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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….
A tragic anti-drug operation in Manipur claimed the life of a police officer on Wednesday night, while a separate enforcement drive led to the arrest of a suspected drug dealer and the seizure of banned pharmaceutical capsules in Thoubal district. According to officials, Head Constable Khoirom Suresh, attached to the Manipur Police commando unit in Thoubal district, was fatally…
A devastating fire at a restaurant in Malviya Nagar claimed at least 21 lives on Wednesday, making it one of the deadliest fire incidents reported in the national capital in recent years. The blaze broke out at the Lemon Green Restaurant, triggering a massive emergency response involving firefighters, police personnel, and disaster management teams. Several eyewitnesses alleged…
A significant development in Manipur’s ongoing peace-building efforts is expected on Monday, with the likely release of 14 Kuki detainees as part of measures aimed at easing inter-community tensions and promoting dialogue. Sources indicated that the handover is expected to take place in the afternoon under the supervision of government officials and public representatives, including…
The Central Government has approved the deployment of two battalions of the elite CoBRA force of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to Manipur for operational duties as part of efforts to strengthen security and maintain stability in the state. According to official sources, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has cleared a proposal submitted by the CRPF to deploy two…
Manipur Police has launched a barcode-based E-Malkhana system at Irilbung Police Station in a significant step towards modernising evidence management and improving accountability in criminal investigations. The digital system has been implemented at Irilbung Police Station in Imphal East district and is designed to streamline the storage, tracking, retrieval, and management of case properties and exhibits. Under the…
Mukesh Singh arrived in Imphal on May 30 and is set to formally assume charge as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Manipur from June 1, according to officials. The newly appointed police chief was received at Imphal Airport by senior officers of the Manipur Police after arriving from New Delhi. Mukesh Singh will succeed Rajiv Singh, a…