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Manipur MLAs seek Governor’s intervention on border fencing and free movement concerns

Four Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Manipur met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan on Monday to discuss urgent issues related to the state’s border areas.The delegation included Naga People’s Front MLAs Awangbou Newmai, Khashim Vashum, and Leishiyo Keishing, along with Independent MLA J. Kumo Sha. The legislators expressed concerns about the…

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KOHUR uses World Indigenous Day to spotlight Manipur’s humanitarian crisis

Marking the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the Kuki Organization for Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) has urged urgent national and international action to address the worsening humanitarian crisis faced by the Indigenous Kuki-Zo people in Manipur. While celebrating the resilience and cultural heritage of Indigenous communities worldwide, KOHUR said the day must also…

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Manipur security forces crack down on militants and extortion rackets

Security forces in Manipur have stepped up their fight against extortion and militant-linked criminal activities, carrying out a series of intelligence-based combing and cordon operations that have led to multiple arrests in recent days. On August 8, police teams from Imphal East district apprehended four suspects near Hanuman Mandir in Telipati under Porompat police station….

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Monsoon health alert: Diet tweaks can ease asthma, COPD flare-ups, say experts

Cough and cold cases increase dramatically with the start of the monsoon season, frequently exacerbating respiratory conditions including asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Certain dietary and lifestyle changes can significantly alleviate chronic ailments, according to health professionals. The need of avoiding foods served at extremely high or low temperatures and including anti-inflammatory foods,…

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Manipur marks National Handloom Day with renewed push for heritage, innovation and artisan empowerment

Manipur joined the nation in celebrating National Handloom Day with a vibrant programme at the City Convention Centre, showcasing the state’s deep-rooted weaving traditions while outlining new initiatives to strengthen the sector. This year’s theme, “Threads of Tradition: Weaving Culture Through Handlooms,” honoured the legacy of weavers and underscored their growing role in economic growth….

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