KDIDWC Rejects March 31 Deadline for IDP Resettlement

The Kangpokpi District Internally Displaced Welfare Committee (KDIDWC) has rejected the March 31, 2026, deadline for the resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), calling it unrealistic and unworkable in the absence of basic infrastructure. In a press statement, the Committee said the Chief Secretary’s announcement came as no surprise, given that the proposed resettlement areas…

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World Wetlands Day Celebrated at Loktak Lake

The Department of Geography, Manipur University observed World Wetlands Day 2026 at the lakeshore of Loktak Lake, in line with the global theme “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage.” The objective of the programme was to raise awareness about wetland conservation through community engagement and to understand local perspectives on the preservation and restoration…

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DMU Unveils Book on AI-Powered Real-Time Environmental Monitoring

Dhanamanjuri University (DMU) hosted the launch of the book Artificial Intelligence Enabled Real Time Environmental Monitoring, released by Vice Chancellor Prof. W. Chandbabu Singh, Registrar Dr. R. K. Joteen Singh, and Finance Officer Rojendrakar Nongthomba. The event, held at the DMU campus starting at 2:30 PM, attracted faculty, students, and environmental experts. Head of Department…

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KSA Volunteers Gherao Manipur University VC’s Office, Demand Removal Over Alleged Irregularities

A large number of volunteers from the Kangleipak Students’ Association (KSA) staged a protest at Manipur University, gheraoing the office of the Vice Chancellor and locking the main gate, demanding his removal over alleged maladministration and irregularities. The protestors attempted to march towards the Vice Chancellor’s office during the afternoon but were stopped by security…

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Indigenous People’s Forum Manipur Seeks Clarity on SoO Status, Alleges Militant Involvement in Poppy Cultivation

The Indigenous People’s Forum Manipur (IPFM) has urged Manipur Governor A K Bhalla to clarify the current status of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with armed Kuki militant groups, alleging that some groups under the arrangement are involved in poppy cultivation in various hill areas of the state. Addressing media persons at the Manipur…

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Ex-CM backs Union Budget reforms for startups; Manipur Congress says state overlooked

Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on February 1 said the reforms announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 would help create new opportunities for startups, IT-enabled services and skilled youth in the Northeast. At the same time, the Manipur Congress criticised the Budget, alleging that it failed to address the state’s long-running crisis.In a…

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Villagers in Ukhrul warn of 72-hour NH-202 blockade over delayed road work and compensation

Residents of several villages in Ukhrul district have warned of a 72-hour blockade along National Highway-202 if the government does not act on long-pending demands related to road expansion and land compensation. Villagers from Hungpung, Shangshak Phunghon, Shangshak Khullen and Hatha said they plan to block traffic on NH-202 from February 4 to February 6….

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