Allegations Against Manipur MLA Amid Ongoing Ethnic Tensions
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Allegations Against Manipur MLA Amid Ongoing Ethnic Tensions

Summary In the midst of prolonged ethnic unrest in Manipur, the Jiri Apunba Lup, a prominent Meitei organization, has accused a local MLA from Jiribam district of supplying weapons to individuals involved in the conflict. The group claims the legislator provided financial support and equipment to these elements, exacerbating the violence that has claimed over…

Manipur Hills Journalists’ Union Condemns Attack on Local Newspaper, Calls for Press Freedom

Manipur Hills Journalists’ Union Condemns Attack on Local Newspaper, Calls for Press Freedom

In a recent incident that has raised serious concerns about press freedom in Manipur, the Manipur Hills Journalists’ Union (MHJU) has strongly condemned the vandalism of a local newspaper by unidentified miscreants amid the ongoing volatile situation in Churachandpur district. The union has urged the government to take strict action against those responsible for the…

Manipur KYKL & PREPAK Cadres Arrested Near Indo-Myanmar Border: Strengthening Security on the Frontier
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Manipur KYKL & PREPAK Cadres Arrested Near Indo-Myanmar Border: Strengthening Security on the Frontier

Summary of the News Article On March 20, 2025, Assam Rifles apprehended two active members of underground groups along the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur. The operation led to the capture of Laishram Tomba Singh (27) from the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and Yumnam Roshan Meitei (33) from the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL)….

Manipur’s Jiribam-Imphal Railway Project: Bridging Distances and Boosting Connectivity
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Manipur’s Jiribam-Imphal Railway Project: Bridging Distances and Boosting Connectivity

Summary of the News Article On March 20, 2025, a team from the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), led by General Manager Ratakmumar Srivastava, inspected the ongoing construction of the Jiribam-Imphal railway project. The visit focused on assessing the progress of tunnels, bridges, and railway lines, particularly at the Khongsang railway station in Manipur’s Noney district….

Manipur Police Arrest Ex-Insurgent for Extortion Activities
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Manipur Police Arrest Ex-Insurgent for Extortion Activities

Summary: In a significant crackdown, Manipur police have apprehended a former insurgent involved in extortion activities targeting educational institutions in the state’s southern regions. The individual, identified as Salam Brojen Singh, a former member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party – Taibangaba group, was arrested from his hideout in the Sandangkhong area under the Kumbi…

Manipur’s Ongoing Struggle Against Insurgency: Recent Arrests and Their Implications
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Manipur’s Ongoing Struggle Against Insurgency: Recent Arrests and Their Implications

In a series of coordinated operations, Manipur’s security forces have apprehended six insurgents from three different militant groups, seizing weapons and incriminating documents. This development underscores the state’s persistent efforts to combat insurgency and restore peace. Summary of Recent Events Over the past 24 hours, joint teams comprising central and state forces conducted operations across…

Manipur’s Churachandpur: A District Under Siege Amid Ethnic Tensions
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Manipur’s Churachandpur: A District Under Siege Amid Ethnic Tensions

Churachandpur, a district in Manipur, India, is currently under an indefinite curfew following violent clashes between the Hmar and Zomi communities. The unrest has led to the closure of schools and shops, significantly disrupting daily life. Summary of Recent Events On March 18, 2025, Churachandpur experienced violent clashes between the Hmar and Zomi communities, resulting…

Manipur Police’s Major Crackdown: Seven Militants Arrested and Significant Weapons Cache Seized
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Manipur Police’s Major Crackdown: Seven Militants Arrested and Significant Weapons Cache Seized

In a determined effort to bolster peace and security, Manipur Police executed a series of operations on March 19, leading to the arrest of seven militants from various insurgent groups and the confiscation of a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition. Summary of the News Article On March 19, Manipur Police conducted multiple operations resulting…

Assessing the Plight of Internally Displaced Persons in Thoubal, Manipur
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Assessing the Plight of Internally Displaced Persons in Thoubal, Manipur

Summary of the News Article: On March 19, 2025, the Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW), in collaboration with the Thoubal District Administration, held a camp at the Conference Hall of the DC Thoubal Office Complex. This initiative aimed to evaluate the living conditions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and women affected by recent conflicts….

Manipur’s Joint Action Committee Demands Immediate Rescue of Missing Youth
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Manipur’s Joint Action Committee Demands Immediate Rescue of Missing Youth

*In a recent development, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) in Manipur has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the state government, demanding the safe return of 20-year-old Luwangthem Mukesh, who went missing on March 16, 2025. Mukesh, a resident of Keisampat Leimajam Leikai in Imphal West district, was last seen driving his Maruti Alto vehicle. CCTV…