In a major move to address the ongoing crisis in Manipur, a 19-member delegation of key Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from the state held a high-level meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in the national capital today. The delegation, which included representatives from COCOMI, AMUCO, and FOCS, presented a detailed…

A potentially devastating incident was narrowly avoided in Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Sunday, after security forces successfully neutralised a 51mm ILLG bomb discovered in the Terakhongshangbi Maning Laithel area under Moirang Police Station. The explosive device, suspected to have been planted with harmful intent, was safely defused by a specialised bomb disposal unit. Local residents…

Manipur Police and allied security forces have launched intensified operations across sensitive zones of the state, resulting in the arrest of multiple cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) [KCP (PWG)] and the recovery of a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives. The coordinated crackdown, aimed at dismantling insurgent networks and…

Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has raised the alarm over what he terms a “deliberate distortion” in the official records of a foundational legal order governing tribal administration in Manipur’s hill areas. In a letter to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday, Singh urged immediate intervention to investigate a potentially unauthorized alteration in…

The District Magistrate of Imphal West has issued a crucial public notice mandating all residents, landowners, and builders to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for height clearance before constructing any buildings or structures within a 56-kilometre radius of Imphal International Airport. This regulation has been enforced to ensure the safety of air navigation and…

The town of Nambol witnessed a women-led tree plantation drive on Monday under the theme “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam / Upal ama Emagi Mingda”. The event, part of the ongoing “Women For Trees” campaign, was held at Kabowakching Makha Leikai Pukhri Achouba, a site currently undergoing rejuvenation under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and…

The United States has issued an updated travel advisory for India, placing the country under Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, while issuing stronger warnings for several Northeastern states, particularly Manipur, due to the ongoing unrest, ethnic violence, and safety concerns.In its revised guidance, the US Department of State explicitly advises American citizens against traveling to…

In a significant move aimed at upholding academic integrity and cracking down on fake qualifications, the Government of Manipur has directed all teachers serving in Government and Government-Aided Colleges to submit their M.Phil. and Ph.D. certificates for verification—particularly those earned from CMJ University, Meghalaya, and other potentially unrecognized institutions. The directive, issued by the Higher…

A wave of sorrow swept through Kangpokpi town on Thursday night as thousands gathered to welcome home the mortal remains of Lamnunthem Singson, affectionately known as Neonu, who tragically lost her life in the recent Air India crash. The 26-year-old’s body arrived at 9:20 PM, escorted with honour and deep emotion from Dimapur Airport to…

In a powerful outreach effort to promote justice and dignity for displaced families, Justice K. Somashekar, Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur and Patron-in-Chief of the Manipur State Legal Services Authority (MASLSA), visited the Mandop relief camp in Ward No. 11, Kangpokpi Town, on Wednesday. The visit was part of MASLSA’s ongoing Promotional…