Manipur

06 Mar

Manipur Legislative Assembly’s Budget Session to Commence on March 9, Annual Budget Presentation Expected

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

The Budget Session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly will begin on March 9, with the state government expected to present the annual budget during the proceedings. Officials said the session will start at 11 am, although the final date of the session has not yet been announced.According to an official notification issued earlier this week, the session is likely to continue for at least a week, during which several important legislative matters will be taken up. The presentation of the state budget for the upcoming financial year will be one of the key highlights of the session.The upcoming session will…

02 Mar

Narcotics Control Bureau Operation Foiled as Mob Frees Drug Accused; Kabui Union Seeks ‘Red Zone’ Tag for Affected Areas

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

The Kabui Union Manipur has condemned a recent incident in which a mob allegedly intervened and helped a drug trafficking suspect escape from police custody in Lilong Yangbi Leikai. The incident took place on February 27 at around 7 pm when a combined team of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Imphal, Commando unit and Lilong Police attempted to arrest a suspect in connection with a drug case linked to seizures at the airport. The accused was identified as Md Sabir Ahammed, 26. According to reports, members of the local public clashed with the police team during the operation. In the…

02 Mar

Manipur Police Arrest Three Alleged Cadres of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup in Separate Operations

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Manipur Police have arrested three alleged cadres of banned insurgent outfits in separate operations carried out over the past two days. A pistol, ammunition and mobile phones were seized during the operations, officials said. In the first incident on March 1, security forces arrested a 21-year-old alleged member of the proscribed outfit People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from Phaknung Awang Leikai under Lamlai police station in Imphal East district. The accused was identified as Khundrakpam Anilkumar Singh, also known as Manganglakpa, a resident of Sawombung Thongkhong. Police said a mobile phone was recovered from his possession. In another operation…

14 Feb

Supreme Court of India Flags Trial Delays in Manipur Violence Cases, Asks Central Bureau of Investigation for Detailed Progress Report

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to submit a detailed status report on the progress of investigations into sexual violence cases related to the 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur. The court also indicated that the responsibility for day-to-day monitoring of the ongoing trials may be handed over to the concerned High Courts to ensure faster and smoother proceedings.A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that an effective monitoring system could be created at the state or regional level through coordination between the Manipur High Court and…

07 Feb

Normalcy Returns to Churachandpur After Two Days of Unrest

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Normal life has started returning to parts of Manipur’s Churachandpur district after two days of protests and shutdowns linked to the participation of Kuki-Zo and Hmar legislators in the formation of the newly established popular government in the state. Officials said the situation has improved since February 6, although security forces remain deployed in sensitive areas as a precaution. According to police authorities, the protests that began on February 5 were largely confined to the Tuibong–Kangvai stretch of Churachandpur town. Demonstrations turned violent at some locations during the initial phase, leading to clashes between protesters and security personnel. However, no…

22 Jan

Tension in Manipur as Residents Block Indo–Myanmar Road Over Alleged Abduction and Killing of Meitei Man

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Tension gripped parts of Manipur on Thursday after local residents blocked the Indo–Myanmar Sugnu Road in protest against the alleged abduction and killing of a Meitei civilian in Churachandpur district. The road blockade was imposed by residents of Kakching Khunou soon after news spread about the death of Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh, a 31-year-old man from Kakching district. Protesters alleged that Singh was abducted and later killed by suspected Kuki militants. They described the incident as a brutal and cold-blooded act and demanded justice for the victim. According to local residents, the blockade was meant to draw the attention of the…

12 Jan

Three people were detained in Tengnoupal, Manipur, with Yaba pills valued at more than Rs 1 crore.

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Security forces have arrested three suspected drug smugglers and seized a large quantity of yaba tablets during a checkpoint operation in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, police said on Monday, January 12.According to police officials, the operation was carried out in the jurisdiction of Tengnoupal district following specific intelligence inputs about the movement of narcotics through the area. Acting on the information, security personnel set up a checkpoint and stopped a vehicle for checking. During a thorough search of the vehicle, a large consignment of yaba tablets was recovered. The seized drugs weighed around 5.89 kilograms. Police said the consignment is estimated…

08 Jan

Kuki Inpi, Village Authority Condemn Armed Attack at Kharam Vaiphei, Demand Swift Justice

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

The Kuki Inpi South-West Sadar Hills and the Kharam Vaiphei Village Authority have strongly condemned a violent armed attack that took place at Kharam Vaiphei village early on Thursday morning, an incident that has shaken residents and raised serious concerns over the safety of civilians in the area. According to separate statements issued by the two bodies, the attack occurred at around 7 am when unidentified armed persons allegedly opened fire and triggered bomb explosions inside the residential area of the village. The sudden sound of gunfire and blasts created panic among villagers, forcing many families to flee their homes…

23 Dec

In Manipur, security personnel apprehend an RPF/PLA member and seize weapons and communication devices

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Security forces have arrested an active cadre of the banned outfit Revolutionary People’s Front/People’s Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) during a targeted operation carried out in Imphal West district, officials said on Monday. According to official sources, the arrest was made on December 22 as part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts in the state. The arrested person has been identified as Kshetrimayum Nilakanta Singh, also known by the aliases Kanta and Mangal. He is 51 years old and hails from Kakching Turel Wangma in Kakching district. Officials said he was also staying at Langjing Achouba Awang Leikai in Imphal West district. Singh was…

03 Dec

The Manipur GST bill is sent back to the Lok Sabha by the Rajya Sabha for final approval

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

The Rajya Sabha on December 2 returned the Manipur GST Bill to the Lok Sabha, moving the state a step closer to joining the nationwide GST 2.0 reform framework. The Lok Sabha had passed the bill a day earlier. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the legislation would finally extend long‑delayed financial benefits to Manipur’s businesses and people, strengthening revenue mobilisation in the conflict‑affected state. Sitharaman criticised the Opposition for avoiding parliamentary debates relating to Manipur, accusing them of shedding “crocodile tears” while staying absent from discussions. She said GST 2.0 measures—including track‑and‑trace systems and rationalised tax slabs—would modernise Manipur’s tax…