Manipur News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Gujarat-based Rashtriya Raksha University keen to enrol aspirants from Manipur
Imphal, April 22: Gujarat’s Gandhinagar-based Rashtriya Raksha University has taken steps to expand its academic outreach and boost enrolment among young aspirants from Manipur, officials said on Tuesday.
Manipur Police recover 75 stolen vehicles in 5 days
Imphal, April 22: Amid the ethnic violence in Manipur, theft of cars and two-wheelers is one of the major problems and 75 stolen four-wheelers and seven two-wheelers were recovered in five days from different places in the state, officials said on Tuesday.
Manipur : Cyclothon held in Imphal to mark Earth Day and promote climate action
Imphal, April 22: As part of Earth Day 2025 observance, a cyclothon was organised on Tuesday in Imphal to raise awareness on climate change under the theme "Our Power, Our Planet".
100 students from each NE state to visit ISRO
Imphal, April 21: At least 100 science students from each of the eight northeastern states would get an opportunity to visit the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Bengaluru to ignite curiosity and foster awareness about space science and technology, officials said on Monday.
Assam Rifles' swift action saves life of 2-year-old in remote Manipur village
Imphal, April 21: The life of a two-year-old girl in a remote village of Manipur’s mountainous Kamjong district was saved as the Assam Rifles swung into action to evacuate her for critical medical aid after the kid accidentally fell into a water tank early on Monday.
Security forces recover arms, ammunition during joint operations in Manipur
Kohima, April 21: In a series of operations, Indian Army and Assam Rifles units under the Spear Corps launched multiple information-based operations in various districts of Manipur, between April 13 and 19 and recovered several arms and ammunition, officials said on Monday.
Security forces intensify operations in Manipur, 11 insurgents arrested
Imphal, April 20: Eleven insurgents have been arrested in Manipur and arms and ammunition recovered in the past 24 hours, said officials here, adding that top Army officers of the region have met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
Manipur govt launches verification of papers of arms license holders
Imphal, April 19: The Manipur government has launched a drive to verify the licensed arms and asked all the district administrations to examine the papers of the arms license holders and arms dealers, officials said on Saturday.
Top Army officers meet Manipur Guv, discuss law and order situation
Imphal, April 18: Three top Army officers on Friday, in a meeting with Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, discussed the prevailing law and order situation in the state and the northeastern region, an official said.
Manipur: Devotees commemorate Good Friday with prayers at MBC Centre Church in Imphal
Imphal, April 18: Devotees gathered at MBC Centre Church in Imphal on Friday to offer prayers and observe Good Friday, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
DoNER Minister bats for accelerating the Special Economic Zone in Manipur
Agartala, April 17: Union Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday directed officials to accelerate the pace of key infrastructure projects, including universities, Information Technology and Special Economic Zone in Manipur, mental, maternity and child hospital, officials said.
We want to be partners in progress: Scindia visits Manipur, assures Centre's full support for development
Imphal, April 18: Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, undertook a one-day visit to Imphal, Manipur, reinforcing the Government of India's commitment to accelerating development in the region, a release said on Thursday.
DoNER Ministry facilitate in unlocking Manipur's growth: Scindia
Imphal, April 17: Union Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said that he is confident that his ministry would serve as a proactive facilitator in unlocking new opportunities and accelerating Manipur’s growth and development.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia visits Manipur to chair review meeting on key development schemes
Imphal, April 17: Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, visited Manipur on Thursday to review key development schemes under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER).
Manipur situation coming back to normal...not our fault that debate in Parliament came after midnight: Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi, April 16: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said that Manipur is not a case where the central government can be put to the test and that the situation in the state is coming back to normal.
14 militants of banned outfits held in Manipur; arms, ammunition recovered
Imphal, April 16: Manipur Police arrested 14 militants of different outfits and recovered arms, ammunition, cash, incriminating documents from their possession in the last 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday.
Manipur: Security forces recover arms & ammunition; nine held
Imphal, April 15: In a series of joint operations, the security forces have recovered illegally held 77 arms, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), grenades, various ammunition and war-like stores, officials said on Tuesday.
Though INA's presence in Moirang was brief, its legacy inspires generations: Manipur Guv
Imphal, April 14: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Monday said that though the presence of the Indian National Army (INA) in Moirang was brief, its legacy continues to inspire generations with the spirit of courage and unwavering patriotism.
Manipur: Kuki tribals' protest against annual Meitei pilgrimage
Imphal, April 13: Hundreds of men and women belonging to the Kuki-Zo community have started protesting on Sunday in and around the foothills of Thangjing hill range against the Meitei community’s annual pilgrimage to the top of the hill in Manipur, which they consider a sacred site.
Party high command will decide next Manipur CM: BJP legislator Robindro Singh
Imphal, April 12: BJP leader and senior party MLA Tongbram Robindro Singh on Saturday said that the Central High Command, in consultation with the state party legislators, would select the Chief Minister in keeping with the party tradition.
Sr men's hockey nationals: M.P., Manipur, Punjab, U.P reach semifinals
Jhansi, April 12: Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Manipur Hockey, Hockey Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh Hockey won their respective quarterfinal matches in the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 and progressed to the semifinals of the prestigious tournament being played in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
Manipur: Security forces conduct search, area domination in various districts; recover arms, ammunitions
Imphal, April 12: Manipur has witnessed a significant boost in security operations, with forces conducting search and area domination exercises in vulnerable hill and valley districts in the last 24 hours.
MoS Defence review preparedness of Assam Rifles, security along India-Myanmar border
Imphal, April 10: The Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, who was on a two-day visit to trouble-torn Manipur, held a comprehensive review of the operational and administrative preparedness of Assam Rifles battalions in the region.
Manipur: Security forces conduct search, area domination in various districts; recover arms, ammunitions
Imphal, April 11: In the last 24 hours, Manipur has witnessed a significant boost in security operations, with forces conducting search and area domination exercises in vulnerable hill and valley districts.
Manipur: 6 Kuki organisations urge Meiteis not to cross buffer zone
Imphal, April 10: Six Kuki tribal organisations including Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) on Thursday urged the Meitei community not to cross the buffer zone i.e. neutral areas to enter into the Kuki-Zo-Hmar inhabited areas.
MoS Defence reviews schemes in Manipur's Kamjong district
Imphal, April 9: Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Wednesday reviewed the implementation of various schemes in Manipur's Naga-dominated Kamjong district and discussed the prevailing situation of the state with various civil society organisations.
Assam Rifles aids in returning vehicle abandoned during 2023 Manipur unrest
Kohima, April 9: Assam Rifles organised an event at Sugnu in Kakching District of Manipur, to return six vehicles that had been abandoned during the ethnic unrest of May 2023, to their owners.
Manipur MLA who was brutally attacked in 2023 seeks unity to combat ethnic crisis
Imphal, April 9: Manipur MLA Vungzagin Valte, who was brutally attacked and apparently left to die by the attackers on May 4, 2023 in Imphal, on Wednesday arrived in Mizoram capital Aizawl after a prolonged medical treatment in Delhi. He will leave for his home state by helicopter.
Sr Men's National Hockey: Telangana, M.P, Manipur emerge win their matches on Day 5
Jhansi, April 8: Teams from Telangana, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Madhya Pradesh and Manipur registered a win in their respective matches on Day 5 of the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 here on Wednesday.
Hockey India Senior National Championship 2025: Telangana, MP, Manipur register wins
Jhansi, April 8: On Day 5 of 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025, Telangana Hockey, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Hockey, Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Manipur Hockey registered win in their respective matches.
Manipur: Security forces conduct search, area domination in various districts; recovers arms, ammunitions
Imphal, April 8: In the last 24 hours, Manipur has witnessed a significant boost in security operations, with forces conducting search and area domination exercises in vulnerable hill and valley districts.
Curfew imposed in Manipur's Lilong after BJP leader's house torched over support to Waqf Act
Imphal, April 7: Curfew was imposed for an indefinite period in entire Lilong Assembly constituency in Manipur’s Thoubal district on Monday, a day after a mob set the house of BJP minority morcha’s state President, Md Asker Ali, on fire reportedly for supporting the Waqf Amendment Act, officials said.
Manipur: Security forces seize large cache of arms, ammunition in Thoubal district
Thoubal, April 7: Security forces conducted search operations and area domination and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition from the forest area of the general area under Heirok Police Station in the Thoubal district.
Manipur: Assam Rifles facilitates celebration of Kongba Maru Festival in Imphal East
Imphal East, April 7: Assam Rifles facilitated the celebration of Kongba Maru Festival, a significant religious and cultural event at restive Sagolmang in Imphal East on Sunday. It coordinated with other stakeholders to ensure the unhindered movement of devotees, medical assistance, and other amenities.
Centre provides Rs 217 crore for relief, rehabilitation of violence-hit displaced people in Manipur
Imphal, April 6: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has provided Rs 217 crore as financial support in the last fiscal year (2024-25) for relief and rehabilitation measures for those people displaced due to the ethnic violence in Manipur since May 3, 2023, officials said here on Sunday.
Manipur: Tripartite talks between Meitei, Kuki-Zo, MHA remain 'inconclusive'
New Delhi/Imphal, April 5: In a bid to resolve the 23-month-long ethnic hostilities, the first tripartite meeting between the officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the representatives of Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities was held in New Delhi on Saturday.
Centre sanctions infrastructure push for hill states under PMGSY-III
New Delhi, April 5: In a significant boost to rural connectivity and economic development in India's hill states, the Ministry of Rural Development has approved a new tranche of infrastructure projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) for Manipur, Mizoram, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, the ministry said in a release on Saturday.
Manipur: Joint Operation by Assam Rifles leads to successful rescue of abducted individual
Tamenlong, April 5: In a display of coordination and prompt action, Assam Rifles successfully rescued an abducted individual on 03 April 2025 from Tollen Village in the Tamenlong district, Manipur.
First tripartite talks between MHA, Meitei, Kuki-Zo leaders to be held today
New Delhi/Imphal, April 5: In a significant development, leading organisations of Meitei and Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities will hold a tripartite meeting with officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi on Saturday.
Manipur: Security forces rescue abducted private firm employee
Imphal, April 5: In a remarkable display of coordination and prompt action, Assam Rifles along with Manipur Police rescued a private company employee within 24 hours after he was abducted by the armed cadres of an unknown outfit, an official said on Friday.