Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on April 28 stated that peace is essential for the state’s development, emphasizing that the government is making every effort to restore normalcy through dialogue and discussions. He made these remarks while attending the inauguration of the Ebudhou Phunal Ningthou Telheiba–Santhok Ningthou Apanba event, organized by the Lai Haraoba…
Several Naga tribal women’s organisations have expressed strong concern over the slow progress in the alleged sexual harassment case involving suspended IAS officer Reny Wilfred, saying the delay in the legal process has caused deep disappointment and raised serious questions about accountability and justice. In a joint statement issued on Monday, 13 Naga women’s organisations…
The North East Students’ Organisation has called for urgent and meaningful action to end the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, saying the continued unrest has exposed serious failures in governance and delayed efforts to restore peace in the troubled state.In a statement issued on Monday, NESO Chairman Samuel B. Jyrwa said both the state and…
Manipur can transform into a “heaven on earth” provided the state establishes lasting peace, Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho stated on April 27. Addressing the launch of the 7th State Level Media Fellowship on Climate Change Reporting (2026–27) at the Civil Secretariat in Mantripukhri, Imphal East, the Deputy Chief Minister underscored that stability is the…
Manipur Police arrested five individuals for their alleged involvement in vandalizing a truck carrying fertilizer and destroying its consignment at Moirang Patlou under Moirang Police Station in Bishnupur district. The accused have been identified as Laishram Avijit Singh (25) and Khwairakpam Dhaneshwor Singh (25), both from Thamnapokpi village; Alex Moirangthem (25) of Ngangkhalawai Awang Leikai;…
Three Naga organisations have accused the security forces of meting out atrocities, brutalities, intimidations and threats to the Nagas in strife-torn Manipur. The Working Committee of the United Naga Council (UNC), the Naga Women Union (NWU) and the All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) issued separate press statements, alleging “heavy militarisation” of many Naga-inhabited areas…
The North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) has called for urgent and decisive measures to end the ongoing violence in Manipur, expressing deep concern over the continued loss of lives and the breakdown of social harmony. In a statement, NESO—an umbrella body representing student organisations across the Northeast—said the recurring cycle of violence has turned into…
The Coalition for Indigenous Rights Campaign (CIRCA), Manipur, has issued a strong condemnation regarding the alleged mob assault on Mayengbam Somorjit Luwang, the former president of the Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM). The incident, which occurred at the iconic Ema Keithel market, has drawn sharp criticism from the organization, which described the act as…
Manipur Police have arrested three persons in connection with an alleged attempt to set fire to a tyre repair workshop in Kangpokpi district, officials said on Saturday.The arrests were made after police launched an investigation into an incident reported from Daili village under Kangpokpi district. According to police sources, a case was registered at Kangpokpi…
A Kuki women’s organisation has urged the Central government to take immediate and visible action in Manipur after two village volunteers were killed in violence reported from Ukhrul district. The group said the latest incident has once again exposed the fragile security situation in the state and raised serious questions about the effectiveness of efforts…
