indian Army defused 27 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the Shangkhalok-Pilong stretch in Manipur's Kamjong district. The route is located near the remote Pilong village along the international border with Myanmar. The security operation was conducted from October 4 to 7. The IEDs were hidden in bushes along the 8-km stretch, with sniffer dogs being employed to unearth the explosives.
