Articles by Thomas Ngangom
Manipur to present proposal at tripartite talks on row over 7 districts
The seven districts were created in 2016 by the then Congress government led by O Ibobi Singh amid opposition from the United Naga Council
Published on Jan 30, 2025 08:07 PM IST
Manipur govt orders major reshuffling of 70 officers after Guv Bhalla takes charge
The reshuffle involves 60 IAS, IRS, IFS, MCS officers, as well as ten police officers, including seven IPS officers and three Manipur Police Service officers
Published on Jan 30, 2025 09:29 AM IST
3 Assam Rifles personnel die due to suspected food poisoning in Manipur
A doctor at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences said the soldiers were brought in with symptoms of food poisoning
Published on Jan 28, 2025 09:59 PM IST
JD(U) Manipur unit chief sacked after he withdraws support from Biren Singh govt
The announcement to relieve Ksh Biren Singh of his responsibility to lead the JD (U) in Manipur came hours after he declared that the party didn’t support the BJP-led govt
Published on Jan 22, 2025 06:17 PM IST
Six Meitei radical group members arrested in extortion, abduction case
Md Nawash (33) from Imphal East district under the jurisdiction of Heingang police station, was abducted from his residence on Tuesday, by suspected AT members, allegedly for ransom
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 02:11 PM IST
New flights to connect Imphal with three cities at subsidised rates
N. Biren Singh launched the flights from Imphal to Guwahati, Kolkata, and Dimapur under the state’s Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme
Published on Jan 15, 2025 07:25 PM IST
Drone bombs explode in Manipur’s Imphal West; arms cache recovered in Bishnupur
Two drone-dropped bombs exploded in Imphal West; no casualties reported. Security forces recovered arms cache in Bishnupur. Investigation ongoing.
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 03:59 PM IST
Manipur outfit UNLF ‘probes’ rape in hotel, shoots accused in leg as punishment
The banned outfit said it deployed a special team after receiving information about the sexual assault which concluded that the man was guilty
Published on Jan 14, 2025 07:35 PM IST
Manipur CM seeks help of Naga community in resolving ethnic crisis
Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh appealed to church and community leaders to take responsibility and initiatives to resolve the ongoing ethnic crisis in the state
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 02:42 PM IST
Congress accuses Manipur govt of paying ₹6 crore to militant group
The Congress on Saturday accused the BJP-led Manipur government of paying militant group under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement amid ethnic violence
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 04:45 AM IST
Thomas Ngangom, Imphal
CoTU lifts economic blockade in Kuki-Zo districts
The economic blockade was imposed in protest against the alleged disregard for tribal rights and dignity by both the state government and the Centre
Published on Jan 05, 2025 02:06 PM IST
Manipur governor urges DGP to prioritise safety, central forces to fully cooperate
This came a day after protesters stormed the Kangpokpi police station, pelting stones in anger over the continued deployment of central forces
Published on Jan 04, 2025 05:35 PM IST
Manipur: Tensions erupt as mob storms Kangpokpi police station, SP seen bleeding
Protesters stormed the Kangpokpi police station on Friday evening, pelting stones amid anger over the continued deployment of central forces.
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 09:54 PM IST
Former home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla sworn in as Manipur Governor
Bhalla, a 1984 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, served as the Union home secretary from August 2019 to August 2024.
Published on Jan 03, 2025 11:19 AM IST
Kuki-Zo Council imposes economic blockade across several Manipur districts
The Council was recently formed as the political platform for Kuki-Zo communities in all districts of Manipur.
Published on Jan 03, 2025 08:57 AM IST
Grenade found near Joint Action Committee member’s house in Imphal West
The note said it was the “last warning” to the JAC regarding the case of 56-year-old Laishram Kamalbabu who went missing in November
Published on Jan 02, 2025 08:04 PM IST
Biren says sorry, vows ‘normalisation’ in 2025
The BJP leader focussed on the importance of discussion, defended his government’s efforts at restoring peace, and called on groups to move on from the past.
Published on Dec 31, 2024 11:07 PM IST
Thomas Ngangom, Imphal
Manipur CM’s apology evokes mixed response
Since May 3, 2023, Manipur has been split by ethnic clashes between Meitei community and the tribal Kukis. The violence has claimed at least 260 lives.
Updated on Jan 01, 2025 06:31 AM IST
Tension in Manipur’s Saibol village after 20 women injured in clash with forces
Central forces have been conducting area domination operations after armed men fired from the hilltops of Kangpokpi district on Christmas Eve.
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 10:52 PM IST
Biren Singh apologises for violence; hopes normalcy would be restored in Manipur
Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh, who has resisted calls for his resignation, has been under fire for his inability to control violence that has roiled Manipur for 19 months
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 04:32 PM IST
Manipur: Journalist hurt in firing in Imphal East, CM condemns incident
The journalist sustained bullet injuries on his left thigh while covering the gunfight between militants and forces at Thamnapokpi village, police said.
Published on Dec 29, 2024 06:16 AM IST
Two injured in gunfight between security forces, militants in Manipur
Sporadic gunfights have been reported since Christmas Eve in Manipur, which has been in the throes of ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 3 last year.
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 08:04 AM IST
Bombs, rockets recovered from two places in strife-torn Manipur’s Churachandpur
Police said that suspected bombs were discovered under a bridge near the controversial Anglo-Kuki War Memorial Gate along Tiddim Road.
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 01:13 AM IST
Gunbattle in Kangpokpi-Imphal border amid deployment of trained IRB personnel
Imphal: Armed assailants fired at a Meitei village in Kangpokpi, targeting security ahead of new IRB personnel's arrival; no casualties reported.
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 03:00 PM IST
Manipur Police raids insurgent hideouts, seizes weapons, arrests multiple cadres
Security forces raided an underground hideout, and a camp-cum-training centre suspected to be used by the proscribed Meitei insurgent groups at Makou Pourabi, Imphal East district, in Manipur
Published on Dec 19, 2024 02:44 PM IST
Manipur CM urges people to support peace efforts
Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh said that the people of Senapati play a pivotal role in maintaining Manipur’s unity, integrity, and peaceful coexistence.
Published on Dec 18, 2024 06:08 PM IST
Musk denies Starlink use in Manipur, says satellite beams turned off in India
This follows a raid by combined security forces, during which a Starlink satellite antenna and router were seized, along with advanced rifles
Published on Dec 18, 2024 01:37 PM IST
Manipur Congress accuses Amit Shah, Biren Singh of contradicting each other
The Congress said inconsistent statements from Union home minister Amit Shah on the Manipur violence showed a lack of focus in addressing the crisis
Published on Dec 17, 2024 07:18 PM IST
Manipur: 7 KCP(PWG) cadres arrested after killing of 2 workers from Bihar
Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh said the KCP(PWG) cadres’ involvement in the crime is yet to be confirmed as their interrogation is ongoing
Published on Dec 16, 2024 05:29 PM IST
Will hand over case to NIA, if needed: Manipur CM on killing of Bihar residents
In his post on X, Biren Singh strongly condemned the killings, identifying the victims as Sunalal Kumar and Dasharat Kumar.
Published on Dec 16, 2024 11:05 AM IST