Northeast India experienced a seismic jolt on Friday morning as two earthquakes struck the region, according to the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). The first tremor, measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale, was felt in Ukhrul district, Manipur, at 7:02 AM IST. The epicentre was pinpointed at latitude 25.04 N and longitude 94.20 E, with…
11 Kuki undertrial prisoners were released early this morning at the Saparmeina Police Station. Sources indicate that these prisoners were initially set for bail release a month ago but were unable to leave due to a lack of proper escort arrangements. In a related incident, two youths, Thokchom Thoithoiba and Oinam Thoithoi, who had been…
On Wednesday, the typically serene and peaceful area of Ukhrul witnessed unjustified bloodshed as two villages, Hunphun and Hungpung, clashed over an age-old land dispute. The confrontation claimed the lives of three people and injured more than 20 others. According to official reports, the violence started during the Thawaijao Hungpung Young Students’ Organisation (THYSO) cleanliness…
Security forces have made significant recoveries of arms and ammunition across Manipur’s hill and valley districts. The operations, conducted in the Mongbung and Kashimpur Balijuri villages of Jiribam District, led to the seizure of two submachine carbines, two magazines, 199 empty shell casings, and an improvised explosive device, locally identified as a Pompi bomb. The…
A marathon run for peace was successfully organized in Kolkata by army officers from Manipur, under the banner of Kolkata Marup. The event, aimed at promoting peace and harmony, drew enthusiastic participation from officers, their families, and supporters from various walks of life. Held in the heart of the city, the marathon transcended being just…
The Kuki-Zo community in Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi District, has launched a two-day total shutdown as a reaction to ongoing propaganda and violence that erupted on May 3, 2023. Organized by the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), the shutdown began at 6:00 a.m. today, halting all business operations and school activities in the region. The shutdown…
Manipur rights activist Malem Thongam has demanded the removal of 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs from the state legislative assembly, threatening to self-immolate outside Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s residence if his demands are not met within 10 days. Thongam accused the Kuki-Zo legislators of being involved in the ongoing ethnic crisis in the state, specifically citing…
Manipur Police has clarified that while inputs suggesting the infiltration of 900 trained Kuki militants from Myanmar have been verified through various channels, there is no concrete evidence on the ground to substantiate these claims. In a press release jointly signed by the state’s Security Adviser and Director General of Police (DGP), authorities acknowledged community…
A team from the Loktak Development Authority (LDA), led by Chairman Moirangthem Asnikumar, participated in a workshop marking the 25th anniversary of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) partnership with the Government of Madhya Pradesh. The workshop, held from September 24-25, also served as the platform for the Tripartite Portfolio Review Meeting (TPRM) and was co-organised…
Four civil organisations from Tousem Sub-Division have announced an indefinite total shutdown of National Highway 37 within their jurisdiction, starting from midnight tonight. The protest is in response to the government’s refusal to meet their demand to relocate the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) office from Tamenglong District Headquarters to Tousem Sub-Division. In a joint statement, the…
