The Latest Breaking News from Imphal West

Census training programme deferred in Manipur's Imphal West amid protests over NRC demand

Manipur's government has postponed census enumerator training due to ongoing protests. Protesters are demanding a National Register of Citizens update before the census. Teachers assigned to the census face harassment and obstacles during training sessions. The state government also closed educational institutions for three days. This action reflects the prevailing…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Manipur: 4 militants held in Imphal & Tengnoupal

Two militants of proscribed militant outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP Apunba) were arrested from Rupmahal Tank under City-PS, Imphal West district for their involvement in extortion cases. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 11, 2025

Manipur Turmoil: Schools, colleges closed till Nov 19 as chaos continues

Amid curfew being imposed in Imphal West and Imphal East, the Government of Manipur has declared the closure of institutions, colleges including state universities in these districts till Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 18, 2024

Violent protests rock Imphal; DC office vandalised; two vehicles torched

“Violent protests over the death of two youths in Manipur continued till the early hours of Thursday with a mob vandalising the deputy commissioner’s office in Imphal West and torching two four-wheelers,” officials said.

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Restrictions imposed in Imphal to prevent march to Bishnupur Churachandpur border

COCOMI calls for march to remove Army barricade in Imphal Valley, sparking curfew-like restrictions. Tensions between Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities have led to clashes, 8 deaths, 29 injuries. District Magistrate of Imphal West issues and then withdraws order for curfew relaxation on Sept 6. Exemptions for essential services, movement of…

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

Army soldier injured in unprovoked firing in Manipur

An Army soldier sustained gunshot wounds in his left leg after miscreants resorted to unprovoked firing in Manipur’s Imphal West district around 11.45 p.m. on Sunday.

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023

‘Can still feel the blows...Imphal murdered my family’: Manipur violence survivor recalls escape

May 3 was a typical day for 20-year-old Jamngaihkim Gangte. The skies were clear. She attended the classes at college, met friends and then returned to her home at Lamphel in Manipur’s Imphal West by afternoon.

Newslaundry · Jun 1, 2023

Two killed, 12 injured in firing, clashes in Manipur: police

The latest clashes began after the army commenced combing operations to de-arm communities in order to bring peace, officials said.

The Hindu · May 28, 2023

Former BJP MLA arrested for fresh Manipur violence was Deputy Speaker

A combined team of security forces caught ex-MLA Telvum Thangzalang Haokip along with two armed men on May 22 from New Checkon in the Imphal West district.

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

IED explosion outside ex-MLA's residence in Manipur

A medium-intensity IED exploded outside the residence of former MLA Kh Loken Singh in Imphal West district, partially damaging the gate, along with a street lamp next to it and a portion of the road, Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 7, 2022