Personal assistant of Manipur min kidnapped

Imphal: Unidentified persons kidnapped the personal assistant of Manipur consumer affairs minister L Susindro near his residence in Imphal East district on Friday, police said. The motive behind the abduction of S Somorendro (43) remains unclear. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident and investigations are ongoing, police said. This comes a day after armed assailants fired at least five rounds at the residence of former chief secretary Oinam Nabakishore in Bishnupur district on Thursday night. Nobody was injured in the incident, police said. PTI

Manipur govt extends internet ban in five districts till September 20

The Manipur government has extended the suspension of internet and mobile data services in five districts until September 20 due to ongoing law and order concerns. The affected districts are Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bisnupur, and Kakching. Additionally, a joint operation in Churachandpur district led to the recovery of arms and ammunition.

Internet suspension lifted from Manipur valley districts

The Manipur government has lifted the temporary suspension on internet services in five valley districts after reviewing the law and order situation. The suspension was initially imposed due to student protests that led to clashes with security forces. The Chief Minister urged responsible internet use to maintain peace and harmony.

MHA to open Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandars for civilians in Manipur

Union home minister Amit Shah unveiled a plan to provide essential commodities at reasonable prices in Manipur. Starting September 17, Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandars will be available to civilians. The government will open 16 new canteens statewide and has lifted the temporary internet suspension in five districts following recent student protests.