Articles by Thomas Ngangom
Manipur crisis co-related with war on drugs campaign: CM Biren Singh
The CM said that since the war on drugs campaign was launched, a total of around 19,135 acres of illegal poppy cultivation has been destroyed, and around 297 drug smugglers have been convicted
![Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh flagged off a bike rally in observation of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking (Twitter/@NBirenSingh) Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh flagged off a bike rally in observation of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking (Twitter/@NBirenSingh)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/26/150x84/Manipur-chief-minister-N-Biren-Singh-flagged-off-a_1719392408161.jpg)
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 02:30 PM IST
Manipur: Kuki-Zo groups hold rallies seeking end to violence, demand UT
They also submitted two separate memoranda to Union home minister Amit Shah to expedite a political solution for the Kuki-Zo community.
![A rally organised by the Kuki-Zo community in Manipur's Churachandpur on Monday. (PTI) A rally organised by the Kuki-Zo community in Manipur's Churachandpur on Monday. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/24/148x111/A-rally-organised-by-the-Kuki-Zo-community-in-Mani_1719241127737_1719241713260.jpg)
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 08:38 PM IST
Manipur student body imposes prohibition of trade with Kuki-Zo community
Meanwhile, over 100 bullet gas tankers and petroleum tankers that had been stranded at Jiribam started leaving for Imphal on Friday evening
![Assam Rifles and Manipur Police personnel recover arms, ammunition, explosives and other items at Charoibung in Imphal West district of Manipur on June 19. (PTI) Assam Rifles and Manipur Police personnel recover arms, ammunition, explosives and other items at Charoibung in Imphal West district of Manipur on June 19. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/22/150x84/Assam-Rifles-and-Manipur-Police-personnel-recover-_1719066932594.jpg)
Published on Jun 22, 2024 08:06 PM IST
‘Modi 3.0 govt will bring solution in 2-3 months’: Biren Singh on Manipur unrest
Regarding the Jiribam violence, the chief minister agreed that the violence occurred due to a lack of security arrangements
![Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh (File Photo) Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/21/148x111/N-Biren-Singh_1718974550769_1718974550982.jpg)
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 06:26 PM IST
Manipur violence: Truck set ablaze in Kangpokpi, police check post in Jiribam
Police said that the Manipur Fire Service, along with state forces, were pressed into the services, however, they came under attack by the armed miscreants
![(Representative Photo) (Representative Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/20/150x84/-Representative-Photo-_1718895585996.jpg)
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 08:30 PM IST
Manipur: 10 political parties submit memorandum to guv, CM seeking end to crisis
CPI leader Moirangthem Nara, who was part of the delegation, said the governor assured them that the security situation in the state would improve within 10 days
![Manipur governor Anusuiya Uikey. (File) Manipur governor Anusuiya Uikey. (File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/19/150x84/Manipur-governor-Anusuiya-Uikey---File-_1718804672847.jpg)
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 07:15 PM IST
Bus carrying CRPF jawans torched in violence-hit Manipur; no one hurt: Police
The incident happened in Kangpokpi district on Monday night, within hours of a high-level meeting on the security situation in Manipur, chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah in Delhi
![Police said the bus was stopped by some unknown miscreants, alleging that it belonged to the Meitei community. (Representative Image) Police said the bus was stopped by some unknown miscreants, alleging that it belonged to the Meitei community. (Representative Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/18/150x84/Police-said-the-bus-was-stopped-by-some-unknown-mi_1718720300462.jpg)
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 07:49 PM IST
Manipur: Economic blockade supporters block trucks along NH37 in Tamenglong
The indefinite economic blockade along NH37 was imposed by Kuki Zo Village Volunteers from Vangailhang and Tuilangkol on June 13 to protest the outbreak of violence in Jiribam district
![Manipur police said most of the protestors blocking NH-37 are women, suspected to be volunteers of the Kuki Women Union. (Representative Image) Manipur police said most of the protestors blocking NH-37 are women, suspected to be volunteers of the Kuki Women Union. (Representative Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/17/150x84/Manipur-police-said-most-of-the-protestors-blockin_1718629784218.jpg)
Published on Jun 17, 2024 06:40 PM IST
Manipur HC issues notice to state edu dept on PIL by transgender medical officer
According to Laishram’s petition, she was born biologically male and was given the name Baboi at birth. However, she has since transitioned to female and changed her name to Beoncy
![Manipur high court (Representative Photo) Manipur high court (Representative Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/16/150x84/Manipur-high-court--Representative-Photo-_1718519618277.jpg)
Published on Jun 16, 2024 12:04 PM IST
Manipur: Abandoned house allegedly burnt in Imphal
Officials said the house belonged to former chief secretary of Goa, Thangkhopao Kipgen, who died on March 3, 2005, and his family abandoned it over a year ago after the ongoing crisis in Manipur started
![The house is located in a secure zone near the Manipur chief minister’s residence and new Manipur secretariat office building in Imphal. (Representative Image) The house is located in a secure zone near the Manipur chief minister’s residence and new Manipur secretariat office building in Imphal. (Representative Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/15/150x84/The-house-is-located-in-a-secure-zone-near-the-Man_1718465064614.jpg)
Published on Jun 15, 2024 08:55 PM IST
Major fire engulfs ex-IAS officer's house near Manipur CM's bungalow in Imphal
Police said the abandoned house belonged to the former Chief Secretary of Goa, the late Thangkhopao Kipgen.
![Abandoned house of retired IAS, former Goa chief secretary T Kipgen, burnt in Imphal. Abandoned house of retired IAS, former Goa chief secretary T Kipgen, burnt in Imphal.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/15/148x111/manipur_fire_1718463575854_1718463581727.png)
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 04:47 AM IST
Manipur: Naga body bars Congress MP, 2 independent candidates from social platforms
The United Naga Council (UNC), an apex body of Nagas in Manipur, said that the trio failed to respect and honour the position of the UNC in the recently concluded 18th Lok Sabha election
![UNC said the decision was taken according to a resolution adopted by the Naga apex body in its emergency assembly held on May 29 at Town Hall, Panchai, Chandel district, Manipur. (PTI File) UNC said the decision was taken according to a resolution adopted by the Naga apex body in its emergency assembly held on May 29 at Town Hall, Panchai, Chandel district, Manipur. (PTI File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/15/150x84/UNC-said-the-decision-was-taken-according-to-a-res_1718445259884.jpg)
Published on Jun 15, 2024 03:25 PM IST
Manipur violence: Mob set ablaze 2 abandoned Meitei houses in Jiribam
Over 70 houses belonging to both communities have so far been gutted, forcing more than thousand people to flee to safer places in neighbouring Assam and other parts of the Jiribam area
![(Representative Photo) (Representative Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/15/150x84/-Representative-Photo-_1718430075958.jpg)
Published on Jun 15, 2024 11:12 AM IST
How the discovery of a body triggered a fresh bout of violence in Manipur
The Indigenous Tribes Advocacy Committee (ITAC) of Pherzawl and Jiribam district warned the Manipur police on June 8 not to operate in ITAC jurisdiction area
![The administration of Jiribam and Tamenglong districts have imposed prohibitory orders in the areas adjoining the two districts. (Representative Image)(HT_PRINT) The administration of Jiribam and Tamenglong districts have imposed prohibitory orders in the areas adjoining the two districts. (Representative Image)(HT_PRINT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/12/148x111/The-administration-of-Jiribam-and-Tamenglong-distr_1718219224591_1718219243620.jpg)
Published on Jun 13, 2024 11:06 AM IST
Bomb attack at doctor’s residence in Imphal, one minor injured; case registered
The incident occurred around 7:50pm at the house of Dr. Mayanglambam Amitkumar, a neurosurgeon at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) hospital
![A four-wheeler owned by Amitkumar caught fire in the blast causing injuries to a 7-year-old child at the residence. (Representative file photo) A four-wheeler owned by Amitkumar caught fire in the blast causing injuries to a 7-year-old child at the residence. (Representative file photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/12/150x84/A-four-wheeler-owned-by-Amitkumar-caught-fire-in-t_1718164858071.jpg)
Published on Jun 12, 2024 09:31 AM IST
Ambush on Manipur CM’s advance security a total failure of intelligence: Ibobi
Former Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi said instead of evacuating people from red zone areas, both the state and central governments should protect the people
![ormer Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi. (File) ormer Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi. (File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/11/150x84/ormer-Manipur-chief-minister-Okram-Ibobi---File-_1718113426203.jpg)
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 07:14 PM IST
Manipur CM’s advance security team ambushed on NH37; 1 security personnel injured
The chief minister’s advance security team was on way from Imphal to Jiribam district, where violence erupted after a man was found killed on June 6 by unknown miscreants
![The Manipur chief minister’s security team was ambushed by armed militants in Kangpokpi district on Monday morning. (Representational Image) The Manipur chief minister’s security team was ambushed by armed militants in Kangpokpi district on Monday morning. (Representational Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/10/150x84/The-Manipur-chief-minister-s-security-team-was-amb_1718005067219.jpg)
Published on Jun 10, 2024 01:08 PM IST
Manipur: Civil society groups blame CM for failing to contain violence in Jiribam
The convenor of Imagi Meira, a women’s organisation, said chief minister Biren Singh and other state leaders need not participate in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony and they should return to Manipur immediately to tackle the Jiribam issue within 15 days
![Security forces personnel during a joint search operations in Bishnupur and Imphal East districts of Manipur on Friday. (PTI) Security forces personnel during a joint search operations in Bishnupur and Imphal East districts of Manipur on Friday. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/09/150x84/Security-forces-personnel-during-a-joint-search-op_1717947092537.jpg)
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 09:02 PM IST
Violence escalated in Manipur after poll results; prohibitory orders in Jiribam
Just two days after the declaration of election results on June 4, a 59-year-old man was found murdered on Thursday
![The administration of Jiribam and Tamenglong districts have imposed prohibitory orders in the areas adjoining the two districts. (Representative Image) The administration of Jiribam and Tamenglong districts have imposed prohibitory orders in the areas adjoining the two districts. (Representative Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/08/150x84/The-administration-of-Jiribam-and-Tamenglong-distr_1717861687374.jpg)
Published on Jun 08, 2024 09:18 PM IST
59-year-old man found beheaded in Manipur, houses set on fire
Tension in Manipur's Jiribam as man found beheaded by unknown assailants. Identity and motive unknown. Ethnic clashes have plagued Manipur since last year.
![An irate mob set fire to abandoned houses belonging to the Kuki community in the nearby area. (PTI) An irate mob set fire to abandoned houses belonging to the Kuki community in the nearby area. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/06/148x111/Manipur_1717713614076_1717713614287.jpg)
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 04:45 AM IST
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Thomas NgangomManipur: Flood waters receding, many areas in Imphal still flooded
Incessant rainfall since Sunday amid cyclone Remal has caused massive flooding across the northeastern state, with the water levels in most rivers passing through Imphal city increasing rapidly
![Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey inspecting flooding in and around Raj Bhawan in Imphal on a raft on Friday (HT Photo) Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey inspecting flooding in and around Raj Bhawan in Imphal on a raft on Friday (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/Manipur-Governor-Anusuiya-Uikey-inspecting-floodin_1717159742453.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 06:19 PM IST
Manipur: Heavy rainfall causes flooding in many areas of Imphal
According to data available with weather department officials, Imphal West district has recorded 106.2 mm of rainfall since Sunday
![Flood waters at the Kangla Fort in Imphal. (Thomas Ngangom/ HT Photo) Flood waters at the Kangla Fort in Imphal. (Thomas Ngangom/ HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/29/150x84/Flood-waters-at-the-Kangla-Fort-in-Imphal---Thomas_1716973116199.jpg)
Published on May 29, 2024 02:29 PM IST