The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has emphasized the critical importance of buffer zones between valley and hill areas, stating that it cannot guarantee safe passage for Imphal Valley community members into Kuki-Zo-dominated districts, like Sadar Hills Kangpokpi. In a strong statement, CoTU argued that these buffer zones are essential for preventing violence and safeguarding…

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Shah’s residence in New Delhi, marking their first meeting since Khemchand assumed office on February 4. Accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Losii Dikho of the Naga People’s Front and Nemcha Kipgen of the BJP, the discussion focused on the new government’s initiatives…

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, marking their first meeting since Khemchand became chief minister on February 4. Accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Losii Dikho and Nemcha Kipgen, Khemchand discussed steps to enhance community relations following the establishment of the BJP-led coalition. Shah assured them of…

On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, Assam Rifles Public Schools at Somsai and Shangshak in Ukhrul district organised a series of literary and cultural competitions on Saturday to promote linguistic diversity and preserve indigenous dialects. At ARPS Somsai, a song competition was held with 30 students participating enthusiastically. Each performance was rendered in…

Security forces arrested an active cadre of KCP (PSC), identified as Jany Kangjam alias Japan (23) of Takyel Khongbal, Lane No. 21 under Lamphel-PS, Imphal West district from his residence. A mobile phone and an Aadhaar card were seized from him. Manipur Police also arrested an extortionist, a KCP (PWG) active cadre from Minuthong area…

As part of the nationwide organizational restructuring drive launched by the Indian National Congress, the “Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan” campaign was held at Congress Bhavan in Thoubal. The programme was organized by the District Congress Committee (DCC), Thoubal, in line with directives issued by the All-India Congress Committee (AICC) for reorganization and appointment of new District…

An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Manipur Police has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old minor girl in Thoubal district. The accused police officer, identified as Ningthoujam Muhindro Singh (50) of Heirok Part (III), Tourangbam Leikai, currently posted at Heirok Police Station, has been remanded to 15 days’ judicial custody and lodged in jail….

The State Government has declared a three-day State Mourning as a mark of respect to the memory of (late) Vungzagin Valte, MLA of 56–Thanlon Assembly Constituency, who passed away in Gurugram following a prolonged illness. According to an official order issued by the General Administration Department under the directions of the Governor, State Mourning will…

The death of Vungzagin Valte has reignited demands for justice from Kuki-Zo civil society organizations, with tribal bodies seeking Supreme Court intervention and announcing a total shutdown in Sadar Hills during his final rites. Valte, the sitting MLA from Thanlon Assembly Constituency, passed away at Medanta Medicity in Gurugram after prolonged medical treatment. He had…

The Thadou Students’ Association – General Headquarters (TSA-GHQ), the sole legitimate guardian of Thadou identity and rights since 1957, denounced the “brazen criminality of three notorious figures” viz. Lamminlun Singsit (self-proclaimed President, Thadou Inpi Sadar Hills), Lungoulen Guite (bogus General Secretary), and Kamchon Kipgen (fraudulent Information Secretary), who operate under the sham banner of “Thadou…