Manipur Police have arrested four alleged cadres of banned militant outfits in separate operations carried out in Kakching, Imphal East and Thoubal districts, police said.The arrests took place on August 7 and involved members of the State Revolutionary Organisation of People’s Army (SOREPA) and the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-PRO).In Kakching district, security forces…
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has urged the Centre to consider the state’s concerns over the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. The meeting focused on provisions of the Bill that have raised concerns among church bodies and civil society organisations in the state.Speaking to…
Mizoram Chief Secretary-in-charge Sudhir Kumar, IAS, visited Kolasib district on Saturday to review forest-related issues, major development projects and infrastructure works being implemented in the district. During the visit, Sudhir Kumar, who also serves as Principal Secretary to the Government of Mizoram for the General Administration Department (GAD) and Environment, Forest and Climate Change (EF&CC),…
Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand Yumnam met a delegation from the Department of Korean Language at Manipur University and discussed ways to strengthen educational and cultural ties between Manipur and the Republic of Korea. The meeting, held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, focused on expanding academic cooperation and creating more opportunities for students through international engagement….
Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda has appealed to the people of Manipur to work together for peace and harmony during a meeting with Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh at the latter’s official residence in Imphal.Hooda, who was accompanied by his wife and Manipuri actor Linthoingambi Laishram, met the chief minister on Thursday and discussed the prevailing…
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has provided specialised law-and-order and crowd-control training to personnel of its elite Commando Battalions for Resolute Action (CoBRA) after their deployment in violence-affected Manipur, marking a major shift in the role of the force that was originally created for anti-Naxal operations.Officials said the personnel underwent a month-long pre-induction training…
Petroleum and LPG transporters’ associations in Manipur have urged Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh to take immediate action to stop alleged extortion along National Highway-37, warning that they will suspend tanker operations from July 31 if the issue remains unresolved. In a memorandum submitted to the chief minister on Wednesday, nine transport bodies, including the…
Raijor Dal founder and Sibsagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to set aside 27 Gauhati High Court judgments that had upheld orders of the Foreigners Tribunals declaring individuals as foreigners, describing the ruling as a strong reminder that citizenship issues must be decided strictly according to law.Reacting to the apex court’s…
‘Shape of Momos,’ the debut feature by Sikkimese filmmaker Tribeny Rai, was showcased in the Indian Panorama section at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Following the screening, Rai, along with Producer and Co-writer Kislay and lead actor Gaumaya Gurung, addressed the media at a press conference. Tribeny Rai, an alumna of the…
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday launched a sharp political offensive against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging rampant corruption, misuse of power, and a systematic erosion of the state’s cultural and demographic identity. Addressing the media, Khera claimed that Assam’s global image—once shaped by icons like musician Zubeen Garg—has suffered under the present…
