Security forces were deployed outside the residence of Henlianthang Thanglet, chairman of the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), on Monday after a group of mostly local youths allegedly tried to storm his house. The situation was brought under control after security personnel intervened and dispersed the crowd, preventing escalation. The incident came a day after a key…
In a fresh escalation of violence in Manipur’s hill districts, a minor girl sustained a gunshot injury after alleged indiscriminate firing targeted civilians in Mongkot Chepu village on Monday afternoon (March 23), triggering widespread outrage and urgent calls for immediate government intervention. According to a statement issued by the Kuki CSO Working Committee, Ukhrul, the…
Chief Minister Y Khemchand on Monday attended the valedictory function of Agri vision Agri Youth Parliament 2026 (Northeast Bharat) held at the Central Agricultural College (CAU), Imphal. The Agri vision Agri-Youth Parliament – 2026 was inaugurated by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the college on March 21. Organized under the theme ‘Futuristic Agriculture for Northeast…
Amid ongoing efforts to restore stability in Manipur, Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh described recent engagements with Kuki-Zo representatives as a positive step towards reconciliation, urging communities to adopt a “forgive and forget” approach.Speaking in Imphal, the chief minister emphasized that dialogue with the Kuki-Zo Council could help bridge the deep trust deficit that has…
In a significant blow to militancy in the Imphal Valley and its adjoining areas, as many as 14 cadres linked to the proscribed UNLF (Koireng) have been arrested by Manipur Police during an operation in the Haokhong area under Nongpok Sekmai police station in Thoubal district on Sunday, police said in a statement. The arrested…
Assam Rifles celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with the local Muslim community in Churachandpur, emphasizing harmony, unity, and mutual respect. The celebration began with Namaz, where community members and Assam Rifles personnel gathered to pray in a peaceful atmosphere, marking the end of Ramadan. The Imam included special prayers for the well-being of the Assam Rifles and the…
World Poetry Day was observed in Wangjing by the Khorirol Sandok-lup Wangjing and Manipuri Sahitya Parishad Thoubal district branch, focusing on the theme of “Unity, Peace, and Cultural Expression through Verse.” The event featured key figures such as Vice-President Yumnam Esheihenbi Devi as Chief Guest and notable speakers including Dr. Sanasam Nabadweep, who highlighted the…
The Forest Department, Government of Manipur, celebrated the International Day of Forests at Lamdeng Makha Leikai, Imphal West, with active participation from officials, civil society organizations, Meira Peibis, students, JFMC members, and local residents. The event was graced by Anurag Bajpai, IFS, PCCF & HoFF and ACS (TCI & Transport) as the chief guest. The…
Stressing the importance of maintaining the sanctity of the buffer zone until a political settlement is reached, the Kuki Zo Council (KZC) divulged that the meeting with Chief Minister Y. Khemchand concluded without any decisions or agreements. A press release of KZC, issued on Sunday, said, “Yesterday, for the first time, the Government of Manipur,…
The 3rd North East India Film Festival (NEIFF) 2026, held in Manipur from March 21 to March 23 at TanthaPolis Cinema, concluded successfully. Organized by THOUNA, the Directorate of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Government of Manipur, and the All Manipur Film Producers Association, with sponsorship from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the…
