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Manipur’s latest draft electoral rolls reveal women voters continue to outnumber men, pushing the state's gender ratio to 1,057. Following a massive revision that removed over 1.58 lakh names, the final voter list will be published on September 6

Protesters clashed with security forces in Manipur's Imphal East during demonstrations against relocating the UNLF(P) camp. Residents said the camp provides security for valley villages, while authorities used tear gas to disperse protesters facilitating the camp's planned relocation

The Committee on Tribal Unity has urged the Centre and the Manipur government to remove alleged highway blockades by Naga groups within 48 hours. The organisation said the restrictions have disrupted transport, caused shortages of essential commodities and affected public movement

Hundreds joined an ANSAM-led protest march through Imphal demanding justice for six Naga civilians abducted from Leilon Vaiphei village on May 13. Their bodies were recovered on June 10, sparking mass public outrage across Manipur

Security forces in Manipur arrested seven people, including three militants, recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition, destroyed 39 illegal bunkers, and killed a UKNA militant during operations in Churachandpur. Crackdowns and security measures continue across the state

Security forces conducted extensive operations in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, recovering arms, ammunition, and bulletproof vests while dismantling 30 illegal bunkers. Four people were detained for verification. Authorities intensified security measures amid ongoing ethnic violence, aiming to restore peace and normalcy

Security forces in Manipur arrested three alleged PLA/RPF militants, demolished 26 illegal bunkers, seized weapons and narcotics, and intensified anti-insurgency operations across violence-hit districts. Authorities also shifted three injured Kuki youths from a government hospital amid protests and heightened security concerns

Twenty members of the Naga and Kuki communities remain untraced after being allegedly abducted in Manipur’s hill districts. Security forces continue joint operations, patrolling, and recovery of arms and IEDs while ensuring the safety of local residents, officials said.

Three people were killed and seven houses torched during an early morning armed attack on Loibol Khullen village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the incident, promising strict action against the perpetrators

The Election Commission has started the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in four states, with BLOs conducting door-to-door verification. Eligible voters can submit forms until June 28 for inclusion in draft voter lists

The Centre has approved deployment of two CRPF CoBRA battalions in Manipur to conduct operations against armed groups amid ongoing ethnic tensions. The move aims to strengthen security efforts as authorities work to restore lasting peace in the violence-hit state

Five kutcha houses were gutted in suspected militant arson at Kuki-Zo village Kharam Vaiphei in Manipur’s Kangpokpi. Police said no casualties occurred. KIM condemned the attack, demanding probe. Clashes between Naga, Kuki-Zo tribes continue amid ongoing ethnic violence

Activist Sonam Wangchuk rejected Ladakh Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena’s claims regarding his stance on the Cockroach Janta Party, asserting he remains an “honorary cockroach”. He said their meeting was cordial and denied distancing himself from the online movement or retracting his Manipur comparison

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said security forces are conducting search and combing operations to trace hostages abducted by armed groups in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts. Four suspects have been arrested, while authorities continue investigations into the abductions following recent ethnic violence

Peace processes that involve only armed groups while sidelining civil society cannot resolve conflicts driven by identity, land disputes and political exclusion

Normal life was disrupted across parts of Manipur as Kuki Zo and Naga groups enforced shutdowns protesting the killings of three church leaders and a civilian. Schools, markets and transport services were affected in Kangpokpi, Churachandpur and Chandel districts amid heightened tensions

The incident happened between Kotzim and Kotlen villages

Elangbam Johnson resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party citing failure of the state government to meet people’s aspirations amid ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur since May 2023, which has killed over 260 people and displaced thousands

Heavily armed militants allegedly crossed the India-Myanmar border and attacked villages in Manipur’s Kamjong district, torching homes and forcing residents to flee into forests. Local leaders termed it “external aggression” and demanded stronger security measures along the sensitive border region

Sixteen-year-old Akshra Dutta from Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir has earned a place in Hockey India’s Under-18 coaching camp. Overcoming social barriers, she impressed in national championships and now aims to represent India at the highest level