National Highways 02 and 37, vital lifelines for Manipur, have been severely disrupted since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023. Ongoing blockades and protests have choked the supply of essentials like food, medicine, and fuel, triggering a humanitarian and economic crisis. Businesses are shutting down, hospitals are affected, and families face rising uncertainty. Experts have called the blockades illegal and deeply damaging.
23 June,2025 02:36 PM IST
Manipur mourns the tragic loss of two young cabin crew members, 21-year-old Meitei woman Nganthoi Sharma from Thoubal and 28-year-old Kuki man Lamnunthem Singson from Kangpokpi, killed in the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. In a state divided by ethnic strife, their deaths have united the Meitei and Kuki communities in a rare, heartfelt moment of shared grief and solidarity.
15 June,2025 11:54 AM IST
Widespread protests erupted in Imphal after the arrest of Arambai Tenggol commander Asem Kanan by NIA and joint security forces. Heavy security was deployed across the Manipur capital as violence broke out in five districts. The Manipur government imposed curfew in Bishnupur and suspended internet in five districts for five days. Protesters, including AT members and Meira Paibi groups, alleged betrayal, claiming they were surrendering arms post President’s Rule and felt unfairly targeted.
08 June,2025 03:05 PM IST
Relentless rainfall has wreaked havoc across India’s northeastern states — and the state of Manipur is one of the worst affected. These drone visuals from Manipur show the scale of devastation... entire cities are submerged, and streets have turned into rivers. Residents are seen walking through knee-deep water, with boats now being used to ferry people and provide emergency relief. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reached out to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, and Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla to assess the flood situation. The Prime Minister assured full support from the Central Government.
03 June,2025 06:57 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
