Surveillance has been intensified across medical shops and hospitals in the state to prevent further distribution of the two cough syrups.
The extension of the disturbed area in the particular areas in the three states will be effective from October 1 for six months.
Security forces have been conducting search operations in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out two years ago.
Two SLR rifles, two modified .303 rifles, one INSAS rifle, nine magazines of different types and 99 cartridges were seized from their possession.
The visit of the PM did generate a glimmer of hope among many in the state. It must be seen as a beginning of efforts by the Centre to take the violence-hit state towards normalcy. This opportunity must not be wasted
While the Meitei community resides in the Imphal Valley, the Kuki community primarily lives in the adjoining Hills.
“Karki occupying the top post of that country is an example of women's empowerment,” Modi said.
PM Modi spoke about Manipur's contribution to the freedom struggle and hailed the the 'valiant sons' of Manipur for their key in Operation Sindoor.
Among the key projects inaugurated were the new Manipur Police headquarters at Mantripukhri, built at a cost of Rs 101 crore, and the state civil secretariat in the same area, constructed at an estimated Rs 538 crore.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that Modi had organised a grand welcome for himself, describing it as “a cruel prick” to the wounds of those still suffering.
The Prime Minister said people of Mizoram have contributed greatly to India, whether in freedom movement or nation building.
This will be Modi's first visit to Manipur since ethnic violence broke out in the state two years ago. There are five major issues continue to dominate the situation on the ground.
Both state and central forces personnel have been deployed in large numbers in and around the nearly 237-acre Kangla Fort in Imphal and Peace Ground in Churachandpur, where a grand stage is being constructed for the prime minister's function.
The prime minister is likely to visit Manipur on September 13, which will be his first tour to the state since ethnic violence broke out between Meiteis and Kukis in May 2023.
The vacancy had arisen due to the demise of Nagaland Governor La Ganesan.
Bhalla appealed to the citizens of Manipur to rise above differences and work together towards peace and prosperity of the state.
The Raj Bhavan in an official statement said that representatives of UNC, ANSAM, NWU, and NPMHR-S met Governor Bhalla on Tuesday, according to news agency PTI.
The train services had to be suspended as tracks were rendered unsafe owing to "improper" road repair work by NHAI in the area, said a NFR bulletin.
Markets and business establishments remained closed, while vehicular movement was disrupted as Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum activists, including women, blocked several roads in the district
The state government’s decision to issue arms license under a special scheme to indigenous people in some districts bordering Bangladesh is a bad idea. If the Sarma government feels some groups are under threat, it’s the duty of the State to protect them. In a tense atmosphere, marked by distrust between communities, putting weapons in the hands of a small number of people can trigger adverse consequences for Assam’s social fabric
Protesters took to the streets late Saturday in areas such as Kwakeithel and Uripok in Imphal, demanding the release of those reportedly detained.
President’s Rule in the state led to a crackdown against insurgents, a positive development. However, neither has it bridged the ethnic gap in a meaningful way nor has it endeared itself to people in Imphal Valley. It leaves the central government with a conundrum that doesn’t have an answer in sight
During the operation, the troops were fired upon by suspected cadres to which they quickly reacted, redeployed and retaliated in a calibrated and measured manner.
Any violation of this direction will be considered intentional, and individuals shall bear full responsibility for any consequences that may follow,” the Kuki Zo Village Volunteer Eastern Zone said in a statement
More than 250 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in the strife-torn Manipur in the last two years.