The Foothills Naga Coordination Committee (FNCC) strongly rejected the claims made by Kuki civil society organisations regarding the alleged burning of a village named. “K.Songlung”, terming the allegations false and misleading.FNCC clarified that no recognised village was targeted and asserted that the structures dismantled were three in number, that linked to the illegal poppy cultivation….
Sunbird Trust, a NGO, has visited the IDP camp at Ideal Girls’ College, Akampat, to discuss educational scholarships for over 500 students, including 182 from the Akampat camp. The team, led by founders Col Christopher Rego and Myrna Rego, engaged with over 150 parents and children, expressing gratitude for the financial assistance provided and the…
The Tribal Youth Council Manipur (TYCM), Council Headquarters, has served an ultimatum to the Governor of Manipur, Chief Secretary, Addl. Chief Secretary, Tribal Affairs & Hills Department, Government of Manipur, Chairperson, Manipur State Commission for Scheduled Tribes (MSCST), and the Director, Tribal Affairs & Hills Department, Manipur, for the commencement of the functioning of the…
As part of the ongoing National Road Safety Month, the Churachandpur District Administration organised a wall painting competition on the theme “Road Safety”, engaging students from five schools in a creative campaign to promote safe driving practices. The competition, coordinated by the Zonal Education Officer and the CEO of the Autonomous District Council, Churachandpur, was…
A massive wildfire that erupted in the southern stretch of the Dziko area on Wednesday morning has rapidly spread across surrounding hills, engulfing large tracts of land and triggering serious safety concerns. The blaze has also affected parts of the Dzukou Valley region, forcing trekkers to evacuate and prompting authorities to suspend trekking activities. While…
Manipur Police continued its operations against militants and criminals, arresting two active cadres associated with the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (City Meitei) and recovered a stolen two-wheeler in separate operations across Imphal on Wednesday. Official sources said that Nongthombam Isingchaoba Singh (19), also known as Kondum, was arrested from Kongba Laishram Leikai Heinoubon under Porompat…
Shija Hospitals inaugurated the Itocha Block today at the SJ Auditorium, marking a major milestone in the expansion of advanced healthcare services in Manipur. The event was graced by M. Rajkumar Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Imphal West, as Chief Guest; Dr. M. Amuba Singh, Director, Shija Academy of Health Sciences, as Guest of Honour; and Dr….
The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has withdrawn its 24-hour total shutdown along Asian Highway-2 (Imphal–Dimapur) and National Highway-37 (Imphal–Jiribam) in the larger interest of peace and inter-tribal harmony.The shutdown, which began at midnight on January 27, was called to protest the alleged failure of the Manipur government to arrest those involved in the Republic…
Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh has expressed deep sadness over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar who died in a plane crash, recalling him as a seasoned leader who served the people of the state with unwavering commitment.Mention may be made that Pawar and four others lost their lives when an…
Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla accompanied by the First Lady, Jyoti Bhalla, graced the opening ceremony of the 7th Manipur Women’s International Polo Tournament 2026 held today at Mapal Kangjeibung, Imphal Polo Ground. The Governor unfurled the flag of the All Manipur Polo Association (AMPA) and formally inaugurated the tournament.In his address, Governor Bhalla…
