Normal life in Churachandpur district was paralyzed after two tribal bodies imposed a total shutdown in the Kuki-Zo dominated district in protest against the participation of an MLA from the community in the government formation. On Friday morning, bandh supporters holding sticks stopped vehicles in parts of the district headquarters town. Markets were closed and…

Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh has said that solving the problems faced by people displaced due to ethnic violence will be the main focus of his government. He stated that the administration will soon prepare a clear plan to ensure that internally displaced persons (IDPs) can safely return to their homes in different parts…

Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh on Thursday said his government’s top priority would be addressing the issues faced by people displaced by ethnic violence across the state. Speaking to the media, Singh said a roadmap would soon be formulated for the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their homes in both hill…

Security forces destroyed a total of 185 acres of illegal poppy plantation yesterday at Khamashom Hill range and Leingangching hill range (Mapithel hill range), Ukhrul district. Two huts found at the plantation sites were also destroyed. On the same day, security forces also destroyed a total of 20 acres of illegal poppy plantation at the…

Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) congratulated Nemcha Kipgen on her appointment as Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur, marking a historic milestone as the first member of the Thadou tribe to hold this constitutional office. While acknowledging her earlier support for the Thadou community, Thadou Inpi Manipur unequivocally stated that there is no “Kuki” in Manipur, except…

The Kuki-Zo Council has once again made its position clear on the formation of the Government of Manipur, stating that the Kuki-Zo people will not take part in any government formation under the present circumstances.In a press statement issued on February 4, the Council said its stand was first decided during a Governing Council meeting…

The Northeast Integration Rally (NEIR) has steadily emerged as an important platform for peace, dialogue, and regional unity in the Northeast. As Manipur continues to grapple with prolonged unrest and social tension, the relevance of such initiatives has grown significantly. Recent NEIR engagements have consistently highlighted one shared objective: the restoration of peace and harmony…

A day after taking oath as the Chief Minister of Manipur, Yumnam Khemchand Singh today offered prayers at Shri Govindaji Temple, seeking divine blessings for the welfare of Manipur. “Blessed to offer prayers, seeking divine blessings for the welfare of Manipur, at a time when renewed efforts towards peace, unity, and development are being pursued…

Hours after Y Khemchand was sworn in as the Chief Minister, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla summoned the seventh session of the Twelfth Manipur Legislative Assembly to meet at 4 pm on February 5, at the Assembly Hall in Imphal. “In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (1) of Article 174 of the Constitution of…