News from Manipur – Imphal Times

Questions have emerged over the status of the investigation into the disappearance of six persons allegedly abducted by armed militants from the Leilon Vaiphei village area in Kangpokpi district after an apparent contradiction surfaced between a communication issued by the Manipur government and a submission made before the Manipur High Court.
In a letter dated May 31, 20...

Special Correspondent 
Ukhrul, June 4:
The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) on Thursday launched its much-announced democratic march demanding the safe return of six Naga hostages allegedly abducted on May 13, 2026. The march commenced from the Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) Office in Ukhrul at around 12 noon, dra...

A havildar of the Thoubal Commando unit was stabbed to death during an anti-drug operation at Moijing Khongkok Leingoijin under Thoubal district on Wednesday night. Police have arrested the prime accused in connection with the incident.
According to police sources, the incident occurred at around 8:45 pm when a civil-dressed team of Thoubal Commando personnel was conducti...

Alert security personnel at Imphal International Airport foiled an alleged attempt to smuggle a large quantity of suspected brown sugar out of the state on Thursday, leading to the seizure of 4.100 kilograms of the contraband from two passengers scheduled to board a Kolkata-bound flight.
According to sources, the seizure was made at around 11:20 am during routine pre-boar...

In politics, numbers matter. Governments are formed by numbers, survive by numbers and often make crucial decisions based on numbers. The upcoming Rajya Sabha election is no exception. In Manipur, where the BJP enjoys a majority in the Legislative Assembly, the outcome of the state’s lone Rajya Sabha seat appears largely predictable. The ruling party has the numbers to send i...