Kuki Students Organisation stages protest in Ukhrul demanding release of allegedly abducted Kuki-Zo civilians
Hundreds of people under the banner of the Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), Ukhrul District, staged…
Kuki Students Organisation stages protest in Ukhrul demanding release of allegedly abducted Kuki-Zo civilians
Hundreds of people under the banner of the Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), Ukhrul District, staged a sit-in demonstration at Shangkai Village in Ukhrul on May 20, demanding the release of allegedly abducted Kuki-Zo civilians and expressing concern over what the organisation described as administrative inaction and continuing insecurity in parts of Manipur. The protest was…
Y Khemchand Singh stresses urgent need to disarm civilians amid fresh tensions in Ukhrul
Amid rising tensions in Ukhrul, Y Khemchand Singh on May 20 said that disarming individuals possessing firearms across all parts of the state has become an urgent necessity to restore peace and stability in violence-hit Manipur. The Chief Minister made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation of the Tangkhul Naga community from Sinakeithei…
Yumnam Khemchand Singh assures support to Tangkhul Naga villagers amid security concerns in Ukhrul
A delegation of Tangkhul Naga tribals from the Sinakeithei Village Authority in Ukhrul on Tuesday met Yumnam Khemchand Singh at his official residence in Imphal and urged the state government to deploy additional security personnel in the area amid the prevailing tense situation in Manipur. The delegation was accompanied by Ram Muivah, MLA of the…
Kuki-Zo Council lifts social boycott on MLAs involved in Manipur government formation
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has announced the withdrawal of the social boycott imposed on Kuki-Zo MLAs who participated in the formation of the Manipur government earlier this year.In a statement issued on May 20, the council said the decision to lift the boycott had come into effect immediately following a review of the prevailing situation…
Liangmai bodies urge Manipur government to secure release of six missing men
A delegation of the Liangmai Naga Council and the Liangmai Naga Women Union on Tuesday met Yumnam Khemchand Singh and appealed for the immediate release of six missing men, including a pastor, who were allegedly abducted by unknown armed men in Kangpokpi district on May 13.According to members of the delegation, the six men belong…
Manipur Government Reaffirms Peace Commitment; Minister Khemchand Meets Village Chiefs
In a continued effort to restore stability amidst ongoing ethnic unrest, the Manipur state government has reiterated its commitment to sustainable development, inclusive growth, and lasting peace. Since the eruption of ethnic violence in May 2023, the state has faced severe instability, with more than 260 lives lost and thousands displaced across multiple districts. In…
Liangmai Bodies Appeal The Release Of Six Men
A delegation of the Liangmai Naga Council and the Liangmai Naga Women Union today called on the Chief Minister, Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh and demanded the immediate release of six missing men including a pastor, who were abducted by unknown armed men on May 13 last from Kangpokpi district.A Liangmai tribal leader told the Chief…
Church Leaders Meet UNC in Senapati, Appeal for Immediate Release of Hostages
A delegation of church leaders representing the Manipur Baptist Convention, Council of Baptist Churches in North East India, Asia Pacific Baptist Federation and Baptist World Alliance held talks with leaders of the United Naga Council, the Naga People’s Organisation and other civil society groups in Senapati district on Tuesday amid rising tensions in the region….
Independent Paths: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Increasingly Pursuing Separate Professional Directions
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are increasingly forging distinct individual career trajectories, fueling ongoing global media speculation regarding a calculated shift in their public and professional partnership. According to prominent royal commentators, the couple’s recent string of solo public appearances—including Prince Harry’s high-profile philanthropic engagements across New York, London,…
Late Guru Yumnam Jatra Singh Recognized with Padma Shri for Cultural Contributions
Legendary Manipuri Nata Sankirtana exponent, the late Yumnam Jatra Singh, will be posthumously conferred the prestigious Padma Shri award by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. The honor will be presented during the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 25, 2026. The official announcement was made by the Ministry of Home Affairs,…
