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…
The Kolorbox, in collaboration with the Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives, is hosting “The Revival of the Forgotten Art of Manipur: An Exhibition of Modern Subika Art” at Gallery 16Ten in Washington, D.C., from May 9 to May 19. This exhibition showcases over 20 works by artist Sapha Yumnam, who is pivotal in reviving…
An exhibition showcasing value-added products from soft-shelled Job’s Tears, known locally as “Chaning Athotpa” (Coix lacryma-jobi L.), took place on Tuesday at the Manipur University canteen, aiming to improve the socio-economic conditions of farmers in Manipur. The inauguration was attended by prominent figures including Prof. N. Lokendra Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University, and leading experts…
In a decisive step towards strengthening the regional security architecture, Assam Rifles convened a district-level security meeting on Tuesday at Somsai Garrison, Ukhrul. Building on the momentum of recent community engagement initiatives, this forum brought together a unified contingent of officials and personnel to conduct a comprehensive review of the prevailing security environment in the…
Assam Rifles continues to play a pivotal role in fostering a progressive environment for local communities in Manipur by actively promoting sports and youth empowerment. On March 30, under its Civic Action Programme, the force distributed hockey kits to the players of Social Youth United Club at Uchekon Khunou in Imphal East District. This initiative…
Officials of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), led by S. Basanta, Head of ICAR, Lamphel, met Chief Minister Y. Khemchand at the Secretariat, wherein the officials presented an overview of their ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity in the state. Informing this in a social media post, Chief Minister Khemchand said, “Had…
