Empty church benches and closed classrooms reflect pain of hostage crisis in Manipur
The silence inside Leimakhong Baptist Church on Sundays and the closure of Hope International School…
In a significant and emotional development amid Manipur’s prolonged ethnic conflict, Khodang village in the state’s conflict-hit region was officially resettled on May 28, 2026 — exactly three years after residents were forced to flee violence. The village has now become the first Kuki-Zo settlement in Manipur to witness the formal return of displaced residents…
A new international climate report has warned that global temperatures are likely to remain near record highs over the next five years, increasing concerns about the accelerating impact of climate change worldwide. Scientists say rising greenhouse gas emissions, combined with natural weather patterns such as El Niño, are expected to push average global temperatures dangerously…
The silence inside Leimakhong Baptist Church on Sundays and the closure of Hope International School have become painful reminders of the ongoing hostage crisis involving Reverend Dr. Manu Thiumai and five others in Manipur. For the pastor’s family, church members and students, daily life has come to a standstill since Reverend Thiumai was allegedly taken…
The Delhi Police Special Cell, in a joint operation with the Manipur Police and central security agencies, has arrested an alleged member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), officials said on Wednesday. The accused has been identified as Haobijam Dilip Singh. According to officials, he was allegedly associated with the proscribed insurgent outfit and…
In a major political development, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has strongly welcomed the Centre’s decision to constitute a High-Level Committee to study demographic changes across the country. Lauding the initiative as a “historic step,” the Chief Minister expressed his profound gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday visited the Makhan Village Relief Camp and interacted with internally displaced persons (IDPs) staying there. Makhan village, located in the Kangpokpi district, lies in a vulnerable buffer zone affected by the ongoing ethnic conflict. The area has seen volatile security situations and has served as a focal…
Chief Minister of Manipur Shri Y. Khemchand Singh today expressed his profound appreciation to the Union Government under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for its decision to constitute a ‘High-Level Committee’ to study demographic change in the country.Lauding the initiative as historic step, the Chief Minister noted that Prime Minister Shri…
Ola Electric is poised to disrupt India’s fast-growing commercial electric vehicle sector after securing crucial regulatory approval for a new e-scooter. According to a government certification document, the Automotive Research Association of India granted homologation for the new vehicle in February 2026. This approval signals that the company may be preparing a commercial market rollout…
Assam’s daughter Avantika Das has brought laurels to the country as well as the people of the state by winning two silver medals at the Oceania International Invitational Wushu Kung-Fu Championship 2026, held at the Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler, Queensland, Australia. Representing the Indian Wushu team in the international invitational competition held from May 21…
Joint security forces comprising the Manipur Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Assam Rifles apprehended four individuals in Kangpokpi district on Monday during an operation connected to the investigation into the abduction of six persons earlier this month. According to officials, the operation was carried out on May 25 in the area between P….