Fresh violence broke out in Taphou area of Manipur’s Senapati district on Monday, leaving a CRPF personnel injured and at least two houses reportedly set ablaze amid heightened tensions between Naga and Kuki communities. According to officials, CRPF Sub-Inspector (General Duty) Pradeep Singh of the 36th Battalion sustained a bullet injury to his left foot…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday met representatives of six groups of internally displaced persons (IDPs) at the Chief Minister’s Bungalow in Imphal and discussed their concerns over rehabilitation and resettlement. State Home Commissioner N. Ashok Kumar and Deputy Commissioners of all districts housing IDPs also attended the meeting. During the interaction, IDP…
The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has urged the government to implement and update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before proceeding with census operations in Manipur, warning that doing so amid the unresolved crisis could deepen existing divisions. In a statement, COCOMI called for continued peaceful participation in the “No NRC, No Census”…
The Purvanchal Bhikkhu Sangha, with support from Swiss Buddhist devotee Monica Thaddey, organised a relief programme for families affected by the recent landslide in Kongan village of Nagaland’s Mon district. The relief initiative was held on August 23 to assist residents affected by the landslide that struck the village on July 24. The disaster had…
In a major breakthrough, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police apprehended a wanted People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, who was carrying a bounty of Rs 4 lakh on his head.The arrested militant has been identified as self-styled Captain Balin alias Thiyam Boycha Singh, from Ushoipokpi in Thoubal district of Manipur.The successful joint operation was launched following…
The Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme, organised by the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Manipur, in collaboration with the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA), brought together more than 200 delegates to experience and appreciate the rich cultural heritage, traditions and diversity of Manipur. Addressing the participants, Prof. Khumukcham Tomba Singh, Registrar, NIT Manipur, highlighted…
Buoyed by a big win in the first Test match, the Indian team will take the field from Sunday in the second and final Test cricket match against Sri Lanka starting here, aiming to continue its winning streak and clinch its first Test series on foreign soil after three years. Meanwhile, captain Shubman Gill and…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday inaugurated Imphal’s first mechanised rotary parking facility at Nagamapal, near the Chunkhang Leirak entry, aimed at addressing the growing shortage of organised parking space in the city. Speaking at the inauguration, Chief Minister Khemchand Singh stressed that peace and dialogue are essential for development in Manipur. He…
TMembers of the Muslim community in Manipur’s Thoubal district staged a protest on Thursday against the appointment of non-Muslim members to the state Waqf Board, demanding a review of the decision. The protesters marched nearly four kilometres from Usoipokpi to Lilong Bazar, raising slogans against the BJP-led government and expressing concern over the inclusion of…
Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh addressed 16 youths from the state who are heading to Japan for overseas skill training under the State Livelihood Empowerment and Entrepreneurship (SLEE) initiative, urging them never to forget their roots. Interacting with the candidates, the Chief Minister emphasized that while they will be exposed to a foreign land,…
