Sonakshi Sarkar

COCOMI Seeks Clarity on ‘Buffer Zone’ Claims; Peace Cyclist Malem Thongam Reaches Awang Sekmai

In the aftermath of indiscriminate firing and bombing by militants in the Torbung area of Bishnupur district on the night of December 16, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has lodged a formal complaint with the Director General of Police (DGP), seeking an official clarification on claims regarding the existence of a “buffer zone”…

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JNIMS Emerges as Leading Healthcare Centre: Manipur Governor

The 18th foundation day of the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal, marked nearly two decades of service in medical education and healthcare in Northeast India. The celebration underscored JNIMS’s development in tertiary healthcare and its pursuit of excellence among leading medical institutions. Present at the ceremony were Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla,…

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Manipur MP Akoijam asks Lok Sabha to strengthen rural jobs law, calls for wider consultation on key Bill

Manipur Member of Parliament Angomcha Bimol Akoijam on Thursday, December 17, raised several concerns in the Lok Sabha during the discussion on the VB-G RAM G Bill. He urged members to look beyond party lines and work together while passing laws that directly affect people’s lives and rights. Speaking in the House, Dr. Akoijam said…

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National Integration Tour: Students From Manipur Explore Kolkata

Twenty-two students from Manipur participated in a National Integration Tour organized by the Assam Rifles, exploring Kolkata’s cultural and scientific landmarks. The tour included significant sites such as the Howrah Bridge, the Vijay Diwas Tattoo Show at the Mangal Pandey Training Ground, and Science City. This initiative aimed to promote national integration and showcase India’s…

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Protests Erupt in Kangpokpi Over Meitei Cyclist’s ‘Peace Route’ Campaign

Tensions have escalated in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district following an incident involving a Meitei cyclist’s attempt to traverse a Kuki-Zo area as part of a self-declared “Manipur Peace Route” from Delhi to Imphal. Local residents, particularly women, organized immediate protests along National Highway-2, blocking the route to prevent the cyclist, identified as Malem Thongam, from entering…

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Mary Kom Extends Support to Internally Displaced People of Manipur

Legendary Indian boxer MC Mary Kom provided humanitarian aid to internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the ongoing conflict in Manipur on December 17. She distributed blankets and shared messages of solidarity at Lanboikhongnangkhong in Imphal West, a site of continuous protests led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) for the resettlement of…

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COCOMI Slams Violence in Manipur’s Torbung, Calls for Swift Legal Steps

The Coordination Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) condemned an armed firing and bombing incident in Torbung, Bishnupur district, claiming it terrorized civilians and breached constitutional rights. The attack, allegedly by Kuki militants, occurred on December 16, provoking public panic and endangering safety. COCOMI argues that such violence violates the Right to Life and Personal Liberty…

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Firing Triggers Fresh Tension In Bishnupur, Manipur; Security Stepped Up As Families Flee

Additional security forces were deployed on Wednesday in Bishnupur district, Manipur, following gunfire near the Torbung–Phougakchao Ikhai belt on Tuesday night, an area previously affected by ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities since May 3, 2023. Despite no injuries reported, the situation remains tense as investigations proceed without arrests. The firing led to…

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