Churachandpur, predominantly inhabited by the Kuki-Zo community, remains economically crippled due to limited access to National Highways 02 and 37, which serve as the vital supply corridors connecting Manipur to Assam and Nagaland.
Fresh protests erupted in Manipur's capital, Imphal, on Sunday night, as locals took to the streets demanding the release of Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol member Kanan Singh and four others arrested earlier in the day by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday stated that the agency had arrested three insurgents involved in a fatal attack on security forces in Moreh, Manipur's Tengnoupal district, on January 17, 2024, resulting in the deaths of two police commandos and injuries to several others.
A delegation of 25 MLAs and one MP from Manipur met with Governor Ajay Bhalla on Sunday to address recent reports of violence that erupted earlier across five districts of the state following the arrest of Meiti outfit Arambai Tenggol member Kanan Singh by the Central Bureau of Investigat
As per the release, the member was identified as Kanan Singh, and his arrest marks a significant development in the agency's efforts to address the violence that has plagued the state in recent years.
The Sikkim government has arranged a special helicopter sortie for their immediate air evacuation in response to requests made by stranded locals, tourist taxi drivers, and certain government officials stationed at the Chaten area.
The Manipur government has ordered the suspension internet and mobile data services including VSAT and VPN services in five districts for five days with effect from 11:45 P.M. of June 7. The five districts are Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching & Bishnupur
In a coordinated effort to tackle the flood situation, various departments--including the Minor Irrigation Department, Water Resources Department, Manipur Fire Service, and District Administration--are working together to address waterlogging across several locations
A quiet yet impactful transformation is underway in the rural stretches of Manipur, where the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has successfully brought safe and adequate drinking water directly to village households through individual tap connections.