Farmers of Loukhongpat agricultural area under Khangabok Assembly Constituency in Thoubal District have received assistance to continue double cropping of paddy over nearly 100 hectares of farmland affected by water scarcity. Due to inadequate irrigation water, farmers were unable to cultivate their fields for the second crop. As a temporary solution, a small earthen dam…
As the long-awaited construction of the Indo–Burma Sugnu Road has officially begun, Meira Paibis of Pangantabi and local clubs have strongly cautioned against any form of obstruction or interference in the road development work. The State Highway stretch from Wabagai Lamkhai to Sugnu, which had remained neglected for many years despite repeated demands for renovation,…
Security forces on Wednesday arrested two extortionists KCP (MFL) active cadres, both residents of Khabi Mamang Leikai, Imphal West district from their respective residences: The arrested cadres have been identified as Thangjam Goutam Singh (19), and Diamond Chingshubam (24). From their possession, a two-wheeler, Royal Enfield Meteor bearing Regd. No. MN04G-2108, two mobile phones and…
The Kuki Chief Association, Manipur (KCAM), expressed deep concern over the unfortunate Litan Sareikhong incident on February 7 and condemned, in the strongest terms, the acts of arson committed by villagers from both sides, i.e., the Sikibung Tangkhuls and the Litan Sareikhong Kukis. The association squarely placed responsibility on the government for its failure to…
Ajit Lal, a Retired IPS officer from the 1974-batch Himachal Pradesh cadre, is all set to take over as the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Northeast adviser, replacing A.K. Mishra, whose tenure ended last week.Mishra, a 1987-batch Rajasthan cadre officer, was closely involved in tripartite talks with Kuki-Zo insurgent groups under Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement,…
The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Ukhrul district, has rejected claims of a communal clash in Litan village, clarifying that the incident stemmed from a minor scuffle between a few intoxicated individuals that was later misrepresented, aggravating tensions between communities. KSO Ukhrul vice president Mercy Khongsai said what began as a small altercation involving three or…
In a major boost to Manipur’s air connectivity, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inaugurated direct SpiceJet flight services linking Imphal with Guwahati, Kolkata, and Mumbai. The launch event was held at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, Imphal. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat, saying it plays a…
As the BJP-led government starts its term in Manipur amidst ongoing protests by Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities, the Indian government is reportedly finalizing a peace agreement with Kuki-Zo groups. This proposed agreement is expected to be similar to the recent Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) deal which grants autonomy to specific districts in Nagaland. The Centre has…
Deputy Chief Minister L Dikho has assured that efforts are being made to identify those involved in the violence at Litan in Ukhrul district and that authorities are working with all concerned stakeholders to resolve the crisis. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a programme, Dikho said coordination was ongoing among the chief minister,…
Three more cadres of KCP (Apunba) who were involved in causing a bomb blast at Lilong Chajing area under Singjamei-PS have been arrested by Manipur Police from different locations yesterday. The arrested cadres have been identified as Laimayum Nelson Sharma (20) of Nagamapal Kangjabi Leirak under Lamphel-PS, Imphal West district, arrested from his residence: Chingkheinganba…
