Imphal, May 15 (IANS) After sustained efforts by security forces, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and community leaders, 28 people belonging to different communities in Manipur were safely released on Friday, officials said.The individuals had been detained by different groups in the aftermath of the May 13 violent attack in Manipur, which claimed the lives of three Baptist Church pastors and left four others injured.A senior Manipur government official said that following the May 13 violenc…
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Imphal, April 10 (IANS) The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Indian Army’s Red Shield Division on Friday reiterated that the Indian Army remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all communities in Manipur, officials said. Defence Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said that the GOC emphasised the Indian Army’s role as a neutral and dependable force, dedicated to protecting lives and maintaining peace across the state.As part of ongoing outreach e…
Imphal, April 10 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday emphasised the need for balanced and inclusive development across the state, asserting that Manipur cannot progress unless all districts advance alongside the capital city, Imphal. During his maiden visit to the Naga-inhabited Senapati district, the Chief Minister advocated equal development and higher per capita income across all regions, stating that such progress would foster mutual understanding and harmony am…
Imphal, April 3 (IANS) A doctor from Manipur’s Senapati district saved the life of a 21-year-old passenger during a mid-air medical emergency on an Air India flight from Tokyo to New Delhi. Dr Loni Lirina, a critical care specialist at the American Oncology Institute, Babina Specialty Hospital in Imphal, was on board the flight when a young woman began experiencing severe breathing difficulties. Following an announcement by the flight crew requesting medical assistance, Dr Lirina promptly atte…
Manipur, March 25 (IANS) Security forces have dismantled multiple illegal bunkers in Manipur’s Ukhrul district following a fresh spate of exchanges of fire between armed groups from two communities, leaving at least three people injured, including a woman, officials said on Wednesday.A police official in Imphal stated that coordinated operations were carried out simultaneously at several locations under the jurisdiction of the Litan police station.During the operation, two illegally-constructe…
Guwahati, March 9 (IANS) The NCB, in a joint operation with the CRPF, arrested two drug traffickers and seized 524.9 kilograms of Ganja, estimated to be worth Rs 2.6 crore, an official said on Monday.On Sunday, acting upon specific input, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Guwahati Zonal Unit, intercepted one truck at Khatkhati in Assam in a joint operation with 155 Battalion CRPF.Upon thorough search of the vehicle, a total of 524.9 kilograms of Ganja, estimated to be worth approximately Rs 2….
Aizawl/Imphal, Jan 21 (IANS) The Assam Rifles and other law-enforcement agencies have seized drugs valued at over Rs 18.33 crore, recovered a large quantity of Myanmar currency and arrested seven drug peddlers in separate operations in Mizoram and Manipur on Wednesday, officials said. With the latest seizures, the law-enforcement agencies have confiscated various drugs worth more than Rs 57.33 crore and arrested ten drug peddlers in Assam, Mizoram and Manipur during the past 24 hours.A defence s…
Imphal, Jan 7 (IANS) Security forces in Manipur have foiled an attempt to recruit local youths into the banned People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and arrested two women leaders of the outfit, officials said on Wednesday.A police official said that the security forces arrested two women leaders of PREPAK from Khangabok village in Thoubal district in Manipur valley region on Tuesday night.The arrested leaders of the PREPAK outfit were identified as Khundrakpam Ningthoujam Roshid…
Imphal, Dec 28 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday reiterated the state government’s firm commitment to unlocking Manipur’s vast potential across multiple sectors through a series of focused development programmes.Addressing a Sports Meet-cum-92nd Anniversary celebration of the Mao Students’ Union (MSU) at Punanamei in Senapati district, the Governor said priority was being given to strengthening infrastructure, improving road connectivity, enhancing public service delivery…