Digital Desk | Imphal, Nov 14 (IANS) A day after four Naga civilians, including two women, were killed in an attack by armed extremists in Manipurs Ukhrul district, apex Naga body, Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), on Saturday issued a three-day ultimatum to the Centre and the Manipur government, demanding the removal of Kuki militants from Naga areas. Meanwhile, Manipur Deputy Chief Minister and senior Naga leader Losii Dikho, in a separate statement, called for dialogue and reconciliation to find a lasting solution to the state's ongoing ethnic crisis. At least four people, including a mother and her son, were shot dead in a suspected ambush allegedly carried out by Kuki militants along the Imphal-Dimapur National Highway (NH-2) at New Haven in Ukhrul district on Friday afternoon. In a statement, the TNL said that the New Haven incident was the fourth such attack at the same location and demanded that the case be immediately handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for investigation. The ultimatum was issued following an emergency meeting of Tangkhul civil society organisations, which strongly condemned the killing of the four civilians in broad daylight, reportedly just a few metres away from security forces deployed in the area, the statement said. The TNL held the state and Central governments solely responsible for their alleged failure to protect the lives of innocent civilians. We have lost complete faith in the central security forces. Therefore, all the central security forces deployed therein must be immediately withdrawn. Till then, the victims' families have resolved not to claim the bodies, the statement said. It further warned that failure to meet its demands would compel the general public to launch an indefinite agitation until justice was delivered. In his separate statement, Deputy Chief Minister Dikho said that Manipur had endured unimaginable heartbreak following the recent loss of innocent lives along the National Highway and within communities. The recent loss of innocent lives along the National Highway and within our communities has left deep wounds that violence and retaliation can never heal, he said. Dikho observed that hatred and bloodshed had historically led only to destruction, adding that those who chose the path of conflict would ultimately be held accountable for the devastation they caused. On Friday's attack, police said that the victims were travelling in two separate vehicles when they came under fire from the vicinity of Yaolen village, a Kuki settlement near the incident site. The victims were identified as Kapangkhui R.S. and Haoleia R.S., both residents of Shangshak village, and August Ngalung and Khanmila, both from Tashar village. All four victims, including two women, sustained fatal bullet injuries and died on the spot, the police official said. Quoting local residents, another police official in Imphal said that the two men and two women were travelling in the two vehicles when the armed assailants opened fire. Bullet marks were also found on the windshields of both vehicles, he added. Additional security personnel, including Manipur Police, the Border Security Force (BSF), the Army, and the Assam Rifles, have been rushed to the area to reinforce security and prevent further violence. Search operations have also been launched in and around the incident site to trace and apprehend those involved in the attack.
Cong's deafening silence on J'khand MLA sexual assault case exposes double standards: BJP
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over allegations of sexual assault against its Jharkhand MLA Bhushan Bara involving a minor tribal girl, accusing the Opposition party of maintaining double standards on women's safety and questioning the silence of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and other senior Congress leaders. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, party MP Bansuri Swaraj alleged that the Congress repeatedly speaks about women's empowerment but remains silent when serious allegations are levelled against its own leaders. On one hand, India is taking pride in its culture and worshipping Chhathi Maiya, who is the source of the creation of the universe. And on the other hand, you know how the Congress is repeatedly insulting women, who are the embodiment of Shakti, Swaraj claimed. She pointed out that the press conference was being held a day before the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, which is observed as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (Tribal Pride Day)', and termed the allegations against the Jharkhand MLA particularly shameful. In fact, investigating agencies have even registered an FIR under POCSO. If you look at the allegations, they are soul-crushing allegations. The allegation is that the MLA lured that innocent girl with the promise of education, lured her with the promise of a better life, and by bringing that 14-year-old minor on such a false promise, first made her do household chores, beat her, and later, allegations of sexual exploitation have also surfaced, she alleged. This grave matter has come to light through media reports, yet I am astonished that the Congress party, which champions slogans like 'Smash the Patriarchy', along with its leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Mr Kharge, have all chosen to remain silent, she added. Questioning the Congress leadership's response to the allegations, the BJP MP asked how long the party would continue to follow what she described as a principle of silence amounting to consent. Have you questioned this MLA of yours? Have you held him accountable? Certainly not. Double standards have become the standard political conduct within the Congress party, she said. To support her allegations of selective action by the Congress, Swaraj also referred to party MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, who has faced allegations of sexual harassment by 11 students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). She claimed that despite the allegations, the Congress had ewarded him and appointed him as the co-chair of the Election Committee, the Campaign Committee, and the Manifesto Committee ahead of the upcoming Manipur Assembly elections. When the direction is so fundamentally flawed, it is only natural that the state of affairs will also be poor, Bansuri Swaraj added. The BJP MP also raised the issue of Congress leader Harak Singh, who has been appointed chairman of the party's Uttarakhand Election Committee. Referring to allegations made against him by a woman from Assam, Swaraj said the complainant had demanded a DNA test and that the matter had been handed over to a woman police officer for investigation. It is astonishing that the Congress party operates based on political expediency rather than moral principles, she further stated. There is a common thread running through all these instances: The silence of the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi, the BJP MP added. Taking aim at Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's slogan on women's empowerment, Swaraj questioned whether the party was equally committed to protecting women's dignity when allegations involved its own leaders. Priyanka Gandhi asserts, with great emphasis, 'Ladki hoon, lad sakti hoon'. I would like to ask, when it comes to leaders within your own party, do you still stand firm for the dignity of women? she questioned. Drawing a comparison between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi, Swaraj said, On one side, we have Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose tireless efforts and development-oriented policies have ensured that women in this country are not viewed merely as beneficiaries, but as nation-builders -- recognised as self-reliant entrepreneurs. On the other side, we have Rahul Gandhi, who propagates hollow slogans like 'Smash the Patriarchy,' yet chooses to remain silent when it comes to the dignity of women. However, the public knows everything. Rahul Gandhi, I want to warn you that in the upcoming elections, women voters, in particular, will demand accountability from you and hold the Congress party responsible for every one of its anti-women stances, she stated. The BJP MP also brought up a controversy involving a former office-bearer of the Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India (NSUI) at Delhi University, who had been accused of attempting to lure young women with concert tickets, gifts and other inducements. It is alleged that he attempted to lure young women, offering concert tickets, gifts, and other inducements, to take them to Ahmedabad, with the intent of involving them in illicit activities. Notice how Rahul Gandhi has remained silent even regarding the NSUI, which is the Congress party's student wing. This is the Congress party's age-old policy: they say one thing and do another, she claimed. Swaraj alleged that the Congress leadership had repeatedly failed to speak up when allegations of sexual misconduct and exploitation involved people associated with the party. Every time there is deafening silence from the Congress party. It actually shows that Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and the Congress party are absolutely comfortable with objectification of women, very comfortable with victimisation of women, and clearly sexual harassment, sexual abuse and rape; these kinds of serious allegations are something that they completely find benign and underestimate what a survivor or victim has to go through. Instead of becoming the voice of the voiceless, the Congress Party goes ahead and rewards its own leaders, Swaraj said. This puts a question mark on the political character of the Congress party, she added.
Manipur PSC Assistant Engineer Answer Key 2026 Out
Manipur PSC AE Answer Key 2026 released on 13 November. Download Civil and Electrical paper-wise PDFs. Submit objections from 16 to 20 November 2026.
Manipur Police Recruitment 2026 - 2698 Constable, SI and Other Posts
The Manipur Police has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 2,698 vacancies across various posts. Duly filled applications must reach the Employment Exchanges on or before 10 December 2026. The recruitment drive includes Constable, Constable Driver, LDC, Ward Attendant, and other positions.
Manipur: Four civilians, including two women, killed in suspected attack
Four civilians, including two women, were killed after suspected militants opened fire on two four-wheelers in Manipur's Ukhrul district on Friday. The incident took place in the New Heaven area along the Imphal-Ukhrul road, police said
Little Nilakanta bows out bravely
Indian hockey midfielder Nilakanta Sharmas recent retirement call is a brave one, just like his courageous on-field tackles and fearless off-field advocacy for his home state Manipur
Manipur CM Khemchand Singh stresses need for passenger train service to Guwahati to ease travel difficulties Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday emphasised the need to introduce a passenger train service connecting the state with Guwahati, saying it would greatly benefit the people of the landlocked state, particularly in view of the [] The post Manipur CM Khemchand Singh stresses need for passenger train service to Guwahati to ease travel difficulties appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
AMMA to host 3 day Mukna Workshop
The All Manipur Mukna Association AMMA is set to host a three day Mukna Workshop cum Seminar from December 6 to 8 at the residential quarter complex of MLA of Wangkhei AC and association president Thangjam Arunkumar in Lamphel VIP Colony According to a press release issued by AMMA, the workshop cum seminar aims to bring together Mukna enthusiasts, research scholars, physical instructors, coaches, and teachers A Mukna Refresher and Judge Examination will also be conducted as part of the event to groom new technical officials An organizing committee has been constituted for the smooth conduct of the programme Interested Mukna enthusiasts are invited to attend, and further details can be obtained from the association
Tam FC Sekta and Sekta FC clinch titles at 169 Bn CRPF organised District Level Football Tournament
A seven day district level football tournament organized by the 169 Bn Central Reserve Police Force CRPF concluded with a closing ceremony at Chanung Ground today Held under the Sports for Peace and Development Across the Nation SPANDAN initiative, the competition featured matches across two age categories Under 18 and Above 18 to 21 In the Under 18 final, Tam FC Sekta secured the championship title with a dominant 6 2 victory over YGC Wakhong br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e paolive net galleries images News Related 2026 11 Football 20261114 jpg border 1 alt Tam FC Sekta and Sekta FC clinch titles at 169 Bn CRPF organised District Level Football Tournament td tr tr td align center Tam FC Sekta and Sekta FC clinch titles at 169 Bn CRPF organised District Level Football Tournament td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br In the Above 18 to 21 category, Sekta FC emerged as champions after defeating Chanung Sintha Club CSC 3 0 in the summit clash The podium finishers were respectively feted with cash prize of Rs 30,000 Rs 20,000 and Rs 10,000, in addition to trophies, medals, and certificates Individual excellence was also recognized, with the Best Player of the Tournament and Best Goalkeeper in each category receiving cash awards of Rs 3,000 apiece Arjuna Awardee and Olympian weightlifter Ngangbam Sonia Chanu graced the closing ceremony as a distinguished guest Addressing the gathering, she highlighted the transformative role of sports and urged young athletes to remain determined and pursue their goals despite challenges and limited opportunities Emphasizing dedication, hard work, and a positive attitude as the keys to success, she noted that Manipur
4 Nagas killed in sniper attack on Manipur NH
Manipur Violence Probe Panel Gets 7th Extension
This is the seventh extension granted to the three-member commission: Reports
Manipur Chief Minister Advocates for Passenger Train Service to Guwahati
Manipurs Chief Minister emphasizes the need for a train link to Guwahati to enhance connectivity and ease travel for residents. Manipur Chief Minister Advocates for Passenger Train Service to Guwahati
Manipur violence probe panel gets 7th extension, now till May 20
Four Tangkhul Nagas killed in sniper attack on Manipur highway
Manipur Cabinet Approves Recruitment for Rural Livelihood Mission and New Taxi Regulations
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From borrowed cycles to Youth Olympic gold: Manipur boxer's story
Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei, India's historic gold medallist in 50kg boxing at the Dakar Youth Olympics, overcame significant financial hardship and family challenges to achieve his dream. His mother, Babita Leima, recounts his unwavering determination, from walking to training to eventually representing Pune's Army Boys, leading to his groundbreaking victory. The family hopes his achievement will lead to government employment despite age restrictions.
Manipur tension escalates as 4 Nagas killed in militant attack
Suspected militants killed four Naga individuals, including two women, in Manipur's Ukhrul district on Friday. This incident occurred a day after a Kuki woman was killed in Senapati. The opposition Congress has criticised the BJP government for its failure to establish peace and ensure security in the state, highlighting the escalating violence and loss of innocent lives.
Tribal Ministry cites Manipur tensions to refuse RTI on 'Any Kuki Tribes' deletion proposal
The RTI applicant referred to a Manipur Government letter which he claimed concerned the proposal to delete the nomenclature 'Any Kuki Tribes' from the State's ST list and correct 'Any Mizo (Lushai) Tribe' to 'Mizo'
Centre gives another extension to panel probing 2023 Manipur violence
This is the seventh extension for the Commission; the Commission asked to submit the report as soon as possible but not later than the 20 May, 2027.
Two women among four dead as suspected militants fire upon two vehicles in Manipur's Ukhrul
At least four people lost their lives after suspected militants fired upon two vehicles in the Ukhrul district of Manipur , the police said on Friday. Two women are among the four deceased.
Four killed as suspected militants fire at cars in Manipurs Ukhrul
Digital Desk | Imphal, Nov 13 (IANS) Four people, including two women, were killed in a suspected ambush allegedly carried out by Kuki militants along the Imphal-Dimapur National Highway (NH-2) in Manipurs Ukhrul district on Friday afternoon, police said. The incident reportedly took place at New Haven, under the jurisdiction of Litan Police Station in the hill district of Ukhrul, which shares an unfenced international border with Myanmar and an inter-state border with Nagaland. Security forces, led by senior police officials, have rushed to the spot, while the Litan Police Station was investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspected ambush. Local media reports said that the victims belong to the Naga community. A police official in Imphal, quoting the local people, said that the two men and two women, who were travelling in the two cars, died on the spot following the attack by the armed militants. Bullet marks were seen on the windshields of the two vehicles, he said. Further details of the incident are awaited. Meanwhile, normal life was partially affected in Manipurs Kangpokpi district on Friday, with shops, markets and business establishments remaining closed following a bandh called by a tribal organisation to protest against the killing of a Kuki woman in a gunfight between two rival groups on Thursday. Most vehicles, including passenger buses and auto-rickshaws, remained off the roads, causing considerable inconvenience to commuters. The Kangpokpi-based Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU) called the 48-hour shutdown from midnight on November 12 following the gunfight in the vicinity of Taphou Kuki village on Thursday. Educational institutions, medical facilities and emergency services were exempted from the purview of the bandh. The COTU demanded the withdrawal of all central and state security forces, particularly those operating under the command of the Senapati district Superintendent of Police (SP), from the mountainous areas of Kangpokpi district. A 42-year-old Kuki woman, identified as Kimneineng Chongloi, was shot dead, while two others were injured during a gun battle between rival armed groups in an area near Taphou Kuki village in Kangpokpi district and Kailengjang in neighbouring Senapati district on Thursday. Kuki organisations alleged that the woman was killed by cadres of the NSCN-IM and ZUF-K while she was working in a paddy field. At least 50 people have been killed in clashes between Kuki and Naga groups in the hill districts of Manipur since February this year.
Four killed as suspected militants fire at two cars in Manipur's Ukhrul
The incident occurred in the New Heaven area on the Imphal-Ukhrul road when the armed rebels fired at two four-wheelers, a senior officer said
Normal life hit partially due to bandh in Manipurs Kangpokpi district over killing of woman
Kangpokpi-based Committee on Tribal Unity called the 48-hour shutdown from November 12 midnight, following the gunfight in the vicinity of Taphou Kuki village
'I Am Made For This Stage - How Late Bloomer Nazma Khan Manifested Her Way To The Top
Inter Zonal T20 Trophy: Nazma Khans cricketing career has been one of slow, stubborn blooming. She spent six years warming the bench in Delhis age-group sides, drifted through two other states in search of regular game time, and only truly announced herself in the Delhi set-up in her late 20s. At 30, she was still waiting for a Womens Premier League (WPL) call after not finding any takers in the last two auctions. On October 28, as the WPL 2027 mini-auction played out in Kochi, Nazma was with Delhi for the Senior Womens T20 Trophy league stage when her name came, but found no interest from five franchises, even as she got a net bowling request from Gujarat Giants (GG). Actually, I saw a little bit of the starting half. After that, we had a team meeting, so I couldn't see after that. I saw it when my name came on the screen for the first time. Then after that, someone didnt raise the paddle up and I was a little disappointed. So I went back to my room. After that, I didn't see the auction. I was disappointed and I went to my room. I started talking to one of my sirs. I told him, 'Sir, I am feeling very disappointed.' So then sir was motivating me. He said, 'Koi ni Nazma. Part of life hai. Part of journey hai (No worries Nazma, it's a part of life and journey).' Ups and downs will keep happening. You have to keep going. I said yes sir. Then all of a sudden, I got a text from GG about net bowling. I was a little surprised along with the feeling of disappointment. Then I told my sir that I got a message for net bowling. Sir said, 'Haan kar do (You say yes to them).' I replied to them that I am available for net bowling, recalled Nazma to IANS, in a select virtual interaction. But in the accelerated round, Delhi Capitals signed her for Rs 10 lakh, and Nazma was overwhelmed. Then all of a sudden, the bell started ringing in my room. The room started knocking loudly. When I went there, my mates told me that my name came up. For a while, I couldn't believe that my name came up. I was surprised - it is such a feeling that at that time, I can say that I was feeling-less. I didn't know how to express this feeling. But then I started crying. I was very happy about this. Then I told my sir that finally, my name came up, she added. Jemimah Rodrigues, India batter and Delhi Capitals skipper, opened her Instagram to welcome her new team-mate, but found a message Nazma had sent nearly a year ago. I know you won't even see this message but one day i'll going to share the same platform with you and will be doing batting with you and will going to make our team win and i'll make you open your instagram to show you this message, it read. Jemimah posted a screenshot on her story: Opened Instagram just now to text Nazma and stumbled upon a message from her a year ago. One year later, the manifestation is real. Welcome to the family. DC reshared it with the caption, Reminder that manifestation works. Keep trying. Never stop believing. It will all work out in the end. Nazma had sent that message after watching Jemimah's unbeaten 127 help eventual champions India chase down 339 against Australia in the 2025 ODI World Cup semi-final. That match was so inspiring for me. Actually, I watched the whole match sitting there. The way Jemi managed the team and played a responsible inning in such a pressure situation. Australia is the best team till now and I felt the most connection when she was not able to perform in all the league matches and out of runs and little bit out of confidence. But when I saw that match, I felt that I have to do the same for my team (like how Jemimah did). Like I bat in the middle order and lower order and I feel that a player who gets the game in favour of her team and finishes the game well. So I had a feeling that I have to do something like this because I could connect with my role for that particular time period. When India won that match, I posted a story immediately on social media. I don't usually stay active on social media and then I posted a story about Jemi. Then I messaged that I also want to play on this stage. I also want to play among these players. I also want to win matches for my team and I know that I am made for this stage. So, I messaged (her) with this intention that no matter what, I will also play on this stage. One day, I will play among these players and I will also win matches for my team by playing the finishers role, she explained. The pair have since chatted and met as opponents during the Delhi-Mumbai clash in Pune. If the wait was long, the bloom has been emphatic. Nazma was the leading wicket-taker as Delhi won last seasons Senior Women's One Day Trophy, taking 24 scalps at 15.62, and topped the Inter Zonal T20 Trophy charts with 12 wickets for North Zone. With the bat, she made 106 runs at a strike rate of 120.5 in the last Senior Women's T20 Trophy and 267, including an unbeaten 126, in the 2024/25 one-day season. In August this year, Nazmas 12 wickets earned her the Purple Cap as North Delhi Strikers won the women's Delhi Premier League (DPL). Nazmas sporting roots go back to a father who played kabaddi and cricket in college. Growing up in Delhi, Nazma cycled, played football, trained with boxers and was the only girl in her block who played with the boys. After a summer camp at the National Stadium, she began as a medium-pacer at the RPCA Academy before switching to left-arm spin. Cricket scholarships carried her through her graduation and a master's degree at Gargi College. Nazma also starred in the all-India university final win over Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Mysuru. When neighbours asked if she earned anything, her parents simply said she played - their only condition was that she never break their trust. The road from there was anything but smooth. A move to Nagaland, as a pure batter at her father's insistence, brought her U23 and senior debut and a knock of 121 that was then the state's highest score, before a guest player registration dispute cost her a season. After a year with Uttarakhand, Nazma returned to Delhi, only to be kept out by an accident and selection calls. But watching Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah go about their business from the dugout taught her how games unfold, and Nazma gradually forced her way into the playing eleven. The inaugural women's DPL in 2024 was the turning point for Nazma. Playing in broadcast matches for the first time, with WPL scouts keeping a close watch, Nazma won the head coach's trust and places in both Delhi white-ball sides. Along the way, she has leaned on a chain of coaches, none more than Mayank Raghav, a former Ranji Trophy batter who hit 228 on debut for Manipur in 2018/19. His six-hitting clips on Instagram prompted her to send him a direct message. My cricket journey started with RPCA Academy. There, Surjeet sir and Ajay sir were present and from the start, they have always supported me a lot. Then, when I started playing my board matches, I met Dishant Yagnik sir. He was the mentor in my cricket journey. He helped me improve a lot in terms of my skills, which helped me in my batting. Then, for the past 3 years, I have been following him. I get irritated because I keep asking him the same thing repetitively. So, he has supported me a lot. Then, when my journey in DPL began, one day, I saw a video of Mayank Raghav sir of six-hitting on Instagram. Then, after DPL, I understood that, 'Nazma, thoda chakke maarna seekhna hoga (I will have to learn about how to hit sixes).' Actually, I was only able to work on video calls with Dishant Yagnik sir. So, I wanted an individual person to work with me in Delhi. When I saw his video on Instagram of six-hitting, I texted him. I texted him in my first season. I told him that I also want to learn six-hitting from him and how effortlessly you do it. When I sent him some of my videos, he told me that I was doing well. He gave me a time to meet him, wherein I met him and then, we started our sessions, she said. Raghav, who was visibly emotional on Instagram after her WPL selection, has been a huge blessing for Nazma. The most important thing is that Mayank sir is a person who gives me so much time. He puts so much effort into me. Mentally, he gives me an everyday perspective on things. Like, how a game is played. I have learnt from him how cricket actually is. I have never seen such a passionate person in my life who feels about cricket in that way. When I listen to him, see him in person, learn from him how he bats effortlessly I see it all. For the past 2-3 years, he has been working with me and I feel that if he wasn't my in-person mentor, I don't know if I would have been able to reach here. He knows me inside out and explains everything to me. But he never makes me feel that I am not the best. He always tells me that I am just about to do it and you will do it. When my auction was going on, I was talking to Mayank sir and told him that my name didn't appear. But even then, he was motivating me. I always share everything about me - even the smallest of details - and my day-to-day life with him. If I am worried about anything, whether it is cricket or off-cricket, I talk to him and feel very relaxed. I felt that I should have a mentor like him. He is a very positive person. I have started being a little positive with him. Before that, I didn't understand so much about myself. But when I started understanding about myself, he started explaining the importance of this platform to me. He told me that these days will be very valuable and you don't know when these days will come and go. So, live every day along with playing. When we were talking that day (after the WPL selection happened), it was a very emotional moment because I know that he has been a very good player in his life. He played Ranji Trophy and made 200 runs in his debut match. Sir has told me all the stories of his journey. It is very inspiring for me that I told him that I will play and fulfill your dream of playing for India. I told him that I just don't want to play. I want to stay there consistently and dominate. So, it was a very emotional moment for sir as well, elaborated Nazma. Nazma draws inspiration from Ellyse Perry's all-round commitment and keeps no pre-match rituals. At home, whenever she brings a trophy or medal back, her mother gives her a peck, then to the silverware, and places it beside the Quran Sharif. Relatives who once frowned at her wearing shorts now congratulate her, and many want their daughters to follow her path. Seeing her parents build their lives from scratch has left her with an immense sense of responsibility towards them. Nazma hopes to become an idol rather than follow one, and at 30 insists contribution, not age, is what counts in cricket. After quickly thanking well-wishers so that her silence wasn't mistaken for ego, Nazma handed her Instagram handling duties to her manager. Doing well for Delhi is Nazmas immediate priority, with the Super League stage of the Senior Womens T20 Trophy starting in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Bigger stages and brighter lights await Nazma in the months ahead. For now, she and those who have stood by her all these years can savour seeing the hard work and dedication finally pay off. Nazmas climb to the top was 12 years in the making, but it feels like this late bloomers story has only just begun. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Nagaland: Six-day SARAS Mela 2026 opens in Dimapur
Dimapur: The six-day SARAS Mela 2026, billed as The Biggest Rural Fair, opened at Nagalands Dimapur District Sports Complex Stadium on Thursday. Self-Help Groups (SHGs), rural entrepreneurs and artisans from across Nagaland and four guest states, Manipur, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Karnataka, are showcasing indigenous products, promoting entrepreneurship and supporting rural livelihoods. The mela will [] The post Nagaland: Six-day SARAS Mela 2026 opens in Dimapur appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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In Manipur, Woman Shot Dead, Two Men Injured In Firing At Taphou Village In Kangpokpi
The firing reportedly occurred while villagers were harvesting paddy. The gunshots triggered panic, forcing farmers to abandon their fields and flee. Villagers of Taphou reportedly alerted travellers to avoid the affected stretch of National Highway 2.
Kuki Woman Killed, 3 Hurt in Manipur Firing
Two men injured in Kangpokpi firing as security forces launch search operations amid escalating tensions.
Manipur draft poll rolls published; women voters outnumber men by 55,437
Officials said the claims and objections window will remain open till December 11, and the final rolls are scheduled for January 4, 2027.
Kuki woman killed, man injured in gunfight between suspected militant groups in Manipur
Digital Desk | Imphal, Nov 12 (IANS) A Kuki woman was shot dead while a man was injured in an exchange of fire between suspected rival militant groups near the Kuki Taphou village along the border of Manipur's Kangpokpi and Senapati districts on Thursday, triggering tension in the area, officials said. A police official said that the violent incident prompted advisories against non-essential travel along the Imphal-Dimapur National Highway (NH-2). The gunfight broke out in an area between Taphou Kuki village in Kangpokpi and Kailengjang in neighbouring Senapati. According to a Kuki organisation, the slain woman, identified as Kimneineng Chongloi (41), mother of a 4-year-old boy from Taphou Kuki village, was killed by the NSCN-IM and ZUF-K while she was working in a paddy field. According to preliminary reports, Kuki militants allegedly opened fire on Naga cultivators working in the area, triggering retaliatory firing. The victim was reportedly holding a sickle in her hand when her body was recovered by local residents and security personnel. A man who sustained injuries in the incident was shifted to a private hospital in Kangpokpi district for treatment. Security forces rushed to the area to contain the situation and prevent further escalation. The incident occurred amid protests by the Kangpokpi-based Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU), which organised a sit-in demonstration at the district headquarters over what it described as an unsatisfactory response to its charter of demands following the recent abduction and killing of two Kuki-Zo youths from Taphou Kuki village. COTU has demanded that Taphou Kuki village be brought under the jurisdiction of Kangpokpi district police instead of the existing Senapati district police station. The two Kuki youths, who went missing from the vicinity of Taphou Kuki village on October 28, were found dead in neighbouring Senapati district on November 1. Their killing had triggered widespread resentment, prompting COTU to call a total shutdown in Kangpokpi district. Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday had said that the state government has handed over the case relating to the killing of two Kuki youths to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for investigation. The two Kuki youths -- identified as Tinginlun Chongloi, 21, and Paoginlal Hangshing, 20 -- went missing from Taphou Kuki village in Kangpokpi on the evening of October 28. Allegedly abducted by unidentified attackers, their bodies were subsequently recovered from Senapati during a joint search operation by the Central and state security forces.
Manipurs Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei has etched his name in the history books, bringing home Indias first-ever boxing gold medal at the Youth Olympics.
Manipur's Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei wins India's first-ever Youth Olympics boxing gold
Manipur's Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei wins India's first-ever Youth Olympics boxing gold
Manipur: Chinese-origin mortars, 80-kg rocket and Rs 3.25 crore drugs seized
The recoveries were made during separate operations in Churachandpur, Bishnupur and Kangpokpi districts, with security personnel also arresting two suspected drug traffickers in connection with an alleged inter-state narcotics network
Major Arms and Drug Seizures in Manipur: Four Chinese Mortars and 80 kg Rocket Confiscated
Security forces in Manipur seized four Chinese mortars, a rocket, and methamphetamine in coordinated operations against illegal activities. Major Arms and Drug Seizures in Manipur: Four Chinese Mortars and 80 kg Rocket Confiscated
Double Standards of: BJP Hits Out As Congress Names Bimol Akoijam To Key Manipur Poll Panels
The Congress has appointed Manipur MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam to three key election committees ahead of the state Assembly polls, triggering criticism from the BJP over sexual harassment allegations against him.BJP leaders Smriti Irani and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta questioned the Congress's decision, citing allegations made by 11 women students at JNU. An FIR has been registered in the case, which remains under investigation.Akoijam has denied the allegations and described his termination from JNU as a witch-hunt. A Delhi court has directed police to give him seven working days' notice before any arrest.
Woman shot dead, man injured in gunfight between suspected militants in Manipur
The gunfight broke out between rival militant groups in an area near Taphou Kuki village in Kangpokpi district and Kailengjang in neighbouring Senapati district around 11 a.m.
Woman killed, man injured as rival militant groups exchange gunfire in Manipur
Manipurs Gaihkhuanlung Makhao Gangmei Nominated for Vogue Forces of Fashion 2026 Award
Gaihkhuanlung Makhao Gangmei from Tamenglong, Manipur, has been nominated for the Stylist of the Year award at Vogue Forces of Fashion 2026. Manipurs Gaihkhuanlung Makhao Gangmei Nominated for Vogue Forces of Fashion 2026 Award
BJP Slams Congress After Manipur MP Accused Of Sexual Harassment Gets Key Campaign Roles
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta questioned why Congress MP Bimol Akoijam, who faces allegations from women students at JNU, had been given responsibilities in the party's election campaign
Congress MP Akoijam News | BJP Targets Congress Over Akoijam's Poll Panel Role
The Congress has faced fresh criticism from the BJP after appointing MP Akoijam to three key committees for the upcoming Manipur elections. Akoijam was recently terminated by Jawaharlal Nehru University following sexual harassment allegations by 11 students, including claims of seeking sexual favours in exchange for marks. BJP leader Smriti Irani attacked Rahul Gandhi and the Congress, questioning its commitment to women's dignity and empowerment.
Manipur Board Class 10, 12 date sheet 2027 released, check full schedule
The Council of Higher Secondary Education and Board of Secondary Education Manipur have declared the Manipur board Class 10 and Class 12 date sheets for the 2027 examination cycle
Congress Appoints Bimol Akoijam To Manipur Poll Panels, BJP Slams Move
The Congress has appointed Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam to its election-related committees in the state, triggering a political controversy. The BJP has criticised the appointment, citing sexual harassment allegations against Akoijam and his reported suspension from a position at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
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TECHNOLOGY & GEOPOLITICS Kashmir knows what it feels like when the internet goes dark. A tracker run by the Software Freedom Law Centre (SFLC.in) lists 449 shutdowns in Jammu and Kashmir since 2012, more than any other part of India. In 2020 alone, it counts 116. The same tracker notes that high-speed 4G came back in February 2021 after 552 days of no or very slow internet. So satellite internet sounds like a rescue. The signal comes from the sky. There is no local tower to switch off. A family in a remote village could, in theory, stay online whatever happens on the ground. The paradox is that the rules being written for satellite internet may put the off switch back on Indian soil. A launch that keeps slipping Starlink, the satellite service owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has been waiting for Indian licences since 2022. On 7 October 2026, Musk wrote on X that unnamed people were blocking it to keep a monopolistic chokehold on Indians, according to Al Jazeera and Reuters. India's Ministry of Communications replied the next day. It called the claim of an unfair process aseless and misconceived and said three companies are at broadly the same stage, all under security assessment. The other two are Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, which have early approvals but are still waiting for final clearance. As of early October, none had launched. I found no report of a launch since. Why the government is careful The worry is not invented. The same Al Jazeera report says that since 2024 authorities have reported finding Starlink devices in a drug seizure in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and in an army operation in Manipur. A terminal that works anywhere is also useful to people who do not want to be found. The government's main condition is about data. In August 2025, Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar told PTI that licence holders cannot copy or decrypt Indian data abroad, cannot mirror Indian traffic to servers overseas, and must route traffic through ground stations, called gateways, built in India. A signal from the sky is only free of the ground if the ground lets it be. The switch moves to the gateway Keeping data inside India is a reasonable demand. It protects privacy and gives investigators a clear point of contact. But a gateway on Indian soil is also a place where Indian law applies in full. That law already allows shutdowns. The Telecommunications Act, 2023 and the Telecom Suspension Rules of 2024 let the government suspend telecom services. SFLC.in has described the 2024 rules as new language with the same shutdowns. The tower has been replaced by the gateway, but the power to switch it off has not moved. This is my reading, not a stated policy. No official document I found says satellite internet will be shut down in Kashmir. Nor have I seen a rule that exempts it. What the numbers do and do not say The SFLC.in tracker shows far fewer shutdowns in Jammu and Kashmir lately: 14 in 2023, 2 in 2024, 11 in 2025 and 4 so far in 2026. The page does not make clear how current its 2025 and 2026 figures are, so treat them with care. Even so, the legal power has not gone away. For a student in a border village, the question is not whether a satellite can reach her. It is who decides when it stops. Bottom Line Satellite internet can remove the tower as a choke point. It cannot remove the law. If the gateway sits in India, the rules around it matter more than the dish on the roof. Before the launch, the public should be told how satellite services will be treated during a suspension order, who can issue one, and how long it can last. Kashmir has waited long enough to ask. (The Author studies Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. He is interested in emerging technologies and innovation, and can be reached on LinkedIn at @arssh-kumar14)
Cong MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam in sex abuse row on Manipur poll panels
Delhi Chief Minister Questions Congress on Candidates Allegations in Manipur Elections
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta criticizes Congress for appointing a candidate with serious misconduct allegations in Manipur elections. Delhi Chief Minister Questions Congress on Candidates Allegations in Manipur Elections
Jiribam Wins Promising Clean City Award, Becomes Manipurs Cleanest City
Jiribam has been awarded the Promising Clean City of Manipur 2025-26, recognized for its cleanliness efforts. Jiribam Wins Promising Clean City Award, Becomes Manipurs Cleanest City
Assam Rifles Celebrates Diwali with Local Communities in Manipur, Strengthening Bonds of Brotherhood
Assam Rifles celebrated Diwali and Ningol Chakkouba with local communities in Manipur, promoting peace and unity across villages. Assam Rifles Celebrates Diwali with Local Communities in Manipur, Strengthening Bonds of Brotherhood
Manipur boxer creates history at Youth Olympics
India's Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei has reached the men's 50kg boxing final at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, securing a dominant 5-0 win in the semifinals. This achievement marks the end of a 16-year wait for an Indian boxer in a Youth Olympics final, matching a milestone set in 2010.
Manipur Launches Women Empowerment Initiative to Boost Female Entrepreneurship
The Manipur government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at enhancing female entrepreneurship and supporting self-help groups. Manipur Launches Women Empowerment Initiative to Boost Female Entrepreneurship
Rahul Gandhi likely to visit Manipur soon, says State Congress leader
The party MP intends to interact with children of internally displaced families and meet the youth in the State
Serchhip DC Paul L Khuma among first NAMASTE Awards winners from Northeast
The Serchhip Deputy Commissioner has been chosen in the Public Service and Governance category of the new NAMASTE Awards, alongside winners from Assam, Arunachal, Nagaland and Manipur. The awards will be presented in Mumbai on November 14.
Manipur Board Exam Dates 2027 Released: Check Class 10 and 12 Time Table
The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur (COHSEM) and the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BSEM) have officially announced the Manipur Board Exam Dates 2027 for Class 10 and Class 12 students.
Manipur Board HSLC, HSE timetable 2027 released; check Class 10, 12 subject-wise exam dates here
Activist asks NHRC to probe Naga deaths in Manipur since February
Social activist Ashang Kasar's memorandum seeks an independent inquiry, accountability and relief for families. Reports put the number of deaths listed at 22 to 30.
After months in Manipur morgue, 6 Naga men to get final rites on Nov 16
Woman loses leg after stepping on explosive device in Manipur
Manipur celebrates Ningol Chakouba on Wednesday: What the festival is about
Married women return to their parental homes for a feast with their brothers on the second day of the Meitei month of Hiyangei. Fish is a must on the menu.
PM Modi to virtually inaugurate Ropuiliani Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Mizoram on Nov 15
Digital Desk | Aizawl, Nov 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the Ropuiliani Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum (RTFFM) at Kelsih in Mizoram on November 15, officials said on Tuesday. November 15 is observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (Tribal Pride Day) to commemorate the birth anniversary of legendary tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda. Kelsih, a rural village and emerging recreational destination, is located in the Aibawk block of Aizawl district. Ahead of the inauguration, Mizoram Governor General V.K. Singh (Retd) on Tuesday inspected the preparations at the Ropuiliani Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum. The museum has been developed by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs to commemorate the contributions and sacrifices of tribal freedom fighters in the country's struggle for independence. During his visit, the Governor described the museum as a significant tribute to the courage, sacrifice and contributions of Mizo freedom fighters to the freedom movement. He said the institution would serve as a valuable heritage asset for both Mizoram and the nation and play an important role in inspiring and educating future generations. The Governor stressed the need to develop the museum as a world-class facility. He also identified areas requiring further improvement and directed the officials concerned to continue the remaining work using local resources while ensuring that the design and overall theme authentically reflect Mizo culture, traditions and heritage. The Ropuiliani Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum complex will house a museum, an open-air theatre, a traditional hut, a heritage walk, a Birsa Munda Tribal Pride Garden, a cafeteria, staff quarters and other associated facilities. Among those present during the Governor's visit were Chief Secretary (In-charge) K. Lalthawmmawia, Secretary of Art and Culture Zodingpuii and other senior officials. A senior official said that the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs had provided Rs 25.59 crore for setting up the Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum at Kelsih in Mizoram. The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs is establishing 11 such museums across 10 states to commemorate various tribal movements and uprisings against British rule and showcase the rich cultural heritage, history and contributions of tribal communities. A similar museum is also being established at Tamenglong in Manipur.
Bihar: Maoist arms dump busted in Lakhisarai
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), in a joint operation with the Bihar Police, busted a naxal arms dump in Lakhisarai on Tuesday. The operation was carried out by troops of the 29 Bn SSB and local police personnel. The arms dump was located at Simratri village. Among the weapons seized was a carbine. Several rounds of ammunition and tactical equipment, including a binocular, were also recovered. The SSB has been part of similar operations in the past as well. On October 7, troops of the same battalion, along with Bihar Police personnel, unearthed a hidden arms and ammunition dump in the DhangaiTeletand forest area of Gaya Ji. The recovered items then included a 9mm carbine, two country-made guns, pistol magazines, a 5-watt radio telephony set, 79 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and 13 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. While the Maoists were active, cadres would carefully pack weapons, ammunition and other equipment and store them at strategic locations for use at short notice. This was done when the cadres moved out of the forested areas to interact with locals and gather intelligence. Now that the insurgency has been effectively countered, security agencies have to trace such dumps and seize the weapons, an official said. Similar seizures have been made in Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Odisha. Even explosive substances have been recovered during some operations. According to officials, while the top leadership has either surrendered or been eliminated or arrested, several lower-rung cadres may have escaped and returned to the mainstream without informing the authorities. Such members of the outfit may know the locations of the arms and use them in future for criminal activities. Such arms dumps may also be located by criminal gangs. The recovery of the weapons is crucial. Surrendered and arrested Naxalites are often urged to reveal their locations. Some of the stores are found during combing operations. Sometimes the dumps are found by locals who enter the forests. While a Naxal Mukt Bharat has been achieved, all weapons will also have to be accounted for, the official said. Similar operations are also carried out in Manipur and other insurgency-affected states. Central Armed Police Forces like the SSB participate in these operations along with the state police.
Plan to destroy illegal poppy plantations in 516 Manipur villages finalised: Police
Imphal, Nov 10:Manipur Police on Tuesday said it has firmed up a plan to destroy illegal poppy farms in 516 villages across 10 districts of the state with the help of other security forces. At a press briefing, ADGP (Law and Order) Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo said the police expected cooperation from everyone in the fight [] The post Plan to destroy illegal poppy plantations in 516 Manipur villages finalised: Police first appeared on Highland Post .
Manipur Police finalise plan to destroy poppy in 516 villages
ADGP Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo said the drive will cover 10 districts with help from central forces, and that moving the Taphou Kuki youths' killing case to the NIA is at an advanced stage.
EC extends Model Code of Conduct curbs to retired officials hired by states
The Election Commission on Tuesday said restrictions and prohibitions applicable to serving government employees under the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) will also apply to retired government officials and other individuals engaged by state and Union territory governments. In a letter to the chief secretaries and chief electoral officers of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, all five of which will go to polls early next year, the Election Commission (EC) said such individuals must maintain political neutrality and refrain from participating in election campaigns or canvassing.
ECI tightens political neutrality rules for retired officials ahead of 2027 Assembly polls
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed that individuals, including retired government officials who have been re-employed, appointed, or engaged by state governments in various capacities, must strictly maintain political neutrality during the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) period. In a communication addressed to the Chief Secretaries and Chief Electoral Officers of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, where polls are due early next year, the poll body clarified that such individuals must refrain from participating in election campaigns, canvassing, or any activity that could indicate support for a particular political party or candidate. It also prohibited them from using their names, official designations, positions or authority to favour any individual, political party, or group during the election period. Assembly elections in all five states are scheduled to be held in 2027. Explaining its existing instructions regarding the conduct of government employees during elections, the ECI said that public servants are expected to maintain impartiality and avoid any involvement that could influence voters or provide an advantage to a particular political organisation. The Commission has in the past, in respect of the conduct of Government employees, issued instructions stating that they are not expected to take part in any election campaign or canvassing and should take scrupulous care not to lend their names, official position or authority to assist one individual/political party/group as against another, it stated. The poll body further clarified that the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct are not restricted to regular government departments and employees, and also extend to organisations, committees, corporations and commissions that receive full or partial government funding, along with the employees associated with these establishments. The ECI also pointed out that the relevant Conduct Rules applicable in the states already prohibit government servants from participating in political activities and electoral campaigning. Individuals including retired government officials/officers/employees are attached or engaged or employed or re-employed in various capacities by State/UT Governments, for whom there are no specific guidelines or Rules relating to their political neutrality and conduct during MCC period, the ECI noted. To address this gap, the Commission has now extended the restrictions applicable to serving government employees to this category of individuals as well. It directed that retired officials working with state or Union Territory governments must follow the same standards of political neutrality and refrain from activities prohibited under the MCC. Additionally, the ECI has specifically prohibited such individuals from summoning election-related officials posted in constituencies or districts where elections have been announced for official discussions or meetings. They have also been barred from conducting video conferences or holding meetings with any such election officials during the MCC period. Any omission or commission of any act in contravention of the Commission's directions shall be viewed seriously, the ECI said. Emphasising strict implementation, the poll body instructed the concerned state administrations to circulate the communication among all relevant departments, organisations, and individuals to ensure that the directions are followed without exception.
NIA drops terror charges against seven foreign nationals in Mizoram-Manipur border case
Imphal: An American filmmaker-turned-military trainer and six Ukrainian nationals secured bail from a Delhi prison after the National Investigation Agency dropped anti-terror charges in a case the defense claims involves Russian geopolitical influence. Matthew VanDyke and his co-accused were released on Monday from New Delhis Tihar Jail after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) omitted provisions [] The post NIA drops terror charges against seven foreign nationals in Mizoram-Manipur border case appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi likely to visit Imphal on November 26
Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit Imphal on November 26 to meet internally displaced persons and assess the situation. He aims to understand the ongoing violence and insecurity that have affected the state. Recent ethnic clashes have resulted in significant casualties and a large number of displaced individuals. This trip follows a prior visit to relief camps in Manipur earlier this year.
Manipur govt hands over killing of two Kuki youths to NIA
Digital Desk | Imphal, Nov 9 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday said that the state government has handed over the case relating to the killing of two Kuki youths to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for investigation. The bodies of two Kuki youths -- identified as Tinginlun Chongloi (21) and Paoginlal Hangshing (20) who went missing from Taphou Kuki village in Kangpokpi district on the evening of October 28, were found on November 1. The victims were allegedly abducted by unidentified attackers. Their bodies were recovered during a joint search operation by the Central and state security forces in the neighbouring Senapati District. The Chief Minister on Monday met with the families of the two victims at the Taphou Kuki Village Authority Office in Kangpokpi district. During the interaction, the Chief Minister shared his deepest condolences and grief with the bereaved families and assured them of the government's full support during this difficult time, a senior official of the Chief Ministers Office (CMO) said. Khemchand Singh informed the family members that the case has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). He stated that all the culprits involved in the killing of the two innocent civilians will be arrested, though it could take some time. The Chief Minister urged the public to cooperate fully with the investigation. Recalling the investigation of the Tronglaobi incident in Bishnupur district, Khemchand Singh noted that the NIA took four months to nab the culprits involved in that unfortunate incident after collecting enough evidence for the arrest. In this case relating to the IED (Improvised Explosive Device) attack at a residential house at Tronglaobi Awang Leikai in Bishnupur District on April 7, 2026, two minor children died, and their middle-aged mother was injured. The family members of slain Tinginlun Chongloi and Paoginlal Hangshing requested the Chief Minister to initiate a dialogue with the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and ensure that the last rites of the two youths are performed soon. The village Chief of Taphou Kuki Village, L. Chongloi, also briefed the Chief Minister about the plight of the villagers after the unfortunate incident. The Chief Minister also interacted with the jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) deployed at Taphou Kuki Village and appreciated their dedicated service in maintaining peace and security in the area.
Digital Desk | Guwahati/Agartala, Nov 9 (IANS) After Assam, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has begun introducing electric train services on a full-fledged basis in Tripura following the successful completion of several trial runs of electric locomotives in the state, officials said on Monday. On July 4, the NFR introduced the first-ever Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) train service in the Northeast region, connecting Tripura with southern Assam. Train number 20502 Anand Vihar--Agartala Tejas Rajdhani Express ran successfully on electric traction from end to end last week, an NFR official told IANS. He said that, in a phased manner, long-distance express trains hauled by electric locomotives would now be operated in Tripura, making it the second state in the Northeastern region after Assam to have such services. Equipped with modern passenger amenities, the MEMU train has a carrying capacity of 3,600 passengers and connects Agartala with Karimganj in neighbouring Assam. The NFR official said that the train, which was earlier operating as a Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU), has now been successfully upgraded to a Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU), marking a significant technological advancement following the electrification of the railway route. Unlike DEMU trains, MEMU services operate on electric traction, making them more environmentally friendly, energy-efficient and economical to operate. According to NFR officials, the environment-friendly MEMU train is equipped with several modern passenger amenities, including LED lighting, 12 stainless steel coaches, bio-toilets, a GPS-based passenger information system displaying details of the next station and platform, a public address system, CCTV surveillance, and several other advanced facilities. Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath told IANS that the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd. (TSECL) has completed 100 per cent electrification of the state's 271-km railway network. He recalled that the first train reached Dharmanagar in northern Tripura in 1964, while it took another 44 years for railway connectivity to reach the state capital, Agartala, in 2008. Rail connectivity was further extended to Sabroom in southern Tripura in 2019, marking another significant milestone in the expansion of the state's railway network. Nath said that after Narendra Modi assumed office as Prime Minister in 2014, the broad-gauge conversion project in Tripura was completed, replacing the earlier metre-gauge railway line. He also noted that the international railway link connecting Agartala with Akhaura in Bangladesh was completed in 2023. The present state and Central governments are committed to ensuring development and accelerating the state's progress, Nath had said. The broad-gauge railway network from Churaibari, along the Tripura-Assam border, to Sabroom, near the India-Bangladesh border, now spans 271 km. All related development and expansion works were completed within seven years, the minister said. Under the Centres Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, redevelopment work is currently underway at four railway stations in Tripura -- Agartala, Udaipur, Kumarghat, and Dharmanagar. Tripura is currently connected to several major cities in the country, including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Firozpur, and Patna, through various long-distance express train services. Meanwhile, the Lumding-Badarpur mountainous section in Assam is the only rail link connecting Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, and southern Assam with the rest of the country, making it one of the most vital and strategically important railway corridors in the Northeast. (Sujit Chakraborty can be contacted at sujitchakrabortyne@gmail.com)
Manipur CM Hands Kuki Youths' Killing Case To NIA
Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh announced that the case concerning the killing of two Kuki youths in Senapati district has been transferred to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Singh met with the victims' families, offering condolences and assuring them of government support and eventual arrests. The families requested dialogue with CSOs for the last rites. The youths went missing on October 28 and their bodies were found on November 1.
Manipur Census to remain on hold until April 2027, says High Court
On October 30, the Centre issued a notification excluding the State from the nationwide headcount till further declaration
Manipur census on hold till April 2027 as high court seeks answers from the Centre
ECI Likely To Announce Election Dates For UP, Punjab, Goa, Manipur And Uttarakhand In January 2027
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is likely to announce the Assembly election dates for five states in January 2027. The five states are Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa. The Election Commission has started checking the preparations in these
Manipur High Court keeps census 2027 in abeyance till April 30, 2027, seeks Centre
The Manipur High Court has directed the Centre to keep the Census 2027 exercise in the State in abeyance until April 30, 2027, asking the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India to take a reasoned decision on seven representations highlighting concerns over population enumeration, the status of internally displaced persons and the prevailing situation [] The post Manipur High Court keeps census 2027 in abeyance till April 30, 2027, seeks Centres decision on displaced persons enumeration appeared first on India Legal .
Festive aid: 58,863 Manipur IDPs get Rs 1k each
Digital Desk | Imphal, Nov 8 (IANS) In view of the Diwali and Ningol Chakouba festivals, the Manipur government on Sunday released more than Rs 5.88 crore from the State Emergency Fund to provide financial assistance to 58,863 eligible internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by ethnic violence and currently staying in relief camps across various districts of the state. Ningol Chakouba is a traditional festival of the Meitei community in Manipur that celebrates the bond of love between married women and their paternal families. A senior official of the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said that the special assistance of Rs 1,000 each to 58,863 IDPs have been disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on Sunday. The funds have been transferred through DBT to the designated accounts of Deputy Commissioners across 10 districts -- Imphal West, Imphal East, Churachandpur, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Jiribam, and Bishnupur. The Deputy Commissioners were directed to ensure the timely disbursement of the funds to eligible beneficiaries after due verification. Expressing their gratitude, the IDP community has conveyed their appreciation to the state government led by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh for the disbursement of financial assistance in view of the festive season. The Chief Minister has extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Diwali. He expressed that the festival brings happiness, good health, and renewed hope to every household and that the light of Diwali illuminate lives with peace and positivity. Khemchand Singh called upon the people to reaffirm their commitment to peace, progress, and prosperity in Manipur. The Chief Minister earlier said that despite the resettlement of 36,000 IDPs already, the state government is still providing financial assistance to around 59,000 of the total 60,000 IDPs. These ethnic violence affected IDPs are living in the relief camps in 10 of the 16 districts due to the ethnic violence that erupted in Manipur on May 3, 2023.
Winners Announcement Dr A Surjalal Sharma Memorial Grant
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MaolKeki Memorial Manipur Public School Scholarships
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Dr A Surjalal Sharma Memorial Grant Award distributed
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Cannabis & poppy plantations destroyed in Arunachal & Manipur
Manipur gets Northeasts first AI-enabled career intelligence hub
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh says the facility marks a significant step towards integrating artificial intelligence into the education and career guidance ecosystem of the State
Manipur CM appeals for dialogue, urges people to shun agitations and blockades
Digital Desk | Imphal, Nov 7 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday appealed to students and the general public to refrain from resorting to agitations and blockades whenever crises or differences arise, urging them instead to pursue dialogue to resolve issues. Inaugurating the state's first AI-enabled Career Intelligence Hub at Tamphasana Girls Higher Secondary School in Imphal, the Chief Minister called upon students and people from all sections of society to adopt dialogue and peaceful engagement as the preferred means of addressing grievances and resolving differences. Khemchand Singh emphasised that constructive dialogue, rather than agitation and confrontation, was essential to resolving disputes and ensuring lasting peace in the state. The AI-Enabled Career Intelligence Hub is an initiative aimed at providing students with technology-driven career guidance, personalised counselling and information on emerging career opportunities. The Hub, established under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), is the first of its kind in the Northeastern region, marking a significant step towards integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the education and career guidance ecosystem of the state. The Chief Minister appreciated the students of Tamphasana Girls Higher Secondary School for not resorting to agitation during the challenging period the state has been going through over the past seven to eight months. Khemchand Singh commended their maturity and restraint, stating that students should remain focused on their education and future rather than becoming involved in agitation during times of crisis. Highlighting the growing importance of AI, the Chief Minister observed that AI has advanced significantly and is increasingly transforming various fields and professions. He expressed satisfaction over the establishment of the AI-Enabled Career Intelligence Hub in Manipur, noting that such an initiative would help students gain better insights into their abilities, explore different career pathways and prepare themselves for future opportunities. Khemchand Singh also expressed gratitude to Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), the Education Department and the faculty members of Tamphasana Girls Higher Secondary School for their contributions towards making the initiative possible. Emphasising the importance of the formative years in shaping ones future, the Chief Minister stated that student life is one of the most crucial periods for building a career, with Classes XI and XII being particularly significant in determining future academic and professional directions. While acknowledging that everyone may not necessarily achieve everything they aspire to in life, he stressed that humanity and honesty must remain the two essential qualities guiding every individual. He further observed that these values are equally important in the collective effort to restore peace and harmony in Manipur. The Chief Minister also formally opened the State-Level 32nd National Childrens Science Congress (NCSC) 202627, organised by Manipur Upliftment Centre in collaboration with Samagra Shiksha, Manipur, under the focal theme, Understanding Ecosystem for Health and Well-being. Khemchand Singh inspected the exhibits and interacted with students participating in the State-Level 32ndNational Childrens Science Congress. He took keen interest in their science projects and encouraged the young participants to continue nurturing their scientific curiosity, creativity and spirit of innovation. A total of 39 student group leaders from various schools across 12 districts of the state have been shortlisted to participate in the State-Level 32nd National Childrens Science Congress 202627. The programme was attended by Rajya Sabha member Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi, senior officials and other dignitaries, teachers and students.
Manipur CM felicitates two districts for HIV/AIDS control initiative
Manipur CM felicitates two districts for HIV/AIDS control initiative Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday felicitated Imphal West and Pherzawl districts for achieving Surakshit (safe) status in October 2026 under the Mobilisation for AIDS Suraksha (MAS) initiative of the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO). The felicitation ceremony, titled Sammaan Samaaroh, was organised [] The post Manipur CM felicitates two districts for HIV/AIDS control initiative appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Manipur rebel arrested from Delhi hotel
Manipur Insurgent Charged Under Anti-Terror Law Arrested In Delhi
Delhi Police said that the operation was carried out by a team led by Inspector Prakash Chand under the supervision of ACP Rajkumar and DCP Crime Branch Harsh Indora.
Hundreds rally in Manipurs Ukhrul demanding end to ethnic violence and SoO pact
Delhi Crime Branch arrests PLA militant wanted under UAPA
The accused was wanted in a case registered at Thoubal police station in Manipur
