Manipur abuzz over 'VVIP' visit
Amidst preparations by the Manipur administration, speculation arises about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's potential visit to the violence-affected state on September 13 or 14. The visit coincides with Modi's scheduled two-day trip to Assam and a possible inauguration of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line in Aizawl, Mizoram.
MHA frames stricter rules under Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025 to tighten entry, stay norms
NEW DELHI: With an aim to further tighten national security by better regulating immigration into the country, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday issued a set of new rules under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, which stipulates stricter norms for entry, stay and deportation of foreigners. The order through a gazette notification said, foreigners may be denied entry or stay in India, if found to be convicted of serious crimes such as terrorism, espionage, rape, murder, human trafficking, cybercrime, drug smuggling, or membership of a banned organisation. More to these offences, people found to be involved in cases relating to fake travel documents, money laundering, hawala transactions, child abuse and racketeering will also be barred from entering India. Noting that India would continue to maintain a strict zero-tolerance toward individuals involved in anti-national or subversive activities, in order the MHA has advised the Bureau of Immigration to maintain and update a database of such individuals and prohibit their entry. According to officials, all states and Union Territories (UT) have been asked to set up dedicated detention or holding centres for illegal immigrants until they are deported. The centres will restrict the movement of foreign nationals found staying without valid documents. The Coast Guard and border security forces have also been instructed to capture biometric and demographic details of illegal entrants before their deportation, they said. As per the MHA order, it is mandatory for every foreigner applying for a visa or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) registration to provide biometric details before approval and these include fingerprints, facial scans and other data, which will be stored on a central government portal. Foreigners seeking employment in India cannot work in sensitive sectors such as power supply, petroleum or water distribution without explicit approval from civil authorities, it noted. The new rules also tighten regulations on media and mountaineering expeditions, as in the order, the MHA said, Foreigners wishing to shoot feature films, documentaries, web series or reality shows in India must obtain written permission from the central government. Foreigners must also secure special permits to enter protected or restricted regions, including Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Nationals of Afghanistan, China, and Pakistan will not be allowed entry into these sensitive areas. Notifying the conditions under which foreigners may be refused permission to leave India, the MHA said, These include pending court cases, risks to public health, potential harm to diplomatic relations or orders from law enforcement agencies, and the Bureau of Immigration will maintain an updated list of individuals barred from departure. On the arrival of seamen and crew of aircraft, the MHA said a seaman or the crew of an aircraft, who is a foreigner, shall require a landing permit or a shore leave pass for entry into India, if not in possession of a valid Indian visa.
Too little too late: Congress on PM's likely visit to Manipur on September 13
Jairam Ramesh pointed out that on August 1, 2023, the Supreme Court said there had been an absolute breakdown of the Constitutional machinery in the State. Yet the Prime Minister remained silent, he said
Official note confirms VVIP visit, PM Modi likely to visit Manipur mid-September
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit ethnic violence-hit Manipur on September 13 or 14. For the past few days, speculation has been rife over the visit, and it has gained strength after an official note of Manipurs General Administration Department stating, At the outset, Chief Secretary, Government of Manipur, welcomed all the members/officers present in the preparatory meeting for the proposed VVIP visit on September 2025. The visit needs to be organised in a grand manner. Request the Secretary, GAD (General Administration Department) to take forward the discussion, it also read. It cited Kangla in Imphal and the Peace Ground in Churachandpur as the venues of the events involving the VVIP whose name was not mentioned. 'Lacks empathy': Congress slams PM Modi as he leaves for '35th' trip abroad since start of Manipur ethnic conflict Officials remained tight-lipped but an MLA of the ruling BJP almost confirmed PM Modis visit. The PMs visit is almost confirmed, he told TNIE on Tuesday wishing not to be named. This will be PM Modis first visit to the state since an ethnic conflict between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo tribals, and resultant violence left more than 250 people dead and around 60,000 others displaced. It has been months that the violence has subsided but the State has remained ethnically partitioned even after more than two years since the violence broke out. The Meiteis and the Kuki-Zo tribals still cannot go to each others areas. Earlier, the Congress slammed PM Modi umpteen times for not visiting Manipur despite the massive destruction in the State. Meanwhile, the PM will also visit Assam. He is likely to visit Mizoram as well to inaugurate the 51.38-km BairabiSairang railway line. In Assam, he will take part in the year-long centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika and lay the foundation for various development projects.
PM Modis visit to Manipur almost confirmed
The minutes of a preparatory meeting for a proposed VVIP visit in September have strengthened the possibility
PM Narendra Modi likely to visit Mizoram, Manipur on Sept 13
Aizawl: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Mizoram and Manipur on September 13, officials in Aizawl said. PM Modi will first visit Mizoram to inaugurate the new Bairabi-Sairang railway. Multiple officials of the Mizoram government said they have received information that from Aizawl, the PM will fly to Manipur, his first visit since 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 .
PM Modi likely to visit Mizoram, Manipur on Sept 13
Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister, may visit Mizoram and Manipur on September 13. He will inaugurate the Bairabi-Sairang railway in Mizoram. From Aizawl, PM Modi will likely visit Manipur. This will be his first visit since the ethnic violence. Mizoram government is preparing for the PM's visit. The new railway line aims to boost connectivity in the Northeast.
Manipur civil society groups condemn killing of Thadou leader
IMPHAL, Sept 1: Civil society groups of Manipur on Monday expressed shock over the purported killing of a Thadou leader in Assam. In a statement, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) said it has been shaken to its core by the horror and extremity of the murder of Nehkam Jomhao. The killing is aimed []
Two members of radical group, three militants arrested in Manipur
In Manipur, security forces have apprehended two members of the radical Meitei group 'Arambai Tenggol' in Imphal West, seizing a significant cache of arms including HK33 rifles and M4A1 carbines. Additionally, three militants from the banned PREPAK were arrested in Imphal East and West, with Aadhaar cards and incriminating documents recovered.
PM Modi likely to visit Mizoram, Manipur on September 13
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Mizoram and Manipur on September 13, with preparations underway in both states, officials said. In Mizoram, PM Modi is likely to inaugurate the 51.38-km BairabiSairang railway line, a key infrastructure project under the Centre's Act East Policy aimed at enhancing connectivity and boosting economic integration in the Northeast. The new rail link will connect Aizawl with Assams Silchar, and by extension, with the rest of the country. Mizoram Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena held a high-level meeting on Monday to review preparations, including security, traffic control, and public participation. Following his Mizoram visit, the Prime Minister is expected to travel to Manipur, his first trip to the state since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023. However, officials in Imphal said they have not yet received formal confirmation of the visit. 'Lacks empathy': Congress slams PM Modi as he leaves for '35th' trip abroad since start of Manipur ethnic conflict
'Hydrogen bomb' of revelations on 'vote chori' will expose ploy of Modi, BJP: Rahul Gandhi
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said his party will soon come out with a hydrogen bomb of revelations about vote chori and after that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be able to show his face to the country. Speaking at the concluding event of his 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' here, Gandhi said Bihar is a revolutionary state and it had given a message to the country. Get ready, BJP people, a hydrogen bomb is coming. Be prepared. The truth of vote theft will be brought forth before the entire country. I am giving you a guarantee, Modi Ji will not be able to able to show his face after the vote theft get exposed, he remarked amid presence of top senior INDIA bloc leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. He said votes were stolen in Maharashtra assembly elections and then with evidence, his party showed how vote chori was done in Mahadevapura assembly segment in Karnataka's Bangalore central Lok Sabha Seat. I want to tell the youth of Bihar, vote chori means 'chori of rights, chori of democracy, chori of employment'. They will take away your ration card and other rights, he alleged. His remarks came after the INDIA bloc allies held a march marking the culmination of the 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' led by Gandhi and other Mahagathbandhan leaders that covered 1,300-km and passed through 110 assembly constituencies covering 25 of the 38 districts ahead of the upcoming state elections. Speaking on the occasion, Mallikarjun Kharge cautioned people of Bihar from the alleged ill intentions of Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, otherwise they would be doomed. He said that Modi had a time to visit various countries but no time for visiting Manipur where people were facing trouble. He would meet sometimes US President Donald Trump, sometimes would enjoy on a swing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and would hug even unwilling leaders of foreign countries. Congress president also claimed that BJP and RSS would dump Bihar chief minister and JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar after the Bihar polls. A new government of the Opposition will come to power after the elections, he said, referring to the mismanagement during the march due to insufficient deployment of police forces. Do your duty with a professional approach. This government will not last for six months, he added. RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav said that Nitish government was copying his programmes and policies, calling it a copycat government. Do you want a duplicate CM or original CM, he asked, once again declaring himself as the CM face of the INDIA bloc. INDIA bloc leaders, including Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, former chief minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot, Rashtrawadi Congress leader Supriya Sule, CPI general secretary D Raja and others participated in the march from Gandhi Maidan to Dakbungalow roundabout. Dipankar Bhattacharya of CPI-ML also spoke on the occasion. The march was scheduled to reach Baba Saheb Abedkars statue near the Patna High Court, but it was rescheduled, and leaders addressed the gathering near Dak Bungalow roundabout. The 'Gandhi se Ambedkar' march marking the culmination of the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' was stopped midway by the police at the Dak Bungalow crossing where they addressed a gathering. Gandhi was joined by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Vikassheel Insan Party chief Mukesh Sahani, CPI (ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby, CPI's Annie Raja, TMC MP Yusuf Pathan, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, and other INDIA bloc leaders. The march in Patna started with the INDIA bloc leaders offering floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Maidaan. The 'Voter Adhikar Yatra', launched by Rahul Gandhi from Sasaram on August 17, was aimed at highlighting the alleged assault on people's right to vote through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
2 Arambai Tenggol members arrested, 11 sophisticated firearms seized in Manipur
The Arambai Tenggol members were nabbaed in Imphal West district on August 30
Thadou Leader Who Attended Manipur Peace Meet Killed By Kuki Militants In Assam
A leader of the Thadou tribe from Assam who attended a peace meeting in Manipur on August 6 was allegedly kidnapped, tortured and killed by Kuki militants on Saturday.
Assamese Journalist Shot At During Cultural Event in Manipur
An Assamese journalist working for a Nagaland-based television channel was shot at by an unknown persons while covering a flower festival in Manipur.
Modi might visit violence hit Manipur in September
Twenty-eight months after Manipur was first hit by ethnic violence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the state in mid-September. Modi is expected to arrive in Imphal and Churachandpur and meet violence-hit displaced families, Deccan Herald reported. Since May 3, 2023, the northeastern state has been caught amid full-fledged violence and arson between 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 .
Unexploded World War II Shell Found in Manipur
SRINAGAR: A 45 kg artillery shell dating back to the Second World War was safely neutralised in Manipurs Thoubal district this week after resurfacing more than eight decades since it was first fired, according to multiple media reports. The ordnance was discovered on 28 August when soil unloaded from a tipper truck at Khangabok Part-3 []
Will PM Modi Combine His Mizoram Trip With A Stop In Manipur? What We Know So Far
A visit to Manipur would carry major political and symbolic significance, as the Prime Minister has not visited the state since the outbreak of unrest in May 2023
Nagaland TV journalist shot in Manipur
Dip Saikia, a reporter with Hornbill TV, was covering a flower festival in a village in the Senapati district; villagers caught the shooter, a youth
The Prime Minister is likely to visit Imphal and Churachandpur districts in the Northeastern State where he is expected to meet people displaced from their homes due to the ethnic strife
Nagaland journalist shot while reporting at Manipur flower festival
GUWAHATI: Dip Saikia, a journalist with Nagalands Hornbill TV, was shot at in Laii village, located in Manipurs Naga-majority Senapati district, on Saturday evening. Saikia, who hails from Assam, was attacked while on assignment, sustaining injuries to his armpit and leg. The attacker was reportedly apprehended by locals. Hornbill TV issued a statement condemning the shocking and reprehensible attack, which occurred while Saikia was covering a cultural event. The shooting of Mr. Saikia is not just an assault on his person but a direct attack on press freedom and the democratic values we uphold, said Dzuthono Mekro, the editor of Hornbill TV. Violence against media professionals must not be tolerated in a society that values justice, transparency, and accountability, Mekro added. The incident has raised concerns over the increasing hostility faced by journalists in the region while carrying out their professional duties. The editor called on the governments of Nagaland and Manipur, as well as law enforcement agencies, to ensure a thorough and impartial investigation. Hornbill TV further demanded swift justice for the assailant and any accomplices, asserting that crimes against journalists should not go unpunished.
In a joint operation near the Indo-Myanmar border, Assam Rifles, along with the Indian Army and Manipur Police, apprehended four active cadres of the proscribed People's Liberation Army (PLA). The individuals were attempting to infiltrate Indian territory in the Tengnoupal District of Manipur.
SCBA urges Collegium to act on representation of women in higher judiciary
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has adopted a resolution today, expressing serious concern over the stark underrepresentation of women in Indias highest courts. The Bar Association pointed out that several High Courtsincluding those in Uttarakhand, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Manipurcurrently have no women judges on their benches. Nationwide, out of approximately 1,100 sanctioned High Court [] The post SCBA urges Collegium to act on representation of women in higher judiciary appeared first on India Legal .
Missing Agniveer Found Dead in J&Ks Khour Sector
Agniveer Jimmi Ngmminium Mate, a resident of Manipur, was deployed with the 5 Assam Regiment at a forward post along the border with Pakistan in the Hamirpur Sidher area
Three KCP (PSC) Cadres, Including Mother-Son Duo, Arrested in Manipur
HT DIGITAL IMPHAL, AUGUST 30: Security personnel apprehended three operational cadres of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Progressive Socialist Council) [KCP (PSC)] on Thursday, August 28, including a mother and son couple. The initial arrest was made at Minuthong in the Imphal East district, where staff arrested Mutum Leishemba Meitei alias Pari (25) of Lamdeng []
Manipur HC directs state govt to hold panchayat elections within six months
IMPHAL, Aug 29: The High Court of Manipur on Friday directed the state government to conduct panchayat elections within six months. The order was issued by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Kempaiah Somashekar and Justice Guneshwar Sharma during a hearing on the long-pending local body polls. Panchayat elections in the state were last held []
PUCL Report On Manipur Violence One-Sided Account: Meitei Civil Body
The Delhi Meetei Coordinating Committee (DMCC) on Friday raised objections to a recent report published by the People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), claiming that it presented a one-sided account of the Manipur conflict.
India Being Forced To Normalise Ties With China Largely On Beijings Terms: Cong
New Delhi, Aug 29: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a visit to Japan and then scheduled to travel to China, the Congress on Friday alleged that India is being forced to normalise its relations with China which is trying to take advantage of the downturn in Indo-US ties. The opposition party also took a swipe at the prime minister, saying the long-suffering people of Manipur are still awaiting his visit but he has simply washed his hands off the [] The post India Being Forced To Normalise Ties With China Largely On Beijings Terms: Cong appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Congress slams PM Modi, says India being forced to normalise ties with China on Beijings terms
NEW DELHI : As Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a diplomatic tour of Japan and China, the Congress party has slammed the visit alleging that India is being forced to normalise ties with China under pressure, and largely on Beijings terms. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed China is exploiting the recent downturn in Indo-US relations to its advantage, with India now left with little leverage due to past diplomatic missteps. This visit to China marks a moment of reckoning, Ramesh said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). We are being pushed to normalise relations with China, with no resolution on the ground and on terms favourable to them. The Frequently Flying (and more frequently lying) Prime Minister is off to Japan and China. His visit to China is a moment of some reckoning for India. We are being forced to normalise relations with China -- largely on their terms, with China trying to take advantage of the Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) August 29, 2025 The Congress leader referenced the military standoff in eastern Ladakh and Modi's June 2020 statement, Na koi hamari seema mein ghusa hai, na hi koi ghusa hua hai, calling it a cowardly clean chit that undermined India's negotiating position. Chinas jugalbandi with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor , exposed by our own military has been forgotten, Ramesh added. The grand old party also accused PM Modi of neglecting the violence-hit state of Manipur. Even as the PM jets off abroad, the long-suffering people of Manipur are still awaiting his visit to heal their wounds, He has simply washed his hands off Manipur, Ramesh said. Meanwhile, Modi arrived in Tokyo on Thursday , beginning a multi-nation tour aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and promoting India's interests at the global stage. After Japan, he will head to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Ahead of Chinese foreign minister's arrival, Congress flags Beijing's support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor
Congress slams PM Modi over Manipur silence amid foreign tour to Japan, China
NEW DELHI : The Congress on Friday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his ongoing foreign visit to Japan and China, accusing him of neglecting the violence-hit state of Manipur. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh in a post on X said, Even as the PM jets off abroad, the long-suffering people of Manipur are still awaiting his visit to heal their wounds, He has simply washed his hands off Manipur. Ramesh also questioned the timing and optics of Modis visit to China, stating it marks a moment of eckoning for India. He alleged that the government is being compelled to normalise ties with Beijing on China's terms, especially amid a downturn in India-US relations. The Congress leader referenced the military standoff in eastern Ladakh and Modi's June 2020 statement, Na koi hamari seema mein ghusa hai, na hi koi ghusa hua hai, calling it a cowardly clean chit that undermined India's negotiating position. Chinas jugalbandi with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor , exposed by our own military has been forgotten, Ramesh added. Meanwhile, Modi arrived in Tokyo on Thursday , beginning a multi-nation tour aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and promoting India's interests at the global stage. After Japan, he will head to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Ahead of Chinese foreign minister's arrival, Congress flags Beijing's support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor
Manipur: Peoples Alliance for Peace and Progress files FIR against PUCL report on violence
A voluntary social organization, PAPPM, has filed a police complaint against a PUCL report on the Manipur violence, alleging bias towards the Meitei community. Several other organizations and political figures have also criticized the report. The PUCL report, released in August 2025, examined the ethnic conflict and alleged failures in governance.
Large cache of arms, ammunition seized in Manipur's Kangpokpi
Police recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. Security forces conducted operations in Maohing, Changoubung and Kotzim villages. They recovered rifles, machine guns, pistols, grenades and other items. Authorities arrested V Shiva in Moreh for extortion and arms supply. Sarangthem Ibomcha Meitei and Suraj Oinam were also apprehended in separate locations.
Four Smugglers Held With Drugs Worth 15 Crore in Manipurs Churachandpur
HT DIGITAL IMPHAL, AUGUST 27: Security personnel in Manipurs Churachandpur district arrested four smugglers, one woman among them, and confiscated contraband drugs like World is Yours (WY) tabletsmethamphetamine pillsand brown sugar, a derivative of heroin. The police announced the arrests on Wednesday and said that smuggling of drugs has picked up in the district over []
Meeting on FMR, Myanmar border fencing inconclusive
An 11-member delegation from three Naga organisations of Manipur held a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi on August 26
Leaders cutting across party lines and civil society groups of the Meitei community in Manipur have asked a Delhi-based non-profit to apologise and withdraw what they called a iased report on the ethnic violence in the border state.
Manipur Naga groups talks with centre on border fencing and FMR end inconclusively
GUWAHATI: Talks between Manipurs major Naga organisations and central government officials, held in New Delhi on Tuesday, ended inconclusively. The discussions centred on two contentious issues, the scrapping of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and the ongoing IndiaMyanmar border fencing. The Naga delegation comprised 11 leaders representing the United Naga Council (UNC), Naga Womens Union, and All Naga Students Association Manipur. They attended the meeting at the Centres invitation. The government team was led by AK Mishra. The meeting ended without a resolution. We demanded the reinstatement of the FMR and an immediate halt to the IndiaMyanmar border fencing. However, the Centre justified both the fencing and the scrapping of the FMR. We will now consult with our people to decide the future course of action, a member of the Naga delegation told this newspaper. During the talks, the Naga representatives insisted that the border demarcation be corrected before any fencing work proceeds. They asserted that their traditional boundary extends up to the Chindwin River in Myanmar, and noted that Nagas have a significant population across the border as well. We made it clear that if the Government of India wants us to engage in meaningful dialogue, it must first halt the fencing work. They responded that border fencing is a matter of national security, said one Naga leader. He added, We see the Centres decisions on the FMR and fencing as going against the spirit of the Indo-Naga peace talks, where a genuine solution should reflect mutual respect and interests. In a memorandum submitted to Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the UNC highlighted the deep-rooted ties Nagas share across the international boundary, socio-economic, cultural, religious, and relating to land. These bonds predate colonial-era boundary demarcations and are intrinsic to our identity, traditions, and way of life. The abrupt abrogation of the FMR and the construction of physical border fencing have disrupted the natural flow of community and familial relationships, the memorandum stated. The FMR, signed between India and Myanmar in 2018 under the Centres Act East Policy, allowed cross-border movement up to 16 km without travel documents. It was aimed at encouraging people-to-people contact and boosting the Northeasts economy by facilitating trade and connectivity with Southeast Asia. However, in the wake of the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur, the Centre scrapped the FMR, citing concerns over internal security and the need to preserve the demographic structure of northeastern states bordering Myanmar.
Three Militants Held in Manipur; Cache of Arms, Explosives Seized
Cadres of KCP, PLA and KCP(MFL) arrested in Imphal; security forces recover rifles, mortars, IEDs in Kakching
Security Forces Arrest Three Insurgents, Bust Camps in Manipur Operations
HT DIGITAL IMPHAL, AUGUST 26: Manipur security forces ramped up counter-insurgency operations, arresting three insurgents and seizing a huge store of weapons and ammunition from two insurgent camps in simultaneous operations throughout the state. The operations were conducted on Monday following an increase in insurgent activity, with forces targeting hideouts and ransacking extortion networks. As []
IMPHAL: Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh alleged that a report of Delhi-based non-profit organisation PUCL claiming that the ethnic violence in the northeastern state was orchestrated and not spontaneous serves only to deepen the divide, prolong mistrust and may even promote misunderstanding. Singh was the chief minister of Manipur when ethnic violence, which has claimed over 260 lives and rendered thousands homeless so far, erupted between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kukis in May 2023. BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba said that more than 3,000 FIRs will be lodged against PUCL for its claim. Their reactions came after Imphal-based human rights organisation Human Rights International Freedom (HRIF) threatened to take legal measures against the People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) for its claim. PUCL's 694-page report, authored under the chairmanship of former Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph, alleged that he violence was not spontaneous but orchestrated. HRIF, in a letter to the editor of the PUCL, alleged that its report titled 'Independent people's tribunal on the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur' is ot only blatantly one-sided but is also replete with unverified facts, misinformation, and a clear bias in favour of the Kuki community, while deliberately omitting and distorting the narrative, facts and suffering of Meitei community. HRIF also said the report contains unverified and inflammatory allegations. Without providing any credible evidence and that he language and selective reporting have the potential to exacerbate tensions and promote enmity between different groups and disturb the fragile peace process in the state. Singh said, Well done HRIF for taking the lead. I believe many right-minded organisations are preparing to follow with legal actions against a biased and divisive organisation like the PUCL for attempting to divide Manipur through its obnoxious report. At a time when Manipur needs healing, reconciliation and unity, such publications serve only to deepen the divide and prolong mistrust, and it may even promote misunderstanding, Singh added. Well done HRIF for taking the lead. I believe many right-minded organisations are preparing to follow with legal actions against the biased and divisive organisation like the PUCL for attempting to divide Manipur through its obnoxious report. At a time when Manipur needs https://t.co/aVSjBUT0RE N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) August 25, 2025
Ajay Kumar Bhalla sworn in as Nagaland Governor; vows to uphold legacy of late La Ganesan
GUWAHATI: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla was on Monday sworn in as the 22nd Governor of Nagaland. He was administered the oath of office by Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar at the Raj Bhawan in Kohima. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and ministers were among dignitaries present. Bhalla was given the additional charge of Nagaland following the demise of incumbent Governor La Ganesan . Addressing the people of the state, Bhalla said he had assumed the office of the Governor with a profound sense of duty and immense humility. I am deeply mindful of the trust reposed on me by our countrys leadership led by the President of India and the Prime Minister. This appointment is not merely an opportunity to serve, but a sacred responsibility bestowed upon me to work for the welfare of the people of Nagaland and for the progress of our great nation, he stated. Stating that the sudden demise of Ganesan has left a void that is deeply felt across the state and the country, Bhalla said Ganesan was a peoples Governor who demystified the Raj Bhavan, throwing its doors open to the common citizen, and served with a rare blend of dedication, selflessness and empathy. He has set a benchmark of public service that I can only aspire to follow. While his are very big shoes to fill, I assure that I will strive to uphold the highest traditions of this honoured position and to live up to the expectations of the people, the Governor said. He said Nagaland, with its rich cultural diversity, scenic beauty and resilience of the people, has always fascinated him. As we look to the future, we must build on the foundations laid by those before us. Nagaland is brimming with immense potential. The entrepreneurial spirit of our youth, the unique traditions of organic farming and horticulture, the untapped possibilities in tourism, and the rich heritage of art and crafts present a formidable opportunity for sustainable and inclusive growth, he said.
First artificial incubation of Asian giant tortoises succeeds in Manipur
The largest tortoise in mainland Asia, the species is native to five northeast Indian States
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla takes oath as Nagaland Governor with additional charge
Former Nagaland Governor La Ganesan passed away recently
Five tribal bodies boycott Nagaland Governors swearing-in over job reservation row
GUWAHATI: Signalling an escalation in their conflict with the state government over the job reservation issue, five tribal organisations in Nagaland have spurned a government invitation to attend Mondays swearing-in ceremony of Ajay Kumar Bhalla as the states Governor. Bhalla, who is the Governor of Manipur, was given additional charge of Nagaland by President Droupadi Murmu on 16 August after Nagaland Governor La Ganeshan passed away in Chennai. In a statement issued on Sunday, the 5 Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP) acknowledged receiving an invitation to attend Bhallas swearing-in ceremony. However, with our 9th August 2025 resolution in force, we regret the inability to attend the ceremony as the state government continues to ignore our legitimate demands despite repeated reminders, the statement said. The CoRRP comprises tribal bodies such as the Angami Public Organisation, Ao Senden, Lotha Hoho, Rengma Hoho and Sumi Hoho. Angami, Ao, Lotha, Rengma and Sumi are major tribes and considered advanced. On 6 August, the state cabinet had approved the constitution of a seven-member commission, to be headed by a retired IAS officer of the Nagaland cadre, to examine the job reservation policy and prepare a report. However, the CoRRP opposed the composition of the commission, alleging that it lacks neutrality and reflects a partisan approach. It had reaffirmed the consensus decision of having an independent commission as decided in the 3 June 2025 meeting with the state government. Earlier, the CoRRP argued that the reservation system, which has been in place since 1977, allegedly no longer reflects the regions prevailing socio-economic and educational landscape and that it allegedly favours the backward Naga tribes. The CoRRP, which had taken out protest rallies in different parts of the state in May and July on the reservation issue, said it would maintain its policy of non-participation in all state government functions until its concerns are addressed.
Former CRPF & ITBP DG Anish Dayal Singh appointed Deputy NSA
New Delhi, Aug 24: Former CRPF and ITBP director general Anish Dayal Singh has been appointed the new deputy National Security Advisor (NSA), with a mandate to handle internal affairs, official sources said. Singh, a 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Manipur cadre, retired from service in December 2024. He brings extensive [] The post Former CRPF & ITBP DG Anish Dayal Singh appointed Deputy NSA appeared first on Northlines .
Who Is Anish Dayal Singh? Former CRPF DG Appointed Deputy National Security Advisor
A 1988-batch IPS officer of the Manipur cadre, Singh retired from service in December 2024 after a career spanning more than three decades
Former CRPF DG Anish Dayal Singh Appointed Deputy NSA
New Delhi, Aug 24: Former CRPF and ITBP director general Anish Dayal Singh has been appointed the new deputy National Security Advisor (NSA), with a mandate to handle internal affairs, official sources said. Singh, a 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Manipur cadre, retired from service in December 2024. He brings extensive experience to the role, having served for nearly 30 years in the Intelligence Bureau (IB) before heading the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and most recently, the [] The post Former CRPF DG Anish Dayal Singh Appointed Deputy NSA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Who is Anish Dayal Singh, PM Modis new Deputy NSA
Anish Dayal Singh, a 1988-batch IPS officer from the Manipur cadre, was appointed Deputy National Security Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. Singh, who earlier headed the CRPF, played a key role in anti-Naxal operations, election security, and force restructuring. He has also led the ITBP and held senior positions in the Intelligence Bureau.
KCP-T Member Arrested in Manipur for Extortion
HT DIGITAL IMPHAL, AUGUST 23: The security personnel in Manipur apprehended an active member of the outlawed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-T) on charges of extorting money from the public and shopkeepers in Imphal East and Imphal West districts to collect party funds. The detained person is identified as 44-year-old Kshetrimayum Bhogendro Singh, alias Yaiphaba or []
Free Movement Regime helps map 42,000 Myanmar nationals since Dec: Biren Singh
N. Biren Singh says Assam Rifles has mapped biometric data of Myanmarese entering India since December. This is under the new Free Movement Regime. He believes this will regulate entry through the border. It will also help control population growth in Manipur. Assam Rifles Director General shared insights on this policy at Manipur University.
PM did not utter a word on 'vote chori' during visit to Bihar: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to steal votes through the Election Commission during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. He criticized Modi's silence on alleged irregularities in Maharashtra, Karnataka polls, and the Manipur issue. Gandhi asserted that the BJP is dismantling the Constitution and depriving people of their rights.
Ajay Kumar Bhalla To Be Sworn In As Nagaland Governor On Aug 25
Kohima, Aug 22: Ajay Kumar Bhalla will be sworn in as the new governor of Nagaland on Monday, an official said. Bhalla the governor of Manipur has been given additional charge of Nagaland following the death of La Ganesan on August 15 at a Chennai hospital, the official said. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Raj Bhavan, Kohima, on Monday, according to an official invitation. Welcoming Bhalla on behalf of the people of Nagaland, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said [] The post Ajay Kumar Bhalla To Be Sworn In As Nagaland Governor On Aug 25 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Manipur Naga Outfits Want Inter-Ministerial Team for Talks
As its ultimatum ends, United Naga Council threatens escalation of action on border fencing, free movement regime.
Speaker irked by disruptions as Monsoon session concludes
NEW DELHI: The Monsoon session of Parliament, the fifth one of the 18th Lok Sabha which saw unprecedented protests over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar, came to a close on Thursday with the presiding officers of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha expressing anguish over the continuous and planned disruptions leading to the total washout. As both Houses were adjourned sine die on Thursday in what was one of the frostiest Monsoon sessions, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in his concluding address said that the public has great expectations from the representatives, and therefore, they should utilise their time in the House for serious and meaningful discussions on issues of public interest and important legislations. While the productivity of the Lok Sabha was pegged at 31%, the Rajya Sabha saw 39%. Out of total 120 hours, the Lok Sabha held discussions only for 37 hours. In the Rajya Sabha, discussions took place for 41 Hours 15 minutes only. The session was marked by continuous disruptions on SIR, the abrupt resignation of Jagdeep Dhanakhar from Vice-President post, an ugly scuffle between the NDA and INDIA members and the impeachment proceedings of High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma among others. The highlight of the session, a two-day special debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor saw high-voltage debates. Except for the 16-hour debate, the House failed to transact any business in the month-long session, which began July 21. Most part of the session was dominated by the protests held by Opposition parties inside and outside Parliament on alleged vote theft and alleged poll rigging by the Election Commission. While the Opposition stuck to their demand for a debate on SIR, the government refuted their demand citing that the exercise is part of the the poll panels administrative action and functioning. The protests also led to high drama in the streets after several top Opposition leaders, including LoP Rahul Gandhi, were detained by the Delhi Police after they took out a march to the EC headquarters in the capital. Another key takeaway is how SIR brought together the Opposition parties in the session to fight against the government unitedly. From the Congress, TMC, AAP and the CPM, more than 25 parties came together to corner the Modi government on SIR and other issues in the session. The session also saw unprecedented events such as the sudden resignation of Dhankhar, citing health reasons. Though there is no official word on the reason behind the resignation, sources say that it is linked to Dhankars acceptance of a notice sponsored by the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha to impeach Justice Varma, who is embroiled in alleged corruption charges. Another takeaway is a three-member committee set up by Birla to probe charges against Justice Varma. Thus, the Speaker has set the ball rolling for the impeachment of the Allahabad High Court judge after admitting a multi-party notice for his removal. The session has also set the stage for a high-stakes election for the vice-presidential elections, in which the NDA and the Opposition fielded candidates from the South. While the NDA picked Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan as its nominee, the Opposition has fielded former SC judge B Sudershan Reddy who hails from Andhra Pradesh. Bills passed by both Houses of Parliament The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025 The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025 The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025 The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 The Manipur Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2025 The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2025 The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025 The Income-Tax Bill, 2025 The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 The Indian Ports Bill, 2025 The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025 The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025
Bill on tainted PM, CMs and ministers sent to JPC amid din
NEW DELHI: Amid loud protests in the Rajya Sabha, the House on Thursday approved a motion to send three important bills to a Joint Committee for detailed scrutiny. Key among them is the one that proposes that the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and other Ministers arrested on serious criminal charges be removed from office for 30 days. The other two bills deal with amendments to the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. Home Minister Amit Shah moved the motion, and the House also approved the nomination of ten members to the committee, which is expected to submit its report during the Winter Session in November. Deputy Chairman Harivansh said he was disappointed over frequent disruptions marring House business. He said the Rajya Sabha functioned for just 41 hours and 15 minutes, with a productivity rate of 38.88%. Members raised 285 Questions, 285 Zero Hour submissions, and 285 Special Mentions, but only a small fraction 14 Questions, seven Zero Hour submissions, and 61 Special Mentions were discussed. The House also managed to pass or return 15 government bills, including the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025, the Manipur GST (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025.
Manipur Violence Cases: Civil Society Body Seeks Supreme Court-Monitored SIT Probe
A civil society organisation comprising several prominent personalities that visited Manipur has recommended the setting up of a special investigating team (SIT) under the Supreme Court's supervision to probe all cases of ethnic violence.
Lok Sabha passed 12 bills, Rajya Sabha 15 in Monsoon session amid disruptions and walkouts
NEW DELHI: Twelve bills were passed by the Lok Sabha and 15 by the Rajya Sabha during the month-long Monsoon session of Parliament, which witnessed repeated disruptions, adjournments and walkouts. Barring discussions on Operation Sindoor in both House, the session has seen little business ever since it began on July 21 due to repeated disruptions and adjournments initially due to opposition demand for discussion on Operation Sindoor and then over demands for a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision exercise in Bihar. The Monsoon session came to an end on Thursday. The bills passed by the Lok Sabha are The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2025, The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025, The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, The Manipur Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2025, The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, and The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Other bills passed by the Lok Sabha are The Income-tax Bill, 2025, The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025, The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The bills passed or returned by the Rajya Sabha are The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025, The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, The Manipur Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2025, The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 and The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2025 Other bills passed by the Rajya Sabha are The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, The Income-tax Bill, 2025, The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025, The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. This time in Parliament, there was so much ruckus and opposition didn't cooperate. Due to this obstinate behaviour, opposition missed participating in discussions on several important bills which were passed, a government functionary said. In the Rajya Sabha, except for The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, which was passed without any disruption on the first day of the Monsoon session, the other bills were passed after some discussion amid din or only after the Opposition parties staged a walk out, the functionary said.
About 42,000 Cross-Border Entrants Documented in Manipur Since December 2024: Assam Rifles DG
Ex-Manipur CM Biren Singh says influx of outsiders from Myanmar 'real' and 'ongoing'
Centre invites Manipur Naga bodies for talks on FMR, Myanmar border fencing
The discussion scheduled for August 26 follows a meeting between a United Naga Council team with the States Governor
Manipur Police Ensure Safe Return of Meitei Man Stranded in Kangpokpi
HT DIGITAL IMPHAL, AUGUST 21: Angom Yumjao (50), from Sekmai Makha Leikai under Imphal West district belonging to the Meitei community, was rescued and brought back home safely after he remained stranded in Sapermeina, Kangpokpi district. He is said to have alighted from an inter-district Senapati-bound bus before being rescued by local authorities. Based on []
Lok Sabha passed 12 bills, Rajya Sabha 14 in Monsoon session amid Opposition protests
NEW DELHI: Twelve bills were passed by the Lok Sabha and 14 by the Rajya Sabha during the month-long Monsoon session of Parliament, which has witnessed repeated disruptions, adjournments and walkouts. Barring discussions on Operation Sindoor in both House, the session has seen little business ever since it began on July 21 due to repeated disruptions and adjournments initially due to opposition demand for discussion on Operation Sindoor and then over demands for a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision exercise in Bihar. The Monsoon session is scheduled to end on Thursday. The bills passed by the Lok Sabha are The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2025, The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025, The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, The Manipur Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2025, The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, and The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Other bills passed by the Lok Sabha are The Income-tax Bill, 2025, The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025, The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The bills passed or returned by the Rajya Sabha are The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025, The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, The Manipur Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2025, The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 and The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2025 Other bills passed by the Rajya Sabha are The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, The Income-tax Bill, 2025, The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025 and The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 This time in Parliament, there was so much ruckus and opposition didn't cooperate. Due to this obstinate behaviour, opposition missed participating in discussions on several important bills which were passed, a government functionary said. In the Rajya Sabha, except for The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, which was passed without any disruption on the first day of the Monsoon session, the other bills were passed after some discussion amid din or only after the Opposition parties staged a walk out, the functionary said.
Ex-Manipur CM Biren Singh says influx of outsiders from Myanmar 'real' and 'ongoing'
Former Manipur CM N Biren Singh commended the Assam Rifles for collecting biometrics of individuals illegally entering India from Myanmar, acknowledging the ongoing influx. Assam Rifles DG Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera reported mapping 42,000 entrants since December 2024, assuring they are closely monitored in secure locations. Singh emphasized the Northeast's awareness and proactive measures in addressing the situation.
On 34th Manipuri Language Day, A Renewed Call For Classical Status
The 34th Manipuri Language Day Celebration in commemoration of the inclusion of the Manipuri language in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution was held on Wednesday.
Tribunal says systematic hate campaign through social media, and statements made by politicians led to escalation of feelings of mistrust and enmity between warring communities
Transgender doctor can change name and gender from male to female: HC
GUWAHATI: Dr Beoncy Laishram, a trans person, was relieved on Tuesday as the Manipur HC directed authorities to issue fresh academic certificates to her under a new name and gender. Born as a biological male, Boboi Laishram had undergone gender reassignment surgery in 2019 and completed legal process to become Beoncy Laishram, a female. She had no problem in changing her name and gender in her Aadhaar, Voter and PAN cards. However, when she approached the Board of Secondary Education Manipur, the Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur and the Manipur University, they refused to entertain her. This made her take legal recourse. Justice A Guneshwar Sharma, in an order, directed the authorities to issue fresh education certificates under the new name (Beoncy Laishram) and gender (female) in place of the original birth name Boboi Laishram and gender as male in terms of the provision of Sections 6, 7, 10 & 20 of the Transgender Act, 2019 and Rule 2(d) read with Annexure-I of the Transgender Rules, 2020 and on the basis of certificates issued by District Magistrate, Imphal West under the provision of Sections 6 & 7 of the Transgender Act, 2019 within a period of one month. In all existing act/bye-laws/rules/regulations of any establishment within the meaning of Section 2(b) of the Act within the territory of State of Manipur, the provisions of Sections 6 & 7 of the Right of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 shall be incorporated, the court ordered. It did not find any merit in the argument that the correction and updating of the name and gender should start from the matriculation certificate and only then, the new particular of the petitioner can be updated in the Class-12 certificate. Laishram, the first recorded doctor from the transgender community in the Northeast, was overjoyed. This landmark judgment will ease similar problems being faced by transpeople, she said.
Manipur HC orders State to issue academic certificates with changed name, gender to transwoman
Beoncy Laishram, born male, had challenged the education authorities refusal to make changes in her certificates
NE's 1st trans doctor wins legal battle to have new identity in academic certs
Beoncy Laishram, Northeast India's first transgender doctor, secured a Manipur High Court victory, affirming her right to update academic certificates to reflect her female identity. The court mandated authorities to reissue certificates within a month, citing the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. This ruling allows Beoncy to pursue her medical career without identity concerns.
Assam job panel to drop controversial question on Manipur crisis
The Meitei Heritage Society had objected to a malicious question in an examination conducted by the Assam Public Service Commission on August 8 to recruit agricultural development officers
State Directed To Provide Certificates With Changed Name, Gender To Transwoman
The Manipur High Court has directed the state educational department to immediately issue fresh academic certificates reflecting the new name and gender identity of transwoman doctor Beoncy Laishram.
Assam Rifles and IIIT Manipur collaborate to enhance drone technology for defence and security
Assam Rifles and IIIT Manipur are collaborating to enhance defence capabilities through drone technology, signing an MoU and launching advanced training for personnel. This initiative aims to bolster surveillance, reconnaissance, and logistics in light of recent attacks involving drones equipped with explosives in Manipur. The collaboration addresses the need for hi-tech warfare solutions in the region.
A Meitei organization in Manipur reported that the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has cancelled a question about the Manipur crisis from a recent exam after the organization claimed it maligned their community. The APSC stated that the question papers were set by external educators and couldn't be pre-screened. The organization has expressed its appreciation for the APSC's action.
Manipur High Court upholds transgender rights to update name and gender in official documents
The Manipur High Court has affirmed the right of transgender individuals to update their name and gender on educational and official documents, as per the 'Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019'. The ruling came in response to Dr. Beoncy Laishram's petition, directing educational bodies to issue updated certificates reflecting her affirmed identity.
Meitei organisation seeks clarification from APSC over Manipur crisis question
IMPHAL/GUWAHATI, Aug 18: Manipur-based Meitei Heritage Society (MHS) has requested the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) to issue a clarification regarding a question related to the Manipur crisis that was allegedly included in the recently held Agricultural Development Officer Examination. In a statement on Monday, MHS said a mischievous question on the Manipur crisis to []
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has on its part denied any mala fide intent in including a controversial question on the Manipur violence in a paper for selecting agricultural development officer.
North East Students' Organisation demands for policy to deal with illegal migrants, refugees
GUWAHATI: The North East Students Organisation (NESO) on Monday urged the Centre to formulate a comprehensive policy to deal with the problems of illegal migrants and refugees. In a memorandum submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after holding protest demonstrations across the region, NESO said a great part of the present problem facing the Northeast was relating to the unabated influx of illegal migrants that resulted in a serious demographic change. The continued influx of refugees and undocumented migrants from different countries has created a sense of insecurity and apprehension among the indigenous people that their culture, tradition, political identity, control over land and existence will be swallowed by the outsiders, the memorandum read. According to NESO, the unguarded and porous international border has been used by militant fundamentalist groups to infiltrate into the region, thereby further threatening the existence of indigenous people. There is every reason to believe that there are already a considerable number of fundamentalist groups operating in the NortheastThe region is presently facing an acute economic crisis because of the burgeoning population. There is low per capita income while poverty is on the rise. The problem of unemployment is also on the rise, NESO said. The student body asked the Centre to not view it as a humanitarian problem but a security problem. Time has come to deal with it assertively with renewed and effective bilateral relations with the neighbouring countries, it stressed. NESO suggested the extension of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system to the whole of Northeast. An offshoot of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, ILP is an official travel document that an outsider is required to carry while visiting the protected states of Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh for a limited period. Further, NESO urged the Centre to prepare a register of citizens. It demanded the early resettlement of Chakma and Hajong refugees of Bangladesh at any place outside the Northeast. These refugees are settled in Arunachal. it is observed that their prolonged settlement and the initiative of the Government of India to grant Indian citizenship and voting rights to these refugees has been strongly resented by the indigenous people of the state as it has not only created demographic imbalances but a serious political implication, NESO wrote in the memorandum. The other demands include special constitutional safeguards for the indigenous people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Assam; and constitution of a special commission to undertake extensive revision of electoral roll aimed at detecting and deleting the names of foreigners and illegal immigrants within a stipulated time.
SIR new weapon for 'vote chori', will protect 'one person, one vote': Rahul
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is a ew weapon for vote chori and vowed to protect the one person, one vote principle by stopping vote theft. Gandhi made the remarks in a post on his WhatsApp channel while talking about his meeting with a group of people who had cast their votes in the previous Lok Sabha election but their names were deleted from the electoral rolls during the SIR exercise in Bihar. The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha met the group at the launch of his Vote Adhikar Yatra in Bihar's Sasaram on Sunday. In his post in Hindi along with a picture of the meeting, Gandhi said, The SIR is a new weapon for vote theft. Coincidentally, these people standing with me in this picture are a 'living' proof of this theft. All of them had cast their votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha election -- but by the time the Bihar Assembly polls came, their identity, their existence were erased from the democracy of India, he said. Do you know who they are? Raj Mohan Singh (70): Farmer and retired soldier; Umravati Devi (35): Dalit and labourer; Dhanjay Kumar Bind (30): Backward class and labourer; Sita Devi (45): Woman and former MGNREGA labourer; Raju Devi (55): Backward class and labourer; Mohmuddin Ansari (52): Minority and labourer, he said. The collusion of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission (EC) is punishing them for being Bahujan and poor -- even our soldiers were not spared -- Gandhi said. Neither will they have a vote nor identity or rights, he added. Due to social discrimination and economic conditions, they are unable to fight against the conspiracy of the system. We stand here with them to protect the most basic right of 'one person, one vote', the Congress leader asserted. This is a question of rights and of everyone's participation in a democracy, he said, adding that we will not let it end under any circumstances. Later, in Aurangabad, Gandhi met another set of people who had voted in earlier elections but their names were deleted from the new draft voter list. Sharing an over-four-minute video of his interaction in Aurangabad, Gandhi said, The votes of people who voted in the last four-five elections were also stolen in Bihar. And, when asked for the reason, the only answer received was -- an order has come from above. This is a fight for the rights of the poor -- we will not stop. We will stop vote theft, he said. In the video, Gandhi is seen interacting with people whose names have been deleted from the voters' list. He was accompanied by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Vikassheel Insan Party's Mukesh Sahani and CPI(ML) Liberation's Dipankar Bhattacharya. Gandhi told the group that the Narendra Modi government brought in a law in 2023 to ensure that no one can take action against those who run the EC and it was completely wrong. Meanwhile, Gandhi, Yadav and Sahani also prayed at the Devkund Surya Mandir in Aurangabad as their Voter Adhikar Yatra entered its second day. Travelling from Kutumba, the yatra reached Gayaji on Monday evening. Embarking on the 1,300-km Voter Adhikar Yatra from Sasaram, Gandhi accused the EC on Sunday of stealing elections in collusion with the BJP and asserted that the INDIA opposition bloc will not let their latest conspiracy to steal the Bihar polls through the SIR exercise succeed. After 16 days, the yatra is scheduled to conclude with a rally in Patna on September 1. The yatra is being undertaken in a hybrid mode, on foot and by vehicles, as was Gandhi's Manipur-to-Mumbai Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. It will pass through Aurangabad, Gayaji, Nawada, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Munger, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Purnea, Araria, Supaul, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, East Champaran, West Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Chhapra and Ara.
Manipur Police, Security Forces Arrest KCP-PWG Cadre in Joint Operation
HT DIGITAL IMPHAL, AUGUST 18: In a 36-hour quick operation, the combined team of Manipur Police and central security personnel arrested a person associated with insurgent groups, arms trafficking, and extortion rackets, said officials on Monday. The arrested individual was 33-year-old Yumnam Milanjit Meitei, a working cadre of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist PartyPeoples War Group []
Whole country now knows EC 'stealing' elections in collusion with BJP: Rahul
SASARAM: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday claimed the whole country now knows that the Election Commission is stealing elections in collusion with the BJP and asserted that the INDIA bloc will not let their latest conspiracy to steal Bihar Assembly polls succeed, as he embarked on his 1,300 km 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in the state. Gandhi alleged that assembly and Lok Sabha polls were being stolen across the country and there was a conspiracy in Bihar to do the same through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Addressing the gathering here at the launch event of the yatra covering over 20 districts in Bihar, Gandhi said while he was asked to submit an affidavit after his press conference exposing vote chori, no such demand was made from BJP leaders who made claims in their presser. In the whole country, assembly and Lok Sabha elections are being stolen and their latest conspiracy is to delete and add voters through SIR to steal the elections in Bihar, Gandhi charged. We have come here to tell you that we will not let them steal the election in Bihar. People of Bihar will not let them steal elections. The poor only have the power of vote and we will not let them steal polls, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said. He said the whole country now knows what the EC is doing and the Congress showed how it is carrying out this heft. Wherever this theft is happening, be it Bihar, Maharashtra, Assam, West Bengal, we will catch their theft and put it before the people, Gandhi said. He also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi runs the government along with billionaires. Your vote is stolen and then your money is handed over to 5-6 billionaires...the truth of SIR, the vote chori in Bihar, we will put it before the people, Gandhi said. He asserted that it is a fight to save the Constitution. Gandhi alleged that the RSS and the BJP are trying to erase the Constitution. In every election the BJP wins. In Maharashtra, all opinion polls said the INDIA bloc will win the assembly polls. In the Lok Sabha polls, our alliance won but after four months in the same Maharashtra, the BJP alliance swept the assembly polls as one crore voters were added through magic and wherever such additions happened, the BJP won, he claimed. Gandhi said the INDIA bloc parties complained to the EC and asked for video footage but the poll body refused. He said the Congress had shown that over one lakh votes were stolen in one assembly segment of a Lok Sabha seat in Karnataka in 2024 and the BJP won that parliamentary seat. The Congress leader said the EC asked for an affidavit from him over his press conference but did not ask the BJP leaders to do so when they held their presser and made claims. They say submit an affidavit on the data I had put forward when it is their data that I cited, Gandhi said. The yatra launch event here was attended by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, RJD chief Lalu Prasad, Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav, Vikassheel Insaan Party's Mukesh Sahani, CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, CPI(M)'s Subhashini Ali and CPI's P Sandosh Kumar. With the Assembly polls barely three months away, Gandhi, along with RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and other Mahagathbandhan leaders, launched the yatra from BIADA Ground, Sasaram. After 16 days, the yatra will conclude with a rally in Patna on September 1. The yatra will be in a hybrid mode, on foot and by vehicle, as was Gandhi's Manipur to Mumbai Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, party leaders said. It will pass through Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Munger, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Purnea, Araria, Supaul, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, East Champaran, West Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Chhapra and Ara.
Manipur governor Bhalla to hold additional charge of Nagaland
Manipur Governor meets Naga outfit over India-Myanmar border fencing and scrapping of FMR
IMPHAL, Aug 16: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday held a meeting with the United Naga Council (UNC) on the fencing of the India-Myanmar border and scrapping of the Free Movement Regime (FMR), which the outfit is opposing. In a statement, the Raj Bhavan said the UNC delegation shared their views and concerns on []
Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla gets additional charge of Nagaland Governor
Following the passing of Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan, President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to assume the responsibilities of Governor of Nagaland, alongside his existing duties. Bhalla, a former Home Secretary, was sworn in as the Governor of Manipur earlier this year. This decision comes as Manipur is currently under Presidents Rule since February, following N.
Nagaland government declares seven-day state mourning for Governor La Ganesan
Nagaland mourns the loss of Governor La Ganesan. The state government announced seven days of state mourning. National flags will fly at half-mast. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio expressed deep condolences. He praised Ganesan's dedication and service to Nagaland. Ganesan also served as Governor of Manipur and West Bengal. His contributions to the nation will be remembered.
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla Gets Additional Charge As Nagaland Governor
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla was on Saturday given additional charge as the Nagaland Governor, according to a communique issued by the President's office.
The 80-year-old leader, who had earlier been Governor of Manipur and also held additional charge of West Bengal after getting gubernatorial assignments under the present Union Government, was associated with the RSS since his youth and remained unmarried.
Nagaland Governor and former BJP leader L. Ganesan passes away at 80
He had earlier served as the Governor of Manipur and held the additional charge as the Governor of West Bengal
Nagaland Governor La Ganesan passes away at 80
CHENNAI: Governor of Nagaland and former MP and State president of Tamil Nadu BJP La Ganesan passed away here at a private hospital on Friday evening. He was 80. Ganesan has been in the hospital since August 8 after he reportedly sustained a head injury at his residence in T Nagar. He was rushed to the hospital in an unconscious state, following which he underwent a surgery as well. His mortal remains will be placed at his T Nagar residence for the political leaders and others to pay their last respects. Born on February 16, 1945, in Thanjavur, Ganesan was attracted at an early age by the ideologies of the Rashtriya Swayam Sangh (RSS) since his father and brothers were associated with the RSS. In 1970, Ganesan became a full-time Pracharak of the RSS, and for about 20 years, Ganesan served the Sangh in various capacities in Nagercoil, Madurai and other places. He joined the BJP in 1991 and became an organising secretary of the State unit. Through this position, he played a key role in shaping the affairs of the Tamil Nadu BJP. After 10 years, Ganesan was elevated as the national secretary of the BJP. Besides, he also served as one of the national vice presidents for two years. Between 2006 and 2009, Ganesan served as the president of the Tamil Nadu BJP. For nearly two decades, Ganesan has been heading Portramarai, a literary and cultural organisation which organises speeches by well-known personalities on literary topics. In 2016, Ganesan was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh. He was appointed as the Governor of Manipur on August 27, 2021 and served in the post till February 19, 2023. He was also given an additional charge as the Governor of West Bengal between July 2022 and November 2022. From February 2023, Ganesan has been serving as the 21st Governor Governor of Nagaland. Although deeply rooted in the ideologies of the BJP and RSS, Ganesan was known for maintaining cordial and friendly relationships with leaders across the political spectrum, including both the Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu. Due to his literary leanings, he maintained a close relationship with late Chief Minister and DMK president M Karunanidhi in particular
Wanted inter-state criminal killed in police encounter in Bihar, constable injured
PATNA: An interstate criminal carrying a bounty of Rs.50,000 on his head was killed in a fierce encounter with police in Bihars Vaishali district on Friday. Arvind Sahni, 30, had escaped from a court lockup after evading police in Samastipur district on May 28 this year and had been on the run since. According to police, he was involved in at least 22 cases of murder, loot, dacoity, and arms deals across Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Samastipur, and East Champaran districts. A police constable was injured during the exchange of fire. Based on a tip-off, a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) and district police surrounded Chintamanipur village under Vaishali police station limits on Thursday evening to search for Sahni. On seeing the police, Sahni and his accomplices opened fire. Sahni sustained gunshot injuries, while his accomplices managed to escape. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead. Superintendent of Police, Vaishali, Lalit Mohan Sharma, said, While Sahni was killed, a police constable sustained injuries in the exchange of fire. The deceased, a member of an inter-state gang, was wanted in at least 22 cases in several districts in the state. Sahnis name had also figured in a major jewellery loot case in Chhattisgarh. Sahni, a resident of Sahtha Bhagwanpur village in Vaishali district, was also involved in the 2019 gold loot from the Hajipur office of a private finance company. SP Sharma added, We have launched intensive search for other members of the gang. The operation will continue till their arrest. Sahnis elimination in the police operation has come as a major relief for businessmen in Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, and Samastipur, who had been targeted by his gang. Police said the gang had unleashed a reign of terror in these districts, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining accomplices.
Law and order situation improved, under control in Manipur, says Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla
The Manipur Governor said the northeastern state, which is under Presidents Rule, has made remarkable progress across various sectors from social welfare, infrastructure development to economic empowerment
Withdraw SIR in Bihar: TMC's Derek O'Brien makes 79 suggestions to govt on Independence Day
TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek OBrien, on Indias 79th Independence Day, submitted 79 recommendations to the Union government covering issues from unemployment and federalism to health, education, and law. Key suggestions include withdrawing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, resolving Manipur unrest, granting full statehood to J&K, repealing controversial laws, boosting womens workforce participation, and improving social welfare schemes.
Patriotism push: Sam Manekshaw, Brig Usman now in NCERT textbooks
NEW DELHI: The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released revised Urdu and English textbooks, celebrating the sacrifices of Indias defence personnel and the courage of Indias queens. The objective is to inspire students and motivate them to contribute to nation-building. The updated textbooks are aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. The Ministry of Defence, in a statement on the Urdu Class VII book and the Class VIII English and Urdu textbooks, said, The newly added chapters provide students with inspiring stories of courage and duty. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Indias first Field Marshal, is remembered for his exceptional leadership and strategic skills. Brigadier Mohammad Usman and Major Somnath Sharma, recipients of the Mahavir Chakra and Param Vir Chakra (posthumously), gave their lives in service of the nation and remain symbols of supreme sacrifice. To promote the National War Memorial (NWM) as a key national landmark, the Ministry of Defence has partnered with the Ministry of Education and NCERT to include NWM and related references in school curricula. Students will not only learn about Indias military history but also absorb important lessons on resilience, empathy, emotional intelligence, and the significance of nation-building, the Ministry added. With colourful illustrations and detailed explanations, these books make reading engaging. The Grade 8 English textbook reads almost like a thriller, vividly depicting the Badgam war and the heroism of Major Somnath Sharma, Indias first Param Vir Chakra awardee. Leading 90 soldiers on November 3, 1947, he faced a brutal attack by 500 invaders from Pakistan in the Kashmir Valley and saved Srinagar, sacrificing his life. His famous words, I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to the last man and the last round, are highlighted. Another hero featured is Captain Vikram Batra, the D Company commander and Shershah of Kargil, who captured Point 5140 on June 20, 1999, before succumbing to his injuries. The Grade 7 English book has a full unit titled Bravehearts, presented as a Bengaluru student visiting the memorial in Delhi and describing the experience in a letter. Heroes like Lance Naik Albert Ekka and Major Padmapani Acharya of the Kargil War are featured. The textbooks also showcase the bravery of Rani Abbakka Devi, who drove the Portuguese out of Ullal in Karnataka, and Padma Bhushan awardee Rani Gaidinlu, a Naga leader who led uprisings against the British in Manipur, Nagaland, and Assam.
Nine including seven militants arrested in Manipur
A joint team of Manipur Police and Assam Rifles arrested one active member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party involved in extortion activity, the police said
Manipur Police Arrest 29-Year-Old for Smuggling Drugs from Myanmar
HT DIGITAL IMPHAL, AUGUST 14: A 29-year-old man belonging to the Manipuri Muslim community was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly importing illegal drugs into Manipur from Myanmar via porous areas of Tengnoupal district, officials said on Thursday. Operating on reliable inputs, an anti-smuggling squad of the Manipur Police conducted an operation where the suspect was []
