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Senapati, June 9: Fourteen Kuki individuals who had allegedly been in detention since May 13, 2026, were released and safely handed over at Senapati district headquarters on Tuesday in what local civil society organisations described as a humanitarian gesture. The release took place at approximately 3:36 p.m., with the detainees being handed over by civil…
Imphal, June 9: Border Security Force (BSF) Constable Deepak Chingakham of Manipur has been posthumously conferred the Vir Chakra, one of India’s highest wartime gallantry awards, in recognition of his exceptional courage and supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation. The prestigious honour was received by his family members during the investiture ceremony held…
Kangpokpi, June 9: A 50-year-old Naga man who had been missing for four days was found dead in a forested area of Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Monday, raising fresh concerns amid the state’s continuing ethnic unrest. The deceased has been identified as Chumazalung Naga, a resident of Charoi Pandongba village under the jurisdiction of New…
Ukhrul, June 9: The Katho Katamnao Long (KKL), a prominent Tangkhul youth organisation operating in Manipur’s Ukhrul and Kamjong districts, has declared an indefinite blockade on vehicular movement along highways within its area of influence. The decision comes in the wake of allegations that personnel of the 40th Assam Rifles used excessive force against protesters…
Imphal, June 8: Thousands of residents from different parts of Manipur took part in a large-scale rally in Imphal on Sunday, demanding the implementation and updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the conduct of the forthcoming census in the state. The demonstration was organized by a joint platform of 14 civil society…
Imphal, Manipur: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially nominated senior party leader Adhikarimayum (A.) Sarda Devi as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election from Manipur. She filed her nomination papers on June 8 at the Manipur Legislative Assembly Secretariat. Sarda Devi submitted her nomination before the Returning Officer in the presence of Manipur…
Ukhrul, Manipur: Several Katho community organisations have strongly opposed the establishment of a temporary Assam Rifles outpost at New Heaven in Ukhrul district, alleging that the deployment was carried out without the knowledge or consent of the concerned village authority. The opposition was jointly expressed by the Katho Katamnao Long (Katho Students’ Union), Katho Long, and…
Manipur’s promising middle-distance runner Huidrom Bhumeswori has been selected to represent India at the Asian Under-23 Athletics Championship 2026, set to be held in Ordos, China, from July 9 to 12. Bhumeswori has been included in the 54-member Indian athletics contingent and will compete in the women’s 800m and 1500m events, highlighting her growing stature…
Residents of Kiyamgei Muslim Leikai in Manipur’s Imphal East district were left shaken after a grenade explosion damaged property during the early hours of Saturday, officials said. According to reports, the incident occurred around 1:15 a.m. within the jurisdiction of Irilbung Police Station when an explosive device landed inside the compound of a local resident….
Kangpokpi, Manipur: Fresh violence was reported in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district in the early hours of the morning after an alleged armed attack at Loibol Khullen village left three people dead and several others injured, according to local reports. The incident reportedly occurred at around 4:00 am when members of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) allegedly…