After a gap of two years, the state-level orange festival has returned to Tamenglong district in Manipur, bringing visible relief and renewed optimism to orange growers whose earnings had been badly affected during the ongoing conflict in the state. The festival, now in its 18th edition, began on December 17 at the district mini stadium…
In the aftermath of indiscriminate firing and bombing by militants in the Torbung area of Bishnupur district on the night of December 16, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has lodged a formal complaint with the Director General of Police (DGP), seeking an official clarification on claims regarding the existence of a “buffer zone”…
Security forces in Manipur have detained four cadres of the UNLF (P) from various locations within the Imphal West district and seized a truck laden with fish. The apprehended individuals are Borish Sagolsem (25), Herojit Sharma (32), Asem Amar Meitei (20), and Md Salman Khan (35), originating from different districts surrounding Imphal. The cadres had…
The 18th foundation day of the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal, marked nearly two decades of service in medical education and healthcare in Northeast India. The celebration underscored JNIMS’s development in tertiary healthcare and its pursuit of excellence among leading medical institutions. Present at the ceremony were Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla,…
Manipur Member of Parliament Angomcha Bimol Akoijam on Thursday, December 17, raised several concerns in the Lok Sabha during the discussion on the VB-G RAM G Bill. He urged members to look beyond party lines and work together while passing laws that directly affect people’s lives and rights. Speaking in the House, Dr. Akoijam said…
Twenty-two students from Manipur participated in a National Integration Tour organized by the Assam Rifles, exploring Kolkata’s cultural and scientific landmarks. The tour included significant sites such as the Howrah Bridge, the Vijay Diwas Tattoo Show at the Mangal Pandey Training Ground, and Science City. This initiative aimed to promote national integration and showcase India’s…
Tensions have escalated in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district following an incident involving a Meitei cyclist’s attempt to traverse a Kuki-Zo area as part of a self-declared “Manipur Peace Route” from Delhi to Imphal. Local residents, particularly women, organized immediate protests along National Highway-2, blocking the route to prevent the cyclist, identified as Malem Thongam, from entering…
Legendary Indian boxer MC Mary Kom provided humanitarian aid to internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the ongoing conflict in Manipur on December 17. She distributed blankets and shared messages of solidarity at Lanboikhongnangkhong in Imphal West, a site of continuous protests led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) for the resettlement of…
Security has been beefed up in and around the Torbung area where suspected Kuki armed groups launched indiscriminate firing on Tuesday night. Manipur police informed that joint security forces are carrying out intensive combing operations and area domination to ensure the safety of the public.“DIG concerned and other senior police officers visited the site of…
The Coordination Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) condemned an armed firing and bombing incident in Torbung, Bishnupur district, claiming it terrorized civilians and breached constitutional rights. The attack, allegedly by Kuki militants, occurred on December 16, provoking public panic and endangering safety. COCOMI argues that such violence violates the Right to Life and Personal Liberty…
