HVA vs DVA, AMIMYDO vs NYVA in 46th State Junior Volleyball Tournament semi finals
The semi final line up of the 46th Junior State Volleyball Tournament organised by the All Manipur Volleyball Association at Kha Sanjenbam has been completed today with HVA, Heigrujam DVA, Thoubal AMIMYDO, Mayang Imphal and NYVA, Noarem securing quarterfinal wins HVA will play DVA in the first semi final tomorrow before AMIMYDO take on NYVA in the second semi final match In the first quarterfinal match, Group A league winners HVA defeated Group B runners up PASI, Kamjong 25 19, 25 17, 25 20 today before Group B winners AMIMYDO got the better of Group D runners up SCYC, Senjam Chirang 25 17, 25 15, 25 10 in the second quarterfinal match Group C league winners DVA meanwhile defeated Group A runners up PVA, Pourabi 25 18, 17 25, 26 24, 25 22 in the third quarterfinal match as Group D winners NYVA prevailed 25 17, 25 17, 25 13 over Group C runners up EAGLE, Ukhrul in the last quarterfinal match Source The Sangai Express
Manipur announces reopening of national highways, resumes Imphal-Dimapur bus service
In a significant update, the Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh revealed that National Highways are now open for everyone in the state. This important announcement, made in Kangpokpi, also included the inauguration of development projects and distribution of welfare benefits. Meanwhile, the Imphal-Dimapur bus service is on course to resume soon, as the government intensifies its commitment to peace and reconciliation across the state.
Major Security Operations in Manipur Yield Weapons and Arrests of Militants
Imphal, August 8: In the last 24 hours, the law and order situation in Manipur has remained stable. Meanwhile, security forces have achieved significant successes in sensitive and border areas of the state through ongoing search and area domination operations. According to a press release from the Manipur police, on August 8, security forces recovered ... Read more Major Security Operations in Manipur Yield Weapons and Arrests of Militants
Manipur reopens nat'l highways, Imphal-Dimapur bus service to resume
Protests over Naga killings force Manipur CM to cancel Makhan visit
Manipur CM opens dialysis and blood storage facilities in Kangpokpi
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Manipur's Lifeline Opens For 1st Time Since 2023, Interstate Bus Service To Resume
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said it was unfortunate that some vested interest groups created confusion among people, adding there is a solution to every crisis
Manipur: Black flags waved at CM Khemchand Singh convoy, demand for justice for six slain Nagas
Manipur: Black flags waved at CM Khemchand Singh convoy, demand for justice for six slain Nagas
Manipur's Chief Minister announced the immediate reopening of National Highways for all communities. The Imphal-Dimapur bus service will also resume, aiming to restore peace. Several development projects were inaugurated and welfare benefits were distributed to beneficiaries. The Chief Minister urged communities to trust and support each other for state development.
Manipur CM announces reopening of national highways and resumption of Imphal-Dimapur bus service
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Manipur: Black flags waved as CM Khemchand Singh convoy, demand for justice for six slain Nagas
Manipur Reopens National Highways For Free Movement, Imphal-Dimapur Bus Service To Resume
In a major move towards restoring normalcy and rebuilding trust among communities, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen and Saitu MLA Haokholet Kipgen on Saturday jointly announced the immediate reopening of the National Highways in Manipur for free movement of people from all communities. The government also announced that the Imphal-Dimapur... The post Manipur Reopens National Highways For Free Movement, Imphal-Dimapur Bus Service To Resume first appeared on Northeast Today .
15 Rare Film Reels Carrying Manipur
A collection of 15 fragile 8mm celluloid reels, believed to contain rare footage shot by Maharaj Kumar Priyabrata Singh and Kongbrailatpam Ibohal Sharma, is set to undergo professional inspection, cataloguing and preservation digitisation under an international collaboration between the SN Chand Cine Archive & Museum (SNCCAM) and the Home Movies Foundation National Family Film... The post 15 Rare Film Reels Carrying Manipurs Visual Memory To Undergo Preservation In Italy first appeared on Northeast Today .
CM Khemchand Lays Foundation For Observation Home In Kangpokpi
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday laid the foundation stone for an Observation Home under the Social Welfare Department at Kangpokpi District Headquarters, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen, MLAs and other dignitaries. The Observation Home is aimed at providing a safe and supportive environment for the rehabilitation and reform... The post CM Khemchand Lays Foundation For Observation Home In Kangpokpi first appeared on Northeast Today .
Reels of a lost Manipur to undergo digital revival in Italy
A collection of 15 rare reels shot on 8mm celluloid between the mid-1930s and early 1960s is believed to contain fragments of a way of life that has long since changed
Four militants arrested in Manipur
Two cadres of the banned outfit SOREPA were arrested from Kakching Khunou Umathel Awang Leikai and another from Checkon area, while a cadre of People's Liberation Army (PLA) was apprehended from Seijang Awang
Fragile 8mm film reels from the early days of cinema in Manipur are currently in the process of being preserved. This international initiative aims to protect the states visual heritage, honoring early filmmakers such as Maharaj Kumar Priyabrata Singh, who extensively documented Manipuri life. The efforts led by the SN Chand Cine Archive & Museum are vital in ensuring that the cinematic legacy of Manipur endures.
Over 300 avail services at health camp in MU
More than 300 students, faculty members, officers, staff, research scholars and local residents benefited from a Free Multi Speciality Health Camp organised at the Manipur University Health Centre on Friday Jointly organised by the Manipur University Health Centre MUHC , Manipur University Students
Government in Supreme Court: Audio clips linking Biren to Manipur unrest doctored
Biren Singhs audio clip altered, says Centre; SC allows Manipur civil society group to access report
Petitioner-NGO says earlier tests had shown a 93% match linking the audio clips to the former Chief Minister; plea alleges the leader was involved in the ethnic violence in which over 250 people were killed
CRPF jawans death in Manipur triggers 5-hr protest in Lucknow; family accuses seniors of harassment
Manipur Holds Two-Day Seminar on Demographic Profile Amid NRC Demand
Manipur Chief Minister Praises Womens Role in Handloom Sector
Imphal, August 7: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh highlighted the significant role of women in the states handloom sector during the 12th National Handloom Day celebration at the Imphal Convention Centre. He noted that approximately 95% of handloom producers in the state are women, with men comprising the remaining 5%. The event was attended ... Read more Manipur Chief Minister Praises Womens Role in Handloom Sector
Have Told Centre Manipur Is Ready To Conduct NRC: State Minister
The Ministry of Home Affairs had earlier constituted a high-level committee to examine issues relating to demographic changes in the country
Manipur government ready to conduct NRC exercise under legal framework: Home Minister
Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam said the state government has informed the Centre of its willingness to conduct a National Register of Citizens exercise within the constitutional and legal framework. He made the statement at a two-day consultative meeting on Manipurs demographic profile in Imphal.
Manipurs Ongoing Protests Impacting State and National Economy, Says CM Khemchand Singh
Imphal, August 7: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated on Friday that ongoing strikes, blockades, and various protests are severely affecting both the state and national economies. He emphasized the need for uninterrupted movement of goods and people. Inaugurating a two-day consultation meeting and seminar on Manipurs demographic profile, the Chief Minister noted that ... Read more Manipurs Ongoing Protests Impacting State and National Economy, Says CM Khemchand Singh
Protecting Manipurs identity, land, culture and the interests of its people remains a priority of the state government, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand said on Friday. The Chief Minister made the statement while inaugurating a two-day Consultative Meeting-cum-Seminar on the Demographic Profile of Manipur at Imperial Hall, Classic Grande, Imphal. He said he was confident that... The post Protecting Manipurs Identity, Land And Culture Governments Priority: CM Khemchand first appeared on Northeast Today .
Supreme Court told purported audio linking Biren Singh to Manipur Violence was tampered with
The Union Government on Friday informed the Supreme Court that an audio recording purportedly implicating former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in the 2023 ethnic violence had been manipulated and could not be relied upon, citing the findings of a forensic examination conducted by the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar. The submission was [] The post Supreme Court told purported audio linking Biren Singh to Manipur Violence was tampered with appeared first on India Legal .
Winners Announcement Dr A Surjalal Sharma Memorial Grant
North American Manipur Association NAMA Posted on 02nd December 2024
Indian Institute of Information Technology IIIT Manipur Posted on 15th December 2024
Dr A Surjalal Sharma Memorial Grant Award Ceremony
North American Manipur Association NAMA Posted on 16th December 2024
MaolKeki Memorial Manipur Public School Scholarships
MaolKeki Foundation Posted on 20th December 2024
Viksit Bharat Essay State Championship at MU
Manipur University, Canchipur Posted on 28th December 2024
Free one month course on DTP Desktop Publishing
National Research Centre, Manipur Posted on 29th December 2024
Dr A Surjalal Sharma Memorial Grant Award distributed
North American Manipur Association NAMA Posted on 30th December 2024
Gift of Life Run marks 16th Indian Organ Donation Day
To commemorate the 16th Indian Organ Donation Day, MOHAN Foundation, in collaboration with Forged Run Club, organised the Gift of Life Run 10K, Imphal on August 3 to raise public awareness about the importance of organ donation and encourage citizens to pledge their organs The event was flagged off by Victoria Yengkhom, IPS, Manipur Police, at Tiddim Ground, Imphal The 10 kilometre awareness run covered the route from Tiddim Ground to Malom Oil Depot before returning to the starting point The event witnessed an overwhelming response, with nearly 900 runners participating in the awareness run and more than 1,200 attendees joining the programme Participants included healthcare professionals, students, transplant recipients, donor families, fitness enthusiasts, representatives from various organisations, and members of the general public, all united in support of the life saving cause of organ donation The programme aimed to increase public understanding of deceased organ donation, dispel common myths and misconceptions, and encourage individuals to register as organ donors while discussing their decision with family members
Breastfeeding awareness programme held at Thoubal
As part of the observance of World Breastfeeding Week 2026, celebrated worldwide from August 1 to 7, the Lions Club of Thoubal, in collaboration with Ruda BEd College, organised a breastfeeding awareness programme at the college campus in Thoubal Wangmataba on Thursday The programme was held under the theme, Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life Strengthen What Works Senior Paediatrician of Manipur Health Services Dr Waikhom Joseph and retired Chief Medical Officer Dr Kshetrimayum Manglem attended the programme as resource persons and highlighted the importance of breastfeeding in ensuring the healthy growth and development of infants while promoting the well being of mothers The awareness programme was attended by Lions Club of Thoubal president Thongam Komol Meitei, secretary L Marjit, other office bearers of the club, Ruda BEd College principal Dr Oinam Ibetombi, vice principal Dr K Bheigyachandra, faculty members and students
3rd Film Appreciation Course begins At MSFTI
The 3rd edition of the Film Appreciation Course, organised by Manipur State Film and Television Institute in collaboration with the International Federation of Film Critics India, commenced today at the Classroom Theatre of MSFTI The inaugural function of the 20 day course was graced by dignitaries, including Naorem Praveen Singh, Secretary, Art and Culture and Secretary, MSFTI Angom Shijalembi Chanu, Director, MSFTI Waikhom Dwijendro Singh, OSD Finance , MSFTI Sunzu Bachaspatimayum, Secretary, MSFDS and FIPRESCI India Executive Members Meghachandra Kongbam and Ashok Rane The course will be mentored by renowned film critics and scholars from FIPRESCI India including four time National Award winner Ashok Rane, Rwita Dutta, Dr Minakshi Dutta, Dr Pranjan Borah, National Film Award winner Meghachandra Kongbam, and Hollywood VFX artist Ranen Nongmaithem Local filmmakers and resource persons will also join as faculty A total of 35 film enthusiasts and scholars from across Manipur are participating The programme includes lectures, discussions, interactions and film screenings to provide a comprehensive understanding of cinema
Printing Stationery Directorate launches
The Printing and Stationery Directorate, Government of Manipur on Thursday launched PrintFlow 360 , an online digital workflow platform, at its office in Yaiskul Speaking at the event, Director Ng Roben said the new platform will not only make departmental work paperless but also ensure timely execution of works It will provide real time updates on printing processes, including the status and stage of each job, thereby bringing greater transparency and accountability, he said He added that the system will help monitor which officials are handling specific tasks and where delays occur Maintaining digital records will also address many of the difficulties faced in documentation While having a good digital system is important, regular monitoring is equally essential, he noted, adding that without it, even the best system will fail The platform is expected to reduce challenges faced in manual work and improve overall efficiency As part of the event, the Employees Wellness and Preventive Healthcare Partnership Programme, a joint initiative of the Printing and Stationery Directorate and Babina Diagnostics, was also launched to promote staff health through regular checkups and preventive care Assistant Director Th Binodkumar, Finance Officer M Nabakumar, and Babina Diagnostics General Manager Kh Shyamchandra also attended the function
Shija Hospital observes World Breastfeeding Week 2026
Shija Hospitals Research Institute, in collaboration with the Breastfeeding Promotion Alliance of Manipur, observed World Breastfeeding Week 2026 at Shija Auditorium under the theme Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life Strengthen What Works The programme was supported by TNAI, PAM, IOGS, BPNI, IMA and WABA Dr Kaikho Lajeo, Consultant Pediatrician, delivered the welcome address In the keynote, Dr Meenakshi Moirangthem, Consultant Pediatrician, highlighted the importance of exclusive breastfeeding She spoke on the roles of foremilk and hindmilk, benefits of mother
Governor reviews NTEP progress
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla reviewed the progress of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme NTEP in Manipur at the Lok Bhavan here today The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, Commissioner cum Secretary Health Family Welfare Sumant Singh and senior officials of the Health Department, informed a press release issued by the Governor
Deliver justice first, says JTCM
The Working Committee, Joint Tribes Council Manipur WC JTCM has urged all Nagas to abstain from participating in Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh
DESAM raises suspicion of smuggling network
Democratic Students Alliance of Manipur DESAM has expressed suspicion of an illegal network and cartel operating in the airway following the seizure of a large consignment of Indian Made Foreign Liquor from Imphal Airport In a statement, DESAM questioned what airport officials and security personnel were doing when 519 bottles of IMFL were brought from Delhi to Imphal A passenger can carry up to five litres of liquor on a flight, it said, adding that the transportation of 519 bottles by some individuals, however, is far beyond the permissible consumption limit If fragile items like liquor bottles could be transported through airways so easily in such a large quantity, how easy would it be to smuggle psychoactive substances such as heroin, brown sugar, ganja etc which are considerably smaller in size but far more profitable and expensive it asked Even human trafficking could take place through airways given the way the situation has unfolded at the airport, DESAM said DESAM, meanwhile, said that some people were trying to mislead the student organisation over the seizure of the IMFL Claiming that DESAM is committed to the welfare of society, the statement added that the organisation received information about the illegal transportation of liquor at the airport from people who had faith in it DESAM works with integrity, but the illogical reactions of some individuals over the seizure of liquor were astonishing, it further claimed However, DESAM would not be discouraged by such reactions from continuing its work for the State, it added
Will not tolerate ceding territory to Myanmar AMSU
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Atomic bombing of Hiroshima remembered
The Indo Japan Friendship Association, Manipur observed the 81st Hiroshima Day at the Manipur Press Club, Imphal today The gathering observed a 2 minute silence in memory of the people killed in the atomic bombing on Hiroshima Centre for Japanese Language Studies Principal and India Japan Friendship Association Manipur secretary Irungbam Mangal said the Hiroshima Day is observed to remember victims of the atomic bombing and call for an end to the use of such weapons of mass destruction Mangal spoke about the devastating impacts of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan, and further stated that during the 2nd World War, over 30,000 Japanese soldiers died in Manipur Stressing on the present India Japan relations, Mangal said the Indo Japan Friendship Association, Manipur has helped many youths from Manipur get education and jobs in Japan in various sectors including health, hospitality, and automobile industries Lamlai AC MLA Khongbantabam Ibomcha, who attended the observance, underscored the importance of people working together to curb violence and bring about normalcy and peace to Manipur Indo japan Friendship Association Manipur vice president Ningthoujam Kumar Meitei, retired IPS officer Sarangthem Manaobi and Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi National secretary Dr Yumnam Mahendrakumar attended the observance
Govt gears up for Har Ghar Tiranga campaign
The State Government is all set to organise the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign across Manipur from August 9 to 17, announced Art and Culture Secretary Naorem Praveen today The Art Culture Department unveiled an elaborate programme for the campaign during a press conference held at the Civil Secretariat, Mantripukhri, today The campaign will feature a series of activities designed to strengthen the spirit of National unity, and inspire citizens from all walks of life to actively join the celebration Through these programmes, the Department seeks to ensure that the Tricolour reaches every nook and corner of Manipur, making the campaign a true people
The Working Committee of the Tangkhul Naga Long TNL has opened two helpline numbers Yarui I 91 9612744804 Yarui II 91 9862144506, for travellers facing any problems along the alternative route within the jurisdiction of Ukhrul and Kamjong including loss of direction, medical emergency, vehicular breakdown, road accidents, food and accommodation etc Commuters from different parts of Manipur, the North Eastern States and other parts of the country travelling along the alternative route within the jurisdiction of Ukhrul and Kamjong have been facing added inconveniences on account of the ongoing conflict in the hills of Manipur, said a press release issued by the TNL Working Committee The TNL has also accused security forces of moving around randomly in civilian areas apart from subjecting innocent villagers to unnecessary frisking in different parts of Kamjong and Ukhrul districts It said that personnel of 11 Assam Rifles conducted frisking of civilian vehicles at Maku village junction today thereby causing a lot of inconveniences to weary travellers along the Imphal Ukhrul Kamjong route On Wednesday, troops of 40 AR were seen stationed at different locations including Changa Junction, Nungshong Junction and Finch Corner Earlier on August 3, AR troops carried out a daylong frisking of commuters at Ningchou village under Kamjong sub division, the TNL Working Committee said It is an irony that the military exercises being undertaken by the Assam Rifles are all in relatively peaceful vicinity, the working committee said before urging the Indian paramilitary forces to withdraw from all such activities which according to them are completely unwarranted, and refrain from such activities in the future Vehemently condemning the alleged unnecessary action of the Assam Rifles, the TNL Working Committee has asked the responsible authorities to look into the matter and take corrective measures at the earliest While the Indian security forces roam and bull around innocent civilians in peaceful Naga areas, the migrant Kukis in connivance with their militants and narco terrorists are waging war against the State and humanity , it added
Call for NRC before census gets louder
The call for updation of the National Register of Citizens NRC before census has grown louder with the public, several civil bodies and clubs emphasising it as an urgent mechanism to protect the rights, identity, land, and future of the indigenous peoples of Manipur The Government must update the NRC for Manipur before any census related exercise is conducted, resolved a public meeting at Pallel Keithel and a sit in protest at Bishnupur Keithel today br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 08 NRC 20260807 jpg border 1 alt Call for NRC before census gets louder td tr tr td align center Call for NRC before census gets louder td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br Notably, the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation has been urging the Government to postpone Census 2027 related exercises for Manipur Houselisting, a part of the census exercise, is scheduled to begin from September 1 to 30, with self enumeration from August 17 to 31 B Pallel meeting B br br The public meeting, jointly organised by the Native Peoples
Manipur security forces arrest UKNA chief, recover arms and explosives in Churachandpur
Manipur's security forces successfully apprehended the self-declared UKNA chief in Churachandpur, uncovering vital intelligence during his interrogation. This led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and three improvised explosive devices. In a related effort, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh assessed security measures at the Civil Secretariat, implementing key protocols aimed at enhancing safety and maintaining effective governance.
Manipur: Militant Leader Arrested, Weapons Seized by Security Forces
Imphal, August 6: Security forces in Manipur arrested the self-proclaimed leader of the banned United Kukis National Army (UKNA) on Thursday in Churachandpur district. Following the arrest, authorities recovered a cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives based on information obtained during interrogation. A senior police officer reported that RC Singson, the self-styled head of the ... Read more Manipur: Militant Leader Arrested, Weapons Seized by Security Forces
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday chaired separate review meetings on the functioning of the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (RD&PR) Department and the Information Technology Department at the Civil Secretariat, Mantripukhri, to assess progress and chart future priorities. During the review of the RD&PR Department, attended by senior officials, the Chief Minister... The post Manipur CM Reviews Rural Development, IT Departments; Stresses Inclusive Growth And Digital Governance first appeared on Northeast Today .
NYVA, CYCC seal State Mini boys and girls' Volleyball titles
NYVA, Naorem and CYCC, Chandel emerged the boys and girls' champions of the Mini State Volleyball Tournament 2026 organised by the All Manipur Volleyball Association at Khuman Lampak NYVA clinched the boys' title with a hardfought 29 27, 25 27, 27 25, 25 22 win over AMIMYDO, Mayang Imphal today Later in the girls' final, CYCC overcame BYCL, Balaram Khul in straight sets 25 11, 25 8, 27 25 to lay their hands on the title trophy The winners and runners up teams were feted with Rs 5,000 and Rs 3,000 apiece apart from trophies and certificates Source The Sangai Express
Dr MK Shah wins Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting title
Dr MK Shah of Imphal East District Rifle Association IEDRA bagged the Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting title as the Shotgun event of the 34th All Manipur Shooting Competition concluded at MRA Shooting Range, Taothong Dr MK Shah scored 23 off 25 to seal the title in the ISSF Men Local match as his compatriot Usham Tarun Kumar finished second with a score of 14 out off 25 Javed Siddique of Imphal West District Rifle Association IWDRA was third with 7 scores MK Shah was also adjudged overall champion in NR and ISSF Local Match segment as Lairenjam Aaryaman 20 25 was placed second and Usham Tarun Kumar was placed third 14 25 IWDRA shooters however dominated in the Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting event for Masters segment with Abdul Kalam shooting 36 points to claim the gold, Nongthombam Ranveer shooting 34 points to claim the silver and Hanglem Bubu scoring 32 points to settle for the bronze medal In the men's individual segment, IWDRA's Aaryaman Lairenjam shot 40 points to win the gold as Loitongbam Sachil scored 38 points to claim the silver and IEDRA's Lanchenba Nongthombam bagged the bronze with 37 points Abdul Kalam 36 points and Chinglemba Laishram 30 points were lone competitors in the senior masters and junior men's individual events Source The Sangai Express
Manipur | 'Wanted gold, but...': CWG silver medalist Jadumani vows stronger comeback at Asian Games
Manipur Chief Minister Discusses Internal Security with ITBP IG
Imphal, August 5: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh met with the Inspector General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Klay Khongsai, on Wednesday to discuss issues related to internal security, law enforcement, and civil-military action programs in the state. A senior official from the Chief Ministers Office (CMO) reported that during the meeting held ... Read more Manipur Chief Minister Discusses Internal Security with ITBP IG
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh felicitates CWG Silver Medallist Jadumani Singh in Imphal
During the meeting, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations to pugilist Shri Jadumani Singh for his outstanding achievement, which has brought laurels to both the State and the Nation. The Chief Minister conveyed his best wishes to him ahead of the Asian Games 2026, expressing confidence in his ability to secure a gold medal.
Proposal To Swap Lands With Myanmar Soon To Demarcate Border? What India Said
The proposal of a potential swap could provide a solution to the long held up border demarcation in sensitive areas like Manipur's Chandel district.
NITs Role in Realizing Indias Vision of Development, Says Manipur CM
Imphal, August 4: Manipurs Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh, emphasized on Tuesday that premier educational institutions like the National Institute of Technology (NIT) will play a crucial role in fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision for a developed India. He stated that these institutions are vital in preparing skilled human resources, fostering innovation, and accelerating ... Read more NITs Role in Realizing Indias Vision of Development, Says Manipur CM
Militant arrested, huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered in Manipur
Security forces arrested a self-styled major of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba) in Manipur's Kakching district and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition during a separate operation in Kangpokpi. The twin operations come amid intensified security efforts in the violence-hit state
Peace Returns to Manipur Despite Challenges, Says Chief Minister Khemchand Singh
Imphal, August 4: Manipurs Chief Minister, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, stated on Monday that despite facing numerous challenges, the government is sincerely working to restore lasting peace with the active cooperation of the people. He noted that positive signs of reform are beginning to emerge. The Chief Minister spoke at the inauguration of a mega campaign ... Read more Peace Returns to Manipur Despite Challenges, Says Chief Minister Khemchand Singh
Karnataka, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh Secure Key Wins in Junior Mens Hockey Championship
Coimbatore, August 4: On the seventh day of the 16th Hockey India Junior Mens National Championship 2026, teams from Karnataka, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh achieved significant victories at the Coimbatore Hockey Ground. In Division A matches, an exciting contest between Manipur Hockey and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Hockey ended in a ... Read more Karnataka, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh Secure Key Wins in Junior Mens Hockey Championship
New Hostel for Northeast Students Launched in Pune by Manipur Deputy Chief Minister
Pune, August 3: Manipurs Deputy Chief Minister, Loci Dikho, emphasized the Northeast region as a vital part of Indias heritage. He noted that this area is rich in traditions, vibrant cultures, immense talent, and vast potential, significantly contributing to the nations growth and progress. Dikho laid the foundation stone for the Swargiya Jamnabai Phirodia North ... Read more New Hostel for Northeast Students Launched in Pune by Manipur Deputy Chief Minister
New Delhi, August 2: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated on Sunday that the vision of a developed India by 2047 can only be realized through healthy, disciplined, and drug-free youth. He emphasized the need for collective efforts to protect young people from the evils of substance abuse and to build a strong nation. ... Read more Healthy and Drug-Free Youth: Key to Indias Development Goals, Says Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh
Old Video Falsely Shared as Indian Army Destroying Minorities Homes in Manipur
The video dates back to 2023 and shows a house being destroyed amid ethnic clashes in Manipur.
NSCN(K) militant arrested in Manipur's Tamenglong
Several extortion documents and cash of 2,800 were seized from his possession
Assam Rifles Strengthens Civil-Military Ties in Manipur, Aids Youth and Vulnerable Communities
Imphal, August 2: The Assam Rifles has initiated various programs aimed at enhancing civil-military relations, empowering youth, and providing humanitarian assistance in the valley and hill districts of Manipur. Officials reported on Saturday that these efforts also bolster border security, counter-insurgency operations, and law enforcement while fostering community engagement. According to a defense spokesperson, these ... Read more Assam Rifles Strengthens Civil-Military Ties in Manipur, Aids Youth and Vulnerable Communities
No Regrets: The Rebel Who Still Believes He Was Right
Once the face of Manipurs oldest insurgent movement, Meghen looks back on a lifetime of armed rebellion, separatist politics and prison without apology. In a candid conversation, the former UNLF chairman explains why he took up arms, why he still believes Manipur was denied justice, and why he now says peace demands dialogue rather than the gun The post No Regrets: The Rebel Who Still Believes He Was Right appeared first on India Legal .
Manipur Chief Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Restoring Peace and Normalcy
Imphal, August 1: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated on Friday that his government is fully committed to restoring lasting peace, strengthening communal harmony, and normalizing life in the state. During a meeting with representatives from the Unified Zo Organization, Zomi Chief Association, and Zomi Council at the Chief Ministers Secretariat in Babupara, he ... Read more Manipur Chief Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Restoring Peace and Normalcy
Manipur: Three communities travel together to meet CM in first since 2023 violence
Representatives of the Unified Zou Organisation (UZO), Zomi Chief Association (ZCA) and the Zomi Council (ZC) today called on Singh at the Chief Ministers Secretariat, Babupara, where the Chief Minister along with MLA Tongbram Robindro extended a warm welcome to the delegation.
Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanus journey shows that education extends beyond the classroom. While her demanding training limited traditional schooling, she pursued higher education through flexible learning while building resilience through real-life challenges. From carrying firewood in rural Manipur to overcoming Olympic heartbreak and injuries, Chanu transformed setbacks into strengths. Her perseverance culminated in a historic third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow 2026, highlighting the power of determination, continuous learning, and mental resilience.
82,971 kg narcotics seized in J&K between 2020-2024
Centre cites four-tier NCORD mechanism for coordination Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Total Seizures (kg) 27,361.35 22,082.41 17,192.41 11,358.53 4,977.21 82,971.91 Table: J&K narcotics seizures, 2020-2024 Srinagar, Jul 29: Jammu and Kashmir saw the seizure of 82,971.91 kg of narcotics under the NDPS Act between 2020 and 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, as it pointed to a four-tier Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) mechanism set up to strengthen enforcement coordination between Central and State agencies. The data was tabled in response to an unstarred question by MP Jebi Mather Hisham on cross-border narcotics trafficking and border security, with a focus on the North-Eastern states. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai gave the reply, citing National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data for 2020-2024. Year-wise, seizures in J&K stood at 27,361.35 kg in 2020, 22,082.41 kg in 2021, 17,192.41 kg in 2022, 11,358.53 kg in 2023, and 4,977.21 kg in 2024, marking a consistent year-on-year decline over the period. The NCORD mechanism To explain how enforcement is coordinated on the ground, the ministry detailed the structure of the NCORD mechanism, which it said operates at four levels. At the top, an Apex Committee and an Executive Committee meet at the Centre. Below this, State-level NCORD meetings are chaired by the Chief Secretary on a quarterly basis, while District-level NCORD meetings are held monthly under the District Magistrate to review enforcement, intelligence sharing and preventive measures. The ministry said a dedicated Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), headed by an Additional Director General or Inspector General rank police officer, has been set up in each State and UT to function as the NCORD Secretariat and follow up on decisions taken at the various NCORD levels. Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meetings, involving Central and State agencies, are also held regularly to discuss important narcotics cases. North-East remains the bigger worry While J&K's numbers form part of the national NCRB dataset, the government's answer devoted most attention to the North-Eastern states, which it said remain especially vulnerable to trafficking of Amphetamine Type Stimulants (ATS) and heroin owing to their location near the Death Triangle and porous borders with Myanmar. The ministry said 4,626 kg of ATS and 2,652 kg of heroin were seized nationally between 2021 and 2025 as reported by drug law enforcement agencies to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). The reply said trafficking patterns in the region have shifted, with a marked rise in Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth/YABA) smuggled from Myanmar through Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland, alongside continuing heroin trafficking. The Moreh Tamu border was flagged as a major transit point, with syndicates increasingly using forest routes, courier and parcel networks, and encrypted communication apps to coordinate deliveries. Other measures announced The government also cited a Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029), released on June 26, 2026, built around four focus areas: enforcement, precursor and synthetic drug control, demand and harm reduction, and capacity building. The NCB currently operates a Zonal Unit in Srinagar among its key border area offices, alongside Siliguri, Agartala and Itanagar. Six new zonal offices have been approved, four of them in North-Eastern states, namely Dimapur, Aizawl, Shillong and Gangtok. Other measures cited include anti-dronesystems, enhanced CCTV and night vision surveillance, and new design border fencing along vulnerable stretches.
Naga village guard killed, 2 CoBRA jawans injured in clash during Manipur operation
A Naga village guard died and another was hurt during a clash with CRPF CoBRA forces. Two CoBRA jawans also sustained injuries in the incident which occurred in Bitiang Village. Security forces conducted a raid on an illegal Naga Volunteer Group training camp in Noney district. Heavy firing erupted after armed village volunteers opened fire on the approaching security forces.
Gunfire in Manipur: Village Volunteer Killed, CRPF Personnel Injured
Imphal, July 29: A shooting incident in Noney district on Wednesday resulted in the death of a member of the Naga Village Guard (NVG) and left five others injured. Among the injured are two personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Cobra Battalion. According to officials, the incident occurred in the predominantly Naga village ... Read more Gunfire in Manipur: Village Volunteer Killed, CRPF Personnel Injured
Naga Village Guard Killed, 2 Security Personnel Injured In Manipur Operation
The victim was identified as Lanbimei Riamei (22), son of Kadirang Riamei of Longmai Bazar in Noney district.
Army Chief Reviews Peace Initiatives in Manipur
General Dhiraj Seth assesses operations, stability and outreach during a two-day visit.
Who is a Voter in Manipur? The Hurdles to Electoral Accuracy in a Conflict State
Can democratic procedures remain fair when they presume a normalcy that conflict has already destroyed?
Six Militants Arrested in Manipur; Drug Trafficker Detained with Weapons Cache
Imphal, July 29: In a series of operations conducted over the past 24 hours, security forces in Manipur have apprehended six militants linked to banned insurgent groups. A significant cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was seized during these operations. Additionally, a drug trafficker was also arrested. According to a senior police officer, the arrests ... Read more Six Militants Arrested in Manipur; Drug Trafficker Detained with Weapons Cache
FUTURECRAFT On 2 August, the transparency provisions of the European Unions AI Act take effect. AI systems will have to tell users they are talking to a machine, and generated content will have to carry machine-readable marks so that it can be detected. Brussels is arriving at a position New Delhi took five months ago. India got there first and went considerably further. The Information Technology Amendment Rules, notified on 10 February and in force from 20 February, created what lawyers have described as the worlds first binding provenance mandate for synthetic media. Synthetic content must carry a visible label and metadata that persists, and flagged unlawful content must come down within three hours or the platform risks its safe harbour protection under Section 79. The stated purpose is deepfake control. The architecture does something wider. India has built a system that writes a durable record of origin into media at national scale, and it binds the people who use compliant tools while leaving everyone else outside it. A filter checks content. A register checks authorship. A detection filter asks whether a video is fake and acts on the answer. A provenance system asks where a file came from and writes that answer into the file, so the record travels with the content. The 2026 amendment does the second thing. Intermediaries must embed metadata identifying synthetic material and verify what users declare about their uploads, rejecting the upload outright where the declaration is missing or false. That moves platforms from answering complaints to checking at the door. The Internet Freedom Foundation has noted that the rules name no accepted watermarking standard and no approved detection model. That gap is the design surface. Whoever ends up setting the standard decides what can be published. It binds the compliant and misses the adversary In January, a group of AI practitioners told MeitY the framework would not work on its own terms. The objection was technical, not political. Content produced by an open-source model running on someones own machine carries no provenance data at all. Content that is re-encoded or screen-recorded loses whatever provenance it started with. The outcome follows from that. An editor in Srinagar using a licensed tool leaves a trace. An operator running a local model outside Indian jurisdiction leaves none. This is where the sovereignty framing stops holding. India has argued for years, with reason, that critical digital infrastructure should sit under Indian law. A provenance mandate looks like the same argument applied to content. It is not. Jurisdiction over a data centre gives the state control of an asset. Jurisdiction over content metadata gives it a record of the citizens who complied. A provenance mandate is only as good as the people who obey it. The operator running a model on a laptop was never inside the system to begin with. Three hours is where the policy actually lives Labelling drew the headlines. The clock changes behaviour. An intermediary must act within three hours of actual knowledge, which arrives either by court order or by a reasoned intimation from an authorised government officer, with police intimations restricted to officers of Deputy Inspector General rank and above. Three hours is not long enough to assess a case. It is long enough to delete. Constitutional lawyers writing after the notification argued that compressed timelines combined with the risk of losing safe harbour push platforms to remove anything ambiguous, since verification costs more than compliance. Satire and political criticism are ambiguous by construction. The burden falls unevenly, and Jammu and Kashmir carries the most of it. Access Now counted 65 internet shutdowns in India in 2025 across twelve states and union territories. The tracker maintained by SFLC.in puts Jammu and Kashmir at roughly 449 shutdowns since 2012, against 115 in Rajasthan and 62 in Manipur. A region already subject to the heaviest use of connectivity orders now gains a second mechanism that works on individual posts rather than whole networks, and needs no suspension order at all. What the counter-argument gets right The harm is not invented. Indias internet population went from around 250 million to more than a billion in under a decade, faster than digital literacy could follow. Digital arrest scams have taken real money from people least equipped to spot them, and the Delhi and Bombay High Courts have worked through a run of personality rights cases involving synthetic impersonation. MeitY also narrowed the rules between the October 2025 draft and the February notification. The draft reached anything algorithmically created or altered. The final text limits synthetically generated information to audio and visual material likely to be taken as indistinguishable from a real person or a real event. That was a genuine concession, made in response to consultation. The stronger version of the criticism is not that the rules were written in bad faith. It is that a provenance layer built for fraud becomes available for other purposes the moment it exists, and nothing in the text confines it to the original one. Bottom Line Meta moved the other way in 2024, shifting from removing manipulated media to labelling it, on the reasoning that transparency costs less speech than takedown. Europe codifies a version of the same instinct on 2 August. India has taken the same underlying technology and wired it to a three-hour clock and the loss of safe harbour. The label reads the same in all three places. The instrument does not. In Europe, provenance data tells a reader what they are looking at. In India it also tells the state who made it, on a network where the state already switches connectivity off more often than any other democracy. That is not a case against labelling synthetic media, which India has good reason to do. It is a case for naming the second system that arrived with it, and for settling who writes the standard before the standard settles itself. (The author studies Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. He is interested in emerging technologies and innovation, and can be reached on LinkedIn at @arssh-kumar14)
Army Chief reviews security situation and nation-building efforts in Manipur
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth reviewed Manipur's security situation. He also assessed nation-building initiatives promoting regional peace and stability. General Seth attended the Durand Cup inauguration in Imphal. He interacted with senior officers and troops during his visit. The Chief exhorted soldiers to remain vigilant and operationally agile.
35 postal bags set ablaze in Manipur as mob blocks highway for second day
The bags taken from a mail van intercepted on National Highway 202, contained passports, ATM cards, educational documents, and other articles
Manipur: 35 courier bags of postal department allegedly looted and burnt in Ukhrul district
Thirty-five postal courier bags were allegedly looted and burned by unidentified individuals in Ukhrul district. A convoy escort team was stopped and threatened at gunpoint by armed volunteers near Shangkai Village. The courier items were then unloaded and destroyed.
Indian Weightlifter Bindyarani Devi Wins Bronze at Commonwealth Games 2026
New Delhi, July 28: Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam has made India proud by winning a bronze medal in the womens 58 kg weightlifting category at the Commonwealth Games 2026. The athlete from Manipur lifted a total of 199 kg to secure her position on the podium. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her on social media platform ... Read more Indian Weightlifter Bindyarani Devi Wins Bronze at Commonwealth Games 2026
Manipur Crisis Hits Social Ties, Education and Economy: CM Khemchand
The CM said peace is the foundation of development and the unrest has disrupted social harmony, affected the education of the younger generation and hurt the state's economy.
Mirabai Chanu secured a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She achieved a total lift of 190kg, setting new records in snatch and clean and jerk. This marked her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal win. Her journey began in a small Manipuri village, carrying firewood for her family. Chanu's success highlights her remarkable grit and dedication to weightlifting.
Jadumani Singh advanced to the Commonwealth Games boxing quarterfinals with a dominant win. He dedicated his victory to the Kargil War heroes, reiterating his ambition. The boxer transitioned from football to boxing, overcoming initial family resistance. He successfully moved up a weight class, proving doubters wrong. This move supports his long-term goal of winning an Olympic medal.
Mirabai completes hattrick of golds at Commonwealth Games
The result was never really in doubt; the only question was how far Mirabai would push the limits. And the Manipuri superstar answered in emphatic style, rewriting the record books with a stunning display of strength and composure.
CWG 2026: Indian Weightlifter Rishikanta Wins Silver in Men's 60kg Competition
The Manipuri lifter finished with a total of 264kg (121kg+143kg), matching the Commonwealth Games record in the snatch with a superb opening display before faltering in the clean and jerk
Prime Minister Modi highlighted Indian achievements during his recent 'Mann Ki Baat' address. An astrophysicist's discovery of a young galaxy cluster was among the praised efforts. A Bihar initiative transforms plastic waste into durable benches for public spaces. The Indian Grey Hornbill has returned to Gujarat's Gir forests after six decades. Women entrepreneurs in Uttar Pradesh created herbal tea from natural ingredients.
India's only floating national park is a 40-sq-km wetland home to a rare and endangered deer species
Keibul Lamjao National Park in Manipur is the world's only floating national park. This unique ecosystem floats on Loktak Lake due to its phumdis. The park serves as the last natural habitat for the endangered Sangai deer. Several legends and sacred sites surround this remarkable natural wonder. The park's ecological richness is recognized by UNESCO's Tentative List.
