Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said tourist arrivals have dropped sharply since the 2023 ethnic conflict began. He said the slump has hurt a key revenue sector, prompting a push for better infrastructure and homestays.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh in Imphal during a two-day visit. The talks focused on US-Manipur engagement as Gor also praised the state's beauty and tourism potential.
A blast occurred near Congress leader K Meghachandra Singh's residence in Manipur's Yairipok on Thursday evening. Police have begun a search as the suspect's identity and motive remain unclear.
At least six abandoned Meitei houses were set on fire in Kanto Sabal near Leimakhong Army Camp on Saturday, prompting protests and a security crackdown. The incident led to two arrests, allegations against security forces and fresh concern over Manipur's fragile communal peace.
Security forces recovered six bodies in Manipur believed to be among the Naga civilians missing since 13 May. DNA tests, an ongoing investigation and fresh tensions now shape the aftermath.
A protest against a new Assam Rifles outpost in Manipur's New Heaven village turned violent on Sunday, leaving at least four civilians injured. The clash has added to tensions in Ukhrul district amid recent ambushes, hostage claims and concern over security deployments.
Three civilians were killed and Kuki homes were burnt in violence in Kangpokpi early on Friday. The incident has renewed security concerns as KIM sought accountability and a thorough investigation.
Security personnel at Imphal airport arrested two alleged smugglers after finding suspected brown sugar in their hand baggage. The 4kg seizure has led to an NDPS Act case and a wider probe into its source and destination.
Armed men allegedly ambushed three Konsakhul villagers as they went to repair a water pipeline in Kangpokpi. The shooting has sharpened fresh tensions in Manipur's foothill region amid accusations, condemnations and heightened security.
Unknown gunmen ambushed a goods vehicle on NH-202 in Ukhrul, killing a truck driver from West Bengal and injuring a police constable. The attack has renewed concerns over Manipur's security situation, with the chief minister calling it an attempt to derail peace efforts.
Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh told the United Naga Council that the abduction case of six missing Naga villagers will be handed to the NIA. The move comes amid competing hostage claims and renewed tension in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts.
A deadly ambush in Manipur's hill districts was followed by abductions involving Kuki and Naga communities. The violence triggered blockades, protests and appeals for the release of all hostages.
Naga and Kuki-Zo groups held separate protests in Manipur over abductions and the killing of three pastors. The demonstrations sharpened demands for security action, investigation and political intervention.
Unidentified gunmen ambushed two vehicles carrying Thadou Baptist Association members in Kangpokpi, killing three church leaders and injuring four others. The attack drew condemnation, rival allegations and shutdown calls, deepening tensions in Manipur.
Separate attacks in Manipur's Ukhrul and Kamjong districts left six people injured and homes torched. The violence has sharpened allegations of a cross-border militant strike and deepened fear in border villages.
The Chief Minister was forced to alter his travel plans due to the blockade, taking a helicopter from Kangla and landing at the Assam Rifles camp before proceeding to the venue by road under tight security.
A drug seizure at Tulihal Airport spirals into violence in Manipur's Bishnupur district, with mobs attacking security forces and vehicles torched, raising questions over how a narcotics arrest triggered wider unrest.
A deadly strike on a civilian home has reignited tensions in Manipur, sparking protests, arson and fresh security concerns as authorities scramble to contain a rapidly escalating situation across vulnerable districts.
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Okram Ibobi said the census is a crucial national exercise that must produce reliable and accurate statistical data. He warned that flawed data could adversely affect development planning and governance.
Several houses belonging to members of the Tangkhul Naga community were set ablaze in Litan Sareikhong, allegedly by Kuki militants. Then, a few homes of Kuki community members were also torched in a nearby area. The violence reportedly erupted after a Tangkhul Naga man was allegedly assaulted by a group of people.