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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..

Call on Nitin Nabin

IMPHAL, Dec 16 : BJP MLAs and leaders led by Manipur Pradesh president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi called on newly appointed BJP National working president Nitin Nabin Sinha at his office in New Delhi today.Thongju MLA Thongam Biswajit, Tipaimukh MLA Ngursa..

Cancer treatment

IMPHAL, Dec 16 : Medical oncology facility is available at the District Hospital, Bishnupur, Chief Medical Officer of the district has informed the public.The service will be available at the hospital on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Treatment and esse..

Dept clarifies

IMPHAL, Dec 16 : Reacting to news reports that Kuki properties in Imphal are being purchased by Muslims, Secretary (Land Resources) Th Kirankumar has clarified that as per records available with the Land Resources Dept, no such purchase has taken place si..

Mishap kills 2

IMPHAL, Dec 16 : At least two people were killed and four others injured in a road accident near the Noney district headquarters along the Imphal-Jiribam road around 7.20 pm today.According to reports, a Mahindra Bolero with Assam registration number over..

Guv attends Watershed Mahotsav

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 16: Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla attended the Watershed Mahotsav at City Convention Centre, Imphal today.The event highlighted the Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana 2.0 (WDC–PMKS..

56,045 houses sanctioned under PMAY : Govt

IMPHAL, Dec 16: Based on proposals received from the State of Manipur, a total of 56,045 houses have been sanctioned by the Ministry in the State under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0 involving Central assistance of 867.95 crore, Tokhan Sahu, Minister of State for..

Phaomei Kaikhuang clan holds historic first conference at Noney

Noney, Dec 16: The Phaomei Kaikhuang (Clan) of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland successfully held its 1st Conference at Rhema Public Academy, Khumji Bazar, in Manipur’s Noney district from December 15 to 17, 2025, marking a historic milestone for the cla..

Security forces recover arms in CCpur

IMPHAL, Dec 16: Security forces recovered arms from Khaopijang village cemetery under Churachandpur district today.The arms recovered include one AK Rifle with magazine, one MA-3 MK II Rifle along with magazine, one INSAS Rifle along with magazine and one..

Two vehicles seized

Our CorrespondentTHOUBAL, Dec 16: A joint team of the Tengnoupal Forest Division, Thoubal Forest Division and Heirok Police Station have seized  two vehicles for illegally transporting stone boulders in violation of forest laws.According to official..

IEDVDFWA endorses

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 16 : Endorsing the All Manipur VDF Welfare Association's (Central Committee) stand, the Imphal East District VDF Welfare Association has resolved to launch an "indefinite guns down strike" unless their demands are met by D..

Assam Rifles Public School hosts Annual Day at Pallel

IMPHAL, Dec 16: Assam Rifles Public School (ARPS), Pallel, Kakching District, celebrated its Annual Day on Tuesday under the themes “Change is Inevitable" and “One Nation One Family.”The IGAR (South) in a release stated that the programm..

Skill development programme launched at Keithelmanbi

Our CorrespondentKANGPOKPI, Dec 16: In a significant confidence-building initiative aimed at strengthening ties between security forces and civilians, the 112 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), under the aegis of the Inspector General,..

One-day training programme on 'Convention on Women Representatives' held at Jiribam

JIRIBAM, Dec 16 (DIO): A one-day training programme on "Convention on Women Representatives" was organized by the State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD) in coordination with the District Administration, Jiribam, at the Conference Hall of DC Office, C..

COCOMI questions Govt’s commitment to resettlement

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 16: Questioning the Government’s commitment to resettlement of IDPs, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has asserted that people will lose faith and trust in the Government if it fails to fulfil..

Corrigendum

 Please refer to the news item published under the heading "Poorly executed concrete road poses risk to all" on the front page of this paper on December 15. It is hereby informed that the distance "141.032 Km" mentioned in 5th para should be read as..

Home Ministry to Manipur CS : How is a Myanmarese holding an Indian passport‘Chief of ZRA T Guite is a former Myanmar MP’

GUWAHATI, Dec 15Why is the fencing of the Indo-Myanmar border very crucial for the internal security of India ? Why are Kuki, Zomi, Hmar militant groups backed by Christian bodies dead against the decision of fencing the India Myanmar border and scrapping..

Over 40 firms take part in Book Fair

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 15 : The 32nd edition of the Imphal Book Fair 2025 kicked off today at the State Central Library Complex, Keishampat with the participation of 43 firms, 30 local and 13 from beyond the State. The book fair will be held for..