The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing the Kuki tribes, has extended the ongoing total shutdown across Kuki-Zo areas by another 48 hours, increasing pressure on the Government to secure the safe release of the remaining Kuki-Zo hostages allegedly being held captive in Senapati district. The decision was announced after a massive protest…
A sudden total shutdown, called by Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) on May 13, has been extended. More than 600 trucks, buses, and wingers have remained stranded for the past five days along National Highway -2, especially between Khongnem and T.Khullen in Senapati district of Manipur.The shutdown has brought all movement along the highway to a…
Liangmai Students Union or the Liangmai Naga Katimai Ruangdi (LNKR) has strongly expressed, without any hesitation, that “several Thadou religious leaders were brutally killed and many other sustained injuries in an ambush by Kuki militants on May 13.”It further alleged that it is equally heartbreaking that internal issues within the Kuki community have led to…
The World Hypertension Day, 2026 was observed yesterday at the General OPD Complex of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, under the theme, “Controlling Hypertension Together.”The observance was attended by the Director of RIMS, Professor G.Sunil Kumar Sharma, along with Medical Superintendent Prof.N.Sanjib Singh, Head of the Medicine Department Dr. Chongtham Dhanaraj Singh,…
The whereabouts of the six male detainees who have been held captive by the alleged Kuki militants, are still missing. The missing persons are said to be from Konsakhul, a Naga village.They were abducted from Leilon Vaiphei Village, together with their associates, said a reliable source. A total of 20 Naga people, including women and…
The Naga Prople’s Organisation (NPO) has strongly advised Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) to first remove the dirt from its own face before attempting to lecture and blame others.In a press statement issued yesterday, the Organisation alleged that Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) always try to spread rumour and unfounded claims without evidence. KIM, on May 15,…
The United Christian Forum of North East India (UCFNEI) has appealed to all concerned authorities and stakeholders in the Northeast region to secure the safe and immediate release of all hostages amid rising tension in Manipur’s hill districts.“In these trying times, the United Christian Forum of North East India approaches you with a heavy heart…
In an emotional appeal for peace amid the continuing tensions in Manipur, the son of a church leader killed in the recent ambush in Kangpokpi district publicly forgave those responsible for his father’s death and urged civil society organisations to help secure the release of civilians still being held captive. Haominlun Sitlhou, son of slain…
Kakching District Administration has appealed to the students, parents, and guardians concerned, to participate actively, in Aadhaar enrolment and updation camps to be organised across selected schools in the district, to ensure that all eligible students own updated Aadhaar credentials.Additional District Magistrate, Kakching, Phurailatpam Bhavananda Sharma (MCS), informed that biometric updation camps had earlier been…
The United Democratic Party (UDP), a Meghalaya based Political party, yesterday expressed deep anguish over the killing of three pastors in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on May 13.The political party describes the act “Barbaric,”and demanded immediate action from both the State and the Union governments to bring the perpetrators to justice. UPD General Secretary,Titosstar Well Chyne…
