In a significant development highlighting the long-standing grievances of Manipur’s tribal communities, the Tribal Youth Council of Manipur (TYCM) on Monday met with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in Imphal, demanding an urgent and comprehensive reform of the outdated governance system in the state’s hill areas.The youth delegation presented a strong case for…
An indefinite bandh has been imposed across the Naga-inhabited foothill regions of Manipur by the Foothills Naga Coordination Committee (FNCC), in a strong show of protest against what it calls the unauthorized construction of a road connecting Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts. The road, commonly referred to as the German or Tiger Road, is reportedly being…
Manipur will host a grand celebration of World Indigenous Day 2025 on August 9 at the City Convention Centre, Imphal, with participation from all eight Northeastern states. The event promises to be a vibrant showcase of indigenous pride, unity, and resilience under the theme “Defending Rights, Shaping Futures.” The announcement was made by Ashang Kasar,…
Security forces in Manipur arrested a suspected drug peddler with a large consignment of illegal drugs valued at approximately ₹24 lakh during a routine vehicle check at T. Khullen Naka Checkpoint in Senapati district on Wednesday. The arrested individual has been identified as Makakmayum Firdos Sharif, 26, a resident of Yairipok Tulihal Awang Leikai in…
Nearly 100 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Dolaithabi village in Manipur’s Imphal East district made a bold attempt to return to their ancestral land on Tuesday. These villagers, displaced for over two years due to the ethnic conflict that erupted in May 2023, currently reside at the Sajiwa Relief Camp. Their journey back home, however,…
The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, marked World Plastic Surgery Day on July 15 with a special programme that paid tribute to India’s centuries-old contributions to the field and showcased the evolving significance of plastic surgery in modern healthcare. The event brought together doctors, medical staff, students, and patients to honor both the…
In Manipur, Humanitarian Aid International (HAI), in collaboration with the People’s Resource Development Association (PRDA) and Start Network, has launched a major relief operation under the Manipur Flood Response – Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Resilience program. The effort is aimed at delivering urgent aid to some of the most severely impacted families in the state….
Security forces in Manipur have intensified their crackdown on insurgent activities, arresting five active cadres linked to proscribed militant outfits in a series of coordinated operations across Imphal East, Thoubal, and Bishnupur districts on July 11 and 12. These arrests mark a significant development in the state’s ongoing efforts to restore peace and dismantle militant…
In a proud moment for Manipur and India, 27-year-old Arvind Moirangthem has been appointed as a Grievance Redressal Officer under Brighton and Hove City Council in East Sussex, United Kingdom. The role places him at the centre of a crucial public service department tasked with addressing and resolving complaints related to more than 15,000 housing…
The spirit of football and pride in tradition came alive in Manipur on Thursday as the state hosted the grand Trophy Showcase Ceremony of the 134th Durand Cup, Asia’s oldest football tournament. The glittering event was held at the City Convention Centre in Imphal in the presence of Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, top civil and…
