Mount Everest College (Autonomous) hosted its annual Cultural Day, featuring a rich tapestry of cultural dances, music, and fashion that showcased various communities. The event, organized by the Cultural Committee in conjunction with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), adopted the theme “Unity through Cultural Heritage.” Vice Principal Dr. Gonmei Meithuanlungpou delivered the keynote address,…
Security forces in Manipur conducted extensive search operations leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of weapons. Key arrests included Nepram Lemba Meitei (24), an active member of the RPF/PLA from Imphal East, and Leimapokpam Sanjit Singh (54), associated with KCP (MFL), also from Imphal East. Additionally, Zabir Khan (26), an extortionist linked to PREPAK,…
The All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) launched a poster campaign in connection with the 46th Realisation Month observance, which commenced on March 17. Talking to media persons, AMSU President Lukram Malangba said that the poster campaign was launched with the objective of creating awareness among the public about key issues pertaining to the state and…
The 92nd Solidarity Day of the Zeliangrong people was solemnly observed today at the Zeliangrong Union Head office, Kakhulong, Paona Bazar, Imphal. The event brought together a large gathering of community leaders, government officials, and members of the Zeliangrong community in a spirit of unity, remembrance, and cultural pride.The observance marked a significant occasion to…
A rare and endangered artistic treasure from Northeast India is preparing for its moment on the world stage. Subika art—a traditional painting form rooted in Manipur’s Meitei community—will soon be showcased in a landmark exhibition in Washington, D.C. This marks a historic effort to rescue a fading visual language from the brink of extinction and…
An endangered traditional art form from Manipur is set to gain global attention as Subika art, rooted in the Meitei community, will be showcased at an upcoming exhibition in Washington, D.C.. Titled “The Revival of the Forgotten Art of Manipur: An Exhibition of Modern Subika Art,” the event will be held from May 9 to…
Transgender activist Malem Thongam questioned the Manipur government’s claim that highways are open and movement is free, after being stopped and detained by security personnel in the state capital.Thongam was reportedly on his way to meet Chief Minister N. Biren Singh to seek a formal flag-off for his proposed peace initiative titled “Cycling for Manipur…
The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) has announced non-cooperation with the WungTangkhul Region (WTR) of the NSCN (I-M), following the failure of the group to respond to a 12-hour ultimatum over the killing of four of its cadres in Manipur’s Kamjong district.The decision was made on Tuesday after the deadline set by TNL and other Tangkhul-based…
Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) has raised concerns over reports of individuals, identifying as either Thadou or Kuki, who are allegedly threatening Thadou community members wishing to attend the 8th Manipur State-Level Hun-Thadou Cultural Festival scheduled for April 7, 2026, in Imphal. TIM accused these individuals of using armed Kuki militants’ names to intimidate participants, expressing…
A substantial protest took place at Babu Keithel, where a large group demanded the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before any new census activities in the state of Manipur. Organized by the Meitei Community Joint Coordinating Committee (MCJCC), which includes representatives from Waithou, Kiyam, Kiyam Siphai, Haokha, and Thoubal Khunou, the demonstrators…
