#Durand Cup
Football Fans Brave Assam-Meghalaya Border Blockade for Durand Cup
Football fans reached Shillong for the Durand Cup semi-final despite an intense transport blockade and civil unrest between Assam and Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 21 Aug 2026
NorthEast United FC Crushes Karbi Anglong Morning Star 4-1 in Durand Cup
NorthEast United FC dominated Karbi Anglong Morning Star 4-1 in the Durand Cup, maintaining their unbeaten streak with two goals from Alaaeddine Ajaraie.
Bibar Daimary • 9 Aug 2026
East Bengal Routs CISF Protectors 8-0 in Durand Cup
East Bengal FC secured a massive 8-0 victory over CISF Protectors in the Durand Cup, keeping their knockout tournament hopes alive in Kolkata.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
NorthEast United Crush Bodoland FC in Durand Cup Opener
NorthEast United began their Durand Cup title defense with a 6-0 win over Bodoland FC, highlighted by a hat-trick from striker Alaaeddine Ajaraie.
NEWire Desk • 2 Aug 2026
IndianOil Durand Cup Opens in Guwahati
Asia's oldest football tournament is officially underway in Guwahati following a high-energy opening ceremony at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium.
Bibar Daimary • 1 Aug 2026
135th Durand Cup Kicks Off at JN Stadium
The 135th Durand Cup football tournament held its opening ceremony on Friday at the JN Stadium in Polo with a vibrant performance by local artists.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Shillong Lajong faces Nongkseh in Durand Cup opener
The 135th Durand Cup begins in Shillong on July 31 with an all-Meghalaya derby between Shillong Lajong FC and debutants Nongkseh SS&CC.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
FC Raengdai shocks Indian Navy in Durand Cup debut
FC Raengdai beat the Indian Navy 1-0 in their historic debut at the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup. Amarjit netted the winning goal in the second half.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 30 Jul 2026
East Khasi Hills Police Set Traffic Rules for Durand Cup Opener
East Khasi Hills police have set traffic diversions and parking zones for the Durand Cup opening match in Shillong this Friday.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Indian Army Chief Opens Durand Cup Imphal Chapter
General Dhiraj Seth inaugurated the 135th Durand Cup in Imphal. The event featured military displays and a match between TRAU FC and NEROCA FC.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Manipur Opener Ends in Draw as 135th Durand Cup Hits Imphal
The 135th Durand Cup kicked off in Imphal with a goalless derby between TRAU FC and NEROCA FC. Thousands attended despite heavy rain and state holidays.
Diana Moirangthem • 28 Jul 2026
Manipur derby ends in draw as Durand Cup kicks off in Imphal
The 135th Durand Cup opened in Imphal with a festive derby between TRAU FC and NEROCA FC. The match ended in a scoreless draw after a rainy ceremony.
Ranjana Devi • 28 Jul 2026
Manipur Declares Half-Holiday for Durand Cup Opener
Manipur will close state offices and schools on July 28 for the inaugural Durand Cup match between rivals TRAU FC and NEROCA FC in Imphal.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 27 Jul 2026
Manipur Chief Minister meets military command to discuss security and Durand Cup
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh met with Major General Shubhankar Basu to review state security and discuss the upcoming Durand Cup 2026.
Diana Moirangthem • 25 Jul 2026
Kangla Warriors Win Durand Cup Exhibition Match in Imphal
Kangla Warriors beat Sangai Strikers in a penalty shootout to open the 135th Durand Cup festivities in Imphal, celebrating local football and student success.
Ranjana Devi • 21 Jul 2026
Durand Cup Returns to Manipur as Trophy Tour Ignites Football Fever
Asia’s oldest football tournament lands in Manipur. Governor Bhalla and officials launched the 135th Durand Cup trophy tour ahead of July 28 matches.
Ranjana Devi • 16 Jul 2026
Manipur Welcomes 135th Durand Cup with Statewide Trophy Tour
Manipur kicked off the 135th Durand Cup trophy tour on Wednesday. Matches start July 28 at Khuman Lampak Stadium, featuring local and national teams.
Ratan Singh • 15 Jul 2026
Durand Cup Trophies Tour Through Tura
The 135th IndianOil Durand Cup trophies hit Tura for a roadshow as Meghalaya prepares for the football tournament kicking off July 25.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
Manipur CM Eyes Self-Sufficiency in Fish Production
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh reviews fisheries to cut imports, plus he secures Imphal as a co-host for the upcoming 2026 Durand Cup football tournament.
Ratan Singh • 14 Jul 2026
