Mass protests in Manipur over Waqf Amendment Bill

Imphal: Protesting against the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, people in thousands took to the streets in Muslim inhabited areas of Manipur on Sunday. The demonstrations were led by members of the Meitei Pangal community. They assembled at multiple Idgahs, holding placards and chanting slogans denouncing BJP policies. Protesters expressed dissatisfaction with political figures…

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Facade of Peace Talks — Home ministry’s orchestrated Meitei-Kuki meeting is a sham to legitimise misleading narrative of Union Home minister: Cocomi

Imphal: Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (Cocomi) says it consciously declined to participate in the recent ‘orchestrated meeting between the so-called representatives of the Chin-Kuki-Mizo-Zomi-Hmar groups and the Meetei’, facilitated by officials of the ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi. Cocomi said it considers this ‘stage-managed spectacle is nothing but a strategic ploy to…

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Kuki militants abduct, assault two Naga village leaders

Imphal: In an incident linked to a land dispute, two Naga village leaders were allegedly abducted and allegedly assaulted by Kuki militants in Konsakhul village, Kangpokpi district, under the jurisdiction of Leimakhong Police station on Saturday. The incident occurred around 12:15 pm when a group of approximately 300 suspected Kuki individuals, reportedly armed, stormed Konsakhul,…

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Stringent measures enforced to combat Rabies in Churachandpur, one died

Imphal: Manipur government has taken up stringent measures to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread of Rabies in Churachandpur. A 33-year-old man, Joseph Lalhaulian Inn from New Zoveng, Churachandpur, died from rabies infection on Thursday night. Officials confirmed that at least three rabies-related cases  have been treated at Churachandpur district hospital. In response, the…

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Indian Navy seizes 2500 kg Narcotics in Indian Ocean

Imphal: INS Tarkash, a frontline frigate of the Indian Navy operating under the Western Naval Command, has successfully intercepted and seized over 2500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean. This operation underscores the Indian Navy’s unwavering commitment to combating maritime crime and bolstering regional security, said Defence ministry on Wednesday. Deployed in the…

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Nimai Sanyas showcased in Imphal East

Imphal: Kongpal Nupee Ishei Marup, Kongpal Chanam Leikai, Imphal East, presented the production “Nimai Sanyas” (Sachi Bilap) at Pebam Mandop, Kongpal Kshetri Leikai, Imphal East. The event highlighted the institution’s dedication to preserving Manipuri traditional art forms since its establishment in 1992-93. The programme featured National and international awardee Mutum Upendro Singh, who serves as…

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