On January 10, petrol pumps across the valley districts and nearby areas of Manipur remained shut following an indefinite strike announced by the Manipur Petroleum Dealers Fraternity (MPDF). The strike was called in protest against a bomb explosion at a petrol pump in Bishnupur district on Thursday evening. After the MPDF declared the strike, long…
The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) has unanimously supported the Kuki-Zo Council’s decision against participating in the Manipur Government, citing ongoing violence, displacement, and lost trust between communities. The ITLF reports that the Kuki-Zo people face severe human rights abuses, including killings, forced displacements, and property destruction, leading to over 40,000 internally displaced individuals. The…
Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, today graced the observance of the 192nd Death Anniversary of Maharaj Gambhir Singh at the Samadhi of the Maharaj at Langthabal (Canchipur). The Governor led the people in offering floral tributes to the portrait of Maharaj Gambhir Singh. A Guard of Honour, Gun Salute, and the Sounding of the…
Security forces along with the Forest Department destroyed 20 acres of poppy cultivation yesterday at Thinghangjang Hill under Churachandpur-PS, Churachandpur district in Manipur. Two huts found at the plantation site were also set ablaze. On the other hand, during an operation in the area between Maukot Village and Singngat of Churachandpur District, a combined team…
Assam Rifles organised a mega specialist medical camp at Tengnoupal High School to provide accessible healthcare to remote and underserved areas of Tengnoupal District. Conducted under the Operation Sadbhavna initiative, the camp featured a team of specialised doctors from the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), who offered comprehensive consultations in Ophthalmology, General Medicine, Paediatrics,…
Under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) scheme, post-operative check-ups for five cataract patients from Sugnu were conducted yesterday, organised by the District Social Welfare Office (DSWO) under the overall supervision of the District Administration Kakching These five patients were identified during the cataract detection and surgery camp held on December 24, 2025, as part…
The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has strongly condemned the attack on a Kuki-Zo village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, urging authorities to identify and apprehend those responsible to prevent further escalation in the conflict-hit region. According to reports, armed assailants launched a coordinated assault with bombs and gunfire on the village, Kharam Vaiphei, on Thursday…
In an effort to rejuvenate and revive degraded areas and at the same time to improve livelihood of the people around Barak watershed, Senapati Forest Division, Manipur today as a pilot initiative carried out a PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal) exercises to map the resources, land use patterns, wealth rankings, matrix ranking, timeline and SWOT analysis…
A special CBI court in Guwahati has framed charges against six accused in the case where three women were stripped naked and two of them allegedly gang-raped during ethnic clashes in Manipur in May 2023.The six accused have been charged on 15 counts, including gang-rape, murder and rioting.The court of special judge CB Gogoi set…
The Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI) Manipur Chapter has announced the State-Wide 1st AHPI Free Community Health Camp, a community-focused initiative dedicated to making quality healthcare accessible to all. AHPI (India) is a leading NGO with about 20,000 member hospitals. AHPI Manipur Chapter was formed in March 2020, registered and now has 43 members…
