Articles by Thomas Ngangom
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
Hand grenade found near PWD contractor’s home in Imphal East, extortion suspected
Despite measures taken by the Manipur police to combat the rising extortion, bomb threats continue to plague various sectors in the state
Published on Dec 15, 2024 12:48 PM IST
Two migrants, one militant killed in separate incidents in Manipur
Three killed in Manipur: two migrant workers shot in Kakching, and a militant killed by police in Thoubal amid ongoing ethnic tensions.
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 04:45 AM IST
Thomas Ngangom, Imphal
Grenades found at ICICI Bank in Manipur; extortion suspected
Two hand grenades were found in Manipur, one outside ICICI Bank and another at Kangla Foods, prompting police investigations amid extortion concerns.
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 02:33 PM IST
Manipur: Massive rally in Imphal Valley against AFSPA
Protestors, including students, from various parts of the valley gathered at the THAU Ground in Imphal West
Published on Dec 10, 2024 09:03 PM IST
Fresh gunfight in Manipur’s Imphal East; no casualties: Police
The gunfight began at around 10:30pm when armed militants from Kuki villages launched an attack on Santikhongbal, under the jurisdiction of Yaingangpokpi police station
Published on Dec 06, 2024 03:39 PM IST
No takers for Manipur interdistrict buses in state split into Meitei, Kuki zones
The administration in the state eventually called off a move it announced only on Tuesday, nearly a year after a similar plan fell through following an equally insipid response
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Manipur: ITLF announces silent rally, shutdown for Dec 5 burial of Jiribam victi
ITLF said the post-mortem reports of the 12 individuals killed in Jiribam were examined and were found satisfactory
Published on Dec 01, 2024 07:16 PM IST
Manipur: Tripartite talks on 7 new districts fail to yield outcome
The three sides agreed to hold the next round of tripartite talk in the last week of January, 2025, at the Senapati district headquarters
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 01:22 PM IST
Six extortionists arrested in Manipur, arms and ammunition seized
The police have seized one 7.65 mm pistol with a magazine, one .32 mm pistol with a magazine and 10 live rounds of .32 ammunition from the suspects.
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 09:47 AM IST
Manipur tense again as man goes missing in army camp
“Joint search operations have been initiated in the area by the police and central forces,” a police officer from Kangpokpi district said.
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 04:53 AM IST
Thomas Ngangom, Imphal
Conflict claimed 258 lives in Manipur: Security advisor
He added that the additional troops will help maintain peace “in fringe and vulnerable valley areas” adjoining the hill districts across Manipur.
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Thomas Ngangom, Imphal
As crisis continues, Meitei body rejects NDA resolution
The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), an Imphal-based joint body of Meitei organisations, rejected the resolution adopted after chief minister N Biren Singh convened a meeting of MLAs on Monday and gave the state government 24 hours to review it.
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Manipur: Imphal group issues 24-hr ultimatum to review govt’s 8-point resolution
The Imphal-based Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity said the government’s eight-point resolution failed to address the key demands of the people of Manipur
Published on Nov 19, 2024 06:36 PM IST
Centre rushes more forces to Imphal after crisis meet
The Centre deployed 50 additional paramilitary companies to Manipur amid escalating ethnic violence, with the death toll surpassing 240 since May.
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Manipur violence: One more body recovered from Barak River in Assam
Many fear that the bodies may be of the six women and children reportedly abducted by suspected Kuki militants during a violent attack in Manipur’s Jiribam on November 11
Published on Nov 18, 2024 06:46 PM IST
Fresh attacks, arson as Manipur remains tense
Manipur faces escalating violence, with riots and arson reported amid curfews, prompting emergency meetings and government support withdrawals.
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 01:51 AM IST
Thomas NgangomBiswa Kalyan Purkayastha, Imphal/silchar