Articles by Thomas Ngangom
Manipur police, central forces recover and diffuse 33 kg IEDs in Imphal East
The prompt action prevented potential harm to farmers and cattle grazers in Moirangpurel and Itham villages of Imphal East
Published on Jul 21, 2024 04:59 PM IST
Man shot dead allegedly by separatist outfit in Manipur: Police
Following the incident, the KCP-PWG released a statement saying that Prithibi, a former cadre, was given capital punishment for misusing the outfit’s name for his vested interests
Published on Jul 21, 2024 04:26 PM IST
Myanmarese in Manipur detention centre sit on hunger strike, demand release
Speaking to media persons on Saturday, the jail superintendent said that only after receiving thorough clarification from the Myanmar Embassy can the detainees be deported back to their country
Published on Jul 21, 2024 02:14 PM IST
24 Myanmarese verified using biometric in Tengnoupal district: Manipur CM
Earlier, in coordination with the central government, the Manipur government deported 38 illegal Myanmarese immigrants to Myanmar on June 11
Published on Jul 18, 2024 08:15 PM IST
Manipur man dead after being assaulted by underground outfit: Police
Police said the victim was summoned by the underground outfit in connection with an incident that happened several months ago, and he was subsequently detained by them
Published on Jul 17, 2024 09:06 PM IST
1 CRPF soldier killed, 3 hurt in Manipur battle
CRPF jawan killed, another injured in ambush by suspected militants in Manipur's Jirbam district. Ethnic clashes continue in strife-torn Manipur.
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 06:44 AM IST
Thomas Ngangom, Imphal
CRPF jawan killed, 3 injured in firing in Manipur’s Jiribam
Police said that armed miscreants and combined state and central forces began exchanging fire in Mongbung and Seijang villages of Manipur's Jiribam district.
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 04:24 PM IST
Manipur: Kuki body writes to Amit Shah to expedite creation of Union territory
The Kuki body said the recent instances of security forces arresting tribal volunteers and confiscating their weapons are blatantly unfair
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 10:12 PM IST
42 Kuki prisoners released from Manipur central jail
Police said all the prisoners were arrested under various cases, mostly under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act
Published on Jul 12, 2024 07:01 PM IST
No knowledge of ‘peace talks’ mentioned by CM, say Kuki bodies
On Wednesday, during a media interaction in Imphal, CM Singh had stated that talks between the two communities – Kuki and Meitei, who are directly involved in the ongoing Manipur crisis – have already started
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 06:35 PM IST
Manipur: Tribes body calls for 12-hour shutdown in Kuki dominated areas
During the total shutdown, main markets, schools, and colleges located in the towns of Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, and other villages were closed
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 06:34 PM IST
Talks started between two communities to restore peace: Manipur CM Biren Singh
Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said that the Manipur government is continuing its efforts to bring back peace to the state under the supervision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 06:20 PM IST
KIM calls for 12-hr shutdown in Manipur’s Kuki-dominated areas against arrest of 5
The Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU), another Kuki body, also condemned the arrests, asserting that the detained individuals were village volunteers
Published on Jul 09, 2024 08:12 PM IST
Gunfight ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s Manipur visit; 2 apprehended
The Jiribam police in Manipur said the incident might not be related to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the district
Published on Jul 08, 2024 06:13 PM IST
9 Kuki-Zo MLAs in Manipur condemn attack on colleague, say arrest culprits
According to police officials, a group of armed men opened fire at Chinlunthang’s residence at Zou Veng at 12.50am on Thursday.
Published on Jul 05, 2024 04:38 PM IST
Illegal poppy cultivation in Manipur declined in last 4 years: Survey report
Overall, in 2023-2024, the state’s opium poppy cultivation decreased by 32.13 per cent compared to the previous year, 2022-2023
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 01:41 PM IST
Armed men open fire at Manipur MLA’s house
According to police officials, the group of armed men opened fire at Singhat (ST) MLA Chinlunthang’s residence at Zou Veng at around 12.50am on Thursday.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 01:47 AM IST
Thomas Ngangom, Imphal
Manipur: Armed assailants allegedly fire at Churachandpur MLA residence
Chinlunthang was elected from the Singhat assembly constituency under the Churachandpur assembly constituency
Published on Jul 04, 2024 08:29 PM IST
Manipur: Plastic bottles clogging rivers, causing flood, say officials
The directorate of education (school) issued an order on Thursday extending the holiday for schools and colleges (private, government-aided, and central schools) for an additional two days until July 6 due to worsening flood conditions
Published on Jul 04, 2024 08:12 PM IST
No mention of Manipur crisis: State Cong condemns President’s Lok Sabha address
Quoting retired Lt. Colonel Himalaya, Devabrata said the Manipur crisis is “a national security issue” and should be treated as a priority by the central government
Published on Jun 30, 2024 12:49 PM IST
Manipur crisis co-related with war on drugs campaign: CM Biren Singh
The CM said that since the war on drugs campaign was launched, a total of around 19,135 acres of illegal poppy cultivation has been destroyed, and around 297 drug smugglers have been convicted
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 02:30 PM IST
Manipur: Kuki-Zo groups hold rallies seeking end to violence, demand UT
They also submitted two separate memoranda to Union home minister Amit Shah to expedite a political solution for the Kuki-Zo community.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 08:38 PM IST
Manipur student body imposes prohibition of trade with Kuki-Zo community
Meanwhile, over 100 bullet gas tankers and petroleum tankers that had been stranded at Jiribam started leaving for Imphal on Friday evening
Published on Jun 22, 2024 08:06 PM IST
‘Modi 3.0 govt will bring solution in 2-3 months’: Biren Singh on Manipur unrest
Regarding the Jiribam violence, the chief minister agreed that the violence occurred due to a lack of security arrangements
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 06:26 PM IST
Manipur violence: Truck set ablaze in Kangpokpi, police check post in Jiribam
Police said that the Manipur Fire Service, along with state forces, were pressed into the services, however, they came under attack by the armed miscreants
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 08:30 PM IST
Manipur: 10 political parties submit memorandum to guv, CM seeking end to crisis
CPI leader Moirangthem Nara, who was part of the delegation, said the governor assured them that the security situation in the state would improve within 10 days
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 07:15 PM IST
Bus carrying CRPF jawans torched in violence-hit Manipur; no one hurt: Police
The incident happened in Kangpokpi district on Monday night, within hours of a high-level meeting on the security situation in Manipur, chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah in Delhi
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 07:49 PM IST
Manipur: Economic blockade supporters block trucks along NH37 in Tamenglong
The indefinite economic blockade along NH37 was imposed by Kuki Zo Village Volunteers from Vangailhang and Tuilangkol on June 13 to protest the outbreak of violence in Jiribam district
Published on Jun 17, 2024 06:40 PM IST
Manipur HC issues notice to state edu dept on PIL by transgender medical officer
According to Laishram’s petition, she was born biologically male and was given the name Baboi at birth. However, she has since transitioned to female and changed her name to Beoncy
Published on Jun 16, 2024 12:04 PM IST
Manipur: Abandoned house allegedly burnt in Imphal
Officials said the house belonged to former chief secretary of Goa, Thangkhopao Kipgen, who died on March 3, 2005, and his family abandoned it over a year ago after the ongoing crisis in Manipur started
Published on Jun 15, 2024 08:55 PM IST
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