Manipur can transform into a “heaven on earth” provided the state establishes lasting peace, Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho stated on April 27. Addressing the launch of the 7th State Level Media Fellowship on Climate Change Reporting (2026–27) at the Civil Secretariat in Mantripukhri, Imphal East, the Deputy Chief Minister underscored that stability is the…

The Coalition for Indigenous Rights Campaign (CIRCA), Manipur, has issued a strong condemnation regarding the alleged mob assault on Mayengbam Somorjit Luwang, the former president of the Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM). The incident, which occurred at the iconic Ema Keithel market, has drawn sharp criticism from the organization, which described the act as…

Manipur on Thursday observed Khongjom Day, the annual commemoration of the martyrs of the 1891 Anglo-Manipur War, under a heavy security blanket. Despite a boycott call issued by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), the state-level events proceeded largely according to schedule, reflecting a mix of solemn remembrance and prevailing social tensions. The primary…

Churachandpur became a landscape of flickering candlelight on Tuesday evening as hundreds gathered at the Medical College campus to mark the two-month anniversary of the death of BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte. The vigil, organized by Zomi frontal organizations, served as a somber precursor to a 13-hour total shutdown across the district. Participants reiterated their demands…

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Kamjong district of Manipur early Tuesday morning, sending strong tremors across the state and into neighboring regions. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the seismic event was recorded at 5:59 AM IST, with its epicenter located in Kamjong at a depth of approximately 62 kilometers beneath the…

Manipur is grappling with a wave of civil unrest as authorities confirmed on Monday the arrest of 21 individuals involved in violent clashes that erupted during a protest rally in the Imphal West district two days ago. The situation remains tense across the state, with security forces working to maintain order amid widespread public demonstrations….

In a significant move aimed at easing public hardship, the Manipur state government has officially revoked the temporary suspension of mobile internet and data services, including VPN services, in five districts. The affected areas—Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur—will now see the resumption of connectivity with immediate effect, following a comprehensive review of…

The streets of Imphal West transformed into a battlefield on the night of April 16 as a massive “Meira Rally” or torchlight procession ended in violent clashes with security forces. The demonstration, organized to demand justice for the victims of the recent Tronglaobi rocket attack, saw hundreds of protesters face off against police and central…

In a major breakthrough for Indian botany, scientists have officially described a new species of shrub discovered in the remote Choro village of Manipur’s Kamjong district. The species, named Dillenia nagalim, was identified along the Indo-Myanmar border during extensive botanical surveys conducted between May 2024 and May 2025. The research, led by a team from…