Manipur

Hmar Inpui Splits from Kuki-Zo Council Over Inclusivity Claims

The Hmar Inpui tribe has officially withdrawn from the Kuki-Zo Council, citing the group's failure to maintain an inclusive platform for all Zohnathlak tribes.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 2 Jul 2026

Kangpokpi Launches Aggressive Plan to Wipe Out Poppy Farming

Kangpokpi officials are rolling out a 10-point strategy to crush local drug trafficking and illegal poppy crops through joint enforcement and new aid.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 2 Jul 2026

Unidentified body found in Kangpokpi amid highway blockade

Police recovered a bound, blindfolded body in Kangpokpi as Kuki-Zo protesters maintain a round-the-clock blockade on National Highway-2.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 2 Jul 2026

Centre Pushes for Development Gains in Manipur's Churachandpur

Union officials reviewed 39 development indicators in Manipur's Churachandpur, focusing on healthcare and inter-departmental coordination to boost growth.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 1 Jul 2026

Suspected Kuki Militant Attack Destroys Homes Near Myanmar Border

Militants razed homes in Manipur's Kamjong district today. Naga groups allege a coordinated assault by Kuki factions near the Indo-Myanmar border.

Diana Moirangthem • 1 Jul 2026

Thadou Community Rejects Kuki Council Admission on Killings

Thadou Community International slams Kuki-Zo Council for admitting to civilian murders, labeling the group an extremist proxy for militant factions.

Ratan Singh • 1 Jul 2026

Kuki Groups Blame NSCN-IM and SNA for Kamjong Village Arson

The Kuki Inpi Manipur and CoTU allege NSCN-IM and SNA burned down Phaimol village. They are demanding an inquiry into missing security forces.

Ranjana Devi • 1 Jul 2026

Hmar Inpui Quits Kuki-Zo Council Over Inclusivity Disputes

The Hmar Inpui broke ties with the Kuki-Zo Council on July 1. The apex body for the Hmar community claims the council failed to grow into an inclusive platform

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 1 Jul 2026

Manipur Peace and Integrity Council Marks 26th Anniversary with Charity Drive

The MAPI Council celebrated its 26th anniversary by donating essential supplies to a children's home and planting trees to support the environment.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 1 Jul 2026

Families keep vigil at JNIMS as justice stalls for slain villagers

Families refuse to bury six Naga villagers killed by militants until the government arrests those responsible for the May massacre.

Diana Moirangthem • 1 Jul 2026

Tripura Marks Birth Centenary of Poet Laishram Samarendra

Writers and scholars gathered in Agartala to honor Manipuri poet Laishram Samarendra’s legacy, marking a milestone in year-long global centenary celebrations.

Diana Moirangthem • 1 Jul 2026

Manipur Mourns Death of Veteran Journalist G. Naocha Sharma

The media community is grieving the loss of former AMWJU General Secretary Guruaribam Naocha Sharma, who died following a long battle with illness.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 1 Jul 2026

Manipur Launches Massive 1.5 Million Tree Planting Campaign

Manipur has kicked off its 77th Van Mahotsav with a goal to plant 1.5 million trees statewide to combat climate change and protect local forests.

Ratan Singh • 1 Jul 2026

Homes Torched as Ethnic Violence Flares in Manipur

Armed clashes between Naga and Kuki groups in Kamjong district have left at least 17 houses destroyed. Security forces are currently on high alert.

Ratan Singh • 1 Jul 2026

Manipur authorities relocate Pambei-led UNLF camp from Phayeng

Authorities moved a UNLF-P military camp from Phayeng after residents relied on the group for protection during recent outbreaks of ethnic violence.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 1 Jul 2026

Manipur Officials Team Up with NCB to Combat Drug Trade

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met with federal narcotics officials to tighten enforcement and dismantle regional drug trafficking networks.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 1 Jul 2026

Manipur Activists Push for NRC Before 2027 Census

Fourteen Manipur civil society groups are lobbying the Governor to implement the NRC before the 2027 Census to protect indigenous interests.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 1 Jul 2026

Kangpokpi Officials Launch 10-Point Plan to Crush Drug Trafficking

Kangpokpi authorities have rolled out a strict 10-point plan to combat drug trafficking and poppy cultivation through intensified inter-agency cooperation.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 1 Jul 2026

Manipur Districts Wrap Voter Roll Digitisation

Imphal East and Kangpokpi districts finish digitising voter forms ahead of the July 5 draft electoral roll publication for the 2026 revision cycle.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 1 Jul 2026

Arson Attacks Destroy 15 Homes in Manipur Border Village

Unidentified groups burned 15 houses in Phaimol village. Security forces stopped a second attack on a Tangkhul settlement. No injuries were reported.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 1 Jul 2026