The Naga youth organization Khanuithot-Khon, Voice of the Naga Youth, has strongly opposed any move to release detained Kuki individuals without first securing verifiable proof of life and the safe return of six Naga civilians allegedly abducted during the ongoing ethnic crisis in Manipur.In a strongly worded statement, the organization expressed concern over reports that…
Acclaimed Manipuri film Boong emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 2026 New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), securing three major awards, including the prestigious Best Child Actor honour for its young lead performer. Directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, Boong earned the Best Child Actor award for Gugun Kipgen, while Lakshmipriya Devi was recognised…
Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing the Kuki community in Manipur, has announced the temporary suspension of the total shutdown that had been imposed across Kuki-Zo inhabited districts in the state. In a statement KIM said the decision was taken following discussions with government authorities on May 29 and 30, during which several…
Thousands of people joined a rally organised by Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) in Kangpokpi on Saturday, demanding justice for the killing of three Kuki-Zo church leaders, the release of 14 individuals allegedly being held hostage, and an early resolution to the ongoing crisis in Manipur. The rally commenced from Brig. M. Thomas Ground and moved…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has strongly condemned the ambush carried out by unidentified armed miscreants on a goods convoy along National Highway-202 between Leingangching and TS Kasom under Litan Police Station in Ukhrul district on Friday forenoon. The attack claimed the life of truck driver Nitish Das, 65, a resident of Hooghly district…
The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM), along with its former leaders, convened an Emergency Presidential Council Meeting on May 24 to discuss the prevailing crisis in Manipur and the alleged abduction of 18 Liangmai Naga individuals by Kuki militants operating under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with the Government of India. According to…
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…
The Japhou Youth Club (JYC) organised a Career Counselling cum Felicitation Programme to encourage meritorious student-members of the Club in Classes X and XII for their commendable academic achievements.The auspicious function was held at the Conference Hall of the Japhou Baptist Church (JBC), Chandel. Verious distinguished resource persons, and invited guests addressed the gathering and…
Chief Minister Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh today flagged off 477 newly acquired vehicles of Manipur Police at the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground, Imphal, under the “Assistance to States for Modernisation of Police” scheme.Speaking at the programme, the Chief Minister said the large number of vehicles flagged off marked another important day in the…
Sports Authority of India (SAI), North East Regional Centre (NERC) organised “Sundays on Cycle” programme in connection with Commonwealth Games edition.During the event, sportspersons who had won medals at the Commonwealth Games were also felicitated. The cycling rally started from the SAI Complex at Takyel in Imphal west district. The rally proceeded towards Lamsang and…
