Manipur Tops Regional EV Index for Infrastructure Expansion and Sustainable Mobility

Manipur has been recognized as the Best Performing State among Hilly and North-Eastern States in NITI Aayog’s India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025, honoring the state’s significant progress in expanding electric vehicle (EV) adoption and developing supportive infrastructure. While Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Chandigarh topped the national open category, Manipur led its regional peer group…

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Two Kuki Women Allegedly Killed in Tamenglong

Two Kuki women were allegedly killed at Leisangphai Kuki village in Manipur’s Tamenglong district on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by Saikul MLA Kimneo Hangshing. The deceased were identified as Kimjalhai Singson, a recent nursing graduate, and Phalneichong Sitlhou, the statement said. According to the MLA, the two women were reportedly carrying out routine…

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Manipur Governor Emphasises Youth, Holistic Education at Awards Ceremony

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday emphasised the important role of young people in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat-2047 and Viksit Manipur-2047, urging citizens, particularly the youth, to contribute in their respective fields. Addressing the presentation ceremony of the Governor’s Award, 2026 and Rajkumari Sanatombi Devi Awards, 2026, Bhalla said the development goals…

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NSCN (I-M) Accuses Centre of ‘Double Standards’ on Naga Peace Process

The National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak Muivah (NSCN (I-M)) has accused the Government of India (GoI) of adopting “double standards” by advocating peace, dialogue and diplomatic solutions to conflicts globally while allegedly suppressing the Naga people and supporting military operations in Manipur. In a statement issued by its Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP), the…

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Manipur Government Faces Backlash as Dhanamanjuri University Protest Over Stipends Enters Sixth Day

The indefinite hunger strike by PhD scholars of Dhanamanjuri University (DMU) entered its sixth day on Monday, with the protesters accusing the Manipur government of maintaining a “stoic silence” over their demand for the release of pending stipends. Three PhD scholars and a student leader began the hunger strike on September 9 with the support…

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Bimol Akoijam Denies JNU Sexual Harassment Allegations, Calls Reports ‘Unverified’ and Alleges Smear Campaign

Manipur Lok Sabha MP and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has strongly denied sexual harassment allegations reportedly made against him by 11 women students of the university, describing media reports on the matter as “unverified, intentional, unethical and illegal.” Speaking during a visit to Dhanamanjuri University on September 13, Akoijam said the…

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