School Holiday: An order has been issued to close schools and colleges in Manipur. Learn the reason behind this. School Holiday: In view of the law and order situation in Manipur, the state government has decided to close all schools and universities for three days. According to the government order, all schools and universities will [] The post School Holiday: Schools and colleges will remain closed for 3 days in this state, government issued order first appeared on informalnewz .
An AIU Sports ID is now mandatory for all student athletes participating in inter university sports competitions under the Association of Indian Universities AIU digital management system In a major step towards modernising University Sports Management, AIU has recently launched the AIU Sports Portal and Athlete Registration System to streamline, digitize, check fraudulent participation and enhance the overall efficiency of Inter University Sports Tournament Endorsing the same, Manipur University Sports Committee has informed all institutions concerned to register all their athletes wishing to participate in MU Inter College and AIU Inter University Tournaments Registration can be done online via https sports aiu ac in and involves payment of Rs 118 including 18 pc GST registration fee Athletes need to complete their sports profile, upload necessary documents, and make the digital payment before the sports in charge or director at respective university review and approve the applications online Further details can be had from the office of secretary, MU Sports Committee Source The Sangai Express
The Manipur Yogasana Sports Association MYSA has announced that it will conduct a 5 day Judges
Training for Census in Manipur Postponed Amid NRC Protests
Imphal, August 21: Several district administrations in Manipurs Imphal Valley have postponed or canceled training programs for enumerators and supervisors due to ongoing protests demanding an update to the National Register of Citizens (NRC). A senior official from the Manipur Home Department stated that the training was scheduled to commence on Thursday as part of ... Read more Training for Census in Manipur Postponed Amid NRC Protests
Manipur students demand NRC before Census, head to Delhi
Manipur remains tense as groups demand NRC completion before Census and delimitation. Schools and colleges are closed, and Census training has been suspended in several districts. A delegation is heading to New Delhi seeking the Centre's intervention on these critical issues. They aim for dialogue to address people's concerns and ensure citizen identification precedes delimitation. Efforts are underway to take the matter directly to the central government for resolution.
Congress seeks postponement of Census in Manipur, cites displacement
Inner Manipur MP A. Bimol Akoijam says conducting the exercise under the present circumstances would be an injustice to those affected by the conflict
Junior Women's Hockey: Jharkhand, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, MP Reach Semis
Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh have secured their spots in the Division A semifinals of the Junior Women National Hockey Championship in Pune. Jharkhand won a thrilling shootout against Odisha, while Haryana and Chhattisgarh recorded decisive victories. Madhya Pradesh also advanced after defeating Manipur, setting up exciting semifinal clashes.
Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam Urges Centre To Halt Census, Cites Lack Of Credible Conditions
Congress MP from Inner Manipur Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has urged the Centre to defer the ongoing Census in Manipur and any subsequent delimitation exercise until conditions are conducive to a credible and inclusive enumeration. In a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah dated August 19, Akoijam recalled his intervention in the Lok Sabha under... The post Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam Urges Centre To Halt Census, Cites Lack Of Credible Conditions first appeared on Northeast Today .
Congress Seeks Census Postponement in Manipur
Inner Manipur MP Prof A Bimol Akoijam said conducting the exercise under the prevailing circumstances would be an injustice to the people.
Manipur students urge CM to press Centre for NRC before census
Lin Laishram wishes Randeep Hooda on 50th birthday with unseen moments; watch
Randeep Hooda turned 50 on Thursday, and his wife, actress Lin Laishram, marked the occasion with a heartfelt birthday post. Calling him Nyomica ke Papa, Lin shared a collection of unseen pictures and videos featuring Randeep, their daughter Nyomica and their furry companions. In her birthday message, Lin wished Randeep a life filled with happiness, travel and memorable experiences. Happy birthday to Nyomica ke Papa, May your ice cream bowl always be bottomless and may you never have to count the calories. May there be many more homes in jungles, farms to wander through and adventures in every corner of the world, she wrote. Lin further shared her wishes for Randeep, highlighting his curiosity and enthusiasm. May you never lose that beautiful innocence or that edge, curiosity and enthusiasm that makes you, you. May your life always be filled with abundance, good friends, happy family, laughter and lots of love. Heres to all the places weve been, all the memories weve made, and all the places still waiting for us. I love you. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lin Laishram (@linlaishram) Randeep and Lin first met through veteran actor Naseeruddin Shahs theatre group Motley. Their relationship grew over time, and the couple began living together during the COVID-19 lockdown. The couple got married on November 29, 2023, in a traditional Meitei ceremony in Manipur. They welcomed their daughter Nyomica in March. Randeep had earlier shared that their daughter was born on his fathers birthday, making the day particularly meaningful for the family. On the work front, Randeep is set to appear in Eetha alongside Shraddha Kapoor. The film is inspired by the life of one of Indias earliest Tamasha/Lavni dancers and explores a culturally rooted story. He will also headline the epic war drama Operation Khukri. Randeep has secured the official movie rights to Operation Khukri: The Untold Story of the Indian Armys Bravest Peacekeeping Mission Abroad, written by Major General Rajpal Punia and Damini Punia. The film will depict the events of 2000, when 233 Indian soldiers were held hostage by rebel forces in Sierra Leone, West Africa, followed by a high-risk rescue operation. Also Read : Randeep Hooda, Lin Laishram reveal daughters name Nyomica on one-month milestone
Manipur Naga protest turns violent; 4 injured after tear gas fired
Manipur Naga protest turns violent injured after tear gas fired
The Liangmai Naga Council Manipur (LNC-M) has condemned the alleged use of tear gas and excessive force by Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and other security forces against peaceful protesters at Namdilong on Thursday. In a statement, the LNC-M alleged that security personnel used force around noon while people from foothill areas and indigenous communities... The post Manipur: Liangmai Naga Council Condemns Alleged Use Of Excessive Force Against Protesters At Namdilong first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur Deputy CM Losii Dikho Inaugurates Tribal Market In Ukhrul
Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho on Thursday inaugurated a newly constructed Tribal Market at Mayophung village in Ukhrul district along National Highway 202 (Imphal-Ukhrul road). The market was constructed by the Nashira Area Peoples Organisation (NAPO) under the 4th State Finance Commission through the Autonomous District Council (ADC), Ukhrul. Inaugurating the facility, Dikho said... The post Manipur Deputy CM Losii Dikho Inaugurates Tribal Market In Ukhruls Mayophung first appeared on Northeast Today .
As NRC demand intensifies, Manipur community leaders leave for Delhi
Although a 48-hour shutdown ended on August 19, educational institutes continue to be shut due to another round of agitation
Manipur shuts all educational institutions till Aug 22 amid census dispute
Manipur govt has ordered all academic institutions to shut amid the prevailing law and order situation amid the NRC and Census 2027 dispute from today, Aug 20 till Aug 23, 2026
Manipur CM to discuss NRC implementation in Assembly session from Sept 2
Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Thursday said his government will move to discuss the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state in the upcoming assembly session beginning on September 2, an official statement said. Singh gave the assurance during a meeting at the Chief Minister's Secretariat here with a student delegation, which demanded the implementation of NRC before conduct of Census 2027. The students demanded that Singh pressurise the Centre to implement NRC before the conduct of the Census for detection of illegal immigrants. The delegation also urged the CM to initiate a discussion on the issue in the forthcoming assembly session, it said. Singh assured the student delegation that the government will move to discuss the implementation of NRC in Manipur in the ensuing assembly session beginning on September 2. He said the government supports the NRC implementation in the state. The error-free implementation of NRC is an issue that ne
Naga MLA: Hills neglected, power centralised
The Hindus Vijaita Singh talks to Ram Muivah, an MLA representing the Ukhrul constituency in Manipur and member of the Naga Peoples Front (NPF), about the complex ongoing security, political, and socio-economic situation in Manipur
Centre can resolve any Manipur issue, in 2-3 months if its determined: Cong
Manipur Congress chief O Ibobi Singh on Thursday asserted that the Centre can resolve any issue concerning the state, including the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), in two to three months if it has commitment and determination. Representatives of several civil society organisations in Manipur left for New Delhi during the day to apprise Union ministers and BJP leaders of their demand for NRC updation before the conduct of Census 2027 in the state. Singh, addressing the media, said, If the central government wants, the implementation of NRC in Manipur is not an issue... NRC should be updated first before Census is conducted. If required, the Constitution should be amended. Ours is a very small state. If the Union government is determined and committed, be it NRC or any other issue, it is only a matter of two-three months to resolve it, the former chief minister said. The real issue is of the Centre's ignorance of the wishes of the people of the state, h
Manipur Congress chief O Ibobi Singh stated the Centre can resolve state issues quickly. Civil society groups are petitioning Union ministers for NRC updation before the Census. They aim to meet Home Minister Amit Shah and other key leaders. Students also protested, demanding NRC implementation and no Census before IDP return. Over 260 people have died and thousands were displaced since May 2023.
NRC before Census: Manipur defers census training as protests intensify
Census preparations have been disrupted as protests intensify over demands for an NRC before the population count
Schools, Colleges In Manipur Shut For 3 Days Amid Protests
The Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) has also announced a boycott of all government offices from Thursday as part of its ongoing agitation..
Census training programme deferred in Manipurs Imphal West amid protests over NRC demand
Protestors Wednesday (August 19) burnt effigies of politicians and took out rallies in different parts of Manipur's valley districts on the second day of the 48-hour general strike called by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) to press for updation of the NRC before the census exercise is conducted in the State.
Manipur Orders Closure Of All Educational Institutions Amid Law And Order Concerns
The Manipur Government has ordered the closure of all schools, colleges and higher education institutions across the state from August 20 to 22, citing the prevailing law and order situation. According to an order issued by the Education Department on August 19, the directive applies to schools affiliated with the Board of Secondary Education Manipur,... The post Manipur Orders Closure Of All Educational Institutions Amid Law And Order Concerns first appeared on Northeast Today .
Demand for NRC before census sparks bandh and clashes as Manipur protests intensify
Protests and a bandh continued for a second day demanding the National Register of Citizens. Tyre burning and tear gas were used as protestors intensified their agitation. The Chief Minister and opposition Congress supported the implementation of the NRC. A delegation of MLAs will visit New Delhi to discuss the NRC updation. The Census self-enumeration phase was scheduled to begin on August 17.
Census training programme deferred in Manipur's Imphal West amid protests over NRC demand
Manipur's government has postponed census enumerator training due to ongoing protests. Protesters are demanding a National Register of Citizens update before the census. Teachers assigned to the census face harassment and obstacles during training sessions. The state government also closed educational institutions for three days. This action reflects the prevailing law and order situation in the district.
Manipur Shuts Government Institutions Amid NRC-Census Row As Protesters Intensify Agitation
Manipur protesters demand NRC before Census as government offices face boycott amid escalating tensions across valley districts.
Manipur shuts all educational institutions from August 20 to 23 amid shutdown
Schools, colleges in Manipur to remain shut for three days
Imphal: The Manipur government on Wednesday, August 19, announced that all educational institutes in the state would remain closed for three days from August 20, citing the prevailing law-and-order situation. Protesters burnt effigies of politicians and took out rallies in different parts of Manipurs valley districts on the second day of the 48-hour general strike Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Manipur schools, colleges to remain shut till Aug 22 amid NRC showdown
Manipur schools and colleges will close from August 20 to August 22 due to prevailing law and order issues. Protests demanding the National Register of Citizens update have intensified across key areas. Torch rallies were staged Sunday night to press the government for this demand. Demonstrations occurred along major roads, with protesters demanding NRC update before census.
Manipur schools, colleges to remain shut till August 22 amid unrest over NRC
Manipur schools, colleges to remain shut till August 22 amid unrest over NRC
No NRC, No Census Strike Shuts Manipur Valley for 2nd Day
Markets, educational institutions, business establishments, and public transport stayed largely shut in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur.
Manipur Cong backs BJP-led state govt in NRC update before census
Manipur: Shutdown over NRC demand; normal life hit across Imphal Valley for 2nd day
Normal life remained disrupted across Manipur's Imphal Valley for the second consecutive day as a 48-hour statewide shutdown demanding updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before Census-2027 continued on Wednesday. Called by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD), the shutdown received support from student, youth, women's and civil society organisations
Former Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga To Receive Degree Certificate After 60 Years
Zoramthanga appeared for the final undergraduate examination in 1966 from Dhanamanjuri College in Manipur, then affiliated with Gauhati University, with English as his major subject. He passed the examination with a second-class result.
JFD Announces Boycott Of Government Offices Over NRC Demand
The Campaign for Just & Fair Delimitation (JFD) has intensified its demand for updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), announcing a boycott of State and Central Government offices across Manipur from Thursday. JFD Convenor Jitendra Ningomba announced the decision during an interaction with the media at the WAL United Youths Club at Wangkhei... The post JFD Announces Boycott Of Government Offices Over NRC Demand first appeared on Northeast Today .
People of Purpose: How Ananya and Kabithui Are Reimagining Education in Manipur with Khaangchu
In conflict-affected Manipur, Khaangchu blends Rongmei knowledge with modern learning to help children stay rooted while looking ahead.
Manipur on Edge as Governor Heads to Delhi, MHA May Decide on NRC
Markets, educational institutions, business establishments, and public transport stayed largely shut in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur. Government offices recorded thin attendance.
Rocket launchers linked to suspected terrorists destroyed in controlled operation in Delhi
The recovered weapons, which were brought to Delhi for examination and disposal, were part of a cache of arms, ammunition and explosive material seized during a joint search operation in Manipur in connection with the case, sources said.
Manipur men become 'human washing machine,' clean carpets in stream after festival
Manipur men become human washing machine clean carpets in stream after festival
Manipur Shutdown Continues as NRC Update Demands Intensify
Imphal, August 19: Life in the Imphal Valley remains disrupted for the second consecutive day due to a state-wide shutdown. The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation has called for a 48-hour strike to demand the updating of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) ahead of the 2027 census. Numerous student and youth organizations, womens ... Read more Manipur Shutdown Continues as NRC Update Demands Intensify
NHRC seeks report from Delhi Police over assault on two Manipur men in Munirka
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the reported assault of two men from Manipur in Delhis Munirka area. One of the victims has reportedly suffered serious head injuries and is on ventilator support. The Commission has issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner seeking a detailed report on [] The post NHRC seeks report from Delhi Police over assault on two Manipur men in Munirka appeared first on India Legal .
Manipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As Students, Women Vendors Demand NRC Before Census
Students, women vendors and civil society groups demand NRC updation before Manipur begins Census 2027 operations.
Joint Tribes Council Manipur Demands NRC Before Census, Delimitation In Manipur
The Joint Tribes Council Manipur (JTCM) has strongly backed the demand for implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur before conducting the Census or undertaking any delimitation exercise in the state. The JTCM expressed concern over what it described as the continuing influx of people across the international border and the resulting... The post Joint Tribes Council Manipur Demands NRC Before Census, Delimitation In Manipur first appeared on Northeast Today .
Normal life affected in valley districts on second day of strike over NRC demand in Manipur
Strike enforcers in different parts of Imphal East and Imphal West districts blocked the roads with bamboo poles and stone boulders
Manipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As NRC Demand Intensifies Ahead Of 2027 Census Deadline
Manipur has begun a 48-hour general strike called by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation, demanding implementation of the National Register of Citizens before the 2027 Census. Road blockades, closed shops and disrupted transport were reported across several areas, particularly in the valley districts. The agitation remained largely peaceful, though reports of injuries emerged during incidents involving security forces and police. The state government says it remains committed to the NRC issue and plans to send MLAs to Delhi to press the Centre while seeking a united approach to the matter.
46 KCP-Taibanganba cadres surrender arms in Manipur
Strike over NRC-before-Census continues to cripple Manipur, NDA MLAs plan Delhi meet
First NRC, then census: Manipur valley protesters' demand
Protests erupted in Manipur demanding National Register of Citizens updation before any census activity. Police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators who gathered at the deputy commissioner's office. A 48-hour general strike was called, causing shops and businesses to remain closed. The Manipur government reiterated its stand for NRC updation due to demographic concerns.
Manipur Shutdown Impacts Daily Life Amid NRC Update Demands
Imphal, August 18: Daily life in Manipurs Imphal Valley faced significant disruption on Tuesday. A 48-hour general shutdown, called by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD), received widespread support from the public. The JFD is demanding an update to the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the 2027 census. Former Chief Minister N. ... Read more Manipur Shutdown Impacts Daily Life Amid NRC Update Demands
Manipur Government Reiterates Demand for NRC Update, Delegation to Visit New Delhi Soon
Imphal, August 18: The Manipur government has once again emphasized the need to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state. Concerns regarding changes in population structure, demographic imbalances, and illegal immigration have been rising, according to government officials. A delegation of Manipur legislators is set to travel to New Delhi shortly. This ... Read more Manipur Government Reiterates Demand for NRC Update, Delegation to Visit New Delhi Soon
Manipur Jobs 2026 : IIM Shillong Recruitment [11 posts]
Applications are invited for recruitment of 11 vacant positions or jobs under IIM Shillong in Manipur in 2026. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Experts and Specialists for State Support Mission Government of Manipur in 2026. Name of posts : No. [] The post Manipur Jobs 2026 : IIM Shillong Recruitment [11 posts] appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Junior Women's Hockey Nationals: Top Teams Secure Victories
At the 16th Hockey Junior Women National Championship in Pune, Chandigarh, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh secured decisive wins, while Manipur narrowly defeated Maharashtra in a thrilling Division A encounter. Key players delivered strong performances, including hat-tricks, contributing to high-scoring matches and close finishes.
Manipur MLAs To Visit Delhi, Seek Centre
A delegation of Manipur MLAs will visit New Delhi to meet central leaders and press for updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state before the Census, government spokesperson and MLA Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference at the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) auditorium... The post Manipur MLAs To Visit Delhi, Seek Centres Nod For NRC Updation Before Census first appeared on Northeast Today .
Protesters seek NRC before Census to weed out infiltrators in Manipur
Scores of people, mostly women, say the State needs a mechanism to weed out illegal immigrants
48-hour Manipur Bandh Disrupts Normal Life
The strike coincides with the start of the self-enumeration phase of Census 2027 (August 1731), with the main house-listing operations scheduled from September 1 to 30. Protests have grown in recent days, with women vendors from Khwairamband Ima Keithel staging sit-ins, students holding rallies, and demonstrators earlier disrupting census training programmes. Two students were injured in police action during protests on Monday
Apprised Amit Shah of Manipur peoples demand for NRC before census: Biren Singh
Biren Singh said he informed Amit Shah about the people's appeal for the conduct of the NRC that was taken up by my government in February 2023
Manipur: Two-day strike over NRC demand paralyses normal life in valley districts
The strike called by the Campaign for Just and Free Delimitation (JFD), however, did not have any effect on hill districts
Ariha Pangambam's Gold: A New Dawn For Indian Gymnastics
Ariha Pangambam from Manipur has made history by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in the senior women's individual event at the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships. The 22-year-old gymnast expressed pride in her achievement, hoping to inspire young athletes, and shared insights into the challenges faced during the competition, including adapting to a wooden floor, and her journey from artistic to aerobic gymnastics.
Manipur: Protesters in Imphal demand NRC before Census
Manipur: Imphal Torch Rally Demands NRC Before Census As Police Deploy Barricades
Students demand NRC before Census 2027, while protests, disruptions and a statewide strike intensify across Manipur.
28 selected for 1st Invitation National Cheibi C
The All Manipur Cheibi Association AMCA has successfully selected 28 athletes who will represent Manipur in the 1st Invitation National Cheibi Championship to be hosted by the association in collaboration with Kangleipak Students 8217 Association from October 9 to 12 at Indoor Stadium, Khuman Lampak As many as 175 athletes from 11 Thang Ta institutes took part in the trial and 28 of them were selected during the trial selection held on August 16, said AMCA in a press release Source The Sangai Express
48-hour Manipur bandh called; women vendors, students join NRC-before-Census protests
Manipur Assemblys 8th Session to Begin on September 2 Amidst Ongoing Violence and Relief Efforts
Imphal, August 17: Political activities in Manipur are set to intensify. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has called for the 8th session of the 12th Manipur Assembly to commence on September 2. The session will take place in the assembly hall in Imphal at 11 AM. A notification issued by the Assembly Secretariat on Monday stated ... Read more Manipur Assemblys 8th Session to Begin on September 2 Amidst Ongoing Violence and Relief Efforts
Manipur: KNF Rejects Langka Attack Allegations, Disowns Any Involvement; Calls Allegations
Imphal, August 17: The Kuki National Front (KNF) categorically rejected allegations linking its Home Secretary, Jangboi Kipgen, and the outfits cadres to the recent Langka incident in Kangpokpi district, in which two persons were killed, terming the charges completely baseless, unfounded and devoid of truth. The KNF said neither its Home Secretary, Jangboi Kipgen, nor... The post Manipur: KNF Rejects Langka Attack Allegations, Disowns Any Involvement; Calls Allegations Baseless Propaganda first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur political activity picks up amid possible cabinet expansion
Manipur leaders are in New Delhi for potential cabinet expansion talks. Ethnic violence continues unabated since May 2023, impacting the state. Students rallied demanding National Register of Citizens implementation before any census. Protests escalated with torch rallies and police intervention on Sunday. Internally displaced people's return is a key demand before census activities.
West Bengal CM promises Purulia's Junglemahal revamp, jobs and new infrastructure
West Bengal's Chief Minister inaugurated a major drinking water project today. This Japan International Cooperation Agency-assisted initiative will serve over 84,500 rural households. The project aims to provide safe and reliable piped water across five development blocks. It draws water from the Mukutmanipur Reservoir on the Kumari River. This significant milestone strengthens India-Japan development cooperation in the state.
Six Militants and Drug Traffickers Arrested in Manipur Operations
Imphal, August 17: In a series of coordinated operations across various districts, security forces in Manipur have arrested six militants, including a woman, linked to several banned organizations. Additionally, six drug traffickers, also including a woman, were apprehended during these operations. A senior police officer reported that the joint operation involved the Manipur Police and ... Read more Six Militants and Drug Traffickers Arrested in Manipur Operations
Six militants, six drug peddlers arrested in Manipur; arms, narcotics recovered
Imphal, Aug 17 (IANS) Security forces in Manipur, in separate joint operations conducted across different districts, have arrested six militants, including a woman, belonging to various banned outfits and apprehended six drug peddlers, including a woman, during the past 24 hours, officials said here on Monday. A senior police official said that the six militants []
Manipur: Six Militants, Extortionist Arrested In Separate Operations
Security forces have arrested six active cadres of different proscribed outfits, including a woman member of the RPF/PLA, in separate operations across Imphal West and Imphal East districts, according to officials. On August 16, security forces arrested two active cadres of the Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF)/Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) from different locations in Imphal West... The post Manipur: Six Militants, Extortionist Arrested In Separate Operations first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur: Anti-Narcotics Operations: Opium And Heroin Seized In Imphal East And Churachandpur
Security forces seized over 3.6 kg of suspected narcotics and arrested six persons in two separate anti-narcotics operations conducted in Manipur on August 14, Police said on Monday (August 17, 2026). In Imphal East district, a joint team of the district police and CRPF conducted an intelligence-based operation at Khergao Awang Sabal Leikai and arrested... The post Manipur: Anti-Narcotics Operations: Opium And Heroin Seized In Imphal East And Churachandpur first appeared on Northeast Today .
VP CP Radhakrishnan pays tribute to former Governor Ganesan in Chennai
Ganesan served as Governor of Manipur from 2021, Governor of West Bengal as additional charge from July to November 2022, and Governor of Nagaland from February 2023
SC Delhi thrash Raengdai 5-1, set up Durand Cup semis against East Bengal
SC Delhi produced a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat debutants FC Raengdai of Manipur 5-1 on Sunday and set up a semifinal clash against Kolkata heavyweights East Bengal in the Durand Cup. After Chongtham Kishan Singh's (9th) stunning long-range strike had put Raengdai ahead in the first half, substitute Joseph Sunny's (57th, 67th) second-half brace turned the game around. Rodriguinho (82nd), Juan Sebastian Pena (90+3) and Augustine Lalrochana (90+8) were the other SC Delhi goal scorers in the quarter-final match. In Kolkata, a first-half header from PV Vishnu saw East Bengal FC edge past a spirited Indian Army FT side 1-0 in another quarterfinal. The East Bengal versus SC Delhi semifinal will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on August 19. In Ranchi's Birsa Munda Stadium, it was FC Raengdai who took the lead in spectacular fashion against SC Delhi. Chongtham Kishan Singh unleashed a bullet of a shot from around 20 metres that dipped late, st
Lemka, the speech AI that understands 6 NE languages, launched
Shillong, Aug 16: MWire Labs, a research and AI deployment lab based in Shillong, has released Lemka, an end-to-end speech AI system that combines speech-to-text (Lemka STT) and text-to-speech (Lemka TTS) for six languages of the North East: Khasi, Garo, Mizo, Meitei (Manipuri), Nagamese and Kokborok. Lemka allows a user to speak in their own [] The post Lemka, the speech AI that understands 6 NE languages, launched first appeared on Highland Post .
Wing Commander R K Herojit Singh From Manipur Wins Silver At ITF National Para Triathlon
Win Commander R K Herojit Singh, son of R K Muktasana Singh and R K (O) Ibetombi Devi of Singjamei Mathak Chongtham Leikai, Imphal West, has won a silver medal in the PTWC category at the ITF Nationals Para Triathlon held at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune. Herojit Singh is an International... The post Wing Commander R K Herojit Singh From Manipur Wins Silver At ITF National Para Triathlon first appeared on Northeast Today .
Formal child adoption remains low in J&K; CARA records 42 cases in 2025-26
Jammu and Kashmir recorded 42 children adopted through the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) during 2025-26, a figure substantially lower than adoption numbers reported by several major States, according to data presented by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in the Rajya Sabha. The State/UT-wise data, furnished in response to a parliamentary question answered on August 12, shows that Maharashtra recorded the highest number of CARA-facilitated adoptions during the financial year, with 792 cases. Gujarat followed with 547, while Tamil Nadu recorded 501 adoptions. Karnataka accounted for 377 cases, followed by Odisha with 308 and Telangana with 307. Jammu and Kashmirs 42 adoptions were also lower than the figures reported by several northern and neighbouring States. Rajasthan recorded 172 adoptions, while Punjab reported 49, only seven more than J&K. Uttar Pradesh registered 231 cases, Haryana 68, Uttarakhand 30, Himachal Pradesh 14 and Delhi 109. Among other States, Assam recorded 186 adoptions, Kerala 170, Andhra Pradesh 140, Bihar 125 and Chhattisgarh 114. West Bengal reported 237 cases, Madhya Pradesh 221 and Jharkhand 60. The data also showed considerable variation among the northeastern States. Meghalaya and Nagaland reported 13 adoptions each, Mizoram 78, Tripura seven, Arunachal Pradesh five and Manipur four. Sikkim recorded 28 cases. Smaller Union Territories and States also reported relatively modest numbers. Goa recorded 25 adoptions, Chandigarh 18, Puducherry 15 and Andaman and Nicobar Islands 11. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu reported five cases. No adoption through CARA was recorded in Ladakh or Lakshadweep during 2025-26. Across the 36 States and Union Territories listed in the annexure, the reported number of CARA-facilitated adoptions stood at 5,022 during the financial year. J&Ks 42 cases therefore accounted for less than one per cent of the reported national total. The Ministry, however, has clarified that adoption figures should be viewed in the context of the availability of children who have been declared legally free for adoption. The waiting period for prospective adoptive parents depends not only on the number of applicants but also on the availability of legally free children and the age group preferred by prospective parents. The government is seeking to strengthen the adoption infrastructure through Mission Vatsalya. States and UTs have been advised to establish at least one Specialised Adoption Agency (SAA) in every district under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and the Adoption Regulations, 2022. As of July 29, 2026, 795 SAAs had been approved across the country under Mission Vatsalya. These agencies support the formal adoption process and provide residential care to adoptable children below six years of age. The adoption system has also been substantially digitised. All SAAs are required to operate through the integrated CARINGS-Mission Vatsalya platform, which facilitates digital processing of cases from referral and matching to documentation. The system also allows authorities to monitor compliance through real-time dashboards at the Central and State levels. The Ministry said District Magistrates have been empowered to issue adoption orders under the Juvenile Justice Act and Adoption Regulations. Prescribed timelines have been laid down for different stakeholders, while CARA undertakes regular monitoring and follow-up with States and UT administrations to reduce delays. The Centre is also using Mission Vatsalya for awareness campaigns promoting legal adoption and foster care. Nationwide and local outreach programmes, workshops, seminars and orientation sessions are being conducted, while CARA uses print, electronic and social media platforms to spread information on legal adoption procedures.
Nine cadres of banned insurgent outfits arrested in joint operations in Manipur
Imphal, Aug 17 (IANS) In a series of joint intelligence-based operations conducted across Thoubal, Kakching and Churachandpur districts of Manipur, the Assam Rifles, along with the Manipur Police and state Commandos, successfully thwarted anti-national activities, officials said here. A Defence Spokesman said on Sunday that, demonstrating seamless synergy, joint teams of security forces comprising six []
Student protesters stage protest, demand NRC before census in Manipur
On Sunday, student protesters gathered at the Directorate of Census Operations in Imphal, calling for the NRC's implementation prior to any census activities. The situation escalated when police employed tear gas to disperse the crowd, resulting in minor injuries for one protester. This demonstration took place in Porompat, Imphal East, highlighting the growing unrest among students regarding census preparations.
Peace and Trust are the Foundations of Manipurs Development: Chief Minister Khemchand Singh
Imphal, August 16: Manipurs Chief Minister, Yumkham Khemchand Singh, emphasized on Saturday that peace is the cornerstone of development. He stated that lasting stability can only be achieved through mutual trust, justice, respect, and the participation of all communities. While hoisting the national flag at the First Manipur Rifles Parade Ground, the Chief Minister condemned ... Read more Peace and Trust are the Foundations of Manipurs Development: Chief Minister Khemchand Singh
Some Unknown Footnotes Of Independence
ASHOK OGRA Lord Mountbatten announced the Partition plan on All-India Radio on 3 June 1947. He was followed on the microphone by Nehru, Jinnah and Baldev Singh (speaking for the Sikhs). The next morning, the Viceroy addressed a press conference. It was here that he suggested, for the first time, that the British would leave not by June 1948 (as originally planned) but by the middle of August 1947, that is, in less than ten weeks. There were many interesting moments leading to Independence that are not talked about as often. Here are a few of them. DEMARCATING BORDERS The task of partitioning Bengal and the Punjab was entrusted to a British judge named Sir Cyril Radcliffe. He was given just 35 days to divide colonial India into two nations. He had no prior knowledge of India (this was deemed an advantage). He was assigned four advisers: two Muslims, one Hindu, and one Sikh. But since they fought on every point, he soon dispensed with them. He did not bother to visit the areas that were to be demarcated. Journalist Jayanta Kalita writes that Radcliffe submitted his final boundary maps on August 12, 1947. But Mountbatten decided not to make them public immediately. So, when Pakistan became independent on August 14 and India on August 15, people did not know exactly where the border would run. The Radcliffe Line was announced only on August 17. The confusion that followed was enormous. Families suddenly discovered that their homes were in one country and their fields in another. In Punjab, Muslim-majority areas of Gurdaspur district went to India, giving it an important land route to Kashmir. Pakistan strongly opposed the decision. In the east, the mainly Buddhist Chittagong Hill Tracts went to East Pakistan, leading to tensions and displacement. Radcliffe left India on August 18. Disturbed by the bloodshed, he reportedly burned his notes, refused his 3,000 fee and never returned to the subcontinent. The story of integrating the princely states presented a greater challenge. RECALCITRANT PRINCELY STATES India became independent on August 15, 1947, but the India we know today had not yet fully taken shape. More than 560 princely states had to decide their future. Most had acceded to India, but some important states were still holding out. Kashmir had not joined either India or Pakistan. Maharaja Hari Singh remained ambivalent. Hyderabad wanted to remain independent, while Hindu-majority Junagadh opted for Pakistan, creating a serious problem. Bhopal, Travancore and some other states had also shown reluctance to join India. There were other smaller princely states across central, northern and western India that had their own doubts and concerns. Jodhpur and Indore, too, hesitated at different stages. The possibility of India ending up as a patchwork of separate territories was not entirely out of the question. Writer-journalist Josy Joseph, in his well-researched book Birth of a Nation: Twenty-One Days That Made India, gives a fascinating account of those anxious days leading up to Independence. He writes about the pressure being put on the princes as their hopes of remaining independent began to fade. Nehru was firm. Patel and his ministry were prepared to go beyond persuasion if necessary. One of the first princes to come over to Patels side was the Maharaja of Bikaner. His Dewan was K. M. Panikkar, a widely respected historian who, more clearly than other people, could see that the Vasco da Gama epoch of Asian history. This encouraged other princely states in the region to voluntarily join the Dominion of India. A number of people worked behind the scenes. One of the most important was V. P. Menon. He had started his career as a typist and rose through the administrative system to become Patel's key aide in dealing with the princes. Officials, activists and intelligence operatives also played their part. In one of his books, Menon describes in some detail the tortuous negotiations with the rulers. The process of give and take involved much massaging of egos: one ruler claimed descent from Lord Rama, another from Sri Krishna, while a third said his lineage was immortal, as it had been blessed by the Sikh Gurus. I have a personal memory connected with the late V. P. Menon. Capt. C. P. Nair, founder of the Leela group of hotels, was a dear friend. Whenever I was in Mumbai, I would often stay at the Leela. He was a nephew of V. P. Menon and would regale me with stories about his uncle-his pragmatism, his practical approach and the way he could be soft and firm at the same time while dealing with the princely states and their Dewans. Manipur and Tripura had their own stories. They acceded to India in 1947 but retained considerable internal autonomy before their complete merger with India in 1949. The major unresolved cases were settled later, and in different ways. Junagadh eventually became part of India after a hectic parleys and pressure. Hyderabad was integrated in September 1948 through Operation Polo. Kashmir acceded to India in October 1947 after tribal forces from Pakistan entered the state and the Maharaja sought India's military assistance. This was the uncertain political situation when the Constituent Assembly met in Delhi on the night of August 14-15 to mark India's freedom. THE MIDNIGHT SESSION The Constituent Assembly met at 11 pm, with Dr Rajendra Prasad presiding. Sucheta Kripalani opened the proceedings by singing Vande Mataram. Rajendra Prasad paid tribute to Gandhi and reassured minorities about their rights. Then came Nehru's Tryst with Destiny speech: At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. Nehru also reminded the country that Independence was not just an occasion for celebration. It carried a responsibility to serve India and its people. There were other important voices that night. Muslim League leader Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman, who was still a member of the Indian Constituent Assembly, supported Nehru's pledge and spoke of governing without favour. S. Radhakrishnan spoke about India's largely peaceful transfer of political power and contrasted it with the violence that had often accompanied such changes elsewhere. At midnight, the members stood and took a solemn pledge, dedicating themselves to the service of India and its people and to world peace and human welfare. Then came another memorable moment. Hansa Mehta presented the national flag to the Assembly on behalf of the women of India. Sucheta Kripalani later sang Sare Jahan Se Achha and the first verse of Jana Gana Mana. In the early hours of August 15, Rajendra Prasad and Nehru went to Viceroy's House to formally inform Mountbatten that the Constituent Assembly had approved his appointment as independent India's first Governor-General. There is a delightful little story from that night. Nehru handed Mountbatten an envelope that was supposed to contain the list of portfolios of his new Cabinet. Mountbatten opened it and found only a blank sheet of paper. The correct list was soon recovered. Yet, amid all the uncertainty, a new country had been born. Millions of people were now beginning the difficult task of building a democratic India and deciding what kind of nation it would become. What followed was an experiment in democracy that often looked untidy and chaotic, but proved remarkably resilient. The economist John Kenneth Galbraith memorably called India a functioning anarchy. The phrase sounds dismissive, but its more interesting word may be functioning. India argues, protests, quarrels and frequently appears chaotic, yet the democratic machinery somehow keeps moving. (The Author works as Advisor with Apeejay Education, New Delhi)
Manipur rivals unite against border land swap with Myanmar
Both Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities now oppose any land swap with Myanmar. This opposition stems from a reported proposal concerning territory in Chandel district. Civil society groups and villagers have voiced strong objections to ceding land. The Ministry of External Affairs acknowledged ongoing discussions on unsettled border areas. Nothing has been finalized regarding this potential territorial exchange yet.
Manipur: UNC calls 24-hour shutdown after attack kills two Naga people in Kangpokpi district
United Naga Council (UNC) the apex body of Nagas in Manipur has called a 24-hour Emergency Total Shutdown in all Naga districts and Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur from 11 pm on August 14 to 11 pm on August 15, following an attack on Naga people
Singh stressed that peace is the foundation of development and that lasting stability can be achieved through mutual trust, justice, dignity and the participation of all communities.
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Imphal, August 15: In a tragic incident in Manipurs Kangpokpi district, armed militants have killed two Naga village volunteers and injured two others. The attack occurred in the village of Langka, where heavily armed assailants targeted the volunteers, who were also farmers. The deceased have been identified as Viriliangbo Chawang, 35, and Kawidinang Abonmai, 54. ... Read more Violence Erupts in Manipur: Two Naga Volunteers Killed by Armed Attackers
Two shot dead in attack on Naga village in Manipur
Two people were killed and two others injured after gunmen attacked a village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Friday, the police said.
Partition of 1947: A Human Tragedy, Says Manipur Governor
Imphal, August 14: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla stated on Friday that the Partition of 1947 was not merely a division of land, but a profound human tragedy that inflicted suffering, loss of life, and displacement on millions. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh emphasized that countless lives were lost and significant property damage occurred due ... Read more Partition of 1947: A Human Tragedy, Says Manipur Governor
2 killed, 2 injured as miscreants open fire on Naga village in Manipurs Kangpokpi
SC Urges Kukis, Meiteis To Work For Peace
The Supreme Court urged Kuki and Meitei groups in Manipur to work towards restoring peace and reopening blocked roads and highways, saying both communities had suffered enough during the prolonged ethnic conflict.
