Items filtered by date: Monday, 02 November 2026

Three Kuki men killed in reported gunfight; bodies brought to Churachandpur

Noney, November 2: The bodies of three Kuki armed men reportedly killed in a gunfight with Naga Village Guards in the Tazei Kaiphun and Kekru areas under Nungba Police Station in Noney district were brought to Churachandpur District Hospital for post-mortem examination last night. The deceased were identified as Thanglensang Singson, Thangkhosei Haokip and Lamminsang Kipgen. Nungba Police reportedly recovered the bodies with assistance from central forces. Tension escalated during transportation, with firing reported near Kaprang, close to Torbung. The bodies were kept at the hospital morgue, and post-mortem examinations are underway today. Several weapons were reportedly recovered from the deceased.

CoTU extends Kangpokpi shutdown by another 48 hours

Kangpokpi, November 2: The bodies of two Kuki youths, identified as Thangginlun Chongloi and Paoginlal Hangsing, were transferred to RIMS Hospital late last night for post-mortem examination. Security forces recovered the bodies along National Highway-2, near SP Road, on Sunday morning. Tension erupted in Kangpokpi town following the recovery, prompting security forces to use tear gas and mock bombs to disperse a crowd. Meanwhile, the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) extended its 48-hour shutdown in the district by another 48 hours. Its demands include the removal of Deputy Chief Minister Loishi Dikho, removal of the NSCN-IM Sepou Maremmei Region from Senapati, and transfer of Taphou Kuki village under Kangpokpi Police Station.

Explosive recovered from singer Raju Nong’s residence

Imphal, November 2: An explosive was reportedly detected at the residence of singer Raju Nong at Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai early today. According to Impact News sources, family members noticed the suspected explosive and alerted the authorities. Police personnel and the Manipur Bomb Disposal Squad rushed to the spot and safely retrieved it at around 8 am. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident so far. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the matter.

AMSU seeks rescheduling of MPSC Assistant Engineer examination

Imphal, November 2: The All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) has urged the Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) to reconsider the Assistant Engineer examination scheduled for November 6 and 7, citing a clash with the Staff Selection Commission’s Junior Engineer examination. AMSU Secretary General Salam Changkhonba submitted a memorandum to MPSC Secretary Kh. Lalmani, IAS, today, seeking a solution to the inconvenience faced by candidates appearing for both examinations. The union also raised concerns over examination centres in Churachandpur and urged the commission to ensure that candidates receive a fair opportunity to sit for both tests.

Governor inaugurates first North East Waree Leeba Festival

Imphal, November 2: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla inaugurated the first North East Waree Leeba Festival 2026 at Irom Meijaro Mamang Makha Leikai Community Hall. The five-day festival is jointly organised by the Repertory of Waree Leeba Manipur and Irom Meijrao Women for Cultural Centre, with support from the Ministry of Culture. The Governor described Waree Leeba as a living oral tradition that preserves cultural memory, wisdom, myths and legends, and called for collective efforts to safeguard it. Art and Culture Minister Khuraijam Loken expressed concern over the art form’s uncertain future and urged public support for its preservation. Artistes from Assam and Tripura are also participating.

Theatre Centre Manipur observes Manipur Theatre Day

Imphal, November 2: Theatre Centre Manipur observed Manipur Theatre Day at MDU Hall, Yaiskul Police Lane, today. Sarangthem Amusana was conferred the Lalit Ningsing Khudol 2026 Award, while Kongrailatpam Omita received the Ibechaobi Ningsing Khudol 2026 Award. Speaking at the event, Art and Culture Secretary Naorem Praveen highlighted the role of theatre as a guiding force in society. Theatre Centre Manipur President P. Khogendro and MDU President Hijam Shymadhani, among others, attended the programme. Participants also paid floral tributes to late S. Lalit, regarded as a modern architect of Manipur theatre.

Fish Fair and Fish Crop Competition scheduled for November 10

Imphal, November 2: The Department of Fisheries, Manipur, will organise a Fish Fair-cum-Fish Crop Competition at Hapta Kangjeibung, Imphal East, on November 10, from 8 am to 4 pm. Around 200 stalls are expected, with a target of bringing in more than two lakh kilograms of fish. The government has decided to reduce fish prices compared to previous years and facilitate transportation from farms to the fair. Kakching district will participate for the first time. The competition will offer cash prizes for leading fish producers, indigenous fish production and other categories, along with 20 consolation prizes of Rs 20,000 each.

IMD forecasts rainfall in several parts of Manipur

Imphal, November 2: The India Meteorological Department’s Imphal Centre has forecast rainfall in isolated parts of Manipur over the next two days. Today, rain is likely in parts of Tamenglong, Senapati, Kangpokpi, Ukhrul, Kamjong, Jiribam, Noney, Tengnoupal, Chandel, Churachandpur and Pherzawl districts. Tomorrow, isolated rainfall is forecast in Tamenglong, Senapati, Ukhrul, Kamjong, Tengnoupal and Chandel. Meanwhile, the ICAR Agrometeorological Unit at Lamphelpat reported that Manipur recorded a maximum temperature of 30.5 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 19 degrees Celsius today.