Rebel groups in Manipur have slammed individuals and organisations associated with the recently-organised Sangai Festival in the state, while terming the move to organise the festival amidst the crisis a “betrayal” of the thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who continue to languish in relief camps. The outfits, comprising a coalition of five underground insurgent…
Former president of the Information Centre for Hill Areas Manipur (ICHAM), N. Boy @ Rajendro, on Tuesday refuted allegations that the organisation had obstructed the Indo–Myanmar border fencing work, asserting that ICHAM had never stopped the process and had only raised concerns over possible loss of Indian territory. Addressing media persons at the Manipur Press…
The Rajya Sabha on December 2 returned the Manipur GST Bill to the Lok Sabha, moving the state a step closer to joining the nationwide GST 2.0 reform framework. The Lok Sabha had passed the bill a day earlier. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the legislation would finally extend long‑delayed financial benefits to Manipur’s businesses…
Five major civil society organisations in Manipur — AMAWOVA, AMUCO, COHR, MSF and Poirei Leimarol Apunba Manipur — will jointly observe International Human Rights Day on December 10, 2025, with programmes scheduled at multiple locations across the state. In a statement issued ahead of the observance, AMUCO president Sanjoy Sorokhaibam highlighted the continuing human rights…
Three active cadres of proscribed outfits have been apprehended in separate coordinated operations across Manipur since December 1, security officials confirmed. The detentions are a part of an ongoing push to curb extortion networks and militant activities in the strife-torn state. Security forces apprehended an active cadre of UNLF (K) from Uripok Yambem Leikai under…
The Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) has sharply criticised the Manipur government and state police for what it calls “misleading and legally deficient” Action Taken Reports (ATRs) submitted to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). In its final representation filed under Case No. 3/14/0/2025, KOHUR alleged that the ATRs overlook widespread attacks on…
The 12th edition of the Manipur Sangai Festival drew to a close on November 30 with a vibrant ceremony at the Bhagyachandra Open-Air Theatre, marking the end of one of the state’s most significant cultural events. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, who graced the closing function, emphasised the festival’s growing role as a national and international…
The 12th Manipur Sangai Festival drew to a close at the Bhagyachandra Open-Air Theatre on November 30, with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla highlighting its growing importance as a platform for both national and international cultural outreach. The closing ceremony saw participation from a wide spectrum of attendees, including tourism stakeholders from across India and abroad….
The Chandel District Administration on Friday conducted a hands-on training session for district police personnel on operating biometric machines as part of the state’s intensified effort to register illegal immigrants entering Manipur through its sensitive border regions. The programme, held at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s office, comes amid a steady rise in…
Marking Constitution Day, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday appealed to the people of the state to reaffirm their commitment to constitutional values, uphold unity, and reject all forms of violence. His message came at a time when Manipur continues to confront deep social and ethnic tensions, making the call for peace and constitutional…
