
Probe suggests projectile that killed two children in Manipur fired from close range
An investigation into the deaths of two children in Manipur indicates that the projectile responsible for their killing was fired from close range.
115 stories found

An investigation into the deaths of two children in Manipur indicates that the projectile responsible for their killing was fired from close range.
A powerful blast in Manipur's Bishnupur district killed two young children, Oinam Tomthin and Oinam Yaisana, as they slept. Their mother was critically injured in the incident, which has sparked public outrage.

Rahul Gandhi has targeted the Indian central government, questioning its inaction after two children were killed in Manipur, demanding accountability.

Manipur is tense after an angry mob stormed a paramilitary camp, leading to injuries in firing and a temporary suspension of internet and mobile data services in five districts.

A projectile struck a residential house in Tronglaobi village, Manipur, resulting in a powerful explosion that instantly killed two children.

A seven-year-old girl, displaced due to the ongoing Manipur conflict, was found dead in Imphal East, leading to the arrest of a 28-year-old man in connection with the incident.

In a significant move towards peace, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh traveled to Jiribam by road, marking the first such visit since recent unrest in the region.
Manipur's Keibul Lamjao National Park, home to the unique floating phumdis and the endangered Sangai deer, faces significant challenges to its survival, with the deer's existence intrinsically linked to the delicate ecosystem.

Four people were killed in a factional clash between Naga insurgent groups near Hongbei village in the Kamjong district of Manipur, India, on Saturday evening.

Achieving lasting peace in Manipur requires more than just talks in Guwahati, indicating a need for more comprehensive solutions to the ongoing conflict.

An 'ice-breaking' meeting was held in Guwahati, marking the first engagement between conflicting sides in Manipur since violence erupted on May 3, 2023, and representing the first peace outreach in three years.

Home Minister asks new CM to crackdown on drug cartels, recover looted police weapons
The Chief Minister of Manipur has called for inclusive growth and stronger credit support at the grassroots level.

Activist Malem Thongam was stopped in Chandel, Manipur, preventing her from crossing a buffer zone into the Kuki-majority Churachandpur area as part of her campaign.

Kuki-Zo Council condemns killing of two volunteers abducted in Ukhrul, Manipur; police register FIRs and investigate armed clash

The RSS paid tributes to Shivraj Patil and Sangh critic R Nallakannu, while also expressing concerns regarding issues in Bangladesh and Manipur.

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia regarding the Enforcement Directorate's plea to expunge remarks made in a trial court order that discharged all 23 accused in the CBI's excise policy case.
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh directs senior police and administrative officials to secure the release of the people who were travelling on the Ukhrul-Imphal Road

The last rites for a BJP MLA in Manipur have been postponed indefinitely as Zo leaders and the family are insisting on certain demands before proceeding.


Calling the incident ‘sickening’, Conrad Sangma said that racial bullying against people from Northeast India cannot be accepted as the new normal.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the government will transfer ₹9,000 each to around 40 lakh beneficiary families under the Orunodoi scheme

51 school students in Manipur faced a long night without an end, highlighting the ongoing challenges and dangers in the region.

A month after government formation, Manipur's deputy chief minister has not yet set up an office in the capital, Imphal, having been virtually sworn in from Delhi due to inability to travel.

The Chief Minister of Manipur flagged off a national integration tour involving 24 youths from Meitei, Kuki, Naga, and Pangal communities, marking the first such initiative since the 2023 ethnic violence.

The Governor of Manipur met with Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the ongoing security operations aimed at seizing illegal weapons and destroying poppy fields, as well as efforts to reduce community friction.
The Supreme Court of India has directed that final investigation reports in the Manipur violence cases, probed by the CBI, be shared with the victims after families complained of being uninformed.

The chief of the panel investigating the Manipur violence has resigned, with a former Supreme Court judge set to take over the commission, which has received around 11,000 affidavits.

The body of Manipur MLA Valte has been moved to a district morgue, with the Zomi Council now tasked with making the final decision regarding his burial arrangements.

A member of PREPAK was apprehended from Thoubal Haokha Mamang in Thoubal district, they added
The construction of 5,000 houses were approved for the rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Manipur under the Pradhan Mantri Awass Yojna-Gramin (PMAY-G).

The Chief Minister of Manipur, along with two Deputy Chief Ministers, met with Prime Minister Modi to brief him on efforts to restore peace and harmony in the state and advocate for women's empowerment.

“The walk up till here felt like the last few steps to reach the summit of a mountain we never knew we were climbing in the first place. I just want to use this opportunity to say that we pray for pea

Manipur Chief Minister met with Nitin Nabin to discuss strengthening the party's state unit and accelerating efforts for the resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the state.

The Manipuri film, backed by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment, won the Best Children and Family Film award at BAFTA 2026

The voter roll cleanup exercise SIR in Manipur must go beyond routine updating, and focus on strict scrutiny of abnormal growth patterns, former Union Minister Rajkumar Ranjan Singh has said in a statement.
Despite three years of conflict dividing communities in Manipur, Anthony Naulak, a Paite man, visited his Meitei mother-in-law in Imphal, symbolizing a personal bridge across ethnic divides and advocating for internally displaced persons.
Fifty-one Kuki students were safely evacuated from Manipur's Ukhrul district to JNV Kangpokpi due to escalating Kuki-Naga tensions.

The death toll has risen to three in Tuesday's CRPF firing in Manipur, following the death of an injured protester in an Imphal hospital. The violence erupted after a rocket attack killed two Meitei children in Bishnupur.
At least four people have been killed after a new wave of violence erupted in India's northeastern Manipur state.


Violence escalated in Manipur, India, with two protesters reportedly killed in CRPF firing. This incident occurred hours after the killing of two children, further heightening tensions in the region.
Violent protests have erupted in Manipur following a projectile attack that killed two children as they slept in their home.

MK Stalin has sharply criticized the BJP over the Deepam Row, accusing them of attempting to turn Madurai into Manipur and also targeted the Centre for delays in key infrastructure projects like the AIIMS in Madurai.

Congress leader Ibobi Singh has urged the Centre to defer the Census in Manipur, citing concerns over displacement, data accuracy, and persistent law and order challenges in the region.

Nine of eleven relief camps in Kakching, Manipur, have been shut down, with the displaced families moved into new housing.

A woman was injured in a gunfire incident in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, where police rescued villagers caught between two armed groups suspected to be Kuki-Zo and Tangkhul Naga volunteers.

Lok Sabha Live Updates: PM Modi address comes a day after the government reviewed the impact of the US-Iran war on India's economy, supply chains and essential commodities.

Kuki-Zo leaders in Manipur have agreed to participate in discussions, stating they would not have done so under the previous Chief Minister, following an olive branch extended by the new Manipur CM.

Intermittent firing has continued in Manipur's Ukhrul district, leading to heightened tensions as Kuki and Naga tribes trade charges, with villagers remaining indoors fearing escalation.

In a separate operation, security forces recovered a cache of explosives and small arms from the Boljang Hill Range of the district

Manipur has been hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, causing significant damage to several houses and crops, and disrupting power supply in affected districts.
Police apprehended four minors for the attack, in which she suffered injuries to her face, and for hurling racial and sexual slurs at her
The deceased were identified as Thengin Baite of Thawai Kuki village in Kamjong district and Thangboimang Khongsai of Shangkai in Ukhrul district.
Naga men, women, and children were abducted by suspected militants along Manipur's Ukhrul-Imphal Road, potentially escalating ethnic tensions.

Scores of people, primarily women, protested in Manipur demanding the implementation of a National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the upcoming Census to identify 'illegal immigrants,' leading to tear gas deployment.
A prominent Kuki students' organization has demanded clarification from Manipur Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam regarding his reported comments on the administration of Manipur's hills and valley, and issues related to Scheduled Tribe status.

Manipur's new government convened its first House session, presenting a budget that prioritizes rehabilitation efforts and includes provisions for Kuki-Zo participation via video conferencing.

The Manipur government announced a budgetary provision of Rs 350 crore to provide Rs 10,000 each to approximately 3.5 lakh women affected by the 2023 violence in the state.

Security forces in Manipur have arrested five people, including four militants, with one active cadre of NRFM apprehended from Imphal International Airport.

Protesters marched to demand justice for victims of ethnic violence in Manipur, following the death of a man who was injured in a mob attack in 2023.

The Manipur Cabinet has distributed portfolios, with the Chief Minister holding 8 departments and deputy CMs receiving 2 each.
The Chief Minister of Manipur flagged off a National Integration Tour and engaged in discussions with Kuki students.

Security forces in Manipur's Churachandpur district arrested four PREPAK (PRO) militants and seized a cache of weapons, including an AK-47 rifle and multiple single-barrel and sniper rifles.
Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed as the chairman of the three-member Commission of Inquiry investigating the ethnic violence in Manipur.
India's Supreme Court has instructed the CBI and other probe agencies to share copies of chargesheets with victims and families affected by the Manipur violence.
Women from Manipur, Nagaland, and Assam share their experiences of living in the shadow of violence, insurgencies, security force encounters, and ethnic strife, highlighting the disproportionate impact on women.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved the construction of approximately 5,000 new houses under PMAY-G for the rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by ethnic violence in Manipur.

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand briefed Prime Minister Modi on the steps taken to restore peace in Manipur, calling the meeting an important milestone for the state's development.
BJP's Yumnam Khemchand Singh was sworn in as CM of Manipur on February 4, reinstating the NDA government along with Kuki legislator Nemcha Kipgen and Naga MLA Losii Dikho as his deputies, marking a fresh spin on shared governance in a multi-ethnic state riven by the Meitei-Kuki conflict. Governor AK Bhalla also administered the oath of office to BJP's Konthoujam Govindas and Khuraijam Loken Singh of NPP as cabinet ministers at the Lok Bhavan ceremony.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used social media to congratulate the Manipuri film "Boong" for winning the prestigious 'Best Children's & Family Film' title at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA).

Opinion is divided on whether Manipur's new chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh can bring calm to the state.


Months before his death, a Manipur MLA wrote to the Prime Minister, seeking an investigation into a mob attack. The letter was sent after ethnic violence erupted in the state.
Manipur's Chief Minister brought together displaced Meitei and Kuki-Zo families virtually, offering relief and urging trust-building, marking a significant step after the violence.

Authorities in a troubled Indian state have imposed a partial internet shutdown following unrest that resulted in the deaths of four people.
An indefinite curfew has been imposed across five valley districts in Manipur, India, following a bomb blast, with the government handing over the investigation to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

Two people have died from bullet injuries and at least 31 were injured as CRPF personnel controlled a mob protesting the killing of a boy and his infant sister in Manipur, India.

Protests have erupted in five Manipur districts over the deaths of an infant and a five-year-old in a suspected rocket strike, leading to an internet shutdown and security clampdown.

The 2026 New York Indian Film Festival will open with the BAFTA-winning Manipuri-language film "Boong" and feature a 4K-restored presentation of the Bollywood classic "Sholay."

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Manipur and confessed to abducting, raping, and killing a 7-year-old displaced girl whose body was found under a bridge.

Meitei MLAs, led by Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand Singh, traveled by road to Jiribam where they plan to camp for three days.
A disturbing video from Bihar's Nalanda district, showing a mob assaulting a woman, has sparked widespread outrage. Opposition leaders have condemned the incident as a breakdown of law and order, drawing parallels to the Manipur violence.

A woman and personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have sustained injuries in separate firing incidents reported in Manipur, indicating ongoing unrest in the region.

The Manipur Chief Minister has met with a Kuki group to discuss peace efforts, as tensions continue to rise between the Tangkhul Naga and Kuki tribes over land and access.

Security forces in Manipur have seized a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and 50 IEDs during ongoing search operations, two years after ethnic violence erupted in the region.

Gunfights have been reported at multiple locations in Ukhrul, Manipur, as suspected Kuki and Tangkhul groups clash, prompting security forces to be on high alert.

The new protocol aims to ensure uniformity and proper decorum in the observance of the National Song at official events across the country

Three years after two Kuki-Zo women were stripped, paraded, and gang-raped in Manipur, justice remains elusive, with three accused still absconding and others out on bail or awaiting Supreme Court hearings.

Kuki CSO Working Committee refuses to claim bodies, seeks NIA probe, relocation of Kuki villages from Ukhrul to Kangpokpi; shutdown called on Imphal–Ukhrul road

Tensions have escalated in Manipur's Ukhrul district following gunfights and abductions, with the release of 21 individuals being overshadowed by the subsequent discovery of two bodies.

Fresh tensions have erupted in Manipur's Ukhrul district following reports of 'captive' civilians, leading to renewed conflict between Naga and Kuki communities.

Hundreds took to the streets under the banner of Just Fair Delimitation (JFD), a civil body, and marched towards the Manipur assembly

‘Despite the death of a sitting MLA belonging to the ruling party, there has been no visible accountability for those responsible for the assault,’ the Thanlon unit of the BJP says in a statement

A Manipuri woman alleged she was beaten with a belt and attacked with a knife in a south Delhi park after she objected to sexual and racial remarks made by a group of boys.
A Manipuri woman faced harassment and assault in South Delhi's Saket on Sunday evening. While walking with a friend near the district court, she objected to unwelcome comments from a group of men.

The burial of Manipur BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte has been delayed for 15 days as his family and supporters demand an NIA probe into the mob attack that paralyzed him and a political solution to the ongoing conflict.

The Manipur government has committed to supporting railway authorities in completing the critical 111-km, ₹22,000 crore railway line connecting Imphal to Jiribam town, expected to be operational by 2028.

Manipur's new government faces challenges of ethnic divisions as CM and deputies meet for the first time in Delhi, aiming to restore normalcy after violence.

A few days back, the girl told her family members to get back to their home, and that she does not want to stay at the relief camp,

Police said "security forces are conducting search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas across districts"

Justice Ajay Lamba has resigned from his position as the head of the Manipur inquiry committee, with former Supreme Court judge B S Chauhan appointed to succeed him.

India's Supreme Court has directed the CBI and SIT to provide copies of chargesheets to victims and their families in cases related to the Manipur violence.

The shooting for 'Boong' in Moreh wrapped up barely a week before violence engulfed the township. Many who stood behind and before the camera are today internally displaced.

Kin seek separate district for Zomi tribe and an NIA probe into Valte’s death

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand met with Prime Minister Modi to discuss ongoing peace initiatives in the state and to advocate for a focus on women's empowerment, inviting the PM to visit.

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand met with Prime Minister Modi and extended an invitation for him to visit the state.

The Central government has approved the construction of 5,000 houses for people displaced by the ethnic violence in Manipur, which has resulted in numerous deaths and thousands left homeless since May 2023.


CM Khemchand Singh said Lakshmipriya Devi has consistently brought laurels through her outstanding work in cinema, and this latest honour further elevates the stature of Manipuri art and culture on th

The film directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, is an emotional drama backed by Farhan Akhtar.

An IndiGo flight was forced to divert to Imphal, Manipur, after a sudden dust storm made landing at its original destination, Dibrugarh airport, unsafe. The crew made a swift decision to re-route the aircraft to the nearest viable alternative.
Amidst Manipur's ethnic conflict and border tensions, environmentalist Anish Ahamad continues his seven-year "Save Sparrow" mission. He installs handmade nests before the monsoon, helping local sparrow populations grow despite personal risks and lack of government support. His dedication highlights coexistence as a daily practice, even when facing conflict and economic hardship.