Articles by Thomas Ngangom
Manipur: 22, including 12 security personnel, injured in land dispute clash
A clash broke out in Manipur’s Tamenglong district over land boundary dispute involving three villages Dailong, Duigailong, and Old Tamenglong, police said
Published on Apr 30, 2025 10:26 PM IST
21 Manipur MLAs write to PM Modi, Shah seeking restoration of ‘popular government’
The union home ministry and the Prime Minister’s office received the letters on Tuesday, copies of which HT has seen
Published on Apr 30, 2025 11:35 AM IST
Manipur: Meitei, Kuki-Zo communities to mark anniversary of ethnic clashes on May 3
Meitei organisation, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), announced on Tuesday that it will organise a people’s convention on May 3 at Khuman Lampak, Imphal
Published on Apr 30, 2025 09:04 AM IST
COHSEM Manipur Class 12 results out, toppers list and direct link here
Riya Khwairakpam the topped Science stream, in the Arts stream, Keisham Hannah Devi emerged as the topper and Warepam Lidia Devi topped the Commerce stream
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 04:54 PM IST
Manipur: Indefinite restriction imposed in 2 Kamjong villages after arson attack
The Kamjong district magistrate has imposed a prohibition on movement for residents of the two affected villages from 2 pm on Wednesday until further orders
Published on Apr 23, 2025 08:11 PM IST
Manipur: Forces seize 22 IEDs during counter-insurgency op; 3 militants arrested
Tengnoupal is one of the districts in Manipur that shares border with Myanmar, often associated with insurgent movements.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 05:01 PM IST
Manipur police rescue 4 people from illegal confinement, arrest 3 women
The operation was carried out at Langol Laimanai in Imphal West district. The four victims were rescued from a house in the area, the police confirmed.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 01:46 PM IST
Manipur: 7 cadres of proscribed outfit arrested; arms, ammunition seized
Police said that the arrested individuals were allegedly affiliated with the proscribed outfit Kangleipak Communist Party–People’s War Group (KCP-PWG)
Published on Apr 20, 2025 09:06 PM IST
7 BJP MLAs meet Manipur Guv, urge for restoring free traffic on highways
The seven BJP MLAs included RK Imo, Usham Deben, Dinganglung Gangmei, Sapam Ranjan, K Ibomcha, Karam Shyam, and Sapam Kunjakeswor alias Keba
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 03:23 PM IST
Manipur: Clash over land dispute leaves 1 dead, 5 injured in Ukhrul
Additional district magistrate Polly Makan issued prohibitory orders restricting movement in Shangching and Lungreiphung Tang villages to maintain law and order
Published on Apr 18, 2025 10:47 AM IST
Committed to peace in Manipur, says Scindia
Scindia, the minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), reviewed the progress of various projects being implemented in Manipur.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 07:20 AM IST
Thomas Ngangom, Imphal
Meitei group seeks Amit Shah’s intervention over Manipur pilgrimage site blockade
Thousands of Kuki-Zo women demanding denial of “unauthorised entry” into areas identified as “theirs” staged sit-ins across Churachandpur ahead of the pilgrimage to the site on Monday
Published on Apr 16, 2025 11:03 AM IST
Forces arrest eight people in Manipur, including militants, drug smugglers
The police recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition during the operations, along with nearly 2 kg of heroin from one person.
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 01:56 PM IST
Sit-ins over Manipur buffer zones ahead of Meitei pilgrimage trigger fresh row
Kuki-Zo groups urged Meiteis against climbing the Thangjing Hill for the pilgrimage in an area between the their respective areas
Published on Apr 14, 2025 11:01 AM IST
Gatherings barred in Manipur’s Lilong amid tensions following arson attack
In an order, district magistrate A Subhash Singh cited the sensitivity of the matter in and around Lilong and said there was a likelihood of further disturbances
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 10:56 AM IST
Manipur govt offers ₹10 lakh reward for information on missing youth
Manipur government offers ₹10 lakh reward for info on missing youth Luwangthem Mukesh, last seen March 16, as search operations continue.
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 09:22 AM IST
Manipur: Political parties oppose delimitation directive, pass 5-point resolution
Representatives from 16 political parties participated in a meeting in Imphal on Tuesday. The ruling BJP and opposition Congress were not present
Published on Mar 25, 2025 09:41 PM IST
Manipur’s problems can be solved through constitutional means: Justice Gavai
Supreme Court judge, Justice B R. Gavai, said when we compare India to our neighboring countries, we realise our Constitution has kept us strong and united
Published on Mar 23, 2025 08:05 PM IST
SC judges visit Manipur to monitor NALSA’s relief efforts
Justices B R Gavai, the executive chairman of the National Legal Services Authority appealed to all citizens to contribute towards rebuilding and restoring peace in Manipur
Published on Mar 22, 2025 09:09 PM IST
Shutdown lifted in Manipur’s Churachandpur after peace pact
Leaders of Hmar Inpui and the Zomi Council, representing the Hmar and Zomi (sub-tribes of the Kuki and Zomi communities), said the district administration convened a joint meeting
Published on Mar 18, 2025 12:05 PM IST
Prohibitory orders in Manipur’s Churachandpur over assault of Hmar tribal leader
Hmar Inpui, the apex body of the Hmar tribe, had called for a shutdown to protest against the assault of its general secretary Richard Laltanpuia Hmar
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 04:32 PM IST
Home ministry official meets Kuki leaders to outline Manipur’s roadmap to peace
An indefinite total shutdown was imposed by the KZC from Saturday midnight against the Centre’s directive for free movement along all roads in Manipur
Published on Mar 12, 2025 09:37 PM IST
Manipur’s hill areas shut as plan to reopen roads falters
Lalgouthang Singsit, a 30-year-old man, was killed in gunfire on Saturday as security forces attempted to disperse Kuki protestors.
Published on Mar 10, 2025 06:11 AM IST
Total shutdown paralyses life in Kuki dominated districts of Manipur
During the total shutdown, protestors blocked the Imphal-Dimapur national highway and the Tiddim Road, which connects Imphal to Mizoram
Published on Mar 09, 2025 09:37 PM IST
1 dead as fresh wave of violence engulfs strife-torn Manipur
A 30-year-old man, identified as Lalgouthang Singsit, received bullet wounds during the clash at Keithelmanbi, roughly37km from Imphal, and died of the injuries, police said
Published on Mar 09, 2025 06:06 AM IST
Govt resumes bus, helicopter services in Manipur under strict security measures
The initiative to resume bus and helicopter services, escorted by the CAPFs, aims to “improve connectivity and restore normalcy in the state”
Updated on Mar 08, 2025 07:09 PM IST
Manipur guv chairs security meet following Amit Shah’s free movement directive
Union home minister Amit Shah on March 1 directed security forces to ensure free movement of people on all roads in strife-torn Manipur starting March 8
Published on Mar 04, 2025 07:43 PM IST
Manipur extends deadline to give up arms till Mar 6
The earlier appeal, issued on February 20 asked people to surrender illegal weapons within seven days.
Published on Mar 01, 2025 05:18 AM IST
Manipur governor extends deadline for looted arms surrender to March 6
This follows the seven-day ultimatum by Bhalla on February 20 for voluntarily surrendering looted and illegally held arms and ammunition as part of efforts to end the protracted ethnic violence
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 02:02 PM IST
Manipur: Security tightened on last day of deadline for looted arms surrender
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on February 20 asked all communities to voluntarily surrender looted and illegally held arms and ammunition within seven days
Published on Feb 27, 2025 12:14 PM IST