NIA Conducts Searches in Chennai, Aizawl and Champhai

Aizawl, August 14, 2026: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted searches at 13 locations in Chennai and Mizoram as part of its investigation into a major interstate and international methamphetamine trafficking network. The searches covered eight locations in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and five locations in Mizoram, including Aizawl and Champhai. During the operations, the agency recovered substantial amounts of cash in Indian and foreign currencies, along with various digital devices. From the eight locations searched in Chennai, the NIA recovered more than Rs 71 lakh in cash, along with US$53,500, Myanmar Kyat 1.5 lakh and s…
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YPA Pearsonmun Declares Curfew from 10 PM to 5 AM

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2 Arrested, Arms and Ammunition Recovered in Kangpokpi

Kangpokpi, August 13, 2026: Joint security teams recovered arms, ammunition, communication equipment and other items during a search operation conducted at Joupi and Khoirok villages in Kangpokpi district on August 12. The operation was carried out by teams of Manipur Police, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), CoBRA and the Rapid Action Force (RAF). According to the security forces, the recovery included one .22 rifle with a magazine, five single-barrel guns, four walkie-talkie sets, six walkie-talkie chargers, 158 rounds of 12-bore ammunition and six empty cartridge cases. During the search operation, two residents of Joupi village were …
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KCSU Withdraws From Nagaland Independence Day Programme

Kohima, August 13, 2026: The Kohima Chakhesang Students’ Union (KCSU) has withdrawn its participation from the upcoming Independence Day programme in Nagaland, citing a directive issued by the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF). In a letter dated August 13 addressed to the Director of the Art & Culture Department, Government of Nagaland, the KCSU said it would not be able to participate in the August 15 Independence Day programme. The students’ union referred to the NSF notification issued on August 12, which expressed strong opposition to any form of compulsory observance and the singing of the revised Indian National Song, “Vande Mataram,” …
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KSO Sadar Hills Condemns Burning of Bolero in Kangpokpi

Sadar Hills, August 13, 2026: The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Sadar Hills, has strongly condemned the alleged hijacking and burning of a Bolero pickup vehicle belonging to a daily wage earner at Mayangkhang Thana Village in Kangpokpi district. According to a press release issued by KSO Sadar Hills on Thursday, the vehicle belonging to Mr. Lamtinchon Chongloi was allegedly forcibly taken to Senapati district headquarters and subsequently burnt to ashes. The organisation described the incident as a “heartless and barbaric” act that destroyed the livelihood of a poor daily wage earner, and said such acts have no place in a civilised society…
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Rahul Gandhi Meets Delegation Protesting Ken-Betwa Project

NEW DELHI, August 13, 2026   — Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Shri Rahul Gandhi, held an interaction with a delegation representing tribal families and local communities protesting against the ₹44,605-crore Ken–Betwa River Linking Project (KBLP) in Madhya Pradesh. During the meeting, the delegation outlined their key grievances regarding large-scale land acquisition, displacement, and environmental degradation in the region. Key Highlights of the Interaction: Demands for Fair Rehabilitation: The delegation detailed how families affected by the Daudhan Dam construction have faced inadequate compensation and delayed rehabilitation promises. …
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Congress will ensure Modi, Shah’s exit without hatred or violence: Rahul

NEW DELHI, August 13, 2026: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah had started having sleepless nights the government had realised that the country would not stop raising its voice. “We will not let Narendra Modi and Amit Shah sleep until they resign,” he asserted, adding that both would eventually give up on their own and tell the nation, “Please leave us”. Addressing the national convention of Rachnatmak Congress here today, Rahul Gandhi said, as India has started expressing itself, a new hope has dawned across the country. He said, the Congress will ensure…
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PM, HM avoided facing Opposition in Parliament for 20 days: Kharge

New Delhi, August 13, 2026: Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah avoided coming to Parliament and facing the Opposition for 20 days during the Monsoon Session. Taking a dig at Shah’s recent statement that the government was ready for a discussion, Kharge said the Home Minister’s offer, made a day before the session’s conclusion after remaining absent for 20 days, was merely a “deception”. “Shah did not become Home Minister to sit in his chamber. He should have come to the House and shown the courage to answer the Oppositi…
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Never seen a government so scared and traumatised: Congress

NEW DELHI, August 13, 2026: The Congress today said that the only reason for the Monsoon Session of Parliament getting washed out was the deliberate abstention by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah from the House. “Never ever have we seen a government so much scared and traumatised as the BJP government was seen during this session”, the party said here today after both Houses were adjourned sine die. Addressing a press conference at the conclusion of the Monsoon Session, Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh and Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said that it was for the s…
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Patriots' Day Observed in Senapati

Senapati, August 13, 2026 (DIO-IPR): The District Administration, Senapati, observed Patriots’ Day today at the NIC Video Conferencing (VC) Room, DC Office, Senapati, joining the State-wide observance held in remembrance of General Thangal and Yubraj Bir Tikendrajit Singh, who made the supreme sacrifice for the freedom, dignity and integrity of Manipur by laying down their lives during the Anglo- Manipuri War of 1891. As part of the observance, the Deputy Commissioner, Senapati, Dharun Kumar S, IAS, led the floral tribute ceremony by offering floral tributes to the portraits of General Thangal and Yubraj Bir Tikendrajit Singh. The SDOs and Di…
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