48th Junior State Level Handball Tournament YLK vs KVWA in both the boys and girls' title clashes
YLK, Chingarel Tejpur and KVWA , Mayang Imphal will compete in both the title clashes of the 48th Junior State Level Handball Tournament being hosted by KVWA under the aegis of the Manipur Handball Association B Boys Competition B br br In the boys' semi final matches staged today, YLK, Chingarel knocked out OYO, Kongpal by 26 18 goals while KVWA notched up a 28 16 win over SSC, Khurai N Adison led the scoring for YLK today by scoring 13 goals alone as N Albert 4 , K Satish 3 , L Hemba 3 , K Krinibash 2 and Y Chinglensana 1 contributed another 13 goals For OYO, Ksh Yaithoiba 5 , Ksh Premchandra 4 , RK Denjit 3 , N Lanjingba 3 , Th Lucky 2 and Ksh Alvis 1 were on target Meanwhile, A Premson 8 , S Arun 5 , Sh Roshan 4 and Ch Brekshi 3 led the KVWA scoring in the team's 28 16 win as H Mangal and A Yaikhomba added two goals apiece and A Bikash, W Haridash, NK Thoibi and W Gingson added a goal apiece For SSC, S Raju 7 , Ksh Kapil 3 , W Chingkheinganba 2 , Basker 2 , L Goutam 1 and Erison 1 found the target B Girls Competition B br br KVWA crushed OYO by 15 3 goals courtesy of goals thanks to Debarani, who netted five goals alone Thoicha and Tomthinganbi added two goals apiece for the team as Likla, Naobi, Bidyalaxmi, Mathoi, Ruparani, and Jandabi scored a goal apiece On the other hand, Kamyalini 2 and Triveniya 1 were on target for the Kongpal team In the other semi final clash, L Nomika scored 12 goals and N Selina and N Aliya scored 3 goals apiece to fire YLK 20 9 past SSC, Khurai N Pitalika and N Sophiya also contributed a goal apiece for YLK as Veletica 4 , Helena 2 , Taibangsatpi 2 and Veronica 1 scored for SSC Source The Sangai Express
REYS, YAC triumph in Veteran Cricket
REYS, Nagamapal and YAC, Yaiskul emerged victorious in today 8217 s matches of the ongoing 3rd Khomdram Ongbi Hijam Mema Devi Memorial T20 Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament at Langthabal Public Ground REYS defeated YUCC, Kwakeithel Moirangpurel by 5 wickets for the fourth Group A win on the trot Later in the day, YAC beat BSC B, Brahmapur Laljilakpa Leikai by 31 runs for their second win in three Group D matches Source The Sangai Express
6th Thoubal District Boxing C'ship 2026 concludes
The 6th edition of Thoubal District Boxing Championship 2026 organised by the Thoubal District Amateur Boxing Association THOUDABA under the aegis of the Manipur Amateur Boxing Association MABA at Nongpok Ningthou Panthoibi Community Hall, Nongpok Ingourok br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 05 Boxing 20260525 jpg border 1 alt 6th Thoubal District Boxing C'ship 2026 concludes td tr tr td align center 6th Thoubal District Boxing C'ship 2026 concludes td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br The third and the final day of the competition saw Kh Donel Singh of NIBA beat Sh Rojit of SBA for the Sub Junior Boys' 52 kg title, Ng Binao Devi of NIBA beat M Langlen of MBA for the Sub Jr Girls' 54 kg title, L Bikash of MBA beat Kh Suresh of MBA for the Junior Boys' 60 kg category title, Bogimayum Mustaque of MBA beat Ngambam Ningthoujam of SBA for the Junior Boys' 63 kg title, K Divyabati of SBA beat S Ibesana of MBA for the Junior Girls' 50 kg title, and Sara Laishram of SBA beat Pheirong Binita of MBA for the Junior Girls' 52 kg title Youth Men's 60 kg category title meanwhile went to N Pradeshi of MBA who thumped Laishram Max 3 0 in the final as M Max of MBA beat compatriot M Alina Chanu for the Youth Women's 48 kg category title In the meantime Karuna Devi of MBA sealed the Elite Women's 48 kg title by defeating Elangbam Thoicha of KBA in the final Lanchenbi Soibam of SBA on the other hand sealed the Master Girls' 46 kg title by defeating compatriot Lukram Neviya in the final as K Tomthinnganba of MBA beat M Thoungamba of NIBA for the Master Boys' 26 kg category title Source The Sangai Express
Five Militants Arrested in Manipur Security Operations, Weapons Seized
Imphal, May 25: In a significant operation against insurgency and illegal activities, security forces in Manipur have arrested five militants in the last 24 hours. Officials reported on Sunday that the detained militants are linked to two banned organizations: the United Kukis National Army and the Manipur Revolutionary Army. According to police officials, the arrests ... Read more Five Militants Arrested in Manipur Security Operations, Weapons Seized
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the transfer of Director General of Police (DGP), Ladakh, Mukesh Singh, to Manipur on inter-cadre deputation for a period of three years.
Assam Rifles apprehend key accused in 2023 abduction-murder of two Meitei students
The accused, a key member of the United Kuki National Army, an insurgent group active in Manipurs Churachandpur, has been handed over to the CBI
2 IRB Personnel Freed After Brief Detention by KNA-B in Manipur
Security sources on Sunday said that the personnel were identified as Thotreimung (Tangkhul) and Pasel Ana, both posted at Huimine Thana under Chassad Police Station near the Indo-Myanmar border
Manipur CM inspects proposed MTU extension campus at Heirok, promises road, power and water upgrades
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inspected the proposed Manipur Technical University (MTU) extension campus at Heirok, Thoubal district. He directed the Public Works Department to blacktop the connecting road and assured improvements to internal infrastructure, power, and drinking water supply. The visit aimed to review project progress and enhance public service delivery.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk acknowledged a positive step in talks between Ladakh representatives and the Centre, but warned trust-building remains incomplete. He cited unresolved protest cases and institutional issues, fearing Ladakh could become another Manipur due to growing unrest. Wangchuk stressed that government intent will be judged by actions on these outstanding matters.
Feared Ladakh Would Become Another Manipur, But Recent MHA Talks A Positive Shift: Wangchuk
New Delhi, May 24: The recent talks between Ladakh representatives and the Centre marked a positive step, activist Sonam Wangchuk said, though he cautioned that trust-building in the region remained incomplete, citing unresolved cases from last years protests, seizure of personal devices and action against institutions linked to the movement. In an interview with news agency on Saturday following the latest round of discussions with a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sub-committee, Wangchuk said he noted a shift in his [] The post Feared Ladakh Would Become Another Manipur, But Recent MHA Talks A Positive Shift: Wangchuk appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Stage set for semis of 48th Junior State Boys and Girls' Handball Tournament
The semi final line up of the 48th Junior State Boys and Girls' Handball Tournament 2026 hosted by KVWA, Mayang Imphal under the aegis of the Manipur Handball Association have been completed today with the conclusion of the league round KVWA, Mayang Imphal will play SSC, Khurai in the first semi final match of the boys tournament tomorrow from 7 am onwards before YLK, Chingarel Tejpur play OYO, Kongpal in the other semi final match In the girls tournament, YLK, Chingarel Tejpur will play SSC in a semi final clash before KVWA, Mayang Imphal meet OYO, Kongpal for the remaining final berth In the last league match of the girls tournament staged today, hosts KVWA prevailed 22 12 as Jinybala scored 7 goals alone and Jennymax and Bidyalaxmi contributed 4 goals apiece Thoicha and Devarani also netted 3 and 2 goals respectively for the team as Jandabi and Lingjelthoibi added a goal apiece For SSC, Taibangsatpi scored thrice as Pinky, Kajal, and Robia scored two goals apiece Velentina, Sinthoi and Veronika also contributed a goal apiece in a lost cause Meanwhile in the final league match of the boys' competition, SSC thumped NSU 15 12 despite Richard scoring the match's highest 8 goals Zidane and Raju led the scoring for SSC adding 5 goals apiece while Basker and Chingkheinganba scored 3 and 2 goals respectively Elist 2 , Alpha 1 and Ronaldo 1 also chipped in four goals for NSU today Source The Sangai Express
Referees XI Manipur greets Atom Dingku on clearing Level 5 Upgradation Exam
Referees XI Manipur has congratulated Atom Dingku Singh on clearing the National Referee Examination Level 5 Upgradation Examination 2026 conducted by the All India Football Federation recently Atom Dingku, son of Atom Nandakeshor and Atom Binashakhi Devi of Khongman Atom Leirak, Imphal East started as a State Referee in the year 2018 and has made significant strides in the field since then, said Referees XI Manipur in a press statement br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 05 Dingku 20260524 jpg border 1 alt Referees XI Manipur greets Atom Dingku on clearing Level 5 Upgradation Exam td tr tr td align center Referees XI Manipur greets Atom Dingku on clearing Level 5 Upgradation Exam td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br Dingku's achievement is a testament to his exceptional dedication, hard work, and commitment to the game of football, it said Honoring and celebrating his remarkable success, Referees XI Manipur also extended his continued success in all his future endeavours Source The Sangai Express
Manipur Governor Urges Youth to Embrace Global Experiences While Staying Rooted in Culture
Imphal, May 24: Manipurs Governor, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, has called on the youth to stay connected to their culture, traditions, and values. He emphasized the importance of progressing in a modern and global environment while never forgetting ones roots. Governor Bhalla made these remarks during an event held at Lok Bhawan in Imphal. He also ... Read more Manipur Governor Urges Youth to Embrace Global Experiences While Staying Rooted in Culture
NIA To Take Up Cases Of 3 Thadou Leaders Killing, 6 Missing Nagas In Manipur
Search and rescue operations have been launched since May 14 to trace the whereabouts of the six Naga villagers, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said
NCC cadets evcuated by Air Force to Assam from Manipur amid protests, blockade
This emergency operation is due to ongoing bandhs and blockades in Manipur stemming from a hostage crisis. The cadets are being moved to Guwahati and Jorhat. This action is aimed at ensuring their safety and allows them to attend upcoming examinations.
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand to hand over abducted Nagas case to NIA, appeals for peace
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met with the United Naga Council. He assured the delegation that the case of six abducted Naga villagers will be transferred to the NIA. The Chief Minister also requested the UNC's assistance in securing the release of 14 Kuki civilians. He urged all communities to support efforts to restore peace in the state.
Indian Air Force Airlifts 132 NCC Cadets from Manipur to Assam
Imphal, May 23: In response to the current situation in Manipur, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully airlifted 132 NCC cadets to Guwahati and Jorhat on Saturday. A senior official reported that these young cadets had participated in the NCC North Eastern Region (NER) flying camp held in Imphal from May 11 to May 20, ... Read more Indian Air Force Airlifts 132 NCC Cadets from Manipur to Assam
IPS officer Mukesh Singh likely to lead Manipur Police after Rajiv Singhs exit
Manipur's Police Chief Rajiv Singh has been appointed Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat. Ladakh's DGP Mukesh Singh is set to take over as the new DGP of Manipur. This move follows a proposal from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The decision was made as a special case in public interest.
KCC thump YPHU N by 6 wickets for third Group C win
KCC, Kongba defeated YPHU N, Lalambung by 6 wickets for third Group C win in the ongoing 3rd Khomdram O Hijam Mema Devi Memorial T 20 Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament today KCC restricted toss winners YPHU N to 107 6 before they cruised to 111 for 4 wickets in 16 4 overs riding on major contributions from Robertson 24 and Devkanta 33 Jinta 31 and Robin 20 led the YPHU N scoring earlier in the first innings that saw Robertson 2 12 claiming two wickets for KCC For YPHU N, Gyanranjan returned with the best figures of 2 9 Robertson of KCC was adjudged man of the match for his allround show Source The Sangai Express
NCC Ekta Cup for U17 Boys begins
Hosts NCC Imphal Group and Real Football Academy RFA , Top Siphai emerged victorious as the NCC Ekta Cup for U 17 Boys kicked off today at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong The opening match Group B of the 12 team tournament organised under the auspices of the All Manipur Football Association saw A Krish 46' and W Mukaram 88' net a goal apiece to earn NCC Imphal Group, DMU Campus a 2 0 win over Pandam Football Foundation In the second match Group A , Sagolband United Football Academy SUFA played out a 2 2 draw with Kontha Ahallup Football Academy KAFA Jonathan 43' and Bicky 54' were on the target for SUFA in the draw as M Prem 36' and Th Jenson 65' scored for KAFA In the Group C opener staged later in the day, RFA rode on goals from H Pravakar 1' and Md Sajad 59' to beat MUFA 2 0 Source The Sangai Express
6th Thoubal District Boxing Championship 2026 underway
6th Thoubal District Boxing Championship 2026 organised by the Thoubal District Amateur Boxing Association THOUDABA under the supervision of the Manipur Amateur Boxing Association MABA kicked off today at Nongpok Ningthou Panthoibi Community Hall, Nongpok Ingourok Around 75 athletes across various weight categories and age groups will vie for top honours in the 3 day event that will also serve as the selection trial for the district contingent who will participate in the State level competition The opening day saw MBA's Kh Lamnganba beat NIBA's Yambem Adesion 3 0 to reach Master Boys 2014 15 42 kg Category final br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 05 Boxing 20260523 jpg border 1 alt 6th Thoubal District Boxing Championship 2026 underway td tr tr td align center 6th Thoubal District Boxing Championship 2026 underway td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br In a semi final bout for the Master Boys 2014 15 46 kg Category Th Lemba Meitei of MBA beat Salam Henary of NIBA to progress into the final as L Langamba of SBA defeated K Malemnganba of NIBA in a semi final bout of the Master Boys 2014 15 gi 50 kg Category Lanchenbi Soibam of SBA meanwhile entered the Master Girls 2014 15 46 kg Category final by defeating Sh Nandeshwori of NIBA as Tarun Soibam of SBA beat compatriot L Rohenjit Singh to enter the Sub Junior Boys 40 kg final In a semi final bout of Sub Junior Boys 46 kg Category event, Th Lemba of MBA got the better of L Lamnganba of SBA as Sh Rojit Singh of SBA beat compatriot Paikhomba Yumnamcha to advance to Sub Junior Boys 52 kg Category final Th Punsiba Luwang of MBA on the other hand got the better of W Paikhomba of SBA to enter the Sub Junior Boys 58 kg Category final In a semi final bout of Junior Boys 52 kg Category Y Srinivash Singh of MBA prevailed over K Jeplin Singh of NIBA as MBA's Bogimayum Mustaque entered the Junior Boys 63 kg Category final by defeating compatriot Farhan Habib Source The Sangai Express
Jr Inter District Kabaddi Imphal West reign supreme in both boys and girls' competitions
Imphal West were crowned champions of both the boys and girls competitions in the 1st Junior Cash Prize Inter District Kabaddi Tournament organised by the Manipur State Kabaddi Association at NETA playground, Kangla Sangomsang, Imphal East Imphal West girls sealed the top honour in the segment by pulling off a narrow 31 30 win over Kakching in the final today as the boys 8217 team got the better of Thoubal by 33 28 points to complete the title sweep Source The Sangai Express
I League 3 playoff Aimso Chithung nets thrice to assure Baghpat FC I League 2 promotion
Aimso Chithung scored thrice to fashion Baghpat FC a 4 2 win over Chhaygaon FC in a crucial I League 3 playoff match this evening at SAI Stadium Baghpat FC cemented their position on top of the table with the third win and assured themselves of 1 2 finish with a match left to spare It also meant that they earned promotion to the 2026 27 I League 2 Aimso Chithung put Baghpat FC ahead after 11 minutes before scoring two more goals in the 36th and the 85th minutes to set up the 4 2 win as Chabungbam Linky Meitei 56' contributed one goal Pratap Kumar Tamnag 27' and Midul Doley 75' meanwhile were on target for Chhaygaon FC Baghpat will play Sunrise FC in their closing playoff match on May 24 at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium FC Raengdai, Sunrise Club, KLASA remain in the contention for the remaining promotion slot The day also saw FC Raengdai boost their promotion chances by handing TRAU a 2 0 defeat in another Manipur derby at Khuman lampak Stadium this evening FC Raengdai found the lead deep 87 minutes into the game courtesy of Basanta Singh Moirangthem before Chuingampou Kamei netted the decisive goal 7 minutes into the stoppage time The result lifted FC Raengdai to second in the table on 7 points KLASA had earlier played out a goalless draw with Sunrise Club Orissa at the same venue to remain in the fray for the top two place With the result, Sunrise Club Orissa and KLASA are third and fourth in the table on the same 6 points FC Raengdai desperately need full points to earn promotion to the I League 2 next season Source The Sangai Express
Mukesh Singh Appointed as New DGP of Manipur Amid Ongoing Turmoil
New Delhi, May 23: Mukesh Singh, the current Director General of Police (DGP) of Ladakh, has been appointed as the new police chief of Manipur. This transition comes after the previous DGP, Rajeev Singh, was appointed as Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat. The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved Mukesh Singhs transfer to ... Read more Mukesh Singh Appointed as New DGP of Manipur Amid Ongoing Turmoil
Manipur Chief Minister Appeals Against Strikes, Calls for Community Trust Restoration
Imphal, May 23: Manipurs Chief Minister, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, urged citizens on Friday to refrain from strikes, blockades, or protests, even in times of government dissatisfaction. He emphasized that such actions severely impact daily wage workers and economically vulnerable groups. Speaking at an event inaugurating three bridges in the Lamshang assembly constituency of Imphal West ... Read more Manipur Chief Minister Appeals Against Strikes, Calls for Community Trust Restoration
Assam Rifles Launches Community Initiative to Inspire Youth in Manipur
Imphal, May 23: In a bid to promote peace, harmony, and a brighter future for the youth, the Assam Rifles has intensified its community outreach efforts across various regions of Manipur. Officials reported that on Thursday and Friday, the Assam Rifles organized several awareness and motivational programs aimed at encouraging youth towards education, discipline, sports, ... Read more Assam Rifles Launches Community Initiative to Inspire Youth in Manipur
Ladakh Police Chief Mukesh Singh Appointed Manipur Top Cop
An IIT Delhi graduate in Civil Engineering, Singh has extensive experience in counter-insurgency and anti-terror operations.
Security forces recover huge cache of arms and explosives during joint operation in Manipur
DGP Ladakh Mukesh Singh transferred to Manipur on 3-year deputation
Srinagar , May 22: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the transfer of Director General of Police (DGP), Ladakh, Mukesh Singh, to Manipur on inter-cadre deputation for a period of three years. As per an official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, the decision follows a proposal received from the Ministry of Home Affairs dated May 15, 2026. The approval has been accorded as a special case in public interest, with relaxation of the standard rules governing inter-cadre deputation and waiver of the mandatory cooling-off period after central deputation. Singh had recently taken charge as DGP Ladakh. He was appointed to the post by the Centre in January 2026, replacing SD Singh Jamwal, who was subsequently posted to Arunachal Pradesh. He formally assumed office as Director General of Police of the Union Territory of Ladakh on January 15, 2026.
Manipur transforms into a summer wonderland as towering silk cotton trees release fluffy white fibres, creating a spectacle resembling snowfall. This natural phenomenon, driven by wind dispersal of seeds, paints the landscape in surreal white. The Bombax ceiba's ingenious seed-spreading mechanism ensures species survival, drawing visitors to witness this enchanting display.
DGP Ladakh Transferred to Manipur on Three-Year Deputation
SRINAGAR: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the transfer of Director General of Police (DGP), Ladakh, Mukesh Singh, to Manipur on inter-cadre deputation for a period of three years. The move has also fuelled indications that the senior AGMUT cadre IPS officer may be considered for the position of police chief in []
Puthiba Kangkhut beat LSK A Kangkhut 18 13 in Samarendra Memorial Kang
Puthiba Kangkhut of Khundrakpam AC beat LSK A Kangkhut of Wangoi AC by 18 13 panjal today in the Group B opening match of the 26th edition of the Arambam Samarendra Singh Ningshing Kumon League Cum Knock out Kendrawise Kang Tournament 2026 being held at Shamurailatpam Gourachandra Sharma Mandap, Hiyanglam Wabagai Puthiba Kangkhut led the first half 8 6 before securing 10 more points against LSK A's 7 to walk away 18 13 winners today in the 12 team tournament organised by Literary and Sporting Organisation LISPO , Hiyanglam Wabagai under the aegis of the Manipur Kang Association KLASA Kangkhut of Oinam AC defeated Dhrubatara Kangkhut of Wabagai AC yesterday in the opening match of the league cum knock out tournament by 18 11 panjil KKCO Kangkhut, Keishamthong AC will play Bhagabati Kangkhut, Wabagai AC in the Group D opening match tomorrow Source The Sangai Express
YAC, CHAMP register first wins in Mema Memorial Veteran T20 Cricket Tournament
YAC, Yaiskul and CHAMP, Khagempalli posted their first wins in two games each in the ongoing 3rd Khomdram O Hijam Mema Devi Memorial T 20 Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament today In the Group D match, YAC pulled off a 59 run victory over YPHU W, Lalambung courtesy of Chitranjan's fifer Bhaskar 32, Herod 24 and Chitranjan 19 led YAC to 128 9 after they won the toss and elected to bat first before Chitranjan 5 5 in 4 overs , James 2 14 , and Birjit 2 30 bundled YPHU W out for 69 runs Kumarkanta 4 22 , Bikram 2 28 , and Heromen 2 24 were among the wickets for YPHU W before they collapsed within 13 4 overs despite Hemanta 26 and Jinendra 16 leading from the front Chitranjan was eventually named man of the match In the Group B encounter staged later in the day, CHAMP overwhelmed NCA by 76 runs Rocket 26 and John 25 not out led the CHAMP scoring as the team posted a modest total of 147 5 before bowling out 10 man NCA for 71 runs in 17 overs riding on a concerted effort from Naresh 2 5 , Uttam 2 6 and Sudhir 2 20 For NCA, Rabendra 2 32 , Manglemba 1 35 and Somananda 1 12 were among the wickets before Dinesh scored the highest 29 off 21 balls in a lost cause Naresh of CHAMP, who scored 16 runs and picked 2 wickets, was named man of the match Source The Sangai Express
Revival of Indigenous Native Games 2026 kicks off in Imphal
The five day Revival of Indigenous Native Games RING 2026 commenced today at Mapal Kangjeibung under the joint organisation of the Manipur Upliftment Centre and National Yuva Cooperative Society RING celebrates indigenous games and living traditions that embody the spirit, history and identity of communities across generations The initiative aims to empower youths while fostering leadership through sports and shared cultural heritage br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 05 Native 20260522 jpg border 1 alt Revival of Indigenous Native Games 2026 kicks off in Imphal td tr tr td align center Revival of Indigenous Native Games 2026 kicks off in Imphal td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br Speaking at the inaugural function, the Commissioner of Youth Affairs and Sports Naorem Praveen, IAS,highlighted that Manipur is globally recognised for its rich legacy of indigenous sports and native games Referring to traditional games such as Sagol Kangjei, Khong Kangjei and Yubi Lakpi, he stressed that these sports are deeply rooted in the culture and identity of the people He emphasised the need for proper training, institutional support and early exposure for children to preserve and promote indigenous games It was further noted that Sagol Kangjei possesses strong tourism potential and called for dedicated training spaces and the inclusion of indigenous games in educational curricula Referring to Thang Ta, speakers mentioned that the martial art form is now featured in National school championships He also encouraged youth to channelise their energy through sports and cultural activities, while stressing that such initiatives should be organised annually for the preservation and promotion of native games In the inaugural address, Senior Journalist and Editor of the Imphal Review of Arts and Politics, Pradeep Phanjoubam, underscored the urgent need to safeguard Manipur's traditional games as an integral part of the State's sporting and cultural heritage Our indigenous games are deeply connected to our identity and sporting culture If we fail to preserve and promote them through collective and sustained efforts, there is a real danger that these living traditions may one day survive only in museums, he remarked The importance of pioneers in traditional sports was also highlighted, stating that their leadership is essential in creating awareness and inspiring wider participation to keep these games alive and relevant for future generations Olympian Nameirakpam Kunjarani Devi, recipient of the Padma Shri, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Award in Weightlifting, expressed willingness to share her expertise for youth development, stating that proper guidance would help talented youths shape their future Director Manipur Tourism, Lourembam Bikram Singh, IAS and eminent artiste Lourembam Badabati devi, renowned sportspersons also attended the function as dignitaries Demonstrations of several indigenous sports and martial traditions including Thang Ta Huyel Langon , Arambai exhibition, Mukna Kangjei, Sagol Kangjei and Kom Archery exhibition were the highlight of the event Yubi Lakpi, Thouri Chingbi, Mukna and Kangjei disciplines are also part of the games Source The Sangai Express DIPR
Major Security Operation in Manipur: 67 Weapons Seized, 4 Militants Arrested
Imphal, May 22: In a significant security operation, Manipur police and central security forces have recovered 67 weapons, including 27 AK-series rifles and 11 American-made rifles, in the past 24 hours. Additionally, a large quantity of ammunition and explosives was also seized. Authorities reported that four militants from the United National Liberation Front-Pambei faction were ... Read more Major Security Operation in Manipur: 67 Weapons Seized, 4 Militants Arrested
Manipur DGP moved to Cabinet Secretariat
Rajiv Singh has been appointed Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat. He had been appointed as Manipurs police chief by relaxing service conditions after an ethnic violence erupted in the State on May 3, 2023.
Hostage crisis continues to keep Manipur on edge
Tensions remain high in Naga and Kuki areas after armed miscreants ambushed civilian vehicles, resulting in three deaths and four injuries. The United Naga Council has urged the Kuki Inpi Manipur to reveal the status of six missing male hostages, imposing an economic blockade.
Manipur: Kuki Organization Extends Shutdown Demanding Release of Villagers
Imphal, May 21: The Kuki Inpi Manipur announced on Thursday an extension of the ongoing shutdown in Kuki-Jo areas for an additional 48 hours. This decision comes in response to the alleged detention of 14 individuals from the Kuki-Jo community. Janghaolun Haokip, the information and publicity secretary of Kuki Inpi Manipur, stated that the extension ... Read more Manipur: Kuki Organization Extends Shutdown Demanding Release of Villagers
Manipur Police recover weapons, including looted police weapons, from cadres of armed group
Four cadres of the UNLF(P) were apprehended while they were in the process of selling the looted police weapons; the Pambei faction of the UNLF signed a peace agreement with the Centre and the State government in November 2023
PM Modi gifts Assams Muga silk and Manipur-inspired stole to Giorgia Meloni
Among the gifts presented to Meloni were a traditional Muga silk stole from Assam and a Shirui Lily-inspired silk stole linked to Manipurs cultural identity
Prime Minister Modi's recent five-nation tour saw him present world leaders with culturally rich Indian gifts. From Assam's golden Muga silk to Manipur's Shirui Lily stoles and Agra's marble inlay boxes, these presents showcased India's diverse traditional crafts, agricultural bounty, and musical heritage, fostering cultural exchange.
Nagas urge CM to deploy more forces
Tangkhul Naga villagers sought security from Manipur's Chief Minister following attacks. They requested police forces and essential supplies. The United Naga Council is asking for details on missing hostages. Meanwhile, the Kuki Inpi Manipur extended a shutdown in Kuki-Zo areas. Peace remains a key focus for the state.
World Diversity Day: Many Voices, One Humanity
Cultural diversity is not a destination humanity has reached. It is a work perpetually in progress and perpetually at risk MIR ALTAF A World of Staggering Plurality On World Cultural Diversity Day, the most important cultural monument should neither be a building nor a manuscript. It should be an old woman in a remote village who knows something no one else does: a song, a dyeing technique, a way of reading the monsoon sky, a word for a feeling that no other language has ever named. Because when she is gone, that knowledge does not retire into an archive. It disappears from the world entirely, as completely as though it had never existed. This is what is truly at stake on May 21, when the world observes the Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, proclaimed by the United Nations in 2002 following the adoption of UNESCOs Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity. It is not merely a commemorative occasion. It is a standing invitation to humanity to recognise that our differences are not fault lines to be feared, but fertile ground from which understanding, creativity, and enduring peace can grow. In 2026, the invitation carries a new weight. The world is changing fast and not always in ways that are kind to difference. The real question for our time is not whether cultures will meet. They will, every day, everywhere. The question is whether those meetings will leave both sides richer or diminished. 7,000+ Languages spoken worldwide 370M+ Indigenous peoples globally ~50% Of world languages at risk $2.25T Cultural industries globally Across six continents, cultural diversity manifests in astonishing forms, like in the oral traditions of West African griots, the architectural philosophy of Japanese ma (negative space), the communal cosmology of Andean Pachamama worship, and the stoic civic ethos of Scandinavian societies. Each represents not simply a different way of doing things, but a fundamentally different way of understanding what it means to be human. UNESCOs 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions remains the foundational legal instrument in this field, recognising cultural goods and services as bearers of identity and values rather than mere commercial commodities. Yet the gap between legal recognition and lived reality yawns wide. Languages disappear at the rate of roughly one every two weeks. A child growing up today in rural Bolivia or the forests of Odisha is simultaneously more connected to global culture than any previous generation, and more at risk of losing their own. Cultural diversity is as necessary for humankind as biodiversity is for nature. UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, 2001 The Republic That Is a Civilisation To speak of cultural diversity in an Indian context is to speak in superlatives that nonetheless fall short of the reality. India is not merely a diverse country; it is a civilisation that has functioned, across millennia, as a living laboratory of cultural coexistence. With 22 officially recognised languages and over 1,600 mother tongues documented in the census, eight major religions, dozens of distinct classical art forms, and a culinary geography that transforms every hundred kilometres, Indias diversity is not incidental to its identity. It is its identity. 1,600+ Mother tongues documented 705 Scheduled tribal communities 16 UNESCO ICH elements inscribed 43 World Heritage Sites The philosophical underpinning of Indias approach to diversity is perhaps best captured in the ancient concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam the world is one family. This is not a passive tolerance of difference but an active embrace of it, rooted in the understanding that plurality is not a problem to be managed but a wisdom to be drawn upon. The Vedic tradition of debating opposing philosophical systems side by side, the Sufi dargahs that welcomed devotees of all faiths, the syncretic folk music that blended Hindu and Islamic devotional vocabularies, these were not accidents of geography but the fruits of a deliberate cultural philosophy. Modern India carries this inheritance forward imperfectly but persistently. The constitutional protections for linguistic and cultural minorities under Articles 29 and 30 are among the most robust frameworks for minority cultural rights in the world. The Sangeet Natak Akademi, Sahitya Akademi, and Lalit Kala Akademi have, for seven decades, worked to document, sustain, and celebrate art forms from every corner of the subcontinent. On this World Diversity Day, Indias challenge and its opportunity is to translate constitutional aspiration into living practice. That means not merely preserving heritage in museums and festivals, but ensuring that the communities who are the living custodians of that heritage have the economic security and institutional support to continue creating, not just surviving. Indias Northeast offers perhaps the most concentrated illustration of this challenge and potential. The eight sister states together are home to over 200 distinct ethnic groups and also over 200 languages and dialects. Manipuri dance and Mizo choral traditions, the textile arts of the Nagas and the boat festivals of Assam, this region is not a peripheral curiosity but a cultural heartland. The recent granting of Classical Language status to additional Indian languages is a step in the right direction; what is needed now is the sustained, granular work of documentation, transmission, and economic empowerment of cultural practitioners. The Valley Where Cultures Embraced: Kashmir Focus Kashmir occupies a singular place in the cartography of world culture. Positioned at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Silk Road, the valley absorbed and synthesised influences from Persian, Mughal, Buddhist, Shaivite, and Central Asian traditions across fifteen centuries of cultural exchange. The result is a remarkably original culture with its own aesthetic language, philosophical tradition, and social fabric. The tradition of Kashmiriyat, the composite cultural identity of the valley, transcending religious lines, represents one of the most instructive examples of cultural coexistence in South Asian history. Shared shrines, syncretic devotional poetry in the tradition of Lal Ded and Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani, these were the lived texture of Kashmiri pluralism. The Kashmiri handicraft sector, comprising Pashmina weaving, Kani shawls, papier-mch, walnut
Naga body in Manipur petitions PM, seeking release of six Naga captives
Naga Womens Union demands abrogation of the Centres Suspension of Operations pacts with Kuki extremist groups; comes two days after a Kuki-Zo Council memo to the PM, seeking the release of 14 Kuki hostages
Manipur: Thousands of Naga women stage sit-in protest, demand release of six men held hostage
Protest Erupts in Manipur Districts as Six Abducted Naga Men Remain Untraced
A large number of protesters gathered at the demonstration site, expressing anger over the continued captivity of the six men nearly a week after their abduction.
Security forces carry out search operation in Manipur to trace those held hostage by armed groups
More than 38 people were abducted and held hostage by armed groups in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts on May 13
Major Drug Bust in Mizoram: 19.21 Crore Worth of Meth Tablets Seized, Two Arrested
Aizawl, May 20: Mizoram police have made a significant breakthrough by seizing methamphetamine tablets valued at over 19.21 crore. Two alleged drug traffickers from Manipur were arrested in connection with this case. Police officials reported that a white car traveling from Manipur to Aizawl was stopped near the Keifang junction in Saitual district based on ... Read more Major Drug Bust in Mizoram: 19.21 Crore Worth of Meth Tablets Seized, Two Arrested
Over 2,000 trucks are stranded in Manipur as an economic blockade enters its fifth day. The blockade stems from a hostage crisis following an ambush. Truckers face shortages. Assam Rifles, unions, and locals are providing aid. Church leaders met with community groups to discuss de-escalating tensions and appealed for the hostages' release.
Church Leaders Intensify Peace Mission Amid Rising Ethnic Tensions in Manipur
Imphal, May 19: Church leaders have accelerated their peace mission to alleviate growing ethnic tensions between the Naga and Kuki communities in Manipur. This initiative comes a day after a meeting with Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. On Tuesday, a 10-member delegation of church leaders arrived in the Naga-dominated Senapati district. They engaged in discussions ... Read more Church Leaders Intensify Peace Mission Amid Rising Ethnic Tensions in Manipur
2,000 Trucks Stranded On NH-2 In Manipur As Rival Groups Continue Blockades
More than 2,000 trucks are reportedly stranded, raising concerns over the movement of essential supplies and worsening hardship for drivers stuck along the route.
Watch: Manipur fuel hike triggers long queues at Imphal petrol pumps
Manipurs Loktak Lake is unlike any other lake in India. Known for its floating circular islands called phumdis, the lake is also home to the worlds only floating national park and rare wildlife including the king cobra the longest venomous snake on Earth.
Shaurya Chakra awardee Vipin Wilson, a CRPF officer, honoured in Thrissur
CRPF officer recognised for bravery in Manipur operation that thwarted attack by insurgents on CRPF post
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh backs church-led peace bid amid hostage crisis tensions
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh praised church leaders for their efforts to de-escalate the crisis following the killing of three church leaders. A 10-member team of church leaders met with the CM, volunteering to broker peace between tribal communities and advocating for the immediate release of hostages on humanitarian grounds.
Church Leaders Initiate Peace Efforts Amidst Tensions in Manipur
Imphal, May 19: Amid escalating tensions between the Kuki and Naga communities in Manipur, church leaders have launched significant peace restoration initiatives. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh praised this effort, stating that the active involvement of church leaders could play a crucial role in normalizing the situation. The unrest intensified following an attack on May ... Read more Church Leaders Initiate Peace Efforts Amidst Tensions in Manipur
Manipur National Highway closed over 'missing persons'
Truckers face hardship on NH-2 in Manipur as Kukis and Nagas impose a bandh and economic blockade. The protest stems from missing persons following a May 13 ambush. Both communities accuse each other of holding members captive. The United Naga Council announced an indefinite blockade, while Kuki Inpi Manipur extended its shutdown. Relief efforts are underway for stranded drivers.
Kuki-Jo Council Urges PM Modi for Intervention Amid Ongoing Violence in Manipur
Imphal, May 19: The Kuki-Jo Council, the largest organization representing the Kuki-Jo community, has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene amid escalating ethnic violence and tension in Manipur. The organization expressed that the situation in the state is deteriorating, putting the safety, existence, and dignity of the community at risk. They urged the ... Read more Kuki-Jo Council Urges PM Modi for Intervention Amid Ongoing Violence in Manipur
Imphal, May 19: Amid escalating tensions between the Kuki and Naga communities in Manipur, church leaders have launched a significant peace initiative. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh praised this effort, stating that the active involvement of church leaders could play a crucial role in normalizing the situation. On May 13, unidentified militants opened fire in ... Read more Church Leaders Initiate Peace Efforts Amid Rising Tensions Between Kuki and Naga Communities in Manipur
Church bodies offer to broker Kuki-Naga peace in Manipur
Leaders of two church organisations meet Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh in a bid to end the conflict between the two communities in the State
Manipur Tensions: Trucks, Buses Stranded on NH-2 for Sixth Day
Security sources said that about 300 goods-laden trucks and nearly 700 passengers are stranded in the ongoing deadlock
Security forces launch operations in Manipur to rescue those who still in captivity of armed groups
Area domination exercises and search operations are also being carried out in different parts of the hill district to rescue all missing persons and arrest those responsible for holding hostages, says senior officer
UNC launches economic blockade in Manipur
IMPHAL, May 17: The United Naga Council (UNC) on Sunday evening announced the launch of an inter-district economic blockade along national highways passing through Naga areas of Manipur following the expiry of the deadline for the safe release of six remaining Naga hostages allegedly held by Kuki militants. The UNC stated that the blockade would []
Baptist bodies call for prompt release of Manipur hostages
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Four major Baptist organisations, including the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) and the Asia Pacific Baptist Federation (APBF), have jointly appealed to the United Naga Council (UNC) and Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) for the immediate and unconditional release of hostages in Manipur. In a statement issued Sunday, the organisationswhich also []
Violence-hit Manipur poses major hurdle to ECs voter roll revision drive in Northeast
The Election Commission of India's special intensive revision of electoral rolls faces significant challenges in violence-hit Manipur due to ongoing ethnic tensions and displacement. Officials deem the exercise a herculean task given the daily disruptions, though other northeastern states report full preparedness for the voter list update.
Manipur families seek release of Kuki, Naga captives
While Kuki-Zo organisations say 14 community members continue to be held hostage, Naga organisations say six of theirs are yet to be released
NCB cracks major India-Myanmar drug syndicate, arrests kingpin
Officials say Chintuang emerged as one of the biggest traffickers operating along the Myanmar-Mizoram-Manipur-Assam-Tripura corridor and was identified as a major international supplier of methamphetamine and heroin
Congress, Manipur group question appointment of National Sports University V-C
A retired IPS officer has been installed in violation of recruitment rules and prescribed qualifications under an Act governing Indias only such university, they say
Three months on, Manipur awaits Cabinet expansion
Manipur's new government faces a delayed cabinet expansion. Three months after formation, only the Chief Minister and four ministers are in place. Violence in the state is a key concern for the BJP central leadership. Seven ministerial positions remain vacant. A decision on expansion will be made when the situation is deemed appropriate.
Satellite-tagged Amur falcons returning from Africa, set to cross India
These birds were tagged in Manipur in 2025 and had migrated to Somalia in winter
Manipur violence: Around 10 people still remain untraceable
Amidst the turmoil following the May 13 ambush that caused civilian harm, security forces and local advocacy groups are joining forces to advocate for the liberation of individuals still detained in Manipur. Continuous initiatives are in motion to assure their safe return home. The community is called upon to promote harmony and assist in achieving this goal.
Kuki-Zo protestors rally in Manipur, demanding justice for slain church leaders, release of hostages
Kuki-Zo groups call for re-imposition of Presidents Rule in memo to Home Minister; claiming 14 people are still hostages, Kuki Inpi Manipur chief says continued captivity is an act of terror against a people
Watch: Manipur sees fresh tribal tensions after church leader killings; hostage crisis unfolds
Fresh tensions have erupted in Manipur after civilians from Kuki and Naga communities were allegedly taken hostage by armed groups following recent killings in Kangpokpi and Noney districts.
Barn swallows in Manipur may have shed migratory trait
A new study challenges the understanding of the fork-tailed birds that were believed to be seasonal migrants in the northeastern region from colder northern climates
Talks on for release of those still in captivity of armed groups in Manipur
Book Review | What Manipur Riots Could Not Destroy
What is even more puzzling is the Indian government's apparent inability to douse the ethnic fires and then to bring about a just resolution of the political problem at the root of the violence
Manipur: 31 Kuki and Naga hostages released by armed groups
These people were taken to unknown areas after suspected militants shot dead three church leaders and injured four others in Kangpokpi on Wednesday, while a civilian was gunned down and his wife was wounded in Noney district.
Unsettled & Bloody Border Disputes
Assam has boundary disputes with Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. These disputes are embedded in history and memory and the borders are more than just lines on a map. There are border residents who are regularly harassed by the more powerful state Assam. The last border skirmish between Assam and Mizoram in []
31 Kuki, Naga hostages released in Manipur
Thirty-one people abducted earlier this week in Manipur's Kangpokpi and Senapati districts have been released. Armed men had ambushed civilian vehicles on May 13, resulting in three deaths and four injuries. Public leaders and security forces worked together to trace and secure the release of the detained civilians.
28 Naga, Kuki civilians released in Manipur; slain church leaders buried
Kukis released all 14 Naga hostages, but the Nagas released half the number of Kukis they held captive; 14 Kuki men are unaccounted for; the government said it is trying to secure their release
Manipur: 31 Hostages From Naga and Kuki Communities Released
The civilians were abducted by Naga and Kuki groups in Senapati and Kangpokpi following the killing of three Thadou church leaders in the Kangpokpi district on May 13
31 People Held Hostage After 3 Killings In Manipur Released, 7 Still Captive
According to one of the hostages' accounts, they were blindfolded and repeatedly taken through mountainous and forested areas, moved from one location to another under armed escort.
Manipur violence probe panel gets six-month extension to submit report
According to a notification, the Commission shall submit its report to the Centre as soon as possible but not later than November, 20, 2026
Militant arrested for blast near Imphal airport, say police
IMPHAL, May 7: A member of a proscribed outfit in Manipur has been arrested from the Imphal East district in connection with a blast near the state capitals airport a couple of days ago, police said on Thursday. Officials said Laishram Ibomcha Meitei (47) was arrested from his residence at Wangkhei in Imphal East district []
Armed militants torch houses in Manipurs Kamjong district, residents flee
IMPHAL, May 7: Heavily armed militants attacked villages in Manipurs Kamjong district near the India-Myanmar border on Thursday morning, torching houses and forcing residents to flee, officials said. According to police, the militants attacked the Tangkhul Naga villages of Namlee, Wanglee and Choro within Kasom Khullen police station area around 4 AM, prompting residents of []
EC rolls out SIR phase 3 in 16 states and 3 UTs
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday rolled out phase 3 of the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 16 states and three Union territories involving 36.73 crore voters in a staggered manner beginning May 30. The states and UTs where the SIR will be carried out are Delhi, Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, Manipur, []
Over 38 Kuki, Naga civilians held captive in Manipur amid fresh ethnic violence
More than 38 people from Kuki and Naga communities are held captive in Manipur. The United Naga Council alleged 20 civilians were abducted. Efforts are underway for their safe release. The government is discussing with civil society and political leaders. The Union Home Ministry has been informed. Three Kuki individuals were killed in an ambush.
Talks continue to free 44 hostages in Manipur; church leader killings unprecedented: Deputy CM
Those abducted include an infant and two Naga Catholic trainee priests, said Losii Dikho who is leading the negotiations on behalf of the State government
Building Trust Through Dialogue: Manipur Chief Ministers Vision
Imphal, May 14: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated on Thursday that dialogue can bridge the trust deficit among communities. He cited the example of Jiribam district, where diverse communities now coexist harmoniously. The Chief Minister emphasized that the government will address the grievances of displaced individuals affected by ethnic violence and will increase ... Read more Building Trust Through Dialogue: Manipur Chief Ministers Vision
Congress condemns killing of three Christian leaders in Manipur
Party leader Akoijam blames the Centre for failing to curb violence that still continued in the conflict-hit State
