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Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has praised Narendra Modi for promoting Manipur’s famous GI-tagged Chak Hao black rice on the global stage by presenting it to the Queen Mother of the United Arab Emirates. In a social media statement issued on May 22, the Chief Minister described the gesture as a proud moment for the people of Manipur and…
A research scholar from Manipur University has earned national recognition after transforming a small handicraft initiative started with just Rs 3,000 into a business venture now projecting a turnover of nearly Rs 3 crore. Sanju Akoijam, a PhD scholar from the Department of Economics at Manipur University, recently met Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 19 during a special interaction…
In a major security crackdown in Manipur, police and joint security forces recovered 67 weapons and a large cache of ammunition during multiple operations in the Lamdeng area under Lamshang Police Station. Four individuals, including cadres linked to the UNLF (P), were arrested in connection with the alleged illegal arms trade. According to an official police…
A large-scale bird census conducted in Manipur’s Ukhrul district has documented 73 bird species and over 800 birds, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the hill region bordering Myanmar. The three-day biodiversity survey was carried out across the ecologically important Shirui and Phangrei landscapes as part of activities marking the International Day for Biological Diversity. Officials said…
In a major anti-drug operation, Manipur Police arrested two women and recovered hundreds of Spasmo-Proxyvon (SP) capsules from the Kakching district, officials confirmed on Wednesday. According to police sources, the operation was launched based on specific intelligence inputs regarding illegal drug activities in the Pallel Laimanai Chingjin area under Kakching Police Station. During the raid, police apprehended…
A joint delegation of civil society groups from Manipur on Monday visited several villages located along the India-Myanmar border following the deadly May 7 attacks allegedly carried out by Myanmar-based armed groups. The delegation inspected the ground situation in the affected Naga villages and condemned what it described as a serious act of cross-border aggression. The team…
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a Myanmar-based drug kingpin identified as Thancintuang, also known as Chintuang, in Delhi following an extensive cross-border surveillance operation. Officials said the accused was a major supplier of methamphetamine and heroin operating through the Myanmar–Mizoram–Manipur–Assam–Tripura–Bangladesh trafficking corridor. According to investigators, the syndicate handled narcotics valued at nearly Rs 115 crore and…
Manipur is witnessing growing fears of a fuel and essential commodities crisis after simultaneous shutdowns and economic blockades imposed by Naga and Kuki civil organisations severely disrupted highway transport across the state. The ongoing blockades have stranded nearly 600 trucks along National Highway-102, the crucial route connecting Imphal with Guwahati through Kohima. Among the stranded vehicles…
Domestic LPG cylinder prices in the black market have reportedly surged to as high as Rs 2,700 across several valley districts of Manipur following the implementation of mandatory e-KYC verification and online booking procedures for LPG refills. The rise in prices has also been linked to growing public concern over possible supply disruptions amid escalating tensions in…
A formal complaint has been lodged with the Director General of Police (DGP), Manipur, against the militant outfit Kuki Liberation Army–Letkholun (KLA-L) following its strong opposition to the proposed visit of Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh to Kuki-Zo inhabited areas on May 15, 2026. Following the warning issued by the outfit, the Chief Minister postponed his…