Imphal: Curfew and total shutdown have been partially lifted in Churachandpur of Manipur, security forces continued flag marches to maintain law and order while as normalcy gradually returns. Tension remains high following the clash between the Hmar and Zomi communities. After nearly three months of relative peace amid the 21-month-long crisis, fresh tension erupted on…
Imphal: Manipur representative to Lok Sabha MP Dr Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has urged the central government to take up measures to clear blockades along the National Highway-37 and National Highway-2. Raising the issue in the Parliament during the Zero Hour on Wednesday, Dr Bimol said the blockade has affected the economy and the Right to…
Imphal: One person died in the clash between Hmar and Zomi communities in Churachandpur that escalated late on Tuesday night. The deceased was identified as 53-year-old Lalropui Pakhumate of Seilmat Gilgalveng, Churachandpur. According to police, he was succumbed to his injuries sustained during the clash. Hmar and Zomi are sub-tribes of the Kuki Zo community….
Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, working as DFO/Chandel, email- nmunall@yahoo.in Water is life, sanitation and hygiene are dignity. Water is constant on Earth. Water scarcity leads to every global problem right from food shortages, economies, international peace and even civil unrest. Globally, nearly two-thirds of the world’s population, experience severe water scarcity for at least…
Imphal: Churachandpur district of Manipur, on Monday, witnessed a violent scene following a total shutdown imposed by Hmar Inpui, apex body of Hmar tribe (a sub-tribe of the Kuki community), in protest against the alleged assault of its general secretary. The district magistrate imposed restrictions across the entire revenue district to prevent any untoward incidents….
Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist working as DFO/Chandel, email- nmunall@yahoo.in Every day forests provide benefits vital to the quality of human life. International Day of Forests is celebrated on 21st of March since 2012 to increase the public awareness about the values, significance and contributions of forests for existence of life on the earth. Forest…
Imphal: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), on Thursday, announced the lifting of the indefinite shutdown, effective from 7:30 pm. “The decision to end the shutdown came after careful deliberation. However, it is imperative to make it clear that while the shutdown has been lifted, the Free Movement, as announced by the Home Ministry, shall be vehemently…
Imphal: Six Naga MLAs of Manipur met governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday to discuss the ongoing 22-month, one-week-long crisis in the state and efforts toward restoring peace. The six Naga MLAs included Awangbow Newmai, president of the Manipur Naga People’s Front (NPF), a regional political party; three NPF MLAs Khashim Vashum, Losii Dikho, and…
Imphal: The three individuals arrested earlier in Uttarakhand were brought to Imphal by Manipur Police following an investigation in connection with two FIRs registered in Imphal Police station. The arrested accused persons had made phone calls to few MLAs of Manipur in February, 2025, following the resignation of the then chief minister N. Biren Singh,…
Imphal: Gaurav Gogoi, deputy leader of INC in the Lok Sabha, raised in the Parliament on Tuesday — Why was President’s Rule imposed in Manipur? “PM Modi had said, 21 months ago, that peace will come in Manipur very soon. But today President’s rule is implemented in Manipur. This is a very sensitive matter for our…
