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COCOMI demands clarification on ‘buffer zone’ claims

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 18: In the wake of the indiscriminate firing and bombing carried out by militants in Torbung area, Bishnupur district on December 16 night, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has lodged a complaint wi..

Garbage collection likely to be irregular

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 18 : The ongoing construction of a concrete road (rigid pavement) from Iroishemba to the Solid Waste Treatment Plant at Lamdeng is likely to cause delays in the city’s garbage collection process.As the road construct..

UCM hosts public discourse on Manipur crisis

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 18: Marking the opening of its year-long silver jubilee celebration, the United Committee Manipur (UCM)  hosted a public discourse on ‘Manipur Crisis and Beyond: A Way Forward (A Futuristic Exercise)’ toda..

Malem Thongam to reach home today

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 18 : After cycling across India with the message of bringing peace in strife-torn Manipur, transgender activist Malem Thongam reached Awang Sekmai at 4.30 am today.She was escorted by a special BSF convoy from Senapati at..

Attack on resettled IDPs shows failure in disarming armed groups : LS MP

OSR/India Today NEIMPHAL, Dec 18 : Lok Sabha MP Dr Angomcha  Bimol Akoijam has expressed serious concern over what he described as a “coordinated attack” targeting recently resettled internally displaced persons (IDPs), calling the incide..

‘95 pc of NSU ready’

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 18 : Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has stated that the majority of the construction work for the National Sports University (NSU) at Koutruk in Imphal West is completed but the date for th..

Cancer treatment now at Tbl DH

Our CorrespondentTHOUBAL, Dec 18 : The District Health Society, Thoubal and District Hospital, Thoubal has announced that cancer treatment facilities and services are available at Day Care Chemotherapy Centre set up under the National Programme for Pre- v..

CAFPD seals 'illegal' oil pump

Our CorrespondentTHOUBAL, Dec 18 : A private oil pump operating illegally at Andro Keithel in Imphal East has been sealed by the authorities.The action was part of a joint drive conducted by the CAF&PD, Imphal East district administration, and Indian..

RSSPB urges

IMPHAL, Dec 18 : The Rashtriya Seva Sangthan Parivaar Bharat (RSSPB) has urged Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to apprehend the 'terrorists' responsible for the recent gun and bomb attack at Torbung.In a letter, the organization stated that the attack, carried..

16 IEDs seized in CCpur

IMPHAL, Dec 18 : Security force seized 16 abandoned ANFO (paste type) IEDs at Lungdeiphai  Leinom Village junction in Churachandpur,  today, said police in a bulletin.The  bombs have been neutralised, it said.The bulletin also said that fou..

ZUF shares thoughts on Naga cause

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Dec 18 : The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has maintained that NSCN-IM "must withdraw their suppressive military operations from Zeliangrong regions" for lasting peace and growth in these areas.In a blistering critique of NS..

GoI’s proxy war, alleges CPI

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 18: The audacity of Kuki militants to  launch fierce attacks at any time and place of their choosing even after the State has been brought under the President Rule has made it clear that the protracted violent crisis..

Poppy plantation destroyed

UKHRUL, Dec 18 : A combined team of the Ukhrul Police and security forces on Thursday destroyed 119 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in the district on the third day of the phase-2 poppy destruction drive, police sources said.As per the sources, as many..

Chongdan hails

KAMJONG, Dec 18 : The Chongdan Village Authority has expressed its gratitude to Dr Conrad Sangma, National president, National People's Party and Dr Lorho S Pfoze, president, NPP Manipur State Unit for appointing Lakpa-chui Siro as the general secretary (..

Foundation day of JNIMS held

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 18 : The joint celebration of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences' (JNIMS) 18th Annual Foundation Day and JNIMS Dental College's 9th Foundation Day was held in the presence of Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla today.He..

Tiddim road emerging as drug trafficking route, alleges Meiragi Mangal

Our CorrespondentMOIRANG, Dec 18: Meiragi Mangal on Wednesday alleged that Tiddim road has increasingly become a major route for transportation of illicit drugs, raising serious concerns over public safety and social well-being.Addressing a press conferen..

Step down and leave: MUA to Bhalla

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 18: Taking strong exception to the PR administration’s failure to take any decisive action   against armed Kukis even after displaced families who had started going back to their homes were attacked with so..

Torbung, Phougakchao Ikhai wake up to bomb created craters, inaction of Central forces questioned

Our CorrespondentMOIRANG, Dec 17: Asserting that the fierce attack carried out by Kuki militants at Torbung and Phougak-chao Ikhai on December 16, 2025 evening was targeting innocent civilians, many villagers have questioned the failure of Central forces..

ED raids residences of SALAI board members

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 17 : Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out simultaneous raids at five different locations as part of the ongoing investigation into money laundering activities against the Managing Director of SALAI Group Narengbam Sama..

Porompat DC Road : Waste disposal site

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 17 : Rampant unregulated dumping of waste in the dead of the night has become a public menace posing serious risks to human health and the environment.Since the past few weeks, The Sangai Express has been highlighting unre..

MPCC protests

IMPHAL, Dec 17 : The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) staged a protest in front of the Manipur Legislative Assembly today, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the Delhi Court dismissed th..

MUTA condoles

IMPHAL, Dec 17 : The Manipur University Teachers’ Association (MUTA) has mourned the demise of Prof GP Singh, former Professor and Head of the Department of History.Born on June 1, 1942, Prof Singh died on December 15, 2025.His passing is a profound..

LPG pioneer Heising Shaiza no more

UKHRUL, Dec 17 : Mahuiri Heising Shaiza, the visionary entrepreneur who introduced cooking gas (LPG) to Manipur and a dedicated community leader, passed away at his Chingmeirong home in Imphal early today. He was 90 years old.Heising Shaiza is best rememb..

Student bodies appeal

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 17: Six student bodies namely; AMSU, MSF, DESAM, KSA, SUK and AIMS, have appealed to all concerned against sudden suspension of academic activities including normal classes and postponement of exams.Abrupt suspension of cl..

Don't pass through Kpi : CoTU to Malem Thongam

Our CorrespondentKANGPOKPI, Dec 17 : The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has issued a warning to authorities, urging them to immediately suspend the proposed cycling event scheduled to pass through Kangpokpi district on December 19, 2025.The event, spear..

Probe panel gets fifth extension Report due by May 2026

New Delhi, Dec 17 A three-member Commission of Inquiry set up on June 4, 2023, to probe the ethnic violence in Manipur has been granted an extension till May 20, 2026, to submit its report, a notification issued by the Union Home Ministry on Tuesday eveni..

FIR lodged, arms recovered

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 17: An FIR has been registered to investigate indiscriminate firing by Kuki armed groups at Torbung last night, police said today.Following the incident, security has been beefed up in and around the area. Joint security f..

AMUCO, others condemn terror tactics

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 17: The All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO), AMAWOVA, COHR, MSF and PLMPAM have vehemently condemned the fierce attack carried by Kuki militants using sophisticated firearms and bombs at Torbung and Phouga..

Terrorist attack aimed at sabotaging reconciliation: MA

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 17: The Meitei Alliance has vehemently condemned the firing by Kuki militants on "returning Meitei IDPs" yesterday, and called it "a terrorist attack aimed at sabotaging reconciliation".The attack was to strike fear in the..

COCOMI flays selective enforcement of law

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 17: While strongly condemning the firing and bombing that took place at Torbung, Bishnupur district at around 8.30 pm on December 16, 2025 which terrorised innocent civilians and violated fundamental rights guaranteed unde..

140 acres of poppy destroyed

IMPHAL, Dec 17: Security forces and a team of Ukhrul district Forest Department destroyed a total of 140 acres of poppy plantation at LM Block, Yaolen Chepu and Lamlai Chingphei areas today, said police.During the operation, the combined team also burnt d..

Trust in security forces gone? Let volunteers and MPA guard villages: Meira Paibis to Govt

Our CorrespondentMOIRANG, Dec 17: Decrying that both Central forces and State forces could not face or repulse armed Kukis when they attacked Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai on December 16 evening, local Meira Paibis have urged the Government to open a camp..

Mary Kom offers

IMPHAL, Dec 17: Children of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who want boxing as a career may join Mary Kom Regional Boxing Academy free of cost, famed boxer MC Mary Kom said today.She announced this during her visit to Lamboikhongnangkhong relief camp...

Imagi Meira condemns

IMPHAL, Dec 17: Imagi Meira has strongly condemned yesterday's attack by Kuki militants on civilians at Torbung and Phougakchao, and demanded the Governor to produce a white paper on "surrender of weapons in the hills and the valley."Speaking to reporters..

‘Deep state’ theory pointed out

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 17 : Socio-political commentator Chongtham Bijoy has expressed concern about the possible application of the "deep state" theory in Manipur to incapacitate the Meitei community and balkanise the State.Addressing the media..

Commendation ceremony held

IMPHAL, Dec 17The Manipur State Legal Services Authority (MASLSA) organised its commendation ceremony at Lamphel Court complex today.The programme was graced by Chief Justice of  High Court of Manipur cum Patron in Chief Justice of MASALSA M Sundar a..

NH projects' review meeting in Guwahati in early January next year: Gadkari

IMPHAL, Dec 17: A comprehensive review meeting of National Highway projects in North East States will be held at Guwahati on January 12 and 13, 2026 in the presence of head of the States and all relevant authorities, MoRTH Minister Nitin Gadkari has said..

‘Weed out illegal immigrants first’

IMPHAL, Dec 17 : The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation Committee (CJFDC) has stated that conducting the proposed census operation without identifying illegal immigrants first would be unjust and undermine the integrity of the entire process.Addressi..

IDPs' protest blocks road

IMPHAL, Dec 17: Condemning the attack at Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai yesterday, internally displaced persons (IDPs) blocked roads at New Checkon today.IDPs thronged the New Checkon traffic island and restricted vehicular movement.During the protest, the..

WY tablets worth Rs 320 Cr impounded

Our CorrespondentJIRIBAM, Dec 16: In one of the biggest cases of drug haul, a whopping 12,80,000 pieces of WY tablets worth Rs 320 crore were seized from three trucks heading towards Assam today.The trucks carrying WY tablets were intercepted by a police..

Phougakchao Ikhai, Torbung, Kangvai come under heavy firing

Our CorrespondentMOIRANG, Dec 16 : Meitei settlement areas came under attack once again amid the ongoing peace efforts, as armed Kuki assailants fired dozens of rounds, including bombs, at Torbung, Kangvai, and Phougakchao Ikhai today evening.Reports indi..

Cracks emerge near Tunnel No 12

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 16: Large cracks have emerged near tunnel number 12 of Imphal-Jiribam railway line in Imphal West.Residents of Tairenpokpi Awang Leikai in Imphal West district have raised serious concerns after ground subsidence and major..

Sivathei Fest stresses need to improve road connectivity

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 16 : The District Level Chatric Sivathei (U-Morok) Festival was celebrated from December 10 to 11 at Chatric village, Kamjong.MLA Leishiyo Keishing and Kamjong Deputy Commissioner Rangnamei Rang Peter attended the inaugura..

Vijay Diwas observed solemnly

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 16 : Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Secretary Dr Puneet Kumar Goel attended the Vijay Diwas observance held at the auditorium of the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal, today.In his address, the G..

IDPs ask for time-bound resettlement

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 16: One again reminding the Government of its commitment to resettle IDPs by the end of December 2025, IDPs have urged the Government  to immediately announce and implement a comprehensive, time-bound resettlement pla..

Delhi meeting positive : MLAs

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 16 : Some BJP MLAs who attended a crucial meeting on December 14 at the party headquarters in New Delhi returned to Imphal today.Upon their arrival, they confirmed that the meeting convened by the party's high command expl..

TSE staff named for media fellowship

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 16 : Taorem Biswhajit, an Assistant Editor at The Sangai Express (Manipuri edition), has been selected for the 6th Media Fellowship in Scientific Journalism of Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal.This marks his s..

RS MP raises flight service query

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 16 : The Government can't increase or decrease the number of flights on any route. It is upto airline operators to introduce air services to/from any airport in the country, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar..

Newborn Week

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 16 : The State level launching programme of National Newborn Week 2025-26 was held today at the NHM conference hall of Directorate of Health Services at Lamphelpat.The programme is being organised by the Directorate of Hea..

Warrant issued

IMPHAL, Dec 16 : Session Court Bishnupur has declared a convict in a drug trafficking case as a wanted man and issued an arrest warrant today.The warrant of arrest was issued against Md Abdul Hei Makakmayum for failure to appear before the Court multiple..