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Why full audio clip on Manipur violence was not sent to forensics, asks SC

The top court said it was a little disturbed by the affidavit filed on behalf of the petitioners that states to the effect that only select clippings were sent for forensics

House Burned Down, Meitei Woman's Struggle For Passport, Cabin Crew Job

Members of the Meitei community in a sit-in protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar alleged the government has not done enough to ensure all internally displaced persons (IDPs) can return home across Manipur, over two years since ethnic violence began.

Manipur BJP legislators Delhi meeting a crash course for students: Congress

A total of 34 MLAs, including some belonging to the Kuki community, took part in the meeting on Sunday

Nagesh Trophy National T20: Uttarakhand Stun Holders Andhra; Gujarat, Goa Win On Day 1

Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju MSK Prasad: Uttarakhand outplayed defending champions Andhra Pradesh by 47 runs, while Gujarat and Goa won in the Nagesh Trophy Mens National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 (8th Edition Phase II), currently being held in different venues across the country. Besides, Cricket Association of Blind (CAB) Delhi, Jharkhand, Goa, and CAB Vidarbha also registered wins on the opening day of matches held in three venues -- Vijayawada, New Delhi, and Gandhinagar. The next phase of the Nagesh Trophy was inaugurated on Monday at the Dr. Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju MSK Prasad Cricket Ground in the presence of dignitaries, including Supreme and High Court judges and key officials. In a landmark announcement, the Blind Premier League was declared to be hosted in 2026, with Andhra Pradesh proposing to take up the hosting rights. In a bold step to strengthen grassroots development, 26 blind cricket teams will be immediately established across all 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh. CABI Chairman, Dr. Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, also pledged that Andhra Pradesh will host one international bilateral tournament per year. Adding to the celebrations, World Cup champions captain Deepika and 16-year-old Andhra Pradesh prodigy Karuna were felicitated with cash awards of 1 lakh each by Shri Sarat Babu Chenna, practising advocate, recognising their outstanding contributions to blind cricket, including their triumph in the SBI Womens T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind. Andhra Pradesh Sports Authority Chairman, Ravi Naidu, highlighted various schemes and policies being introduced for blind and differently-abled players. He emphasised that Andhra Pradesh will lead in job opportunities, cash awards, and sports initiatives for these athletes and reiterated the states willingness to host the Blind Premier League in 2026. The excitement continued on the field as CAB Uttarakhand pulled off a stunning upset, defeating the defending champions CAB Andhra Pradesh by 47 runsa result reminiscent of Indias historic 1983 World Cup victory over the West Indies, a classic underdog triumph. Uttarakhand start with an upset Batting first, CAB Uttarakhand posted a formidable 146/4 in 16 overs, anchored by skipper Deepak Singh Rawats commanding 82 off 58 balls. CAB Andhra Pradesh were restricted to 99/6 in 16 overs in reply. Rawats all-round brilliance earned him the Player of the Match award, as Uttarakhand strengthened their position in the league stage. Gujarat cruise to victory In the second match of the day at the Dr. Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju Cricket Ground, CAB Gujarat delivered a commanding performance to register a 10-wicket victory over CAB Tamil Nadu. Batting first, CAB Tamil Nadu were restricted to 83/8 in 16 overs, as Dinesh Rathva (B3) wreaked havoc with the ball, returning impressive figures of 3 wickets for 10 runs. In reply, CAB Gujarat made light work of the modest target, storming to 84 without loss in just 5.4 overs, powered by Rathvas blistering 52 off 23 balls, alongside Kalpesh Nimbadkars unbeaten 24. For his decisive all-round performance, Dinesh Rathva (B3) was rightly named Player of the Match, as CAB Gujarat stamped their authority in the league stage. CAB Delhi, Jharkhand win in Delhi In the Phase II matches played in the men's section, CAB Delhi delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat CAB West Bengal by 9 wickets at the Talkatora Cricket Ground in New Delhi. After opting to bat, CAB West Bengal were bowled out for 107 in 17 overs, with Rambir Singh leading a clinical bowling effort (4 wickets). In reply, CAB Delhi chased down the target in just 10.1 overs, powered by a fluent, unbeaten 58 off 37 balls by Rambir Singh, who was named Player of the Match. The emphatic win underlined CAB Delhis strong intent as the league phase gathered momentum. In the second match of the day at the Talkatora Cricket Ground, CAB Jharkhand produced a clinical run chase to register a commanding 9-wicket victory over CAB Telangana. Batting first, CAB Telangana posted 147/6 in 20 overs, led by skipper Ghazanfarullah Khan (42). CAB Jharkhand responded with authority, cruising to 149/1 in just 15.2 overs, powered by an unbeaten 67 off 48 balls by Rohit Oraon and a fluent 53 off 49 balls by Sanjeev Kerketta. Rohit Oraon was named Player of the Match. The emphatic win further strengthened CAB Jharkhands momentum as the league stage intensified. CAB Goa beat Manipur CAB Goa produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat CAB Manipur by 58 runs in the IndusInd Bank Nagesh Trophy Mens National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 (8th Edition League Matches) at Kameshwar International School, Gandhinagar. Opting to bat first, CAB Goa posted a competitive 169/5 in 16 overs, led by a fluent 55 off 40 balls from Nilesh and an aggressive 50 off 34 balls from Jignesh Panjya (B3). Goa maintained a strong scoring rate throughout the innings, aided by valuable extras, to put Manipur under early pressure. In reply, CAB Manipur were bowled out for 111 in 12.2 overs, despite a spirited 76 off 45 balls from Pradeep Singh (B2). CAB Goas disciplined bowling and sharp fielding ensured regular breakthroughs, preventing any sustained partnership. For his impactful contribution with both bat and ball, Nilesh (CAB Goa) was deservedly named Player of the Match, as CAB Goa registered a convincing victory in the league stage. CAB Vidarbha crush Railways In Match 2 at Gandhinagar, CAB Vidarbha delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat CAB Railways by 77 runs. Batting first, Vidarbha posted a formidable 156/3 in 16 overs, anchored by Gaurav Zades brilliant 52 off 52 balls, with vital contributions from Akshay Chaudhary (21) and Nitesh Bhojne (10). Extras added a significant 74 runs through wides and byes, bolstering the total. In Match 2 at Gandhinagar, CAB Vidarbha delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat CAB Railways by 77 runs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Gaurav Zade was named Player of the Match for his match-winning batting effort, as CAB Vidarbha strengthened their position in the league stage. Article Source: IANS

Manipur BJP MLAs meet Delhi leadership: Peace talks and government formation on agenda

What is hinting at steps towards formation of a popular government in ethnic strife torn Manipur, the BJP leadership had a couple of rounds of discussion with BJP MLAs of the state.

Manipur security forces arrest seven militants, including two women

Manipur security forces apprehended seven militants, including two women, from various districts, seizing rifles, a pistol, and a hand grenade. Operations are ongoing to curb extortion and criminal activities. This comes amidst the ongoing ethnic violence that has claimed over 260 lives since May 2023.

Survey finds LGBTQIA+ youth face highest discrimination at home and school

A recent survey of over 900 LGBTQ+ individuals by a Kolkata-based organisation, Bridge, which works for the rights of the community across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal, reported that most bullying happens between the ages of 12 and 15 years

Manipur: BJP MLAs meet in Delhi to discuss peace process

BJP MLAs from Manipur, including former Chief Minister Biren Singh and Assembly Speaker Satyabrata Singh, went to Delhi on Saturday to attend the Sunday's meeting convened by the party's Central leadership.

Why women journalists cant log off?

A barrage of slurs floods the social media ugly, aunty, bimbo. Subha J Rao calls this a normal week on social media. After 28 years of working as a journalist, she has learned that she can never predict what will set people off. Recently, Subha noticed a surge of attacks on journalists who reviewed the Hindi film Dhurandhar . Journalist Anupama Chopras review was taken down. Another journalist Sucharita Tyagi faced relentless harassment for her views. And, for others, routine slurs escalated to death threats, with demands they leave the country a deluge of hatred simply for doing their job. It was just another day in the torrent of online attacks against journalists, particularly women. Across India, women journalists describe a similar pattern: abuse that begins online and spills into their personal life; hostility that scars mental health, shapes their daily routines, and professional choices; a constant calculation of risk. Identity as weapon For many women journalists, their identities become the criteria for the abuse. Mariam (name changed), a journalist in Tamil Nadu, intuitively knows when the attacks intensify. I see hate mails, slurs, name-calling and abuses only when I write stories featuring Dalits or highlight caste discrimination. They dont see a journalist, they see a Muslim propagandist, to the extent that Ive had readers call me terrorist, anti-national, jihadist, randi (prostitute). These labels have distorted how she views her own works. I have begun feeling like my stories are being conceived as a tool to fuel more Dalit hatred, instead of highlighting and uplifting their voice. Rachel Chitra, a journalist of more than two decades of experience, has had her share of religion-based abuses. Because Im a Christian, people call me rice bag convert. Writer and journalist Nisha Susan, recalls similar attacks from over a decade ago. Back in 2009-10, the accusations were bizarre. Someone said I was an agent of the Vatican; another said my real name was Mehrunisa. BH Harsh, a reporter at TNIE opines that the choice of language (against women journalists) is a lot more intense often used as sexual slurs, making them vicious. The attacks often extend beyond words. For Shivani Kava, senior reporter at The News Minute, reporting on the Dharmasthala case in Karnataka, made even her name a target. People asked me to change my name from Shivani because its a Shiva temple calling me a stain on Hindus. Someone created an AI-generated caricature of her profile picture added pimples, gave it bigger breasts, and cleavage. Though she reshared it online with defiance, the bravado masks deeper fears. These things get scary when youre reporting from your hometown. People know where your family lives. Nisha explains that people constantly assess your caste, religion, and region, online and offline. She says, If you are not Savarna and Hindu, things get harder. When the digital bleeds into reality The boundary between professional and personal life is collapsing. Shivani learned this on Church Street in Bengaluru. A man approached her complaining that she had reported on him. Shivani says, He was the creator of an Instagram account that posted non-consensual videos of women at Church Street. She walked away. And he screamed after her, What did I do wrong? After the incident, I removed most personal pictures from my feed. He followed me from two or three different accounts until I blocked him, says Shivani. This made her extra cautious even when she wasnt working. After that, I didnt go there for two or three weeks. I still wont go alone at night. Anushka (name changed), a photojournalist in Tamil Nadu, experienced a violation of consent from another part of the world. Three or four years ago, her Facebook Messenger suddenly filled with messages from Ethiopia. Around 50 people contacted her. They had taken one of my fieldwork pictures of me holding a lens and used it on an extremist page filled with guns. They described me as a revolutionary photojournalist in India, like what they were doing in Ethiopia. It felt strange. The hierarchy of risk Journalists face abuse on different levels. There is a hierarchy of vulnerability that tracks language, caste, religion, and class. Anushka points out the language divide. Regional journalists get more online abuse, comparatively. They are easy targets. If someone working for a Tamil newspaper posts something controversial, the abuse is immediate. Independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar confirms this. For English-language journalists, most threats stay online. Regional journalists get direct threats. Many whove been attacked or killed were regional reporters. Were actually protected in comparison and also better paid. Age, too, determines vulnerability. Nisha observes, Younger women get the casual constant harassment far more. Criticise a movie star or politician in some states, and you have to prepare for backlash. The ubiquity of attack For Shivani, the first time she realised online abuse was becoming dangerous was during coverage of a communal incident in Udupi, where three Muslim students were suspended for filming a Hindu woman. One of the messages she received read, We will put cameras into your washroom and then you call it a prank. The requirement of a journalist to widen their online presence can also make their escape almost impossible. Shivani states, The marketing of our stories happens on social media. For independent journalists like Greeshma, theres no choice at all. Im only on X (Formerly called Twitter) and Instagram because I have to be. As an independent journalist, thats the only way to get your work out. Real life experiences can't lie Kunal, Asia Pacific Programme Coordinator at the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ, has documented cases that reveal a darker picture. Unfortunately, nine out of 10 journalists targeted online in India are women. He describes, highlighting high-profile examples, Neha Dixit was stalked by someone who kept calling and describing her whereabouts. Rana Ayyubs face was morphed into pornographic content. Then there are organised campaigns. Weve seen everything from the awful Sulli Deals and Bulli Bai auctions, where photographs of Muslim women journalists, historians, others were posted online for bidding, to regional trolling patterns even in Kerala and Tamil Nadu where sexual innuendo and character assassination are common, Kunal notes. Even in a state like Kerala that is known for its highest literacy rate, women journalists told Kunal that they have faced attacks from political actors across ideologies, as well as from fans. He observes, They are frequently targeted through online posts with deep sexual undertones, which are used to tarnish journalists credibility and as a form of psychological warfare. Data shows that harassment of women journalists in India is a deeply systemic problem and is ideologically agnostic. IT wings of all political parties behave the same way, adds Greeshma. She says, Theyre henchmen waiting to attack anyone critical of their party. Theres no difference between them. The institutional void When facing this onslaught, women journalists should be able to turn to their pillars of support the newsrooms, the police, and journalism collectives. Some journalists acknowledge genuine support from institutions. Shivanis experience at her newsroom reveals what proactive newsroom support looks like. When any of us is targeted, our editor personally calls and even advises us to take a break from social media for a week. Its important to have women in managerial positions. While these are exceptional cases, Nisha identifies the structural problem. A very few media workers are actual employees with rights. Most are contract labourers. If something happens, a threat, a lawsuit, a trolling campaign, the organisation has no obligation to support you. Perhaps most disappointing, Greeshma says, is the response or lack of it from organisations meant to represent journalists interests. During the reporting of the Manipur violence, many of us, mostly women, were targeted viciously. None of the press unions said a word. She describes a selective outrage by these institutions. They issue statements depending on where the violence is happening, its posturing, she says. If women journalists are facing a clear, documented pattern of abuse, shouldnt these bodies push back? Lobby with X or the government? News organisations just tell journalists not to post or not to engage. Nobody is making the space safer. That silence, she shares, reinforces isolation. When Rachels harassment escalated to rape threats and the leaking of her mobile number and location, her organisation recommended she speak to the police. The police told me, Just block all the accounts. They didnt file an FIR just a CSR (Community Service Register) and nothing happened. Thats when I realised the police are going to be of no help. Filing complaints itself is a tedious process for many. Shivani points out the loopholes, In the Church Street case, the man was arrested earlier but still returned to the exact same spot after getting bail. Social media platforms have become the greatest institutional failure. Rachel experienced the platform hierarchy herself. When a friend in Manipur received death threats, they both reported it to Facebook. Nothing happened for 24 hours. Only when I messaged Facebooks India head did the posts get taken down. These platforms thrive on engagement. The reckoning needed Kunal identifies where intervention is needed, starting with newsrooms themselves. Newsrooms must be proactive, not reactive. Safety protocols dont have to be expensive. Journalists covering riots should not be sent alone, especially if they belong to the religious community being targeted. The first person a journalist calls when in danger is their editor. If editors arent serious about safety, blaming the statealone wont solve anything. The government must act, he argues not as a favour but as democratic necessity. The pattern of online abuse, Kunal notes, is not unique to India, but it takes a particular form here. In Bangladesh, journalists are targeted along clear lines of political polarisation. In Nepal, retaliation follows corruption reporting, often cutting across party lines. In Sri Lanka, ethnic identity shapes who is attacked and when. In India, however, journalists are frequently targeted simply for reporting critically about those in power, whether at the Centre or in the states or locally and women are disproportionately exposed to this risk. Women continue to report not because the system protects them, but because they believe the work matters. When a society relies on bravery instead of protection, it signals not strength, but neglect. (The author is a Laadli Media Fellow. The opinions and views expressed are those of the author. Laadli and UNFPA do not necessarily endorse the views.)

Manipur BJP MLAs Meet In Delhi To Discuss Peace, Progress

The BJP Manipur Legislature Party meeting in Delhi on Sunday discussed peace and progress in the state. The meeting was attended by more than 30 MLAs, including two from the Kuki community.

Trending: Which Indian lake is called the Lake of Tears and why?

Hidden in the hills of Manipur, in Northeast India, lies a lake that many people in India do not know much about, but should. It is called Loktak Lake, and it is often known as the Lake of Tears. The name may sound sad, but the lake itself is calm, beautiful, and full of life. 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 .

Queer children face maximum discrimination, bullying at homes, schools: Survey

A recent survey of over 900 LGBTQ+ individuals by a Kolkata-based organisation, 'Bridge', which works for the rights of the community across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal, reported that most bullying happens between the ages of 12 and 15 years

Queer children face maximum discrimination, bullying at homes, schools and neighbourhoods: Survey

GUWAHATI: A recent survey found that LGBTQIA+ children and adolescents face the highest levels of discrimination and bullying in their own homes, schools and neighbourhoods, with activists and stakeholders urging for concerted efforts to address these issues to help them get equal opportunities. A recent survey of over 900 LGBTQ+ individuals by a Kolkata-based organisation, 'Bridge', which works for the rights of the community across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal, reported that most bullying happens between the ages of 12 and 15 years. Many young people are forced to drop out of school, losing out on education, future employment, and income security, Bridge's founder director Prithviraj Nath told PTI . Even after the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 2018, the NALSA judgment in 2014, and Transgender Protection Act of 2019, LGBTQ+ people continue to face systematic exclusion in education, health care, workplaces, and public life, he said. Basic human rights still remain out of reach for many and it is extremely important that we bring to light the lived realities and challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, and have dialogues with the larger society towards equal rights and inclusion of the community, Nath added. Rudrani Rajkumari, founder of 'Xomonnoy', an LGBTQIA+ rights organisation and support group, pointed out that the government and all stakeholders must make collective efforts to create a roadmap to reduce discrimination and promote equal rights. We cannot talk about human rights in India and leave out LGBTQIA+ citizens. Every child deserves safety in their home, respect in their school, and dignity in their workplace. Equality is not a favour, it is a constitutional promise, Rajkumari said. Former vice principal of Guwahati's Dispur College, Sunita Agarwalla, claimed that it is one of the pioneer institutions in Assam, having done commendable work for the education of the children from the community. Besides having a gender-neutral toilet, it has reserved seats for such students in both its higher secondary and degree courses, with education being free if such a student needs it and sensitisation programmes are also for all its students regarding the issues of the community, she said. I, as an educator, feel that it is very important to understand that people from the LGBTQIA+ community are also human beings and citizens of our country, so they have to be treated equally by everyone in every aspect, Agarwalla said. Lalit Chandra Bharali College's professor Kunjalata Brahma Bhatiri said that more and more people are voicing their support for equal treatment of people from the community and judgement-free spaces, but a collective and concerted effort from all stratas of society is needed. Sensitisation and orientation to drive in the very understanding of the basic right to live freely and with dignity is required at all levels, she said. More people should talk, discuss, opine and work in attaining dignified living spaces for the queer community, she said. Tezpur University's faculty from the Department of Social Work, Sammy said, Incredible work is being done by multiple stakeholders in the field of queer-inclusive education at secondary, college and university levels in the northeastern region but with every new initiative, we face a wall of structural resistance which is coated in layers of binary understanding of society. Social systems like family, schools, neighbourhoods, state authorities, community institutions, health care services, workplaces and every sector that completes a human being needs gender inclusive approaches and practices as well, she said. We cannot lose our queer students, children, adults and elders to public scorn, confined spaces, hopelessness and suicides, Sammy said. Every department in higher education institutions needs to create safe spaces, accessibility to queer-affirmative support initiatives such as gender-neutral toilets, transport facilities, hostels and common rooms, livelihood opportunities, and speedy redressal mechanism for complaints and quality healthcare services, she said. Former Cotton University professor and Assamese writer Najma Mukherjee said, As an educator and litterateur, I believe in the power of art -- be it literature or the visual arts. Books and movies have definitely contributed to the shaping of public consciousness in understanding queer experiences all around the world. Nath pointed out that stakeholders, during discussions on the issue, have pointed out that there is a need for capacity building for school teachers and B.Ed trainees to equip them with skills to support LGBTQIA+ students. There is also a need to engage more with parents to build understanding and provide supportive environments at home and introduce comics, storybooks, and visual learning tools on gender and sexuality in school libraries, especially in Assamese and other languages, he said. Rajkumari pointed out that stakeholders have urged the government to include mandatory training for teachers and staffers in all educational institutions, in line with the Supreme Court's guidelines on student mental health, and biannual sensitisation for officials in judicial, police, and administrative departments on laws and rights related to LGBTQIA+ people.

Six militants arrested in Manipur for extortion

Two active women cadres of the United National Liberation Front (Koireng) were nabbed from the Moirangkampu Sajeb Makha Leikai area in Imphal East district

BJP summons Manipur MLAs to Delhi amid talks on government formation

Manipur BJP MLAs are heading to New Delhi for crucial talks on forming a popular government. The meeting is set to discuss the state's political future. Meanwhile, Kuki-Zo groups are pushing for a Union Territory with a Legislature. Discussions also covered land and governance issues in hill areas. The situation remains dynamic as decisions are anticipated.

10 Manipur BJP MLAs fly to Delhi to meet party's central leaders

Former CM N Biren Singh said he was hopeful that some positive decision would be taken at the meeting

President Droupadi Murmu interacts with members of the Maram tribe, which is recognised as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group and is the only such group in the state, in Senapati district of Manipur on Friday. (PTI)

On Manipur's 'Nupi Lan Day' To Honour Anti-Colonial Revolt, A Women Power Run In Delhi

Women from Manipur including senior citizens participated in a run in honour of the 86th Nupi Lan (Women's War) Day, in memory of revolts by the women of Manipur against British rule in 1904 and 1939.

Omission of Kuki areas from Presidents Manipur visit resented

Droupadi Murmu concluded her two-day visit after inaugurating a slew of developmental projects in the Naga-dominated Senapati district

Peace, Understanding, Reconciliation: President Murmu's Message To Manipur

President Droupadi Murmu today reminded the people of Manipur that the strength of the eautiful land they call home lies in its diversity.

President Murmu wraps up Manipur visit with peace call, tribal body resents Kuki areas snub

GUWAHATI: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday wrapped up her two-day visit to ethnic violence-hit Manipur with a call to all communities to keep supporting the efforts for peace even as a Kuki-Zo organisation resented that she did not visit a Kuki area. Addressing a gathering in Naga-majority hill district Senapati after laying the foundation stones and inaugurating various developmental projects, the President said Manipurs strength lies in its diversity its culture, languages, and traditions. The hills and the valley have always complemented each other, like two sides of the same beautiful land, she said. She urged all communities to continue supporting the efforts for peace, understanding and reconciliation, stating that the Centre recognises the aspirations of the people of Manipur and is committed to their well-being and progress. The President also said that dignity, security and growth opportunities for the tribal communities of Manipur and their greater participation in the countrys progress were a national priority. The Government of India is working closely with local leaders, civil society, and communities to ensure that development in Manipur is inclusive and sustainable, she stated. In recent years, the hill districts of Manipur have benefited from focused investments in areas such as road and bridge connectivity, including national highways and rural roads, healthcare, education, drinking water, and electricity supply, she said. Earlier in the day, Murmu paid homage to the brave women warriors of Manipur at the Nupee Lal Memorial Complex in state capital Imphal. The Memorial Complex stands as a tribute to the sacrifice of Manipuri women and commemorates their uprisings in which they challenged the British and feudal powers with great courage. Meanwhile, the Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust said Murmus decision to ignore Kangpokpi, where over 50,000 of our people remain displaced, terrorised, and abandoned, sent a message that the Kuki-Zo people do not merit inclusion in India's conscience. The Presidents itinerary celebrating Meitei historical resistance in Imphal and inaugurating projects in Naga areas is a deliberate political choreographyHer empathetic words in Imphal are rendered hollow when she refuses to confront the reality just 60 km away, where our children are starving in camps and our elderly are dying of broken hearts, the organisation said.

BJP summons Manipur MLAs to Delhi amid buzz on restoring popular govt

BJP MLAs from Manipur have been summoned to New Delhi for discussions on forming a popular government, as the state remains under President's Rule. This comes after a previous visit by MLAs in October to urge the central leadership for government formation.

President Murmu highlights Manipur's diversity, pledges inclusive development

President Droupadi Murmu emphasized Manipur's strength in diversity, urging communities to support peace and reconciliation efforts. She highlighted the government's commitment to inclusive development, particularly for tribal communities, and inaugurated various projects during her visit. The President also paid tribute to women warriors at the Nupi Lal Memorial.

Manipur: Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh calls upon women to work for restoration of peace

Singh said that both sides saved 47,000 people during the Meitei-Kuki conflict while 260 lost their lives. It is extremely sad that many innocent people died in the violence, he added.

BJP Convenes Meeting Of Manipur MLAs In Delhi on Sunday

Informing that the partys northeast coordinator, Sambit Patra, called most of them and asked them to attend the meeting, a BJP MLA said, BJP state president A Sharda Devi also called some of the lawmakers regarding the meeting. She may also attend the meeting.

BJP central leadership has asked party MLAs to reach Delhi for discussion: Former Manipur CM Biren Singh

IMPHAL: Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday said the BJP central leadership has asked the party MLAs to come to Delhi to discuss issues related to the state. Singh told reporters, BJP is a national party. Party leaders have asked the MLAs to come to discuss issues related to the state on Sunday. I believe it may be related to government formation, but we are yet to have any confirmation. Many of us are leaving. Singh also expressed hope that a popular government may be formed soon in the state. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. The Centre had, on February 13, imposed President's rule in the state after N Biren Singh resigned as chief minister. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation. The BJP has 37 MLAs in the 60-member Manipur Assembly.

President Murmu Urges All Communities In Manipur To Support Efforts For Peace, Reconciliation

Imphal, Dec 12: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday called on all the communities of Manipur to continue the efforts for peace, understanding, and reconciliation and said that the Union government is committed to the well-being and progress of the people of the state. Speaking at a reception programme in Senapati district, Murmu expressed her happiness to be in the district which has a proud tribal heritage. She said, Today the nation commemorates the Nupi Lal Memorial Day, which is the [] The post President Murmu Urges All Communities In Manipur To Support Efforts For Peace, Reconciliation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

President Droupadi Murmu pays floral tributes at Nupi Lal memorial in Manipur's Imphal

Droupadi Murmu also offered prayers at the Shree Govindaji temple at Palace Compound, situated around 2 km from the memorial

India stands firmly with affected family in Manipur: President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu assured Manipur's affected families of the government's unwavering support and commitment to restoring harmony and development. She inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 26 projects worth Rs 1387 crore, aimed at improving quality of life and boosting economic activities in the state.

President Murmu visits Manipur amid shutdown call by rebels

GUWAHATI: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Manipur on Thursday on a two-day visit amid a shutdown called by a conglomerate of banned insurgent groups. The Coordination Committee had called the shutdown in protest against the Presidents visit. Two days ago, it had stated that the shutdown would remain in force till she left the ethnic violence-hit state. Shops and markets remained closed in the state capital Imphal. The movement of vehicles was also thin. The President, on her maiden visit to the state, was accorded a guard of honour upon her arrival. Later, she visited the historic Mapal Kangjeibung to witness a polo exhibition match. In the evening, the President addressed a civic reception in Imphal, hosted in her honour by the state government. Murmu will visit the Nupi Lal Memorial Complex in Imphal on Friday and pay her respects to Manipurs brave women warriors. Nupi Lal refers to two women-led uprisings, carried out in 1904 and 1939, in which Manipuri women protested against British colonial policies and asserted their rights and dignity. The President is also scheduled to travel to Senapati district to address a public gathering and lay the foundation stones and inaugurate various development projects for the district. Meanwhile, Meitei groups Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) and Arambai Tenggol highlighted the plight of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) who are leading a cluttered existence in the relief camps. COCOMI urged the President to take some firm steps to protect the constitutional rights of the people in the state. Its convenor Khuraijam Athouba pointed out that thousands of people continued to live as refugees in their own state. He recalled the governments commitment that the IDPs would be resettled in three phases by December and noted that not much progress had been made in this regard. Arambai Tenggol expressed the hope that the Presidents presence in the state would draw renewed national attention to the hardships being endured by the IDPs. Murmus visit comes three months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi had visited the state on September 13 for the first time since the ethnic violence broke out in May 2023. Manipur Meitei BJP MLA breaks ice, visits Kuki villages

Behind Handicrafts Award For Manipur Woman With Disability, A Life Of True Grit

A paralysis of the limb due to a tumour led to 80 per cent disability for Yengkhom (O) Indira Devi, a resident of Manipur's Kakching district.

Manipur clinch Dr Talimeren Ao title

Anantapur: Manipur clinched their 12th Dr Talimeren Ao Junior Girls National Football Championship Tier 1 title with a resounding 9-0 victory over Bengal at the RDT Stadium in Anantapur on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The triumph also sealed a remarkable hat-trick of titles. For Manipur, Chingkhamayum Redima Devi (8, 41, 65) and Longjam Nira Chanu [] The post Manipur clinch Dr Talimeren Ao title appeared first on The Navhind Times .

President Murmu Begins Two-Day Manipur Visit Tomorrow, To Inaugurate Several Projects

President Droupadi Murmu visits Manipur for two days, attending events in Imphal and Senapati, inaugurating projects, and honouring Nupee Lal Memorial.

President Murmu set for two-day visit to Manipur from December 11

President Droupadi Murmu embarks on a significant two-day visit to Manipur on December 11 and 12. This marks her first trip to the state since taking office. Her itinerary includes attending key events in Imphal and Senapati. Meanwhile, insurgent groups have called for a complete shutdown during her visit.

COHSEM Manipur board 2026 date sheet released for classes 11, 12: Check subject wise time table, practical exam dates

The Council of Higher Secondary Education (COHSE), Manipur, has announced the 2026 board examination schedule for Class 11 and 12. Class 12 practical exams commence January 2-31, with theory exams starting February 17. Class 11 theory exams begin February 16, with both classes having single-shift exam timings. Students are advised to plan their preparation accordingly.

'Uninvited': BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singhs visit to Kuki relief camp evokes sharp reaction

Meitei MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited Kuki relief camps in Manipur. Kuki organizations criticized the visit as uninvited and a political stunt. Singh spoke about peace and children's future. The visit occurs amid political maneuvering for a new Chief Minister. Leaders are reportedly softening stances to form a government.

'Calculated political exercise': Kuki outfits criticise Meitei MLA's relief camp visit

IMPHAL: Kuki outfits on Tuesday condemned the visit of BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singh to a relief camp in Manipur's Ukhrul district, claiming that it was a calculated political exercise rather than an act of genuine concern. Singh, the former speaker of the assembly who belongs to the Meitei community, on Monday visited a relief camp in Ukhrul district, where people of the Kuki community displaced by the ethnic violence have been living. Kukis and Meiteis do not venture into each other's areas after the violence broke out in May 2023, leaving the state deeply divided on ethnic lines. Singh became the first leader from either side to cross the divide and visit a camp of the other community. Kuki Inpi Ukhrul, the apex body of the community in the Naga-dominated Ukhrul district, criticised Singh's visit, calling him uninvited. The Kuki Inpi Ukhrul expresses its unequivocal and vehement condemnation of the uninvited and unauthorised visit undertaken by MLA Y Khemchand to Litan Sareikhong relief camp, said a statement. His sudden appearance, accompanied by an excessive number of security personnel, constitutes a serious breach of protocol, propriety, it added. The outfit claimed that the visit was unacceptable and profoundly disrespectful to a community awaiting justice. The visit was a calculated political exercise rather than an act of genuine concern, it alleged. The Kuki-Zo Council called the MLA's visit an irresponsible publicity stunt. His visit was made without any prior intimation to Kuki-Zo leaders, camp authorities, or the district administration. Reports confirm that he was visiting BJP workers elsewhere and made an impromptu stop at the camp on his way back. He later circulated photos and videos online, projecting himself as a peace-maker in conflict-torn Manipur, it said. This raises a fundamental question: Where was Khemchand during May 3-7, 2023, when violence broke out, and Kuki-Zo families in and around Imphal were targeted and displaced? What prevented him from speaking then? His silence during the tragedy and sudden concern now do not align. The wounds are deep, trust has been shattered, and no symbolic drop-in can undo the trauma faced by our people, it added. The KZC said the location Singh chose to visit is hardly an accomplishment. Meiteis have always travelled freely to Ukhrul and other Kaccha Naga-dominated districts without restriction. A casual stop during his leisure travel brings no safety, justice, or accountability to the displaced families who continue to suffer. The KZC abhors this insincere act and cautions all individuals against visiting Kuki-Zo areas or relief centres without prior communication to community leaders, it said. The KZC claimed such unannounced visits can spark misunderstanding or lead to unwanted confrontations. L Baite, the in-charge of the camp, said the MLA arrived unannounced and accompanied by several BJP workers. He took advantage of the absence of esponsible inmates and clicked photos with unsuspecting children, Baite claimed. During his visit to the camp, Singh had told the inmates, With the arrival of Christmas, we all should pray for the return of peace to the state. There are conflicts almost everywhere in the world. But we should learn to live in harmony despite the existing differences. There should not be any hindrance in visiting each other's villages, he added. Over 260 people have been killed and thousands displaced in the ethnic clashes. The state has been under the President's Rule since February, after BJP leader N Biren Singh resigned as the chief minister amid criticisms over his government's handling of the crisis.

Manipur Board COHSEM Class 12 DATESHEET 2026 released at cohsem.nic.in; Check full timetable here

The Manipur Board Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 has been released by COHSEM. The exams will take place from February 17 to March 20, 2026, with practical exams scheduled from January 2 to 31, 2026. Students can check the full timetable on the official website cohsem.nic.in

Meitei MLA walks into Kuki villages seeking peace

A Meitei MLA visited Kuki villages in Manipur, marking a significant step towards peace. Yumnam Khemchand Singh interacted with villagers and those in relief camps. He emphasized the need for harmony and prioritizing children's future. This visit offers a glimmer of hope for reconciliation in the state. It is a remarkable gesture amid ongoing tensions.

Kuki-Zo community condemns Meitei BJP MLAs unannounced visit to Ukhrul relief camp

GUWAHATI: Manipurs Kuki-Zo community has strongly criticised Meitei BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singh for an uninvited visit to the Litan Sareikhong Relief Camp in the Naga-majority Ukhrul district on Monday. According to Lunkhojang Baite, in-charge of the relief camp, Singh arrived around 9:30 am when most inmates had left for work, leaving behind mainly children, women, and the elderly. Singh, accompanied by several BJP workers, reportedly stopped at the camp without prior notice and took photographs with the children before leaving. Baite clarified that the Kuki Inpi Ukhrul, Kuki Students Organisation Ukhrul, village authority, and the Youth Club of Litan Sareikhong were neither informed nor involved in the visit. The camp described the MLAs appearance as abrupt and opportunistic, aimed at gaining visibility amid the ongoing turmoil in the state. The Kuki Inpi Ukhrul condemned the visit, stating that Singhs sudden appearance with an excessive number of security personnel was a serious breach of protocol, propriety, and humanitarian sensitivity. This action has caused deep distress among the Kuki internally displaced persons, who continue to live under trauma and uncertainty, the organisation said. It added that such visits, made without genuine concern or justice, amount to political posturing. True goodwill cannot be proclaimed through intrusion or opportunistic gestures. Until justice is delivered, any outreach attempt remains fundamentally hollow, the statement read. The incident has further strained sensitivities in Manipur, where communities continue to navigate the challenges of displacement and conflict.

Cocomi Memo urges PM to reject Kuki claims to jurisdiction over hills

Despite Centres vigorous efforts, complex issues delay Manipur solution By Rabindra Nath Sinha KOLKATA: Actions and reactions, depending upon the situation that keeps on evolving, distinguish the narrative of the ethnic conflict in Manipur. The ministry of home affairs (MHA) held meetings on November 6 and 7 with the representatives of United Peoples Front [] The post Cocomi Memo urges PM to reject Kuki claims to jurisdiction over hills appeared first on Northlines .

Meitei At A Kuki Relief Camp: Manipur's Big Step At Reconciliation

An MLA from Manipur's valley-dominant Meitei community travelled to two villages in areas categorised as hills for the first time since ethnic violence began over two years ago, and met with internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the Kuki tribes.

Meitei BJP MLA Travels To Kuki Village In Hills, Calls For Unity Of Communities In Manipur

Traveling to Litan, a Kuki hamlet in Ukhrul district, bordering Myanmar, the BJP leader interacted with Kuki villagers and inquired about their life and hardship faced in the past two and half years

In a first, Meitei MLA visits Kuki relief camp in Manipur

BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited a camp at Litan Sareikhong and interacted with Kuki inmates who fled their homes during the violence

Manipur Meitei BJP MLA breaks ice, visits Kuki villages

GUWAHATI: A Manipur MLA and former minister from the majority Meitei community mustered the courage and showed the inclination to break the ice by visiting two Kuki-Zo villages on Monday. Yumnam Khemchand Singh, who is also a former Speaker of the Manipur Assembly, visited the Kuki villages, Litan and Chassad, and interacted with the villagers. Litan falls under Ukhrul while Chassad lies in Kamjong, both Naga-majority districts. This is the first time since the bloody ethnic violence engulfed the state in May 2023 that a leader has started people-to-people contact. The visit is being seen as a confidence-building measure in a state that has remained internally partitioned. Traveling to Litan, the BJP leader interacted with Kuki villagers and inquired about their life and hardship faced in the past two and half years. Singh visited a Kuki relief camp at Litan Sareikhong Baptist Church and interacted with Kuki inmates who fled their homes during the violence. With the coming of Christmas, we all should pray for the return of peace in the state, the sportsman-turned-politician and founder of Assam Taekwondo Association said. He consoled the villagers and told them that the return of peace should be the primary target of all communities. He said conflict exists in every part of the world, but it should not be allowed to hinder a regions progress and development. There are conflicts among different countries and communities but we should learn to live in harmony despite differences. There should not be any hindrance in visiting each others villages, Singh said. We should not allow this conflict affect the future of our children. We, the elders, may have differences, but we should think about our children's future, he added. State BJP vice president and Naga leader Hopingson Shimray, who accompanied Singh, said it was a remarkable gesture by the MLA to travel to Kuki villages when everyone today is reluctant to venture into another communitys area. He said Singh is the first BJP Meitei legislator to step into a Kuki relief camp. The ethnic violence had left more than 260 people dead and an estimated 60,000 others internally displaced. A large majority of them are still lodged in relief camps.

PM to open Vande Mataram debate in LS today

NEW DELHI: THE penultimate week of the Parliament session is set to be very busy, with both Houses set to debate Vande Mataram and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, where he is expected to highlight several previously unknown facets of the national song. The BJP has been allotted three hours for its interventions in the Lok Sabha, while the total debate time will span about 10 hours. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to be the second speaker in the debate, which will also feature the participation of Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Deepender Hooda, Manipur MP Dr Bimol Akoijam, and Praniti Shinde, among others. The Rajya Sabha will take up the debate on Vande Mataram on Tuesday, with Home Minister Amit Shah leading the discussion. Health Minister and Leader of the Rajya Sabha J P Nadda will be the second speaker. The debate on Vande Mataram is likely to see fireworks as the Congress and BJP were at loggerheads over the latters allegations that important stanzas of the national song were dropped in 1937, which sowed the seeds of partition. While inaugurating the year-long commemoration of Vande Mataram to mark its 150 years, Modi said a divisive mindset is still a challenge for India. In response, the Congress said the PM insulted Vande Mataram, noting that Rabindranath Tagore himself had recommended adopting only the first two stanzas. The Lok Sabha will take up the debate on SIR on Tuesday and Wednesday. Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi will speak on SIR on Tuesday. He is also expected to raise the issue of vote theft and the accountability of the Election Commission of India. During the debate on SIR, the Opposition members are also expected to raise suicides of Booth Level Officers reportedly due to intense work pressure related to the voter list re-verification drive. Key opposition leaders including Congresss K C Venugopal and Manish Tewari, DMKs Kanimozhi, and Samajwadi Partys Akhilesh Yadav are also expected to take part in the discussions.

Rahul Gandhi to lead Opposition offensive in Lok Sabha debate on electoral reforms, voter roll revamp

NEW DELHI: The stage is set for a high-voltage debate in Parliament as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi will lead the Oppositions discussion on electoral reforms and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Other speakers from Congress include general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal, Manish Tewari, Varsha Gaikwad, Mohammed Jawaid, Ujjwal Raman Singh, Isha Khan Choudhury, Mallu Ravi, Imran Masood, Gowaal Padavi and Jothimani. While a total of ten hours has been allotted for the entire discussion, Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal is scheduled to reply to the debate on Wednesday. During the debate, Rahul Gandhi is expected to raise the issue of vote theft and the accountability of the Election Commission of India (ECI). The issue has been one of the central themes of his recent political campaigning. Gandhi and the broader Opposition have repeatedly alleged that discrepancies in voter rolls, manipulation of electoral procedures, and selective enforcement by the ECI to undermine the elections. Over the past year, Gandhi has held several press conferences alleging discrepancies in voter rolls and electoral procedures in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Karnataka, and systematic attempts to suppress or distort the results. He has alleged large-scale deletions, duplicate entries in voter list revisions. During the debate, the Opposition is also expected to raise the contentious issue of alleged pressure on Booth Level Officers (BLOs) during the voter list re-verification drive. The matter escalated into a major political flashpoint after reports emerged of several BLOs dying, some by suicide, others under various circumstances that are still being scrutinized. These incidents sparked widespread concern among field officials with several BLOs alleging excessive workload and unrealistic targets. Since the Winter Session began on December 1, the Opposition parties have come together to stage protests both inside and outside Parliament for two consecutive days demanding a debate on electoral reforms and the SIR), and protections for frontline electoral staff. After multiple rounds of discussions between the government and Opposition floor leaders, a consensus was finally reached to hold a debate this week covering the national song Vande Mataram , the broader framework of electoral reforms, and specific issues linked to the SIR. On Monday, the Lok Sabha is scheduled to hold a debate on the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram . Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate the discussion in the House, while Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, is expected to open the debate from the Opposition benches. Other Speakers from Congress include party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Deepender Hooda, Manipur MP Dr Bimol Akoijam, Praniti Shinde, Prashant Padole, Chamala Reddy and Korba MP Jyotsana Mahant. PM Modi to initiate debate on Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha on Monday The BJP has been allotted three hours for its interventions in the Lok Sabha debate, while a total of ten hours has been earmarked for the entire discussion. The Rajya Sabha will take up the debate on Vande Mataram on Tuesday, where the Home Minister will lead the discussion. The debate on Vande Mataram is likely to see fireworks as the Congress and the ruling BJP have been locking horns over the latters allegations that important stanzas of the national song were dropped in 1937, which sowed the seeds of partition. While inaugurating the year-long commemoration of Vande Mataram to mark 150 years of the national song, PM Modi, in his speech, said that a divisive mindset is still a challenge for the country.

Rahul Gandhi to lead Opposition debate on SIR in Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI: The stage is set for a high-voltage debate in Parliament as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi will lead the Oppositions discussion on electoral reforms and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Other speakers from Congress include general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal, Manish Tewari, Varsha Gaikwad, Mohammed Jawaid, Ujjwal Raman Singh, Isha Khan Choudhury, Mallu Ravi, Imran Masood, Gowaal Padavi and Jothimani. While a total of ten hours has been allotted for the entire discussion, Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal is scheduled to reply to the debate on Wednesday. During the debate, Rahul Gandhi is expected to raise the issue of vote theft and the accountability of the Election Commission of India (ECI). The issue has been one of the central themes of his recent political campaigning. Gandhi and the broader Opposition have repeatedly alleged that discrepancies in voter rolls, manipulation of electoral procedures, and selective enforcement by the ECI to undermine the elections. Over the past year, Gandhi has held several press conferences alleging discrepancies in voter rolls and electoral procedures in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Karnataka, and systematic attempts to suppress or distort the results. He has alleged large-scale deletions, duplicate entries in voter list revisions. During the debate, the Opposition is also expected to raise the contentious issue of alleged pressure on Booth Level Officers (BLOs) during the voter list re-verification drive. The matter escalated into a major political flashpoint after reports emerged of several BLOs dying, some by suicide, others under various circumstances that are still being scrutinized. These incidents sparked widespread concern among field officials with several BLOs alleging excessive workload and unrealistic targets. Since the Winter Session began on December 1, the Opposition parties have come together to stage protests both inside and outside Parliament for two consecutive days demanding a debate on electoral reforms and the SIR), and protections for frontline electoral staff. After multiple rounds of discussions between the government and Opposition floor leaders, a consensus was finally reached to hold a debate this week covering the national song Vande Mataram , the broader framework of electoral reforms, and specific issues linked to the SIR. On Monday, the Lok Sabha is scheduled to hold a debate on the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram . Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate the discussion in the House, while Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, is expected to open the debate from the Opposition benches. Other Speakers from Congress include party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Deepender Hooda, Manipur MP Dr Bimol Akoijam, Praniti Shinde, Prashant Padole, Chamala Reddy and Korba MP Jyotsana Mahant. PM Modi to initiate debate on Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha on Monday The BJP has been allotted three hours for its interventions in the Lok Sabha debate, while a total of ten hours has been earmarked for the entire discussion. The Rajya Sabha will take up the debate on Vande Mataram on Tuesday, where the Home Minister will lead the discussion. The debate on Vande Mataram is likely to see fireworks as the Congress and the ruling BJP have been locking horns over the latters allegations that important stanzas of the national song were dropped in 1937, which sowed the seeds of partition. While inaugurating the year-long commemoration of Vande Mataram to mark 150 years of the national song, PM Modi, in his speech, said that a divisive mindset is still a challenge for the country.

Congress names Gaurav Gogoi, Priyanka Gandhi and six other MPs for Vande Mataram debate

NEW DELHI: As Parliament prepares for a high-voltage debate on the 150th year of the national song Vande Mataram on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate the discussion in the Lok Sabha, while Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi is expected to open the debate from the Opposition benches. The Prime Minister will begin the debate at 12 pm, outlining the NDA governments position. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is also expected to address the House later in the session. Other speakers from the Congress include party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Deepender Hooda, Manipur MP Dr. Bimol Akoijam, Praniti Shinde, Prashant Padole, Chamala Reddy, and Korba MP Jyotsana Mahant. The BJP has been allotted three hours for its interventions in the Lok Sabha, while a total of ten hours has been set aside for the entire debate. The Rajya Sabha will take up the discussion on Vande Mataram on Tuesday, where the Home Minister will lead the proceedings. The decision to hold a debate on Vande Mataram and on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls followed several rounds of negotiations between the government and the Opposition. The Lok Sabha will discuss the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls in nine states and three Union Territories on December 9 and 10. The debate on Vande Mataram is expected to be contentious, with the Congress and the BJP already at odds over the ruling partys allegation that key stanzas of the national song were dropped in 1937, allegedly sowing the seeds of Partition. While inaugurating the year-long commemoration of Vande Mataram to mark 150 years of the song, PM Modi had said that a divisive mindset remains a challenge for the country. The Congress, however, maintains that the Prime Minister has insulted Vande Mataram , pointing out that Rabindranath Tagore himself recommended adopting only the first two stanzas. The party has termed it shameful for the Prime Minister to accuse the Nobel laureate of harbouring a divisive ideology. Countering the allegations, Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh shared extracts from Sabyasachi Bhattacharyas definitive biography of Vande Mataram , detailing the background of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) resolution adopted on October 29, 1937. Three days before the meeting, on October 26, 1937, Tagore wrote to (Jawaharlal) Nehru on this issue. It was the Gurudev himself, with his own special relationship to Vande Mataram, who suggested that the first two stanzas of the song be adopted. His letter, in fact, profoundly influenced the resolution in its entirety, Ramesh said. According to various accounts, a truncated version of Vande Mataram, retaining only the first two of the original six stanzas, was chosen as the national song in 1937 after a panel recommended its adoption. Excerpts from the book, shared by Ramesh on X, state: Upon being consulted, Rabindranath Tagores advice was threefold. While the first two stanzas were entirely acceptable to Rabindranath, he could not sympathise with the sentiments in the latter stanzas.

Manipur govt warns: No group must issue threats or decrees

Manipur Government issues a stern warning to anti-social elements. These elements are reportedly threatening citizens and disrupting peace. Police actions are underway against those involved. The state emphasizes that no group can issue decrees or restrict lawful activities. Individuals or organizations found threatening peace will face strict legal prosecution.

Manipurs banned outfits warned against disrupting peace

A coalition of five armed groups threatened people who attended the recently concluded Sangai Festival with punitive action

Manipur Government cracks down on anti-social elements threatening peace and security

Manipur government issues a stern warning to anti-social elements. Police have initiated action against those threatening citizens and disrupting peace. The state reaffirms that no group can impose decrees or restrict lawful activities. Citizens are urged to report threats and cooperate with the government. Security forces have arrested militants and filed cases against those threatening cultural groups.

Mizoram to sign pact with section of Hmar militants: CM

Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) had earlier demanded an autonomous district council under the sixth schedule of the constitution by carving out Hmar-dominated villages in the northeastern part of Mizoram, adjoining Manipur.

Manipur government warns of strict action against organisations trying to disrupt peace

IMPHAL: The Manipur government said strict action would be taken against any individual or organisation trying to disrupt peace and intimidate law-abiding citizens of the state. Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, in a statement on Thursday, said, It has come to the attention of the Manipur government that some organisations are attempting to disrupt the peace in Manipur by threatening and intimidating the law-abiding citizens of the state. The state government's warning comes two days after a coalition of five proscribed groups in Manipur asked all individuals and organisations which participated in the recently concluded Sangai Festival to issue a public apology before December 10, calling the event a etrayal of the suffering of internally displaced persons (IDPs). The Sangai festival was held from November 21 to 30 amid protests by IDPs demanding that they be allowed to return to their homes. Asserting that actions have already been initiated against such anti-social elements by Manipur Police, it said any attempt to intimidate or endanger the safety and security of any citizen is an act against the state and its people. The statement said the state reaffirms that no individual group or organisation, whether proscribed or otherwise, has authority to issue decrees or impose punishments or restrict the lawful cultural, economic or artistic activities in Manipur. It warned that any individual or organisation, without exception, found involved in issuing such threats or attempting to disturb the peaceful co-existence shall be prosecuted strictly in accordance with law. The state government also appealed to the general public to immediately report any instance of threat, extortion, coercion, or suspicious activity to the nearest police station, and that prompt punitive action will be taken on all credible reports against those threatening the lives and properties of the people of Manipur. The state government reiterated its unwavering commitment to safeguard the people of Manipur and called for citizens to stand united against unlawful elements and to cooperate in the initiatives of the state government towards maintaining peace, harmony and public order to bring back the state to the path of growth and development. At least 260 people were killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur since May 2023.

Three militants arrested in Manipur for threatening Sangai festival participants

Five cases were registered in connection with the alleged threats by the proscribed G-5 to those who had attended the Sangai festival, a senior officer said

Ex-Manipur CM flags existential crisis amid poppy cultivation

N. Biren Singh issued the warning as the Joint Tribes Council Manipur petitioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his attention to the impact of unchecked illegal migration on the indigenous population

'Illegal Migrants Claiming Our Ancestral Lands As Their Own': 4 Naga Tribes In Manipur Raise Alarm, Write To PM

The Joint Tribes Council Manipur, representing four Naga tribes, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take urgent action to curb what it termed unchecked illegal migration into the state.

Former CM Biren Singh warns of existential crisis in Manipur as Poppy cultivation ravages forests

GUWAHATI: Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has warned of an existential crisis for the state, highlighting the destruction of forests due to poppy plantations. He shared a video on X showing purported poppy fields in the Kuki-majority Kangpokpi district. This video, recorded today (Wednesday), shows why recurrent floods have taken place in the state. The footage shows poppy plantations at Kolten and Selsi hill ranges of IT Road under T. Waichong Sub-division in Kangpokpi district, he posted. All our forests have been destroyed while we are trying to pull each other down. None of our leaders has spoken out against such large-scale devastation, he said. Singh questioned why forest department officials had not taken action against the perpetrators. It is suspected that armed militants are involved in these illicit activities. Unless we take concrete action, the state will face an existential crisis, he cautioned. JTCM petition PM Meanwhile, the Joint Tribes Council Manipur (JTCM) on Thursday petitioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, drawing his attention to the alarming issue of unchecked illegal migration in our region and its far-reaching consequences for the indigenous population, social security, and demographic balance of Manipur. In recent years, Manipur has witnessed a growing influx of illegal migrants from war-torn Myanmar and from Indian states where the NRC exercise is being implemented. This continuous inflow has strained local resources and now poses a serious threat to the cultural identity, economic stability, and traditional livelihoods of native indigenous communities in Manipur, the JTCM said in a memorandum submitted to Modi through the Governor. The JTCM, a conglomerate of the Liangmai Naga Council, Rongmei Naga Council, Zeme Naga Council, and Inpui Naga Union, claimed that the situation was particularly critical along major highways, where new settlements have mushroomed unchecked. Many of these settlements have links to mass deforestation for illicit activitylarge-scale poppy cultivation. Several well-armed militant groups are known to protect these newly established villages, the JTCM alleged. Moreover, the organisation said, these groups now claim ancestral Naga lands as their own and are demanding a separate administration. The JTCM stated that Manipurs Kuki population had steadily increased between 1951 and 2011, rising from 79,919 to 4,48,214an overall growth of about 460.7% over six decades. The organisation urged the Centre to identify and deport illegal migrants, dismantle unlawful settlementsparticularly those involved in poppy cultivationand remove armed militant groups from these areas to restore peace, order, and a sense of security. We humbly request your esteemed office to kindly prioritise this matter and initiate the necessary measures to safeguard our demographic landscape and ensure the dignity, security, and well-being of all indigenous communities of Manipur, the memorandum to the Prime Minister stated.

Forest destruction for illegal poppy farming causing Manipurs recurrent floods: Biren Singh

Imphal, Dec 4:Former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has said that Manipurs recurrent floods are a direct consequence of large-scale destruction of forests for illegal poppy cultivation. The former CM alleged that armed militants are involved in these illicit activities, clearing vast stretches of forest land to plant poppy and questioned why the forest officials []

Manipur will face existential crisis if action not taken against deforestation: Former CM Biren

Sharing a clip of illicit poppy plantations and deforestation, which he said was from Kangpokpi, former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said the video showed why recurrent floods were taking place in the State

Water bill gives oppn ammo to attack govt on Manipur situation

The Rajya Sabha has officially passed the extension of the Water Pollution Act to Manipur through a voice vote. This decision sparked sharp criticism from opposition MPs, who slammed the government's approach to the state's ongoing crisis, accusing it of fostering centralization and neglecting democratic values.

Manipur water-law debate turns political slugfest over Presidents rule

New Delhi: The discussion on the implementation of the Water Pollution Act in Manipur, which is under the Presidents Rule, turned into a political slugfest as several opposition members targeted the ruling BJP and demanded restoration of the democratic set-up in the state. Participating in the discussion to extend the Water (Prevention and Control of 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 .

Rajya Sabha takes up resolution to extend water pollution law to Manipur

Congress MP Neeraj Dangi said the resolution had to be presented in Parliament because the situation in Manipur has not improved

Jab Aap Cheekhte Hain, Achcha Lagta Hai: Jaya Bachchan swipes BJP in RS on Manipur water bill

Manipur governor highlights tourism potential, cultural strength at Sangai Festival closing ceremony

Punjab records highest groundwater extraction in India, says CGWB report

CHANDIGARH: Groundwater extraction in the country is the highest in Punjab, followed by Rajasthan and Haryana, according to the latest National Compilation of Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India, 2025 report of the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). The findings show that 25 per cent of the 6,762 total blocks in India have been categorised as over-exploited, critical or semi-critical, a situation concentrated in nine states, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Puducherry. As per the report, groundwater extraction in Punjab stands at 156.36 per cent, the highest in the country, followed by Rajasthan at 147.11 per cent and Haryana at 136.75 per cent, all significantly above the national average of 60.63 per cent. At the national level, annual groundwater extraction has seen a marginal decline, from 27.66 billion cubic metres (BCM) in 2023 to 26.27 BCM last year. The total annual ground water recharge of Punjab has been assessed as 18.6 bcm and annual extractable ground water resource as 16.8 bcm. Out of total 153 assessment units including three urban areas taken for study, 111 assessment units (72.55 per cent) have been categorized as Over-exploited, 10 blocks (6.54 per cent) as Critical, 15 blocks (9.80 per cent) as Semi Critical and 17 blocks (11.11 per cent) as Safe, the report said. Similarly, out of 50175.27 square kilometers recharge worthy area of the state, 34294.3 sq km (68.35 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 4353.15 sq. km (8.68 per cent) under Critical, 4478.11 sq km (8.92 per cent) under Semi-critical and 7049.71sq km (14.05 per cent) under Safe category, reads the report. For Rajasthan, the report states,Out of the 302 assessment units (blocks and urban areas), 213 units (70.53 per cent) have been categorized as Over Exploited, 23 units (7.62 per cent) as Critical, 27 units (8.94 per cent) as Semi-Critical, 36 units (11.92 per cent) blocks as Safe and 3 units (0.99 per cent) as Saline. Similarly, out of 317010.74 sq km recharge worthy area of the state, 222266.46 sq km (70.11 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 19404.23 sq. km (6.12 per cent) under Critical, 22535.05 sq km (7.11 per cent) under Semi-critical, 43869.11 sq km (13.84 per cent) under Safe and 8935.89 sq km (2.82 per cent) area under Saline categories of assessment units. In Haryana, the situation is similar. While in Haryana, out of total 143 assessment units (blocks/Urban), 91 units (63.64 per cent) have been categorized as Overexploited, 6 units (4.20 per cent) as Critical, 15 units (10.49 per cent) as Semi Critical and 31 units (21.68 per cent) as Safe categories of assessment units. Similarly, out of 43,205.81 sq. km recharge worthy area of the State, 26,828.05 sq. km (62.09 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 1,170.46 sq. km (2.71 per cent) under Critical, 4,253.89 sq. km (9.85 per cent) under Semicritical, 10,953.42 sq. km (25.35 per cent) under Safe categories of assessment units, it added. The report assesses the total annual groundwater extraction of the entire country for 2025 at 247.22 bcm. Agriculture remains the largest consumer, accounting for 87 per cent, or 215.10 bcm, followed by 11 per cent for domestic use (27.89 bcm) and 2 per cent for industrial use (4.23 bcm). In the present assessment, total annual groundwater recharge has been pegged at 448.52 bcm, while the annual extractable groundwater resource stands at 407.75 bcm. The average stage of groundwater extraction at the national level is 60.63 per cent. Out of 6,762 blocks in the country, 730 units (10.80 per cent) are categorised as over-exploited, and 201 blocks (2.97 per cent) are classified as critical where extraction ranges from 90 to 100 per cent. Another 758 blocks (11.21 per cent) fall under the semi-critical category, while 4,946 units (73.14 per cent) are considered safe, with extraction below 70 per cent. Additionally, 127 blocks (1.88 per cent) have been listed as saline due to brackish or saline groundwater in phreatic aquifers. The report highlights that the percentage of over-exploited, critical and semi-critical blocks exceeding 25 per cent of total units is found only in nine states, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Puducherry. It attributes the situation to region-specific factors, Over-exploitation of ground water resources could be due to various region-specific reasons. The assessment units located in the north-western part of the country (particularly in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh) have plenty of replenishable ground water resources but because of the over extraction beyond the annual ground water recharge, many of these units have become Over-exploited. Overexploited units are also common in the western part of the country, particularly in Rajasthan and Gujarat where the prevailing arid climate results in low recharge of ground water and hence stress on these sources, the report stated. It further adds, In peninsular India, over-exploited units are wide spread in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana which could be attributed mainly to the low storage and transmission capacities of aquifers of the hard rock terrains, which results in reduced availability of the resource. The report also notes that in Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Andaman and Nicobar, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Lakshadweep, domestic groundwater extraction exceeds 40 per cent. Groundwater extraction stands between 90 and 100 per cent in Delhi, and between 70 and 90 per cent in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. In most other states and Union Territories, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Lakshadweep, extraction levels are around 70 per cent. The report concludes that compared to the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment of 2024, the total annual groundwater recharge has marginally increased from 446.9 bcm to 448.52 bcm.

Centre set to move Central Excise Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha Secretary General will report a message from the Rajya Sabha regarding the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed in the Lower House on the first day of the Winter Session

RS sends Manipur GST bill to Lok Sabha amid walkout by oppn over SIR

Kuki body asks NHRC to reject Manipur govt. action taken reports denying State complicity

In the reports, the Manipur government has said that allegations that the State chooses to support and assist militants/terrorist groups of the dominant community were wrong and misconceived

FM slams opposition for shedding crocodile tears over Manipur, pushes states GST reforms in RS

Rajya Sabha returns Manipur GST bill to LS

The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to give effect to decisions taken at the 56th meeting of the GST Council, was laid on the table of the House by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary

Opposition shedding crocodile tears on Manipur, indulging in drama: Finance Minister in Rajya Sabha

Even today, when the GST benefits have to go to the State Government, they are not here to participate. All the grievances [on Manipur] they are all just drama. I am sorry to say this, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Rajya Sabha returns Manipur GST bill to Lok Sabha

The Rajya Sabha has returned the Manipur GST bill to the Lok Sabha, formalising the GST 2.0 reforms in the state. This amendment, necessitated by President's rule, implements the GST Council's decision to rationalize tax rates on approximately 375 items into three slabs: 2%, 5%, and 18%, with a 40% rate for ultra-luxury goods.

Opposition shedding crocodile tears on Manipur, indulging in drama: FM Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha of shedding crocodile tears over Manipur while skipping a discussion on the Manipur GST (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, which extends GST benefits to the state.

LIVE | Winter Session Day 2: Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid Opposition protest over SIR issue

The second day of the Winter Session began on a tumultuous note as Opposition MPs continued their protest against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon as Opposition MPs refused to relent in pressing for a discussion on SIR. Following the adjournment, LS Speaker Om Birla called Opposition floor leaders and ministers for consultations to resolve the issue. Ahead of the day's proceedings INDIA bloc MPs staged a demonstration outside Parliaments Makar Dwar at 10:30 am. This comes a day after the Winter Session opened to disruptions, with the Lok Sabha repeatedly adjourned and the Opposition walking out of the Rajya Sabha over demands for an immediate debate on the SIR exercise, which is underway in 12 states and union territories. The government said it was open to a discussion but would not commit to a timeline. On Day 2, the Centre is set to move the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will seek to amend the Central Excise Act to raise excise duties and cesses on tobacco products. Congress moves adjournment notice on Sanchar Saathi app issue Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has filed an adjournment motion notice in the Rajya Sabha seeking suspension of business to discuss the government's directions on installation of the Sanchar Saathi App in new mobile handsets. The Congress has criticised the directions of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app in new mobile handsets as unconstitutional, and demanded its immediate rollback. The party MP has demanded a discussion under Rule 267 which calls for setting aside all other business to take up the matter. In her adjournment notice, the party MP said, The Right to Privacy is an intrinsic facet of the fundamental right to life and personal liberty, guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Department of Telecommunications' circular directing smartphone manufacturers and importers to pre-load the Sanchar Saathi application in a manner that cannot be deleted constitutes a grave affront to this fundamental right. Such a mandate enables pervasive surveillance and threatens to place every movement, interaction, and decision of citizens under constant watch, without adequate safeguards or parliamentary oversight, Chowdhury said. I, therefore, demand an adjournment of all business of the House to take up an urgent discussion on this critical issue affecting the rights and liberties of our citizens, she said in her notice. Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid Opposition stir In the Lok Sabha, proceedings quickly turned turbulent as Opposition MPs entered the Well, raising slogans and demanding a debate on the SIR exercise. Amid repeated sloganeering and disruptions, Speaker Om Birla adjourned the House till 12 noon after Opposition MPs refused to relent in pressing for a discussion. After the Lok Sabha was adjourned, the Speaker called Opposition floor leaders and ministers for consultations to resolve the issue. LS, RS open to tense scenes as Opposition amps up pressure over SIR Both Houses had a tense start on Tuesday as Opposition MPs launched protests, increasing pressure on the government to allow a debate on the ongoing SIR exercise in 12 states and Union Territories. In the Lok Sabha, proceedings quickly grew turbulent as Opposition MPs entered the Well, raising slogans and demanding that the House take up a debate on the issue. Opposition MPs protest over SIR before House convenes Several opposition leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday staged a protest in the Parliament House complex against the SIR and demanded a discussion on electoral reforms. The leaders held posters and placards against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. They also had a huge banner which read 'Stop SIR-Stop Vote Chori' and raised slogans against the government. Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, DMK's K Kanhimozhi, and TR Baalu were among the opposition leaders protesting in front of Parliament's Makar Dwar. VIDEO | Parliament winter session 2025: Opposition leaders stage a protest inside Parliament premises over the issue of SIR. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz ) pic.twitter.com/8IpLBwx3DQ Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 2, 2025 The second day of the Winter Session began on a tumultuous note as Opposition MPs continued their protest against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. INDIA bloc MPs staged a demonstration outside Parliaments Makar Dwar at 10:30 am ahead of the days proceedings. This comes a day after the Winter Session opened to disruptions, with the Lok Sabha repeatedly adjourned and the Opposition walking out of the Rajya Sabha over demands for an immediate debate on the SIR exercise, which is underway in 12 states and union territories. The government said it was open to a discussion but would not commit to a timeline. On Day 2, the Centre is set to move the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will seek to amend the Central Excise Act to raise excise duties and cesses on tobacco products. Day 1 recap: SIR row fuels protests, walkout On Tuesday, the Winter Session opened to disruptions, with the Lok Sabha repeatedly adjourned and the Opposition staging a walkout in the Rajya Sabha over demands for an immediate debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The government maintained it was open to a discussion but refused to commit to a timeline. Ahead of the sitting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Opposition of turning Parliament into a warm up arena for elections or an outlet to vent out frustration after defeat, adding that he was willing to offer tips to bring positivity in politics. He said Parliament was meant for delivery, not drama. In the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced two bills to repurpose levies on tobacco, pan masala and other sin goods, ahead of the phaseout of the GST compensation cess. Persistent opposition protests over SIR forced two adjournments, with Speaker Om Birla warning MPs against lowering the dignity of the House. The House later passed the Manipur GST Bill, replacing an ordinance implementing GST 2.0 reforms in the state. In the Rajya Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government was not averse to discussing SIR or electoral reforms but urged the Opposition not to insist on an immediate debate or a fixed schedule. Unhappy with the response, members of several parties walked out. Rijiju sought more time to reply to demands for discussion on the ongoing SIR exercise in nine states and three Union Territories.

New HIV cases highest in Mizoram; fresh infections drop nationally by 48% from 2010-2024: report

Annual AIDS-related mortality rate per 1,00,000 population estimated nationally at 2.32, with Manipur topping the list, says the India HIV estimate 2025 technical report

Manipur govt forms committees for IDP Rehabilitation and Resettlement

Manipur government establishes State and District Level Committees for Internally Displaced People's rehabilitation. This move aims for a coordinated approach to support affected families. The committees will oversee and implement resettlement initiatives. Direct monetary assistance replaces relief materials. Over 70,000 people were displaced by ethnic violence. Manipur has been under President's Rule.

BJP will return to power in next Manipur elections: MLA

Imphal: Manipur BJP MLA Thokchom Radheshyam Singh on Monday said the party will return to power in the next assembly elections, likely to be held in 2027. Speaking at a programme at his Heirok constituency residence, Singh said, Many say the BJP will not come to power, but everyone should know it will certainly return 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 .

Amid Oppositions uproar on the SIR, Lok Sabha passes Manipur GST Amendment Bill

On the first day of the Winter Session of Parliament, the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed by a voice vote, amid vociferous protests as the Opposition insisted on a debate on the ongoing SIR exercise

Lok Sabha Passes Manipur GST Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Uproar

Sitharaman introduced three bills besides tabling supplementary demands for grants for 2025-2026.

Manipur govt. forms panels to rehabilitate violence-displaced people

The move followed the launch of a month-long protest by the internally displaced persons yearning to return home

Manipur government forms panels to rehabilitate displaced people after month-long protest

GUWAHATI: Manipur government on Monday constituted state and district levels committees to strengthen the ongoing efforts for rehabilitation and resettlement of the people who were internally displaced by the ethnic violence. The government made an announcement on the constitution of the panels through a statement, issued hours after the internally displaced persons (IDPs) had launched a month-long protest demanding their resettlement at their original homes by this month. The statement said the constitution of the committees reflects the governments commitment to ensuring a coordinated, responsive and people-centred approach to restoring stability and supporting affected families. The state level committee will be headed by the Chief Secretary. Commissioners of Finance, Home, and Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, with the Special or Additional Secretary (Home) serving as Convenor, will provide policy direction.The district level committees will be headed by respective district magistrates. This high-level body is designed to ensure unified decision-making, enhance inter-departmental coordination, and address systemic issues that may affect the overall progress of rehabilitation and resettlement efforts across the state, the statement said. Internally displaced people clash with security forces as they attempt to return to native homes in Manipur The committees have been tasked with monitoring and coordinating all rehabilitation and resettlement initiatives for IDPs and addressing bottlenecks to ensure timely and efficient delivery of support. This structured intervention is expected to streamline processes, enhance inter-departmental coordination, and ensure that assistance reaches families, the statement further stated. The IDPs, who have been lodged in various relief camps for more than two years now, launched the protest from the Imphal West district. Meitei organisation Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) lent its support to the protestors. COCOMI convenor Khuraijam Athouba joined them on the first day of the stir. Referring to assurances from authorities that the IDPs will be able to return to their original areas by December, Athouba warned that if the government failed to ensure resettlement within this month, they would be compelled to intensify their agitation. There have been multiple incidents recently where security forces foiled the attempts of IDPs to return to their original homes in or near Kuki areas. They began making the attempts after the state administration had taken a decision to hold the Sangai Festival. Their argument was that the holding of the festival indicated the return of peace and normalcy in the state.

Lok Sabha passes Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Manipur GST Bill to replace an Ordinance promulgated to implement the GST 2.0 reforms in the North-Eastern state, amid protests from the Opposition on the SIR issue. The Lok Sabha passed The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, after a brief discussion and 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 .

Lok Sabha adjourned on first day of Winter session amid Opposition protests over SIR; Manipur GST Bill passed amid din

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned on Monday, the first day of the Winter session of the Parliament, amid unrelenting protests by the opposition parties demanding a discussion on the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Opposition has been pushing for a debate on the exercise launched by the Election Commission, pointing out several issues, including the rising number of suicides of the booth level officers (BLO), allegedly due to work pressure. Before being adjourned for the day around 2.20 PM, the House saw two earlier adjournments during the Question Hour in the morning and later in the afternoon. Several Opposition members trooped into the Well shouting slogans and protesting over SIR. However, amid the uproar, a bill to implement amendments to the GST law in Manipur was passed after a brief discussion. The Bill was introduced earlier in the day by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to replace an ordinance on the issue. The state is under President's rule, hence Parliament is using its powers to pass the legislation. During the 12 minutes of the Zero Hour, Sitharaman introduced three bills besides tabling supplementary demands for grants for 2025-2026. Two bills to levy excise duty on tobacco and tobacco products, as well as a new cess on the manufacture of pan masala, were introduced. They are the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Health Security and National Security Cess Bill, 2025. (With inputs from PTI) Congress hits back after PMs no drama remark, calls Modi the biggest dramabaaz

Three militants, four other people arrested in Manipur

The arrested were suspected to be related to unknown insurgent groups, the police added

Weather update: IMD warns of cold conditions in Punjab, Maharashtra; dense fog predictions in Odisha and Manipur. Check full prediction

Weather Update today: Cold wave conditions are likely to grip Punjab and Maharashtra and dense fog conditions are likely to prevail in Odisha, Manipur on December 1, the IMD has said in its latest weather bulletin. Due to the cyclonic storm Ditwah, Tamil Nadu received moderate rainfall today and more showers have been predicted for Andhra Pradesh.

Sangai Festival 2025: India B (Manipur) beats Colombia 8-5 to win the 15th Manipur Polo International Tournament

Manipur's Chandel steps up online biometric checks as illegal immigrants detected in border areas

Chandel district in Manipur is detecting illegal immigrants, prompting the District Administration to organize training for police on operating biometric machines for mandatory online registration before deportation. Challenges with internet connectivity in border areas are being addressed with assistance from the Assam Rifles to ensure timely completion of the process.

Winter Session From December 1-19: Manipur To Health, These Key Bills Are Likely To Be On Agenda

The sixth session of the 18th Lok Sabha and the 269th session of the Rajya Sabha will begin on December 1 and will continue till December 19

Manipur's violence-hit people hold demonstration near Raj Bhavan, seeking to return home

The Sangai festival is being held by claiming normalcy while ignoring the plights of the displaced persons, a displaced person from Churachandpur district said.