Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), along with several Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) based in Kangpokpi, has announced the extension of the ongoing total shutdown across Kuki-Zo inhabited areas in Manipur from midnight of May 25. The decision was taken during a Joint Council Meeting held by the organisation and associated groups amid continuing tensions in the…
The Mizoram government has approved provincialisation for only 52 schools out of 340 institutions that were earlier cleared for upgradation by the previous government, following a review of the prescribed eligibility criteria. The announcement was made by School Education Minister Vanlalthlana during a press conference held in Aizawl on Thursday. The minister said the earlier…
Y Khemchand Singh on May 22 appealed to people in Manipur to avoid bandhs and blockades, saying such protests create additional hardship for ordinary citizens, especially daily wage earners already affected by the ongoing unrest in the state. The chief minister made the appeal while inaugurating an RCC bridge over the Nambul River at Akham…
A short, brisk walk after eating might be one of the simplest and most effective ways to boost your health — especially if you have diabetes or struggle with high blood sugar levels. According to recent health insights, timing is key. Instead of walking immediately after your last bite, experts suggest waiting 10 to 15…
Manipur Police said two alleged cadres of the banned militant outfit United National Liberation Front (Pambei faction) were arrested from Lamdeng area in Imphal West district during a security operation, and a light machine gun along with ammunition was recovered from their possession. According to police, the arrests were made on May 20 as part…
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has announced the withdrawal of the social boycott imposed on Kuki-Zo MLAs who participated in the formation of the Manipur government earlier this year.In a statement issued on May 20, the council said the decision to lift the boycott had come into effect immediately following a review of the prevailing situation…
A delegation of the Liangmai Naga Council and the Liangmai Naga Women Union on Tuesday met Yumnam Khemchand Singh and appealed for the immediate release of six missing men, including a pastor, who were allegedly abducted by unknown armed men in Kangpokpi district on May 13.According to members of the delegation, the six men belong…
The United Naga Council (UNC) has rejected allegations linking Naga groups to the killing of three Thadou church leaders in Manipur and claimed that suspected Kuki militant groups operating in the area may have been involved in the attack. In a press statement issued on May 18, the UNC condemned the May 13 ambush and…
The Election Commission of India’s decision to include Manipur in the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has triggered concerns over the feasibility of conducting large-scale voter verification in a state still affected by ethnic violence, displacement and security challenges. The Election Commission recently announced the Phase-III rollout of the…
Manipur Chief Minister Minister Khemchand Yumnam inspected the ongoing improvement and upgradation works of the Imphal–Saikul Road along with concerned officials and reviewed the progress of the project.During the inspection, Yumnam said the construction work was progressing satisfactorily and assured the public that the project would be completed after the rainy season. The minister reviewed…
