Manipur Police’s Strategic Strike: Arresting Seven Militants in a Unified Crackdown
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Manipur Police’s Strategic Strike: Arresting Seven Militants in a Unified Crackdown

Article Summary Manipur Police recently executed coordinated operations across the state, leading to the arrest of seven militants from various banned outfits, including PLA, PREPAK, UPPK, and KCP (PWG). Conducted in districts like Imphal East, West, and Churachandpur, the raids also uncovered a substantial weapons cache—ranging from mortars and rifles to hand grenades and tear-smoke…

Manipur High Court Directs NIA to Submit Progress Report in Jiribam Massacre Case
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Manipur High Court Directs NIA to Submit Progress Report in Jiribam Massacre Case

Summary of the News ArticleThe Manipur High Court has directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to submit a detailed progress report by July 24, 2025, concerning the November 11, 2024 massacre in Jiribam. This atrocity involved the abduction and murder of six Meitei civilians, including three women and three children, allegedly at the hands of…

Manipur: Farmland clash ignites tension between Meitei & Kuki villagers in Imphal East
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Manipur: Farmland clash ignites tension between Meitei & Kuki villagers in Imphal East

Short Summary of the News A tense land dispute erupted on the morning of June 15, 2025, between Meitei and Kuki communities near Sadu Lampak village, Imphal East, Manipur. A Meitei farmer attempted to till a paddy field—abandoned since the May 2023 ethnic clashes—using a tractor. Kuki villagers contested, asserting that the land belonged to…

Congress Leadership Engages with Manipur Leaders Amid Ongoing Crisis
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Congress Leadership Engages with Manipur Leaders Amid Ongoing Crisis

News Summary On June 5, 2025, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi convened a crucial meeting with Manipur Congress leaders at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in New Delhi. The discussion centered on the persistent ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities that has plagued Manipur since May…

President’s Rule in Manipur: A Failing Lifeline Amidst Rising Unrest
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President’s Rule in Manipur: A Failing Lifeline Amidst Rising Unrest

Summary Manipur is currently grappling with escalating unrest under President’s Rule, imposed in February 2025 following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh amid ethnic violence. The situation has intensified with recent incidents, including the forced removal of “Manipur” signage from a state-run bus, sparking widespread protests led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur…

COCOMI Declares Statewide Mass Agitation Over ‘Insult’ to Manipur’s Identity
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COCOMI Declares Statewide Mass Agitation Over ‘Insult’ to Manipur’s Identity

News Summary On May 20, 2025, during the Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul district, security personnel allegedly instructed the removal of the word “Manipur” from a state transport bus ferrying journalists. This act sparked widespread outrage among the Meitei community, leading the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) to call for a 48-hour statewide bandh….

Manipur Establishes Special NIA Court in Churachandpur to Address Ethnic Violence Cases
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Manipur Establishes Special NIA Court in Churachandpur to Address Ethnic Violence Cases

News Summary In a significant move towards justice and accountability, the Indian government has designated the District and Sessions Court in Churachandpur, Manipur, as a Special Court under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act. This court will handle cases related to the ethnic violence that erupted in the state in May 2023. The decision aims…

Manipur: Hate Posters Targeting Meiteis Removed in Churachandpur
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Manipur: Hate Posters Targeting Meiteis Removed in Churachandpur

News Summary On May 22, 2025, authorities in Churachandpur district of Manipur swiftly removed two inflammatory posters targeting the Meitei community. These posters, bearing the message “If you believe you can coexist with Meiteis, you are a very special kind of stupid,” were displayed near the Mini Secretariat in Tuibong and at the Tuibong Traffic…

Manipur’s Identity Crisis: COCOMI’s 48-Hour General Strike Over Bus Name Deletion
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Manipur’s Identity Crisis: COCOMI’s 48-Hour General Strike Over Bus Name Deletion

News Summary On May 20, 2025, a Manipur State Transport (MST) bus carrying journalists to the Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul was allegedly stopped by Army personnel at the Gwaltabi checkpoint. They reportedly demanded the removal of the word “Manipur” from the bus before allowing it to proceed. In protest, the journalists returned to Imphal…

Manipur Police Deny Existence of Kuki Group Behind Threat to Meiteis Ahead of Shirui Festival
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Manipur Police Deny Existence of Kuki Group Behind Threat to Meiteis Ahead of Shirui Festival

News Summary On May 15, 2025, the Manipur Police officially refuted the existence of a group named ‘Kuki Zo Village Volunteers Eastern Zone,’ which had allegedly issued threats against the Meitei community concerning their participation in the upcoming Shirui Lily Festival. The police clarified that no such organization was found upon investigation and urged the…