Articles by Thomas Ngangom
Illegal poppy cultivation in Manipur declined in last 4 years: Survey report
Overall, in 2023-2024, the state’s opium poppy cultivation decreased by 32.13 per cent compared to the previous year, 2022-2023
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 01:41 PM IST
Armed men open fire at Manipur MLA’s house
According to police officials, the group of armed men opened fire at Singhat (ST) MLA Chinlunthang’s residence at Zou Veng at around 12.50am on Thursday.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 01:47 AM IST
Thomas Ngangom, Imphal
Manipur: Armed assailants allegedly fire at Churachandpur MLA residence
Chinlunthang was elected from the Singhat assembly constituency under the Churachandpur assembly constituency
Published on Jul 04, 2024 08:29 PM IST
Manipur: Plastic bottles clogging rivers, causing flood, say officials
The directorate of education (school) issued an order on Thursday extending the holiday for schools and colleges (private, government-aided, and central schools) for an additional two days until July 6 due to worsening flood conditions
Published on Jul 04, 2024 08:12 PM IST
No mention of Manipur crisis: State Cong condemns President’s Lok Sabha address
Quoting retired Lt. Colonel Himalaya, Devabrata said the Manipur crisis is “a national security issue” and should be treated as a priority by the central government
Published on Jun 30, 2024 12:49 PM IST
Manipur crisis co-related with war on drugs campaign: CM Biren Singh
The CM said that since the war on drugs campaign was launched, a total of around 19,135 acres of illegal poppy cultivation has been destroyed, and around 297 drug smugglers have been convicted
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 02:30 PM IST
Manipur: Kuki-Zo groups hold rallies seeking end to violence, demand UT
They also submitted two separate memoranda to Union home minister Amit Shah to expedite a political solution for the Kuki-Zo community.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 08:38 PM IST
Manipur student body imposes prohibition of trade with Kuki-Zo community
Meanwhile, over 100 bullet gas tankers and petroleum tankers that had been stranded at Jiribam started leaving for Imphal on Friday evening
Published on Jun 22, 2024 08:06 PM IST
‘Modi 3.0 govt will bring solution in 2-3 months’: Biren Singh on Manipur unrest
Regarding the Jiribam violence, the chief minister agreed that the violence occurred due to a lack of security arrangements
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 06:26 PM IST
Manipur violence: Truck set ablaze in Kangpokpi, police check post in Jiribam
Police said that the Manipur Fire Service, along with state forces, were pressed into the services, however, they came under attack by the armed miscreants
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 08:30 PM IST
Manipur: 10 political parties submit memorandum to guv, CM seeking end to crisis
CPI leader Moirangthem Nara, who was part of the delegation, said the governor assured them that the security situation in the state would improve within 10 days
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 07:15 PM IST
Bus carrying CRPF jawans torched in violence-hit Manipur; no one hurt: Police
The incident happened in Kangpokpi district on Monday night, within hours of a high-level meeting on the security situation in Manipur, chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah in Delhi
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 07:49 PM IST
Manipur: Economic blockade supporters block trucks along NH37 in Tamenglong
The indefinite economic blockade along NH37 was imposed by Kuki Zo Village Volunteers from Vangailhang and Tuilangkol on June 13 to protest the outbreak of violence in Jiribam district
Published on Jun 17, 2024 06:40 PM IST
Manipur HC issues notice to state edu dept on PIL by transgender medical officer
According to Laishram’s petition, she was born biologically male and was given the name Baboi at birth. However, she has since transitioned to female and changed her name to Beoncy
Published on Jun 16, 2024 12:04 PM IST
Manipur: Abandoned house allegedly burnt in Imphal
Officials said the house belonged to former chief secretary of Goa, Thangkhopao Kipgen, who died on March 3, 2005, and his family abandoned it over a year ago after the ongoing crisis in Manipur started
Published on Jun 15, 2024 08:55 PM IST
Major fire engulfs ex-IAS officer's house near Manipur CM's bungalow in Imphal
Police said the abandoned house belonged to the former Chief Secretary of Goa, the late Thangkhopao Kipgen.
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 04:47 AM IST
Manipur: Naga body bars Congress MP, 2 independent candidates from social platforms
The United Naga Council (UNC), an apex body of Nagas in Manipur, said that the trio failed to respect and honour the position of the UNC in the recently concluded 18th Lok Sabha election
Published on Jun 15, 2024 03:25 PM IST
Manipur violence: Mob set ablaze 2 abandoned Meitei houses in Jiribam
Over 70 houses belonging to both communities have so far been gutted, forcing more than thousand people to flee to safer places in neighbouring Assam and other parts of the Jiribam area
Published on Jun 15, 2024 11:12 AM IST
How the discovery of a body triggered a fresh bout of violence in Manipur
The Indigenous Tribes Advocacy Committee (ITAC) of Pherzawl and Jiribam district warned the Manipur police on June 8 not to operate in ITAC jurisdiction area
Published on Jun 13, 2024 11:06 AM IST
Bomb attack at doctor’s residence in Imphal, one minor injured; case registered
The incident occurred around 7:50pm at the house of Dr. Mayanglambam Amitkumar, a neurosurgeon at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) hospital
Published on Jun 12, 2024 09:31 AM IST
Thomas Ngangom
Ambush on Manipur CM’s advance security a total failure of intelligence: Ibobi
Former Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi said instead of evacuating people from red zone areas, both the state and central governments should protect the people
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 07:14 PM IST
Thomas Ngangom
Manipur CM’s advance security team ambushed on NH37; 1 security personnel injured
The chief minister’s advance security team was on way from Imphal to Jiribam district, where violence erupted after a man was found killed on June 6 by unknown miscreants
Published on Jun 10, 2024 01:08 PM IST
Thomas Ngangom
Manipur: Civil society groups blame CM for failing to contain violence in Jiribam
The convenor of Imagi Meira, a women’s organisation, said chief minister Biren Singh and other state leaders need not participate in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony and they should return to Manipur immediately to tackle the Jiribam issue within 15 days
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 09:02 PM IST
Thomas Ngangom
Violence escalated in Manipur after poll results; prohibitory orders in Jiribam
Just two days after the declaration of election results on June 4, a 59-year-old man was found murdered on Thursday
Published on Jun 08, 2024 09:18 PM IST
Thomas Ngangom
59-year-old man found beheaded in Manipur, houses set on fire
Tension in Manipur's Jiribam as man found beheaded by unknown assailants. Identity and motive unknown. Ethnic clashes have plagued Manipur since last year.
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 04:45 AM IST
Thomas Ngangom, Imphal
Manipur: Flood waters receding, many areas in Imphal still flooded
Incessant rainfall since Sunday amid cyclone Remal has caused massive flooding across the northeastern state, with the water levels in most rivers passing through Imphal city increasing rapidly
Published on May 31, 2024 06:19 PM IST
Thomas NgangomThomas Ngangom
Manipur: Heavy rainfall causes flooding in many areas of Imphal
According to data available with weather department officials, Imphal West district has recorded 106.2 mm of rainfall since Sunday
Published on May 29, 2024 02:29 PM IST
Thomas Ngangom