Kuki-Zo Council urges PM Modi for urgent intervention amid Manipur crisis
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has submitted a memorandum to Narendra Modi seeking urgent intervention from the Government of India over what it described as a worsening humanitarian, security and political crisis faced by the Kuki-Zo community in Manipur. The memorandum, dated May 16 and signed by KZC chairman Henlianthang Thanglet, stated that the prevailing situation…
Apple Pay’s India Entry Stalled Over Transaction Fee Dispute With Major Banks
The highly anticipated launch of Apple Pay in India has hit a major roadblock as tech giant Apple and leading local lenders find themselves locked in a standoff over transaction fees. While Apple is fully prepared to comply with India’s strict regulatory mandates, including on-device tokenized data storage and biometric authentication via Face ID, negotiations…
KNF denies involvement in disappearance of six Naga civilians, calls viral poster ‘AI-generated propaganda’
The Kuki National Front (KNF) has strongly denied allegations linking the organisation to the disappearance of six Naga civilians on May 13, describing a viral social media poster accusing the outfit as “AI-generated propaganda” and “malicious disinformation.” In a statement issued by the organisation, the KNF rejected what it called “baseless, malicious and factually void”…
Kuki Inpi Manipur extends shutdown by 48 hours over hostage crisis, killing of church leaders
The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing the Kuki tribes, has extended the ongoing total shutdown across Kuki-Zo areas by another 48 hours, increasing pressure on the Government to secure the safe release of the remaining Kuki-Zo hostages allegedly being held captive in Senapati district. The decision was announced after a massive protest…
KNF Rebuffs Allegations of Abducting Naga Civilians Amid Hostage Concerns
The Kuki National Front (KNF) has strongly denied any involvement in the disappearance of six Naga civilians, who reportedly went missing on May 13. In an official statement, the outfit dismissed a viral social media poster accusing them of the abduction, labeling it as “AI-generated propaganda” and “malicious disinformation.” The KNF categorically rejected the online…
Manipur Chief Minister Minister Khemchand Yumnam reviews Imphal–Saikul road works, visits Pangei development site
Manipur Chief Minister Minister Khemchand Yumnam inspected the ongoing improvement and upgradation works of the Imphal–Saikul Road along with concerned officials and reviewed the progress of the project.During the inspection, Yumnam said the construction work was progressing satisfactorily and assured the public that the project would be completed after the rainy season. The minister reviewed…
Combing operations continue in Manipur’s Kangpokpi, PREPAK operative held in Imphal East
Security forces continued combing and search operations in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Sunday as efforts to trace missing persons in the area remained underway. According to official sources, search operations were carried out in the hill ranges located northwest of Leilon Vaiphei and Kharam Vaiphei villages in Kangpokpi district. Authorities said security personnel are continuing…
Over 600 Vehicles Stranded On NH-2 As Kim Imposes Extended Shutdown
A sudden total shutdown, called by Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) on May 13, has been extended. More than 600 trucks, buses, and wingers have remained stranded for the past five days along National Highway -2, especially between Khongnem and T.Khullen in Senapati district of Manipur.The shutdown has brought all movement along the highway to a…
Thadou Church Leaders Were Killed By Kuki Militants: LNKR
Liangmai Students Union or the Liangmai Naga Katimai Ruangdi (LNKR) has strongly expressed, without any hesitation, that “several Thadou religious leaders were brutally killed and many other sustained injuries in an ambush by Kuki militants on May 13.”It further alleged that it is equally heartbreaking that internal issues within the Kuki community have led to…
World Hypertension Day Observed At RIMS
The World Hypertension Day, 2026 was observed yesterday at the General OPD Complex of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, under the theme, “Controlling Hypertension Together.”The observance was attended by the Director of RIMS, Professor G.Sunil Kumar Sharma, along with Medical Superintendent Prof.N.Sanjib Singh, Head of the Medicine Department Dr. Chongtham Dhanaraj Singh,…
