Manipur police arrest two militants, arms smuggler; IED components recovered
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Manipur police arrest two militants, arms smuggler; IED components recovered

Manipur Police carried out coordinated operations across multiple districts on 24 September 2025, arresting three suspects — an alleged arms smuggler and two active militants — and seizing a loaded 9mm pistol with ammunition as well as a substantial cache of improvised explosive device (IED) components, including around 470 grams of TNT and an electric…

PM Modi Arrives in Imphal and Route to Churachandpur by road
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PM Modi Arrives in Imphal and Route to Churachandpur by road

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Imphal as part of his visit to Manipur and was on his way to Churachandpur, where he is scheduled to meet displaced persons, lay foundation stones and inaugurate development projects — marking his first visit to the state since the violent unrest of 2023. The trip is being closely…

PM Modi in Manipur: Kuki Students’ Body Declares ‘Black Day’ as Tensions Rise
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PM Modi in Manipur: Kuki Students’ Body Declares ‘Black Day’ as Tensions Rise

The Kuki Students’ Organisation Sadar Hills (KSOSH) has issued a stern warning asking the public to observe a “Kuki Black Day” on September 13, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Manipur — his first since the deadly 2023 ethnic violence. The KSOSH statement warns of deterrent action if the day is not…

PM Modi to Inaugurate ₹8,500 Crore Development Projects in Manipur
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PM Modi to Inaugurate ₹8,500 Crore Development Projects in Manipur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Manipur on September 13, 2025, to inaugurate development projects worth about ₹1,200 crore and lay foundation stones for projects worth an additional ₹7,300 crore — a total package of roughly ₹8,500 crore, according to official banners and state announcements. The events are planned at Kangla Fort (Imphal)…

Manipur Directs Forest Officials to Check Poppy Cultivation
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Manipur Directs Forest Officials to Check Poppy Cultivation

The Manipur government has issued a directive asking forest officials to remain on high alert and step up vigilance against illegal poppy cultivation ahead of the sowing season (September–April). The order — signed by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Anurag Bajpai on September 8 — instructs Divisional Forest Officers (DFOs) to carry out regular patrolling,…

Three CorCom Cadres and one  insurgents arrested in Manipur Ahead of PM Modi’s Visit
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Three CorCom Cadres and one insurgents arrested in Manipur Ahead of PM Modi’s Visit

Security forces in Manipur arrested three cadres of the Coordination Committee (CorCom) and one insurgents in intensified operations across Imphal and surrounding districts as the state prepared for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s likely visit on September 13, 2025. The detained include members allegedly linked to RPF/PLA, KCP, UNLF and PREPAK, and authorities recovered items including…

Manipur BJP Keeps Cards Close: What ‘Tight-Lipped’ Means Ahead of PM Modi’s Visit
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Manipur BJP Keeps Cards Close: What ‘Tight-Lipped’ Means Ahead of PM Modi’s Visit

Speculation is swirling in Manipur as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is widely reported to be likely to visit the state around September 13, 2025. Local BJP leaders and state party offices are publicly keeping quiet about possible political changes or announcements tied to the visit, even as the Governor and administration hold preparatory meetings. Meanwhile,…

Manipur: Two Hand Grenades Recovered Near MP Sanajaoba Leishemba Residence
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Manipur: Two Hand Grenades Recovered Near MP Sanajaoba Leishemba Residence

Security personnel found two hand grenades on September 1, 2025, near Bal Vidya Mandir School, roughly 50 metres from the Palace Compound — the residence of Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba in Imphal. CRPF jawans on routine duty spotted the devices at the school gate; a Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) examined them and…

PM Modi May Visit Strife-Torn Manipur in September
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PM Modi May Visit Strife-Torn Manipur in September

If all goes according to plan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit Manipur in September — possibly including a stop in Churachandrapur, one of the districts most affected by the violence — as part of a wider Northeastern swing tied to his Assam–Mizoram itinerary. The trip is being reported as tentative: local media say the…

Manipur Governor Moves to Break “Artificial Scarcity” — Special Fuel Convoy Rolled Out to Imphal
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Manipur Governor Moves to Break “Artificial Scarcity” — Special Fuel Convoy Rolled Out to Imphal

Manipur’s Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla reviewed the state’s petroleum stock situation after repeated disruptions caused by attacks on fuel tankers, landslide-hit transit bottlenecks and panic buying that have created an artificial scarcity of petrol, diesel and LPG. The government says there is sufficient stock and — to stabilise supplies — has dispatched a special convoy…