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Thadou Inpi Manipur Says Kuki Militants Issued Threats Over Hun-Thadou Cultural Festival

Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) has raised concerns over reports of individuals, identifying as either Thadou or Kuki, who are allegedly threatening Thadou community members wishing to attend the 8th Manipur State-Level Hun-Thadou Cultural Festival scheduled for April 7, 2026, in Imphal. TIM accused these individuals of using armed Kuki militants’ names to intimidate participants, expressing…

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MCJCC Stages Protest, Demands NRC Before Census

A substantial protest took place at Babu Keithel, where a large group demanded the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before any new census activities in the state of Manipur. Organized by the Meitei Community Joint Coordinating Committee (MCJCC), which includes representatives from Waithou, Kiyam, Kiyam Siphai, Haokha, and Thoubal Khunou, the demonstrators…

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Manipur University Hosts Exhibition of Value-Added Products

An exhibition showcasing value-added products from soft-shelled Job’s Tears, known locally as “Chaning Athotpa” (Coix lacryma-jobi L.), took place on Tuesday at the Manipur University canteen, aiming to improve the socio-economic conditions of farmers in Manipur. The inauguration was attended by prominent figures including Prof. N. Lokendra Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University, and leading experts…

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Deputy IGAR Chairs Security Meeting in Ukhrul

In a decisive step towards strengthening the regional security architecture, Assam Rifles convened a district-level security meeting on Tuesday at Somsai Garrison, Ukhrul. Building on the momentum of recent community engagement initiatives, this forum brought together a unified contingent of officials and personnel to conduct a comprehensive review of the prevailing security environment in the…

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CM Briefed on Initiatives to Boost Agricultural Productivity

Officials of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), led by S. Basanta, Head of ICAR, Lamphel, met Chief Minister Y. Khemchand at the Secretariat, wherein the officials presented an overview of their ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity in the state. Informing this in a social media post, Chief Minister Khemchand said, “Had…

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48-Hour Bandh in Ukhrul, Kamjong Disrupts Daily Life After NSCN Cadres Killed

A 48-hour shutdown brought normal life to a standstill in Ukhrul and Kamjong districts, following the killing of four cadres of NSCN (Eastern Flank) in an alleged attack that has triggered widespread outrage. The shutdown, observed across district headquarters and adjoining areas, entered its second consecutive day, severely disrupting daily life. Markets remained closed, roads…

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Census 2027 Phase One Begins August 17 in Manipur

Manipur will undertake the first phase of Census 2027 starting August 17, with self-enumeration scheduled until August 31, followed by houselisting operations from September 1 to 30, as per details released by the Centre. The announcement comes as the nationwide Census exercise is set to begin on April 1 in a phased rollout across States…

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