Manipur’s Fight against Drugs; contraband worth several crore destroyed

As part of the anti-drugs campaign by the Centre, contraband weighing over 1000 kg was disposed in Imphal. Union HM Amit Shah virtually took part in the event.

Manipur: Independent MLA Robert T. Maram’s vehicle set ablaze by miscreants

Unidentified miscreants broke into the residence of Robert T. Maram, an independent MLA candidate who contested for the Tadubi seat during the last state election. The miscreants broke into the property during the wee hours today and set fire to a 4 wheeler before escaping under the cover of the dark.

Manipur: 2 detained with 809 grams of suspected heroin at Kakching

#Manipur | The Kakching district commando on Thursday seized 809 grams of suspected heroin powder and detained 2 persons for verification.

Miscreants break into village chief’s residence in Manipur

The incident took place at Taphou Naga Village in Senapati District and the residence belonged to the Village Chief.

Manipur: STDCM to hold mega public convention over ST demand

With no reassurances from the government of Manipur regarding the demand for the inclusion of the indigenous Meitei community in the ST list of India, the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee of Manipur, or the STDCM, will be holding a mega public convention on the 13th of October to decide on their future course of action. […]

Manipur govt prepares draft for Liquor Regulation Policy

The Manipur government has come up with the draft Manipur Liquor Regulation Policy amid the strong opposition from civil society organisations such as the Coalition Against Drugs and Alcohol (CADA) and women’s groups to the cabinet decision last month to legalise the sale and consumption of liquor in the state. According to the draft policy, […]

Manipur: NSCN-K(YA) claims responsibility for Sept 30 Senapati blast

The NSCN-K(YA) has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack that took place on September 30 at the office of the chief medical officer in #Senapati, #Manipur.

Manipur CM flags off 12 GPS-enabled vehicles for highway patrol

In a significant step to heighten security along the highways and the border areas in Manipur, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh today flagged off 12 GPS-enabled vehicles for Highway Patrol at Darbar Hall of the Chief Minister’s secretariat in Imphal. The 12 patrol vehicles will operate along the highways in five districts, including Tamenglong, Noney, […]

Rain fails to dampen festive spirit on Maha Ashtami in Manipur

Durga Puja celebrations have picked up across the Northeast on Maha Ashtami, with lakhs of devotees flocking to puja pandals and praying to Goddess Durga. Meanwhile in Manipur capital Imphal, early morning showers failed to dampen the festive spirit of the people. Despite rains playing spoilsport, devotees thronged the Hiyangthang-Lairembi Temple to offer prayers and […]