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Arms, large cache of explosives seized in Manipur's Kakching
Police said security forces are continuing search and area domination operations in fringe and vulnerable areas across districts
New Year bank holiday January 1, 2026: Are banks open or closed today on New Years Day?
Banks will observe closures in select Indian states on January 1, 2026, for New Year's Day and Gaan-Ngai. While most banks will operate normally, account holders in Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, West Bengal, and Meghalaya should verify branch timings before visiting due to regional holidays.
Amit Shah To Kickstart New Year With Key Meeting On Manipur As President's Rule Nears End
Sources said the discussions will mainly focus on law and order, security arrangements, and development-related matters.
Blog: In Manipur, The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
Thousands of people in Manipur will spend a third New Year in relief camps. A few of them have returned to villages in the foothills where the district borders meet. With hours to go before the world enters 2026, we see where things stand today.
Peace, normalcy can be restored in Manipur only if assembly is dissolved: Congress
The ongoing crisis has exposed the failure of the present dispensation to address the aspirations and grievances of the people, says Manipur Congress president
Manipur BJP legislator first Indian to receive 5th Dan in traditional taekwondo
Yumnam Khemchand Singh could not visit Seoul when he earned the black belt rank in October 2024 due to the ethnic violence in Manipur
Radio Signals Peace In Manipur As Thadou Tribe Seeks To Resume Live Broadcast
The public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has asked the programme head of All India Radio (AIR) or Akashvani in Manipur's capital Imphal for inputs on recruiting staff for resuming live broadcast in the Thadou tribe's language.
Meghalaya organisation seeks CM Himanta Biswas intervention for ILP across Northeast
GUWAHATI : Citing the prevailing unstable political situation in Bangladesh and the frequent arrests and detection of illegal Bangladeshi migrants in the Northeast, a Meghalaya-based organisation has urged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to take the lead in demanding the extension of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) to the entire region. The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO), in a letter addressed to Sarma, appealed to him in his capacity as Chairman of the North East Democratic Alliance to spearhead the demand for extending the ILP regime beyond the states where it is currently in force. ILP is a travel document under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, which every Indian citizen is required to carry while visiting a protected state for a limited stay. At present, it has been implemented in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram. In its letter, HITO stated that recent remarks by Bangladeshi leaders, including statements that Bangladesh is the only guardian of the ocean and references to the chickens neck (Siliguri corridor), have assumed significance and raised serious security, demographic and socio-political concerns for the Northeast. We urge you, in your capacity as the Chairman of the North East Democratic Alliance, to take the lead in demanding the extension of ILP to the entire Northeast region, the organisation said in the letter. The organisation categorically stated that the current situation demands the extension of the ILP regime to Meghalaya and Assam, along with the strengthening of its framework across the region, in order to protect indigenous communities, their land, identity and cultural heritage. According to HITO, while ILP is not a complete solution to infiltration and illegal immigration, it would act as an important regulatory mechanism to partially control, monitor and check the movement of illegal migrants. We sincerely hope that this collective call from the region will be taken forward by your government and your party at the Centre, in the larger interest of national security, demographic balance, and the constitutional rights of indigenous communities of the northeastern states, the letter further stated. Meghalaya has been demanding the implementation of ILP for a long time. A few years ago, the state Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution seeking the introduction of the ILP regime in the state.
Tripura student's family wants capital punishment for those involved in his murder
AGARTALA: The family of Anjel Chakma (24), who was killed by miscreants in Dehradun, wants capital punishment or at least life imprisonment for all the accused involved in the incident. Anjel from Unakoti district's Machmara went to Dehradun after completing his graduation in Holy Cross School, Agartala, to pursue MBA, where he was stabbed to death in the presence of his younger brother Michael. We will never get back Anjel, but his family wants capital punishment or at least life term imprisonment for those involved in the gruesome murder. Anjel had repeatedly said that he was an Indian, but the miscreants mindlessly stabbed him twice in the back and broke his neck, leading to his death after 17 days of battle for life, said Anjel's maternal uncle, Momen Chakma. He urged the government to take steps so that people from the Northeast don't face racial hate crimes. Momen said, The people of Machmara, irrespective of caste and religion, will hold a candle march in memory of Anjel on Tuesday, seeking justice for his family. Anjel was about to join a company after his final semester examination as he had received a placement offer because of his first year's result with 80 per cent marks, Momen told PTI over phone. He (Anjel) had told his father, Tarun Prasad Chakma, a BSF jawan posted in Manipur, to take voluntary retirement once he gets a job, Momen said. The family's dream of having a decent life has been completely shattered by the unfortunate incident on December 26, Momen, who rushed to Dehradun soon after the incident, said. Anjel's family is completely devastated by the incident. Both father and younger son are undergoing 'Sarema' (a mandatory post-death ritual in Buddhist religion) at a local Buddhist temple for a week. His mother, Gouri Mati Chakma, is also completely shattered, he said. Momen said Ajnel's family is heading towards uncertainty because his father had bought a new home at Nandannagar on the outskirts of Agartala with a huge loan. Besides, Anjel had taken an educational loan to pursue an MBA from Dehradun. We all know pursuing such a course in Dehradun is expensive. Now everything is lost, he said. On Anjel's last wish, Momen said he wanted to travel to Nepal to witness snowfall there, but could not. He had ordered special shoes as part of his preparation to visit Nepal. We received the order, but Anjel could not see the shoes because by then he was in the ICU. I will go to Nepal with these shoes to fulfil his unfinished and last wish, Momen, a state government engineer, said. We are also Indians, says slain Tripura students dad
Manipur ring road project halted as National Green Tribunal flags environmental, legal lapses
The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity stated that the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Eastern Zone Bench at Kolkata, by an interim order dated has directed the immediate stoppage of construction of the ring road in the hill areas of Manipur
Surya Charishma Tamiri Lifts Maiden Senior National Crown
The womens doubles crown went to Karnatakas third-seeded duo Shikha Gautam and Ashwini Bhat K, who beat Manipurs Priya Devi Konjengbam and Uttar Pradeshs Shruti Mishra 21-14, 21-18.
Spy seagulls and political falcons: Are migratory birds more than they seem?
Birds undertake long migrations for survival and impulse. A seagull with a GPS tracker and Amur falcons migrating from Manipur to Africa spark curiosity. A political 'fly in and fly out' generates excitement. This 'bird' appears globally, its actions debated. Unity is crucial for overcoming challenges, as shown by a mouse helping pigeons.
PM Praises Manipuri Man's Initiative to Tackle Electricity Issues Using Solar Energy
Talking about Shriram Moirangthem in his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Modi said the 40-year-old man has once again proved true the old saying 'where there is a will, there is a way' when he resolved the major electricity problem in his area in Manipur.
Two arrested, arms and ammunition seized in Manipur
One person, identified as Rebanta Kshetrimayum (49), was arrested from his house in the Pangei Lairam Mapan are, says a police statement
8 militants arrested in Manipur
Peace only way out of Manipur ethnic crisis: BJP MLA Khemchand
BJP legislator Yumnam Khemchand Singh emphasized that peace and dialogue are the only solutions to Manipur's ethnic crisis. Speaking at a Christmas gathering, he expressed hope that the festive season would usher in an era where Meitei and Kuki communities can coexist peacefully, overcoming the barriers that have kept them apart for two years.
Manipur Crisis: Let Us Pray Barriers Are Removed, Says Khemchand in Christmas Appeal
Khemchand said that Lord Jesus Christ is known as the Prince of Peace, and everyone should pray to the Lord for a peaceful Manipur
Banned Yaba tablets worth 40 crore seized in Manipur, one held
Yaba tablet, known as crazy medicine in Thai, is a highly addictive drug, containing a mixture of methamphetamine and caffeine
Suryavanshi To Be Honoured With Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, Set To Meet PM Modi
Vaibhav Suryavanshi missed Bihar's Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Manipur to reach New Delhi, where he will be awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar.
Arms, ammunition recovered from Manipur's Imphal West District: Police
Security forces have recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition in Manipur. In Imphal West district, weapons including guns, rifles, and grenades were found. A separate operation in Churachandpur district yielded a locally made mortar, shells, and modified rifles.
57,000 displaced people from Manipur are battling third winter
Manipur faces its third harsh winter since ethnic strife began in May 2023. Displaced people are restless, demanding resettlement. Recent clashes in Bishnupur district highlight ongoing tensions. Despite visits by dignitaries and festivals, displaced individuals protest, seeking basic needs and a return home.
GUWAHATI: People in Assam marked Christmas with what was described as an anguished celebration, a day after members of right wing extremist groups Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal vandalised and set fire to Christmas decorations at a diocesan school in Nalbari district. According to an official statement, Nalbari police on Thursday arrested four persons, based on a written complaint lodged by Fr Baiju Sebastian, principal of St Marys English School, Panigaon, in Nalbari district. A case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 189(2) (unlawful assembly), 324(3) (mischief), 324(4) (mischief causing significant property damage), 326(f) (mischief by causing damage through fire, etc), 329(3) (criminal trespass), 351(2) (criminal intimidation) and 61(2) (criminal conspiracy). According to the complaint lodged by the principal, some unknown miscreants unlawfully entered the school premises and vandalised the campus, causing damage to outer decorations, serial lights, plant pots and other articles. The complaint further stated that the damaged items were later set on fire. Videos circulating on social media showed the attackers chanting Jai Shree Ram slogans and warning the school against holding Christmas celebrations on its premises. Subsequently, shops selling Christmas items in Nalbari town were targeted, with a few items set on fire. Allen Brooks, spokesperson of the Assam Christian Forum, told this newspaper that people observed an anguished celebration on Thursday as insecurity among the community was overwhelming. Condemning the incidents, the forum said, Videos circulating on social media clearly identify the perpetrators This act wounds religious sentiments, spreads hatred, and violates constitutional rights to freedom of religion, threatening Assams peace and harmony. It added, This is not Assams culture, and not true to Assams ethos of unity inspired by Srimanta Shankar Dev. We urge the government and the society to uphold secularism. In the rest of the Northeast, Christmas was celebrated with pomp and gaiety. Meghalaya, Nagaland and Mizoram are Christian-majority states, while Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur have sizeable Christian populations.
Two militants among six arrested in Manipur
One active cadre of the banned Prepak (G-5) was apprehended from Keibi Heikak Mapan in Imphal East district on Tuesday (December 24, 2025), says a police statement
Kuki groups resolve to stop poppy cultivation in Manipurs Kangpokpi
Poppy cultivation is one of the factors contributing to ethnic animosity in Manipur since May 2023.
Two cadres of proscribed outfit held in Manipur
Delhi Dialogues | Highways function as economic corridor
East Delhi BJP MP Harsh Malhotra speaks to editors of TNIE about the pace of road infrastructure expansion in the country. The Union MoS of Road Transport, Highways and Corporate Affairs answers a range of questions uppermost in peoples minds. Excerpts: We always hear that there are a lot of initiatives to improve quality of road matching international standards. How much success have we achieved? The progress achieved over the past decade represents a structural shift rather than incremental change. For nearly 65 years after Independence, India built around 92,000km of national highways. In contrast, over the last 11 years, the national highway network has expanded to approximately 1.46 lakh km, significantly improving connectivity across regions, including some of the countrys most remote areas. The transformation is not limited to length alone but also to pace and quality. Before 2014, highway construction progressed at an average speed of about 12 km a day. Today, that figure stands at nearly 32 km per day. At the same time, systematic widening has upgraded two-lane roads to four-lane roads and four-lane highways to six-lane highways, improving safety, speed, and capacity. The length of high-speed corridors has increased to around 2,500 km of expressways. How has the governments focus on road connectivity, especially in Northeast, boosted economic growth, employment, and rural market access? Special emphasis has been placed on Northeast, a region historically underserved by infrastructure. The expansion of railways to the farthest corners and the development of the Frontier Highway, connecting Manipur to Moreh on the Myanmar border, reflect this renewed focus. Beyond connectivity, every rupee invested in highways generates nearly three rupees in GDP, making roads one of the most powerful drivers of economic growth. In the last five years, road construction has created 550 crore man-days of employment, including direct, indirect and induced jobs. Rural connectivity has been transformative. Nearly 65% of population still lives in villages, many of which produce perishable goods. Earlier, poor roads meant that milk, fruits, and vegetables took 14-16 hours to reach markets, often resulting in spoilage and low returns. Through the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana, over 7 lakh km of rural roads have been built in the last 11 years, compared to 3.5 lakh km in the previous 65 years. As a result, no village is now more than 100 km away from a major road, and farm produce can reach markets within 3-4 hours. Highways today function as economic corridors. Industrial zones, markets, ports, and railways are increasingly integrated with road networks, creating transport hubs that improve logistics and reduce costs. What is the rate of road accidents? This is a big concern. How can we make road travel safe? Road safety remains a major concern, with speeding the leading cause of accidents. We have a multi-layered strategy: eliminating accident-prone dark spots, deploying AI in highway design, and integrating smart traffic management systems. More than 14,000 dark spots, defined as locations with 10 or more fatalities annually, have been corrected. Emergency response has expanded. A 247 helpline, over 4,000 ambulances on national highways, and free treatment up to `1.5 lakh for accident victims aim to reduce fatalities. While you are expanding expressways and generating revenue, what steps are being taken to improve roadside amenities? Modern highways must serve people, not just vehicles. Wayside amenities at 90-km intervals now include fuel stations, EV charging stations, toilets, food courts, truck driver dormitories, and bathing facilities. These are long-term leases. Maintenance and cleanliness are built into the model. For transporters, reduced travel time translates directly into profit. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will cut travel from 34 hours to 13-14 hours. When fuel is saved, pollution is reduced and productivity is doubled. Apple has challenged a penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). What is the status of the digital competition framework? The CCI will prevent monopolisation. A separate digital competition framework is under consultation, with a deeper study underway to ensure robustness. I emphasise regulatory simplification. The MCA portal, launched in 2017, reduced the time to company incorporation from up to 100 days to under 48 hours. Eleven mandatory registrations are now bundled, enabling companies to operate immediately. Voluntary strike-off processes have been automated, with fixed timelines and deemed approvals. A single-window system now integrates clearances across ministries and states.
Meitei And Kuki Doctors Work Together, Quietly, To Save Lives In Manipur
Doctors from both the Meitei and Kuki communities in the injured border state Manipur have been quietly working together using technology to coordinate remotely with excellent precision to save lives.
Peace Will Prevail In Manipur, But It Will Take Time: Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said it would take time to resolve differences among warring sides in ethnic strife-torn Manipur, exuding confidence that peace will ultimately prevail in the northeastern state.
Petrol pump dealers in Manipur threaten to shut operations over extortion demands
Deeply disappointed that the government has taken no concrete action regarding their security, even as a memorandum about it was submitted to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on December 10, says MPDF
Resolving differences among warring groups in Manipur will take time: Bhagwat
KOLKATA: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said it would take time to resolve differences among warring sides in ethnic strife-torn Manipur, exuding confidence that peace will ultimately prevail in the northeastern state. Bhagwat, who recently visited Manipur, said he had held talks with all tribal and social leaders as well as youth representatives of the state. []
Resolving differences among warring groups in Manipur will take time: Mohan Bhagwat
Mr. Bhagwat, who recently visited Manipur, said he had held talks with all tribal and social leaders as well as youth representatives of the State
MHA Secretary tells forces to step up surveillance along India-Myanmar border
NEW DELHI: Senior functionary of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Secretary, Border Management Rajendra Kumar on Sunday visited Moreh in Manipurs Tengnoupal district to review security arrangements along the IndiaMyanmar border. Officials said that the Secretary asked the personnel on ground to ensure better coordination among agencies and take measures to improve effectiveness of border surveillance. A senior MHA official said, During the visit on 20-21 December, Kumar inspected border outposts located close to the international boundary and reviewed surveillance systems in place. He also interacted with security personnel deployed in the area and took stock of the operational difficulties faced by them. Later in an X post, Assam Rifles said, Dr Rajendra Kumar, IAS, Secretary (Border Management), MHA, visited Moreh, Tengnoupal District, Manipur to review security architecture and infrastructure along the IndiaMyanmar border. He inspected frontline border posts and surveillance systems, interacted with troops and assessed operational challenges to enhance field effectiveness. Later, a joint review meeting was held with the Assam Rifles and civil authorities, where issues related to border patrolling and intelligence sharing were discussed, officials said, adding that the Secretary stressed the importance of regular patrolling and timely exchange of information. He also highlighted the role of technology in border management and suggested the use of drones and advanced sensors to smartly monitor movements along the border, they said. The visit was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen border management and security infrastructure in sensitive border areas, Assam Rifles said.
Three minors injured in unexploded bomb blast in Manipurs Tengnoupal
Three minor boys were injured in Manipur's Tengnoupal district after playing with an unexploded mortar shell. The incident occurred in Molnoi village. Meanwhile, a hand grenade was found near Liberal College in Imphal East and a para shell bomb was discovered during excavation in Khamaran village. Bomb disposal squads safely detonated both devices. The injured boy's condition is critical.
Stormy session marred by vaping & shouting match
NEW DELHI: The winter session of Parliament, one of the shortest in recent Parliament history, came to a close on Friday. The 19-day-long stormy session saw the passage of crucial bills, including one to repeal the 20-year-old MGNREGA and another on opening up the civil nuclear sector for private participation. While Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha functioned for a total of about 92 hours, their productivity stood at 121% and 111% respectively. As soon as the Lower House met for the day, Speaker Om Birla read out his brief valedictory address and adjourned the House sine die drawing curtains on the brief session that began on December 1. When Birla was reading out his valedictory statement, some members were heard raising Mahatma Gandhi ki jai slogans. PM Narendra Modi was present when the proceedings were adjourned. Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan termed the conduct unbecoming of MPs, and urged them to refrain from such behaviour in future. Both Houses witnessed unprecedented scenes during the passage of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, with Opposition members raising slogans, tearing copies of the legislation, and standing on tables despite repeated appeals for order. The other key takeaways include the two politically-charged debates one on the 150 years of Vande Matram and the other on electoral reforms. The Opposition had been insisting on a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in 12 states and Union Territories, but the government made it clear that the poll panel and its functioning cannot be discussed in the House, and agreed to hold a debate on election reforms instead. With LoP Rahul Gandhi leading the attack in the Lower House, the issue was discussed for 13 hours, with the participation of 63 MPs. The Opposition, however, trained its gun on the government on SIR, the new law on the appointment of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners, and the vote chori allegations. The PM had initiated a discussion to commemorate the completion of 150 years of the national song. Another crucial bill to set up a higher education regulator the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, 2025 was referred to a joint committee of the two Houses amid objections by the Opposition. The Lok Sabha also passed a bill to raise foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector to 100% from the current 74%. The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, was cleared by the Rajya Sabha with a voice vote, a day after it was passed by the Lok Sabha. House Wrap Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha functioned for a total of about 92 hours, productivity stood at 121% and 111% respectively Major debates- 150 years of Vande Mataram and electoral reforms Lok Sabha passed eight bills, Rajya Sabha passed or returned eight Bills, adopted a statutory resolution on the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, with participation from 212 members Major bills Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, SHANTI Bill, Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill, Repealing and Amending Bill, Manipur Goods and Services Tax (2nd Amendment) Bill, Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, Health Security se National Security Cess Bill
Luxury Cars, Property Papers Worth Rs 10 Crore Seized In Manipur By ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out search operations at multiple locations across Manipur, seizing three luxury vehicles, property documents valued at around Rs 10 crore, along with other incriminating papers.
Winter Session began with Centre insulting Tagore, ended with insult of Gandhi: Congress
As Parliaments Winter Session drew to a close on Friday, the Congress accused the Union government of beginning the session by insulting Rabindranath Tagore and ending it with an insult to Mahatma Gandhi. Terming it a 'pradushan kaleen' session, Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said his party was ready for a discussion on air pollution but accused the government of unning away from such a debate. We were told 14 bills will be taken up with two being a mere formality on Manipur and Supplementary demand for grants. Out of the 12 bills, five were not introduced. I don't know why they give this information when they don't want to bring bills, Ramesh said at a press conference. I had told Rajnath Singh at the all-party meeting that the meeting is a formality and usually at the end of session they come out with a Brahmos missile. He laughed. It happened this time as well and a bill was brought towards the end and was passed amid opposition uproar, Ramesh said in a reference to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G Bill. He said the Vande Mataram debate during the session was all about government defaming Nehru and wisting history. Tagore was insulted. It was on Tagore's recommendation in 1937, the CWC decided that the first two stanzas will be sung as national song, Ramesh said. India's first PM, Jawaharlal Nehru, was also insulted, he said. The session then ended with the insult of Gandhi, he said in an apparent reference to the passage of G RAM G Bill that replaces MGNREGA -- a UPA-era law. PM Modi's strategy was clear which was to insult the three people who built modern India, Ramesh said. Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, drawing curtains on the 19-day-long Winter Session of Parliament which saw the passage of crucial bills, including one to repeal the 20-year-old MNREGA and another on opening up the civil nuclear sector for private participation. The G RAM G Bill, assuring 125 days of guaranteed jobs for rural India, was passed amid opposition protests on Thursday, including tearing of papers. The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, which seeks to open the tightly-controlled civil nuclear sector for private participation, was also passed during the session. The Lok Sabha also passed a Bill to raise FDI in the insurance sector to 100 percent from the current 74 percent, which is expected to increase insurance penetration, lower premiums, and boost job creation. The Rajya Sabha was also adjourned sine die. The Winter session of Parliament started on December 1. The Upper House sat past midnight on Thursday to pass legislation that replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MNREGA). Rahul Gandhi slams VB-G RAM G Bill as anti-village, says Modi Govt destroyed 20 years of MGNREGA
PLA's First Drone Strike from Myanmar Unfolds New Threat in Manipur
The latest threat emerged after Peoples Liberation Army, a proscribed Meitei outfit, last week claimed responsibility for the powerful drone strike on a forward outpost of Assam Rifles (AR) in Tengnoupal district
Should be stopped immediately: Kuki outfit warns against cyclist's peace expedition in Kangpokpi
Malem Thongam embarked on her 'Cycling for Manipur Peace' expedition from the Qutub Minar in Delhi on October 2, 2025
Manipur: ED Alleges Rs 57 Cr Collected For Anti-India Activities
The two were earlier booked by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI): Reports
Manipur: Tension escalates in Bishnupur district after firing by suspected militants
A police official said that several rounds were fired near the Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai areas of Bishnupur district, which borders the Churachandpur district, late Tuesday night.
Miscreants Open Fire to Derail Resettlement in Manipur
Police said no one was injured in the firing, though it triggered panic among residents
MHA grants fourth extension to Manipur violence inquiry panel
NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a fresh notification giving another extension till May 20, 2026, to a Commission of Inquiry (CoI) to submit its report on the probe into the 2023 Manipur violence that claimed over 250 lives, officials said on Wednesday. The three-member panel, headed by former Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court Ajai Lamba, was formed on June 4, 2023, in the aftermath of the outbreak of ethnic violence on May 3, 2023, in the state. The other two members of the commission included retired IAS officer Himanshu Shekhar Das and retired IPS officer Aloka Prabhakar. According to the notification accessed by the TNIE, the MHA said, the commission will now submit its report to the Central government as soon as possible but not later than the 20th May, 2026. The CoI was mandated to probe the causes and spread of the violence and riots targeting members of different communities. It was supposed to submit its report to the Central government as soon as possible but not later than six months from the date of its first sitting, the MHA had said in its first notification. Since then, the panels deadline has been extended four times, on September 13, 2024, December 3, 2024, May 20, 2025 and now December 16. In the last extension, the Union Home Ministry had given the commission time till November 20, 2025, to submit its report. According to the terms of reference of the commission, it would probe the sequence of events leading to the violence, lapses or dereliction of duty in this regard on the part of any of the responsible authorities and individuals and adequacy of the administrative measures taken to prevent, and to deal with the violence and riots. The commission shall look into the complaints or allegations that may be made before it by any individual or association, the Ministry had said. According to the MHAs June 4, 2023, notification, large-scale violence broke out in Manipur on May 3, 2023, which claimed the lives of many residents of the state besides injuring several others. Peoples houses and properties were burnt down as a result of the arson, rendering many of them homeless, it had said. The notification said the Manipur government on May 29, 2023, recommended the constitution of a judicial commission to look into the causes and associated factors of the crisis, and the unfortunate incidents and afterwards under the provisions of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952. Based on the recommendation, the Centre had appointed a commission for the purpose of making an inquiry into the violence. The violence in Manipur was triggered after Kuki-Zo tribals living in the hill districts protested over a high court recommendation for granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Meitei community members. Manipur is currently under Presidents rule, which was imposed on February 13, 2025, after the then-Chief Minister N Biren Singh had resigned on February 9.
Manipur: ED raids premises linked to leaders of self-styled state council
The Enforcement Directorate has raided multiple locations in Imphal, Manipur. The searches are part of a money laundering investigation. The probe targets individuals accused of collecting over fifty crore rupees from the public.
ED conducts searches against self-styled CM, Defence Minister of Manipur State Council
The case relates to a press conference held in London in 2019 wherein, Yambem Biren and Narengbam Samarjit declared the independence of the State of Manipur from the Union of India
Security tightened in Manipur's Bishnupur day after shots fired by unidentified miscreants
Tensions flared in Manipur's Bishnupur district after unidentified individuals fired shots near Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai areas. No one was injured in the incident. Additional security forces have been deployed to the peripheral areas. The situation remains calm but tense. Displaced people have fled their homes once again following the firing.
Security tightened in Manipurs Bishnupur day after shots fired by unidentified miscreants
Several rounds of gunshots were fired near the vicinity of Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai areas, bordering Churachandpur district
Centre Gives Another Extension To Panel Probing Manipur Violence
The panel has been given extension thrice to submit its report since then--September 13, 2024, December 3, 2024, and May 20, 2025-- making the latest order a fourth one
Gunfire triggers fresh tension in Manipur
The incident occurred a day after 389 internally displaced persons returned to their homes in an area bordering Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts
Security forces arrest five militants during a joint operation in Manipur
Security forces in Manipur apprehended five militants from PREPAK and KCP involved in extortion activities across Bishnupur, Imphal West, and Imphal East districts. The operation also led to the recovery of significant arms and ammunition, alongside the arrest of a drug peddler with brown sugar valued at Rs 20 lakh.
Gunfire sparks fresh tensions in Manipur
GUWAHATI: Gunfire was heard on Tuesday night in Manipurs Bishnupur district bordering Churachandpur district, sparking fresh tensions among people in the ethnic violence-hit state. The locals of Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai areas reported hearing gunshots. Gunshots were also heard in a video that is being widely circulated. The incident comes a day after 389 internally displaced persons (IDPs) had returned to their homes in the Bishnupur areas after spending more than two and a half years in the relief camps. Phougakchao Ikhai was among the areas to be first hit by the ethnic violence that erupted on May 3, 2023. The violence had left more than 260 people dead and an estimated 60,000 others internally displaced. A large majority of the displaced people from both the Meitei and Kuki communities are still lodged in relief camps in different districts. Earlier, the state government announced that they would be resettled in three phases by December this year. During her visit to the state last week, President Droupadi Murmu had called upon all communities to keep supporting the efforts for peace. President Murmu wraps up Manipur visit with peace call, tribal body resents Kuki areas snub
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
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 BJP MLAs explore government formation
NEW DELHI: Amid continued political uncertainty in Manipur, which is currently under Presidents Rule following repeated incidents of ethnic violence over the past two years, the BJP Manipur Legislature Party meeting was held in New Delhi on Sunday to discuss peace and progress in the state. The meeting took place at the BJP headquarters and was attended by BJP national general secretary (organisation) B L Santhosh and the partys North-east coordinator Sambit Patra. According to the BJPs official X handle, detailed discussions were held on restoring peace and ensuring development in Manipur. Sources say the meeting also included deliberations on the possibility of forming a government in the state. The situation in Manipur under Presidents Rule and the roadmap for moving towards development and the formation of a government may have been discussed, a BJP source said.
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.
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.
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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
Manipur BJP MLAs Called To Delhi Amid Buzz Over Government Formation
The BJP has called its Manipur MLAs to Delhi amid speculation over a possible change in the state's political landscape. The state has been under the President's rule since February.
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
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.
BJP summons Manipur MLAs to Delhi for December 14 meeting
Move adds to speculation over political deadlock and possible government formation in Manipur
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.
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
President in Manipur: Droupadi Murmu begins two-day visit, her first - full itinerary
President Droupadi Murmu commenced a two-day visit to Manipur, her first since taking office and since the ethnic conflict began. Her itinerary includes attending a polo event, offering prayers at a temple, and participating in Nupi Lan celebrations. Security has been heightened due to a militant-called shutdown.
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.
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
Weather update today: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi might experience cold wave conditions from December 9, the IMD said in its latest bulletin. The weather agency has also warned of cold wave conditions in several districts of Telangana. Dense fog is likely to prevail in Assam, Manipur and Odisha.
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.
