A bomb believed to date back to World War II was discovered in Manipur’s southern Thoubal district on Tuesday and was safely detonated by the Manipur Police Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad. According to officials, the rusted and unexploded shell was found around 4 pm during earth excavation work for the construction of a retaining…

A total of 51 students belonging to the Kuki-Zo community were safely evacuated from different locations in Manipur’s Ukhrul district following renewed ethnic tensions in the area. Officials said the evacuation was carried out as a precautionary measure after violence was reported in Litan and adjoining areas between February 7 and 13. The unrest was…

Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen has emphasised dialogue, reconciliation and inclusive governance as essential pathways to restoring peace in the state. She stated that Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh does not harbour ill feelings toward any community and remains committed to rebuilding trust across ethnic lines. Rebuilding Confidence Beyond Infrastructure Kipgen said that rebuilding…

Six women allegedly linked to banned insurgent outfits and involved in extortion and cyber fraud were arrested in a series of coordinated operations carried out by central security forces and the Manipur Police, officials said on Monday. Arrest Linked to UNLF-Koireng During an operation on Sunday, security forces apprehended an alleged active woman cadre of…

The Central Forest Division, Government of Manipur, in collaboration with Wildlife Explorers Manipur and the Kangla Board, successfully organised the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) on the morning of February 14, 2026, at the historic Kangla Fort in Imphal. The bird count exercise began at 7:00 am and witnessed enthusiastic participation from forest officials, members…