With the possible end of President’s Rule in Manipur drawing closer, a clear political divide has emerged among Kuki-Zo legislators, with a majority unwilling to support any government formation in Imphal without a firm and written assurance on their demand for a separate Union Territory with legislature. Sources said the position was reiterated during a…
The District Administration Kakching led by Deputy Commissioner Uppuluri Chaitanya, IAS, today chaired a preparatory meeting for the upcoming 77th Republic Day celebrations at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex in Kakching District.The meeting was attended by the District Level Officers (DLOs) and representatives of the respective government departments. Important agendas, including the…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday attended the 10th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day – 2026 held at the Palace Auditorium, MSFDS, Imphal, where he honoured the invaluable service of veterans and ex-servicemen. During the event, the Governor felicitated 53 distinguished veterans, including Gallantry Award recipients and Veer Naris, in recognition of their bravery, dedication,…
Several civil society organisations of the Kuki-Zo community have submitted a joint memorandum to the Superintendent of Police, Kangpokpi District, demanding the immediate lifting of the intermittent blockade allegedly imposed by Liangmei Naga groups along the Churachandpur–Kangpokpi route. Terming the blockade as an “uncalled and deliberate disruption” of the only remaining lifeline connecting Kuki-Zo inhabited…
Thado Inpi Manipur (TIM) has welcomed the formation of a popular government in Manipur, likely to be witnessed soon as President’s Rule, imposed on February 13, comes to an end after one year, saying that the establishment of a democratically elected government is a fundamental expression of the people’s will, as enshrined in the Constitution…
Manipur Police arrested three active cadres of KYKL (SOREPA) from different locations of Imphal West district yesterday. A statement of Manipur Police identified the arrested cadres as Keithelakpam Telheiba Mangang @ Thoiba @ Lamyanba (23) of Kwakeithel Heinou Khongnembi, Imphal West district, arrested from Kangabam Leikai; Konthoujam Gooddy Meitei @ Phirepa (23) of Bishnupur Ward…
A combined team of security forces along with Forest Department destroyed about 65 acres of poppy field at Govok hill range under Chakpikarong Police Station in Chandel district yesterday. Two temporary huts, poppy pods and poppy seeds etc. Found at the site were destroyed. On the same day, a combined team of security forces, Forest…
Petrol pumps across Manipur’s Imphal valley resumed operations on Tuesday, bringing fuel supply back to normal after a three-day shutdown triggered by security concerns. The shutdown, observed from January 10, was called by petroleum dealers in protest against a bomb attack at a petrol pump in Bishnupur district on January 8. Although no casualties were…
Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, along with Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, co-chaired a review meeting today through video conferencing at the Conference Hall, Lok Bhavan, Imphal, to discuss the overall development of Polo in Manipur.The meeting reviewed the proposals submitted by the State Government regarding the…
A contingent of 92 artistes and students from Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA), Imphal will participate in the Republic Day Parade 2026 in New Delhi, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Manipur on the national stage.A 50-member Manipuri dance advance team left for the national capital on Monday, while a 42-member Pung and Sankirtana…
