The Latest Breaking News from Manipur

The Snakehead Murrel: How This Fish Breathes Air and Outlasts Drought

A Fish That Does Not Need the Water to StayThe Snakehead Murrel, Channa striata, can breathe air. Not as an emergency reflex, not as a brief surface gulp, but as a sustained physiological system. When dissolved oxygen in a stagnant pond drops toward zero, which happens every dry season across…

Times Life · Oct 12

Manipur clashes kill nine in fresh violence, CM appeals for peace and restraint

The toll from the latest clashes in Manipur increases to nine, following shootings in Kamjong, Ukhrul, and Kangpokpi. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemns the violence and calls for peace among communities. Security forces are deployed to control the situation after multiple killings linked to ethnic tensions. Prohibitory orders have…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

3 killed in fresh violence in strife-hit Manipur

Recent clashes in Manipur led to the deaths of three individuals, including a woman and her child. A 22-year-old man also lost his life during the violent exchanges between groups. Violence in the region has resulted in over 40 fatalities since February, escalating tensions between Kuki and Naga communities. Authorities…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

SC asks CBI, trial court to ensure examination of victim-witnesses in Manipur sexual violence case

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and trial court to ensure that two key victim-witnesses in the Manipur sexual violence case are examined on October 7, 9 and 28, while stressing the need to expedite the trial. The court said witness safety was the authorities’ responsibility and indicated it…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Deputy ECs to visit 5 states as poll body steps up preparedness to hold high stakes elections

Senior Election Commission officials will begin visiting five poll-bound states this week to assess election preparedness at the field level, starting with Goa and followed by Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur. Uttar Pradesh is yet to get a visit schedule. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh and Goa have started first-level checks of EVMs…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Weather today, September 29: Heavy rain alert for Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu; check latest IMD update

Weather today September 29: IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam and the northeast states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura for September 29. A deep depression over the Andaman Sea is crossing into Myanmar and moving towards the…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Centre extends AFSPA in 'disturbed areas' of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh

The AFSPA, which gives special powers to the Armed Forces, will remain in effect in these areas for six months from October 1, unless withdrawn earlier, the notification said.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Manipur Cong stages protest, demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Congress members held a protest in Imphal, Manipur, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and accountability. They expressed concerns about the revision of electoral rolls targeting Gen Z voters and raised slogans. Following a newspaper report, tensions grew between commissioners over decisions made without their knowledge. The Election Commission…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Dzukou Valley Trek: The Nagaland Trail That Has Nothing to Do With Hornbill Week

You arrive in Kohima expecting the northeast to perform for youMost people who fly into Dimapur or take the overnight bus from Guwahati have a version of Nagaland already assembled in their heads. Hornbill Week. Morungs. Warriors in full ceremonial dress. The state has learned to deliver that version efficiently,…

Times Life · Sep 21

Manipur: 21-year-old woman injured in attack dies

A 21-year-old woman, Nei Esther Gangte, who sustained gunshot injuries in an attack by armed miscreants in Manipur's Churachandpur district, died on Sunday. She passed away at District Hospital Churachandpur after battling critical injuries for seven days, officials said.

The Economic Times · Sep 20