Manipur is set to field 351 athletes in the upcoming 38th National Games, scheduled to take place in Uttarakhand from January 28. The announcement was made by Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Govindas Konthoujam during a press conference on January 20. The minister highlighted the state’s commitment to supporting its athletes, ensuring they travel to…

The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has raised concerns over the stalled peace talks between the Kuki-Zo representatives and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), citing demands for a separate administration as a major obstacle to progress. Speaking to the media, COCOMI spokesperson Khuraijam Athouba condemned the preconditions set by Kuki-Zo leaders during the…

The Delhi Meetei Co-Ordinating Committee (DMCC) has urged the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Mizoram Police to investigate a major arms seizure in Mizoram, suspecting its links to Kuki-Chin militants involved in the ongoing Manipur violence. The arms cache, discovered on January 15 near Saithah village in Mamit district, included six AK-47 rifles, over 10,000…

The Kuki-Zo community in Manipur has renewed its demand for a separate administration, with a four-member delegation meeting representatives of the central government on Friday. Led by Henlianthang Thanglet, chairman of the Kuki-Zo Council, the team pressed for the establishment of a Union Territory with legislative powers under Article 239(A) of the Constitution. The delegation…

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday urged the people of the state to support the government’s efforts in restoring peace, emphasizing that all critical issues can be resolved through political and diplomatic channels. Speaking at a public programme, Singh acknowledged the hardships caused by the prolonged ethnic violence that has gripped the state…

Manipur Police apprehended two active members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Progressive Wing Group) [KCP (PWG)] on January 14. The arrests were made near Machang Bakery Shop at Uripok Mayai Leikai in Imphal West District. The detained individuals, identified as Khangembam Sanaton Singh alias Sanatomba or Loya (51) and Thokchom Tiken Singh alias Ibungo…

Chief Minister N Biren Singh has launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing its two Lok Sabha MPs from Manipur of failing to address the state’s critical issues in Parliament. Speaking at the Samvidhan Gaurav Abhiyan event in Imphal, Singh alleged that the BJP is the only party capable of preserving Manipur’s unity and…

A violent assault on eight individuals, including six women and two men, in Maremei Liangmai Village, Senapati District, on January 12 has sparked outrage among local tribal leaders in Manipur. The attack, which occurred around 7:00 pm, left several victims seriously injured, with one requiring advanced medical treatment in Imphal. According to a joint statement…

Assam Rifles personnel vacated their makeshift camp in Hongbei village, Kamjong district, on Sunday, a day after it was vandalized by an irate mob. The attack followed allegations of harassment and restrictions on timber transportation by the paramilitary force. The mob, primarily villagers from Kasom Khullen block in the Naga-majority district, stormed the camp on…

In a joint operation, the Manipur Police and 38 Assam Rifles apprehended an active cadre of the Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) from the banks of the Barak River near Tuisolen village in Jiribam district. The operation, conducted under Borobekra police station’s jurisdiction, underscores ongoing efforts to maintain law and order in the region. The arrested…