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Neutralise miscreants if found roaming with weapons in civilian areas of Manipur: CRPF DG

Says it is expected that there will be a turnaround in the situation in the northeastern State within 1-1.5 years

CRPF DG discusses with Manipur Governor on roadmap to eliminate insurgency

"Discussions focused on enhancing operational preparedness, strategic planning, and the @crpfindia's comprehensive roadmap to eliminate insurgency and restore lasting peace in Manipur,โ€ says the Central Reserve Police Force

Manipur policeman killed in knife attack

The incident took place in Thoubal district during an anti-drug operation; attacker arrested

Release 20 civilians held hostage, two northeast CMs appeal to Manipur captors

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio seeks Home Minister Amit Shahโ€™s intervention for the release of six Liangmai Nagas

First Kuki village in Churachandpur resettled 3 years after conflict began

Only the males have returned to Khodang, a village near the โ€œbuffer zoneโ€, almost where three districts meet

Manipur CM visits Naga relief camp, assures tracing of six missing men

Families of 14 Kukis allegedly abducted by Nagas intensify protest, demand equal attention from the government to their crisis

Combing operations underway to trace those held hostage by armed groups: Manipur CM

The government is taking the issue seriously, and search and combing operations by security forces are underway to trace the hostages, the Chief Minister said

#8  |  May 28, 04:34 UTC Arts & Culture The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Art in conflict zones: Nicky Chandamโ€™s visual documentation of Manipur and the politics of performance

Manipur-based Nicky Chandamโ€™s photography exhibition in Chennai takes viewers deep into the world of stage performances, where fleeting emotions unfold into many stories.

Supreme Court allows Manipur Govt. to appoint DGP from outside State cadre

The government said there was a need for a โ€œcompetentโ€ senior officer to head the State Police

#10  |  May 27, 07:56 UTC Crime & Justice The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Trial in Manipur ethnic violence cases needs to be expedited: Supreme Court

โ€œWe are of the view that the ongoing trial needs to be expedited. We have asked the CBI and others to provide legal aid counsel who are well-versed in Manipuri to counsel the victims. The status of the ongoing trial must be filed in the next hearing,โ€ says the Bench

#11  |  May 26, 09:31 UTC Crime & Justice The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Four Kuki suspects arrested for abduction of Nagas in Manipur

Six Naga men, including church leaders, missing from a village in Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district since May 13; police say the Kuki suspects are believed to be cadres of armed village volunteer groups

Naga body protests in Manipur capital Imphal demanding release of six civilians

In the memorandum, the organisation demanded immediate action against armed Kuki militants allegedly involved in the abduction of six Naga civilians.

#13  |  May 25, 05:39 UTC Crime & Justice The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Manipur DGP says 5,406 communal posts identified; 3,200 taken down

A total of 187 social media pages and accounts were also blocked said Manipur DGP Rajiv Singh

Naga body in Manipur petitions PM, seeking release of six Naga captives

Naga Womenโ€™s Union demands abrogation of the Centreโ€™s Suspension of Operations pacts with Kuki extremist groups; comes two days after a Kuki-Zo Council memo to the PM, seeking the release of 14 Kuki hostages

Security forces carry out search operation in Manipur to trace those held hostage by armed groups

More than 38 people were abducted and held hostage by armed groups in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts on May 13

Shaurya Chakra awardee Vipin Wilson, a CRPF officer, honoured in Thrissur

CRPF officer recognised for bravery in Manipur operation that thwarted attack by insurgents on CRPF post

Security forces launch operations in Manipur to rescue those who still in captivity of armed groups

Area domination exercises and search operations are also being carried out in different parts of the hill district to rescue "all missing persons and arrest those responsible for holding hostages", says senior officer

Manipur families seek release of Kuki, Naga captives

While Kuki-Zo organisations say 14 community members continue to be held hostage, Naga organisations say six of theirs are yet to be released

#19  |  May 17, 01:34 UTC Education The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Congress, Manipur group question appointment of National Sports University V-C

A retired IPS officer has been installed in violation of recruitment rules and prescribed qualifications under an Act governing Indiaโ€™s only such university, they say

Satellite-tagged Amur falcons returning from Africa, set to cross India

These birds were tagged in Manipur in 2025 and had migrated to Somalia in winter

Kuki-Zo protestors rally in Manipur, demanding justice for slain church leaders, release of hostages

Kuki-Zo groups call for re-imposition of Presidentโ€™s Rule in memo to Home Minister; claiming 14 people are still hostages, Kuki Inpi Manipur chief says โ€œcontinued captivity is an act of terror against a peopleโ€

Barn swallows in Manipur may have shed migratory trait

A new study challenges the understanding of the fork-tailed birds that were believed to be seasonal migrants in the northeastern region from colder northern climates

28 Naga, Kuki hostages released in Manipur

"Two Salesian brothers of Don Bosco, including one from Nagaland, were also released by armed groups at separate locations"

Talks continue to free 44 hostages in Manipur; church leader killings โ€˜unprecedentedโ€™: Deputy CM

Those abducted include an infant and two Naga Catholic trainee priests, said Losii Dikho who is leading the negotiations on behalf of the State government

Congress condemns killing of three Christian leaders in Manipur

Party leader Akoijam blames the Centre for failing to curb violence that still continued in the conflict-hit State

Over 38 people of Kuki, Naga communities held hostage by various groups: Manipur Home Minister

Fresh violence gripped Manipur on May 13, as suspected militants shot dead three church leaders and injured four others in Kangpokpi district, while a civilian was gunned down and his wife wounded in Noney district, officials said.

CRII condemns killing of Manipur tribal church leaders, urges judicial probe

CRII leaders say Rev. Sitlhou, former General Secretary of the Manipur Baptist Convention, was widely recognised for his lifelong commitment to justice and communal harmony

Six militants arrested in Manipur

A 24-year-old member of the banned United National Liberation Front (Pambei) was also arrested from Lilong Chajing area in Thoubal district for his alleged involvement in a bomb explosion in the State

Firearm, ammunition seized in Manipur; one arrested

โ€œThe person, who is a resident of Churachandpur but an "active cadre of Kuki National Army" was apprehended from Zou Veng area on May 8,โ€ a senior officer said

Assam Rifles rescues abducted Manipur woman from Myanmar extremist group

A spokesperson said the troops provided her with medical and psychological assistance

Manipur BJP spokesperson quits party over ongoing ethnic crisis

The paramilitary Assam Rifles denies the accusation that it failed to protect Naga villagers along the India-Myanmar border from external aggression