Articles by Thomas Ngangom
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
NPP pulls out of Manipur govt alleging failure to restore normalcy in state
In a letter to BJP president JP Nadda, NPP chief and Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma expressed concern over the prevailing law and order situation in Manipur
Updated on Nov 17, 2024 07:46 PM IST
Curfew reimposed in Imphal valley, no internet in 7 Manipur districts
Manipur chief secretary announced the suspension of internet services in Imphal West and Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Kangkokpi, and Churchandpur.
Updated on Nov 17, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Manipur CM summons MLAs to Imphal amid mass protests over killing of 6 civilians
Mass protests followed the discovery of bodies of six individuals who had been missing since November 11 and suspected to be held captive by Kuki militants
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 06:28 PM IST
Manipur: Assam Rifles personnel injured in crossfire near Indo-Myanmar border
The bullet entered through the soldier’s neck and exited from the back. He is currently in critical condition and has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit
Published on Nov 16, 2024 04:00 PM IST
Manipur: 3 bodies found days after 6 people were abducted in Jiribam
The bodies were found near a river close to the inter-state border and roughly 15km from where the abductions took place.
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 05:02 AM IST
Biswa Kalyan PurkayasthaThomas Ngangom
Afspa back in parts of restive Manipur areas
Section 3 of Afspa defines ‘disturbed area’ as a region where there is ‘extensive disturbance of the public peace and tranquillity’
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 04:52 AM IST
MHA imposes AFSPA in areas under 6 police stations in Manipur after security review
MHA said the situation continues to be volatile amid ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur and intermittent firing in fringe areas of some districts
Published on Nov 14, 2024 05:46 PM IST
Manipur: BJP appeals for release of 6 captives; CRPF boycotted in Kuki areas
The Kuki Students’ Organisation has announced a boycott of Central Reserve Police Force personnel in Manipur, effective Tuesday.
Published on Nov 14, 2024 04:09 PM IST
Fresh gunfights, arson in Manipur amid shutdown
Gunfights, arson, and a shutdown rocked Manipur on Wednesday as it continued to grapple with a fresh wave of unrest.
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 05:01 AM IST
Thomas Ngangom, Imphal
Manipur: Armed miscreants allegedly set ablaze two trucks carrying essential items
The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday between Lhangnom village and Old Keiphundai village in Tamenglong, under the jurisdiction of Tousem police station.
Published on Nov 13, 2024 02:00 PM IST
24-hr shutdown by civil organisations in Manipur over escalating violence
Ten suspected armed militants were killed in an encounter with security forces and bodies of two civilians were found along with six others, including three children, were missing in Manipur’s Jiribam
Published on Nov 13, 2024 10:22 AM IST
Six missing, 2 bodies found day after attack on Jiribam camp
The bodies of two civilians were recovered while six others were missing in Manipur’s Jiribam district a day after 10 armed militants were killed by security forces when they tried to storm a CRPF camp.
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 06:30 AM IST
Sobhapati SamomThomas Ngangom, Imphal
10 militants die in attack on Manipur CRPF camp
Ten militants were killed by security forces in Manipur after an attack on a CRPF camp, amidst ongoing ethnic violence that has claimed 230 lives.
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 06:08 AM IST
10 militants killed in gunfight after attack on CRPF camp in Manipur’s Jiribam
Two persons including a farmer were also injured in violence in Imphal East and Bishnupur districts on Monday
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 08:09 PM IST
Jawan injured as militants attack multiple locations in violence-hit Manipur
The violence in Manipur escalated after a 31-year-old woman was killed in Jiribam district on Friday and a 34-year-old woman succumbed to bullet injuries in Bishnupur district the following day
Published on Nov 10, 2024 08:28 PM IST
Tribal woman killed, set ablaze in Manipur district
suspected members of the radical Metei organisation Arambai Tenggol, attacked the Zairawn village on Thursday night.
Updated on Nov 09, 2024 03:33 AM IST
Manipur: Two injured after sustaining bullet injuries in separate incidents
The first incident occurred at around 12:10am on Wednesday along the Ningthoukhong to ITI road near Bishnupur police station
Published on Nov 07, 2024 02:54 PM IST
Internally displaced persons express homesickness amid violence in Manipur
Eighteen months after violence erupted in Manipur, many internally displaced persons continue to struggle with psychological and economic toll of displacement
Published on Nov 07, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Manipur: Miscreants attack villages, plant bomb; Gunfight erupts in Imphal East
The Gorkha Regiment retaliated after armed miscreants fired several rounds at some farmers who were working in a paddy field
Published on Nov 06, 2024 07:35 PM IST
Naga group imposes 24-hour shutdown in Manipur’s Senapati district
The Naga People’s Organisation said that the Naga community has continued to face harassment and extortion due to the ongoing violence in Manipur
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 04:06 PM IST
Manipur Police SI allegedly shot dead by constable in Jiribam district
In another incident, a 29-year-old personnel of the Indian Reserved Battalion was found dead inside the barracks in Kakching district
Published on Nov 02, 2024 05:32 PM IST
Hand grenade found in front of college near Raj Bhavan in Manipur: Police
Police, after being informed about the grenade, cordoned off the area and were working to remove it, an officer said
Updated on Oct 28, 2024 09:33 AM IST
Fresh gunfights at two different locations in Manipur
Gunfights and explosions occurred in Manipur on Saturday night, with suspected Kuki militants attacking Koutruk and Tronglaobi villages.
Published on Oct 27, 2024 11:08 AM IST
Curfew imposed in Manipur’s Churachandpur
A total shutdown was imposed in the district by two Kuki-Zo groups over alleged sexual harassment of a minor girl
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 08:15 PM IST
Manipur: Resolution to select members for six ADCs face opposition
The Manipur Naga Youth Organisation said the decision to create temporary committees for the Autonomous District Councils could set a harmful precedent for the governance of hill areas in Manipur
Published on Oct 21, 2024 06:05 PM IST
Manipur violence: Two more houses set ablaze in Jiribam district
The district police and CRPF jawans rushed to the spot to control the situation and rescued the owner of one house safely
Published on Oct 20, 2024 07:06 PM IST
Fresh gunfight erupts in Manipur’s Jiribam district
This comes days after peace talks by legislators from Meitei, Kuki-Zo-Hmar, and Naga communities to restore peace in the strife-torn state were initiated in Delhi
Published on Oct 19, 2024 02:32 PM IST
Fresh attack reported at Manipur’s Koutruk; NIA begins probe in drone bombings case
According to police, around 11:10pm, the alleged attackers from the Kuki community, used gunfire and bombs aimed at the village
Published on Oct 17, 2024 10:56 AM IST
Armed miscreant loots UCO Bank in Manipur
The CCTV footage from inside the bank showed a masked man wearing a cap, forcing an unarmed security guard and bank officials to guide him inside the bank at gunpoint
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 07:46 PM IST