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Manipur Police arrest multiple militants; seize contraband including suspected WY tablets

Security forces in Manipur have apprehended multiple active militants from various Valley-Based Insurgent Groups, including PREPAK PRO, PLA, and KCP (MFL). Alongside these arrests, significant contraband, including suspected WY tablets and tobacco products, was seized in coordinated operations across the state.

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Centre moves two CoBRA battalions to Manipur

The Centre has ordered the deployment of two elite CRPF CoBRA battalions to Manipur. These specialized jungle warfare units will undertake operations against armed groups fueling violence. This move aims to restore lasting peace in the state. The commandos are known for their successful anti-insurgency tactics. The deployment is expected…

The Economic Times

Kuki Inpi Manipur suspends shutdown temporarily following talks with government

Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has announced the temporary suspension of the total shutdown imposed across Kuki-Zo-inhabited districts following discussions and consultations with the government held on May 29 and 30.

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Sonam Wangchuk rejects Ladakh LG's claims, reaffirms support to 'Cockroach Janta Party'

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has strongly refuted claims made by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. Wangchuk stated his meeting with the LG was cordial and friendly, unlike the LG's public post. He defended his comparison of Ladakh with Manipur and reaffirmed his support for the 'Cockroach Party'. Wangchuk believes the LG's…

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Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh hails Centre's decision to form panel on demographic change

The Chief Minister of Manipur has praised the Union Government for establishing a High-Level Committee aimed at examining demographic changes throughout India.

The Economic Times

Trial in Manipur ethnic violence cases needs to be expedited: SC

The Supreme Court is pushing for faster trials in the Manipur ethnic violence cases. Authorities have been asked to submit a status report. Chargesheets have been filed in many cases. The court is also focusing on providing legal aid to victims' families. This follows a period of significant violence and…

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Security forces arrest active PLA cadre, seize weapons cache in Manipur operations

Security forces in Manipur have intensified operations. Significant recoveries of arms and ammunition have been made. Illegal bunkers have been destroyed. Several active cadres from underground organizations have been arrested. The state's law-and-order situation remains normal. Authorities confirmed the safe movement of vehicles carrying essential items.

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Manipur govt committed to strengthening police force to maintain peace: CM Khemchand Singh

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh announced a commitment to bolster the state police force. This initiative aims to restore peace following nearly three years of ethnic violence. The Chief Minister urged citizens to refrain from violent protests. He highlighted the police's crucial role and sacrifices in managing the situation.

The Economic Times

This surreal floating lake in India is visible from space but beneath its drifting islands lives one of the world’s most feared snakes

Manipur’s Loktak Lake is unlike any other lake in India. Known for its floating circular islands called phumdis, the lake is also home to the world’s only floating national park and rare wildlife including the king cobra — the longest venomous snake on Earth.

The Economic Times

High voter turnout marks Assembly elections across states; West Bengal tops with 93.71% participation: EC

Voter participation saw an upward trend in the March-May 2026 Assembly elections across five states/UTs, with Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal recording their highest-ever turnouts. West Bengal led with an unprecedented 93.71% participation, marking a significant rise in electoral engagement.

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Manipur church leaders shot dead in Kangpokpi ambush; shutdown imposed

Three church leaders were killed and four injured in an attack in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. Suspected militants ambushed vehicles carrying members of the Thadou Baptist Association. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the violence, stating it threatens peace. A shutdown was imposed in Kangpokpi district. Various groups deplored the killings,…

The Economic Times

Manipur crisis: 3 dead, 4 injured in Ukhrul as conflict between Kuki-Zos and Nagas escalate

In further escalation of hostilities between the Tangkhul Naga and Kuki-Zo tribes, one Naga ‘volunteer’ and two Kuki-Zo ‘volunteers’ were killed in a gunfight on Friday in Ukhrul district, Manipur. In addition, four Naga ‘volunteers’ were also injured.

Newslaundry

Beyond the Valley: Naga-Kuki tensions pile pressure on Manipur’s new government

For nearly three years, the ethnic conflict in Manipur remained primarily between the Meiteis of the Valley and the Kuki-Zos in the hills. But now, the already precarious security landscape in Manipur has reached a dangerous new inflection point as the state’s Naga community gets increasingly drawn into the fray.

Newslaundry

Why Does Nobody Talk About Arjun’s 4 Wives?

What if I told you the great warrior Arjun had a story most people never hear? Not about war Not about victory. But about a hidden world beneath the river and a marriage that quietly changed his destiny. It sounds unbelievable, yet it’s part of his journey. Because not every…

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5 interesting facts about Manipur’s indigenous Haofa dog breed

India has a number of native dog breeds that are not yet known to a large number of people. One of the least known dog breeds is the Haofa dog, which is native to the state of Manipur in the northeastern region of India. The Haofa dog is known for…

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Indian legislator severely injured during 2023 Manipur ethnic violence dies

Three-day state mourning declared

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Man Brutally Shot Dead on Camera in Manipur’s Churachandpur; Militants Suspected

A man belonging to the Meitei community was brutally shot dead on camera in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, in a killing that has further intensified concerns over ongoing ethnic violence in the state.

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‘She never fully recovered’: Manipur gangrape victim dies waiting for justice

A victim of a gangrape during the 2023 ethnic conflict in Manipur, died on January 10 due to a prolonged illness linked to her injuries.

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‘Overcrowded, underfed’: Manipur planned to shut relief camps in Dec, but many still ‘trapped’

Thirty-nine-year-old Tingkim says she is down to her last Rs 200. What worries her most is the embarrassment of being unable to contribute to buying Christmas gifts for the children in her relief camp in Manipur.

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A Naga rebel leader in India's northeastern state returns home after five decades, in photos

A helicopter descended from the clear blue sky Wednesday as thousands of people cheered the arrival of Thuingaleng Muivah, a top Naga insurgent leader, to his hometown in India’s northeastern Manipur state for the first time in five decades.

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Modi calls for peace in Manipur during first visit since ethnic violence began

Opposition calls Modi’s short trip to Manipur a ‘token’ visit two years too late

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In Manipur, I-Day boycott used to be a diktat. This time, it’s about disillusionment

It was the mid-‘80s. Independence Day was a holiday. I wanted to go out, play with my friends. But my mother sternly said, “Don’t go out today…who knows what will happen. Bombs may explode and what not.” That warning still rings in my ears every Independence Day.

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Hafta 541: Air India crash, Manipur violence, covering crime stories

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, Manisha Pande, and Jayashree Arunachalam are joined by former Executive Director, Air India, Jitendra Bhargava, and Executive Editor of The Frontier Manipur, Paojel Choaba.

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‘Everyone feels unsafe’: Border panic as Indian forces kill Myanmar rebels

An unstated border understanding between India and Myanmar’s government-in-exile has broken down, replaced by fear.

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Manipur: Four militants nabbed in 4 incidents; Arms ammunition seized

Police arrested a woman for providing assistance/help to PREPAK (Pro) in extortion activities. Read further on Dynamite News:

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