Vande Mataram Poem by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

Poem by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee Hindi वन्दे मातरम् सुजलां सुफलां मलयजशीतलाम् शस्यश्यामलां मातरम्। वन्दे मातरम्। शुभ्रज्योत्स्ना पुलकितयामिनीम् फुल्लकुसुमित द्रुमदलशोभिनीम्, सुहासिनीं सुमधुर भाषिणीम्, सुखदां वरदां मातरम्। वन्दे मातरम्। मूल गीत आगे इस तरह है सप्तकोटि कण्ठ कलकल निनाद कराले द्विसप्तकोटि भुजैर्धृत खरकरवाले। अबला केनो मा तुमि एतो बले बहुबल धारिणीं, नमामि तारिणीं रिपुदलवारिणीं मातरम्। वन्दे मातरम्। तुमि विद्या, तुमि धर्म, तुमि हृदि, तुमि मर्म। त्वं हि प्राणाः शरीरे, बाहुते तुमि मा शक्ति, हृदये तुमि मा भक्ति, तोमारै प्रतिमा गढ़ि मन्दिरे-मन्दिरे मातरम्। वन्दे मातरम्। त्वं हि दुर्गा दशप्रहरणधारिणी कमला कमलदलविहारिणी। वाणी विद्यादायिनी नमामि त्वाम्, नमामि कमल…
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Jana Gana Mana - English Translation

National Anthem of India   Written by Rabindranath Tagore राष्ट्रगान के बोल (Lyrics) जन-गण-मन अधिनायक जय हे, भारत-भाग्य-विधाता! पंजाब, सिन्धु, गुजरात, मराठा, द्रविड, उत्कल, बंग विंध्य, हिमाचल, यमुना, गंगा, उच्छल-जलधि-तरंग तव शुभ नामे जागे, तव शुभ आशिष मागे गाहे तव जय-गाथा। जन-गण-मंगल-दायक जय हे, भारत-भाग्य-विधाता! जय हे, जय हे, जय हे, जय जय जय जय हे!  Rashtragaan — Transliteration Jana-gana-mana adhinayak jaya he, Bharat-bhagya-vidhata! Punjab, Sindhu, Gujarat, Maratha, Dravid, Utkal, Bang, Vindhya, Himachal, Yamuna, Ganga, uchchhal-jaladhi-tarang, Tav shubh name jage, tav shubh aashish maange, Gahe tav jaya-gaatha. Jana-gana-mangal-dayak jaya he, Bharat-bh…
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VVEZ opposes CM Khemchand's proposed visit to Tengnoupal

Tengnoupal, August 14, 2026: The Village Volunteers, Eastern Zone (VVEZ), has expressed strong disappointment over reports of a proposed visit by Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand to Tengnoupal district. In a press statement dated April 13, 2026, the VVEZ reiterated its “firm and unwavering” position that no Meitei individual would be permitted to cross the buffer zone between Kangleipak (Meitei Land) and Tengnoupal district (Kuki land). According to the group, this position will remain in place until the Government of India officially acknowledges the separation between Kuki land and Meitei land and fulfils its demand for a separate administra…
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NHIDCL Assures Two Culverts After KSO Protest in CCpur

LAMKA, August 14, 2026: The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has assured the construction of two additional culverts at Hmar Veng and Tuibong along Tidim Road, following a protest and intervention by the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Churachandpur. The development followed the expiry of a three-day ultimatum issued by KSO. As part of its protest, KSO sealed the NHIDCL office at Tuibong, demanding that the long-pending construction of the two culverts along Tidim Road be taken up. On August 14, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, Churachandpur, to discuss the mat…
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18-Month NIOS D.El.Ed Not Eligible for Special Primary Teacher Post

Imphal, August 14, 2026: The Education (S) Department of the Manipur Government has clarified that candidates holding an 18-month Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) obtained through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) are not eligible for recruitment to the post of Special Primary Teacher. In a letter dated August 11, 2026, addressed to the Joint Secretary of the Manipur Staff Selection Commission (MSSC), the department stated that the Recruitment Rules (RR) for Special Primary Teacher require candidates to possess a D.El.Ed in Special Education from an RCI-approved institute with a valid RCI CRR number. Accordingly, the dep…
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UNC Declares 24-Hour Shutdown Across Naga Areas

Imphal, August 14, 2026: The United Naga Council (UNC) has declared an Emergency Total Shutdown across all Naga districts and Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur from 11:00 PM on August 14 to 11:00 PM on August 15, 2026, following what it described as a “barbaric and calculated attack” allegedly carried out by KNF-P Kuki militants on the occasion of Naga Independence Day. According to a press statement issued by the UNC on August 14, four Naga village guards were targeted in the attack. Wiriliangbou Chawang, 35, was shot dead on the spot, while Kawlding Abnomal, 54, succumbed to abdominal injuries on the way to hospital. The other two victims were…
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TKS Orders Shutdown, Boycotts I-Day Programmes

Ukhrul, August 14, 2026: The Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS), the Tangkhul Students’ Union, has directed all educational institutions under its jurisdiction to refrain from participating in any celebration or programme marking Indian Independence Day on August 15. The directive, issued on August 14, said the decision was taken in pursuance of directives from the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) and the All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM). TKS has also announced a total shutdown until 12 noon on August 15, 2026 . All concerned zonals, sub-zonals and federating units have been directed to enforce the shutdown and ensure strict adherence…
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1st IRB Recovers Arms, Ammunition from Sehken-Khuga Dam Area

Lamka, August 14, 2026: Security forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the Sehken-Khuga Dam area of Churachandpur district on Friday amid intensified security measures ahead of the 80th Independence Day celebrations. A patrolling party of the 1st Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) recovered the following items during an operation in the area: One locally made single-barrel gun One locally made SMC carbine One locally made .32 pistol Six live rounds of .32 pistol ammunition Two Baofeng handheld radio sets One improvised mortar (Pumpi) The recovery was made as part of heightened security arrangements in the district ahead of Independence Da…
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DC Pherzawl Inspects Development Projects, Schools

PHERZAWL, August 14 2026: Deputy Commissioner of Pherzawl, Shri Anunay Anand, IAS accompanied by ADC Zousanglur Joute inspected several completed and ongoing development projects and educational institutions in the district today, taking stock of the progress and status of key public infrastructure. During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner visited the ongoing construction of the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) building, the NDB water tanks at Damdei and Loibul, the Working Women’s Hostel building, and Anganwadi Centres in Pherzawl. He also inspected Pherzawl Govt. High School and Hmuizawl Government Aided School, reviewing the ex…
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Pherzawl Observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Pays Tribute to Victims

PHERZAWL, August 14 2026: Partition Horrors Remembrance Day (Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas) was observed at Parbung Hr. Sec. School in Pherzawl district today, with students and teaching staff paying solemn tribute to the victims of the Partition of India in 1947. The observance recalled the immense human suffering caused by the Partition, including widespread communal violence, loss of lives and the forced displacement of an estimated 10 to 20 million people. It also remembered the resilience of those who survived the tragedy and rebuilt their lives in its aftermath. As part of the programme, 83 students and eight teaching staff enacted a …
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Marking the 80th Naga Independence Day

A Journey of Sovereignty and Heritage Today, the 14th of August, Naga people across villages, towns, and the diaspora observe the 80th Naga Independence Day. It is not merely a date on the calendar. It is a solemn remembrance of a people’s assertion of identity, self-determination, and the right to live with dignity on their ancestral land. Eighty years have passed since the Naga Nation declared its independence on 14th August 1947. The day stands as a testament to the resilience of Naga forefathers who chose to chart their own destiny, rooted in distinct history, culture, and political consciousness. The image of our people in tradition…
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Mayangkhang Village Authority Denies Bolero Hijacking Claims

Kangpokpi, August 14, 2026: The Mayangkhang Village Authority in Kangpokpi district has strongly rejected allegations by the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO)–Sadar Hills regarding the alleged hijacking of a Bolero pickup belonging to Lamtingchon Chonbloi at Mayangkhang Thangal village. In a press statement issued by the Mayangkhang Village Authority on August 14, the village authority termed the allegations “baseless” and “fabricated”, stating that it had no knowledge of any such incident within its jurisdiction. The authority accused KSO–Sadar Hills of spreading misinformation and attempting to tarnish the reputation of Mayangkhang village a…
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Three Thadou Men Detained at Namdilong Released Safely

Kanglatongbi, August 14, 2026: Three members of the Thadou community who were detained at Namdilong village near Kanglatongbi were released and handed over to the Manipur Police following intervention by community leaders and senior police officials. The three ---  T. Letkhotinlen (Joseph) , Lhingminchong Kipgen and Manggouthang Tuboi  ---  were reportedly detained at around 2:50 pm between Namdilong Junction and Kanglatongbi Bazaar along National Highway-2. According to information received earlier, the three, two men and a woman according to the initial report, had gone to Kanglatongbi Bazaar to purchase basic commodities. They were reportedly d…
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COTU Elects New Committee Members

The following individuals were elected to the Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU) on Friday, 14 August 2026. ****** Tuni Date 14/08/2026 (Friday) nikho a COTU. Lamkai athah a kilheng doh ho min le atoh mun u noija hin, ahung kipei. 1.Chairman : Lamminthang Kipgen 2.Secretary :  N S. Gangte 3.Vice Chairman: (1) Thongjalun Mate (2) Lunseh Kipgen 4. Finance Secretary: Nicky Vaiphei 5. Information & Media Secretary: Manghekam Kipgen 6. Asst.Secretary: Thangpilun Lhoujem Note:- 1.COTU Lamkai hi kumkhat lhinseh le Review kibol ding ahi. 2. KISH, SAHILCA, KSO S/H, Tribe Inpi Lamkai  jousen, Date 19/08/2026 kah a jih tho a representative  khat cheh ahin peh che…
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KIK Social Welfare Executive Member 2026-2028

14 August, 2026:  Kuki Inpi Karnataka (KIK) Danpi (Constitution) Bung 7.8 dung jui in Lom-Upa noija Social Welfare, nisim 6th August 2026 nikhon tundoh ahitai.  Hiche Social Welfare noija lamkai cheng hin current KIK Executive (2026-2028) ho phat sunga mopohna anei diu ahi.  Social Welfare Executive member (2026-2028) adia lhendoh ho: 1. Pu Savio T. Lupho — President 2. Pu Kapgoulul @ Gogou Gangte — Secretary 3. Pu D. Haopu Haokip @ Syou Haokip — Executive Member 4. Pu Paogougin Vaiphei — Executive Member 5. Pu L. K. Thang James Singson — Executive Member 6. Pu Haupu Munluo Zou — Executive Member 7. Pu Ginneithang Gangte — Executive Member 8. Pu T. Douk…
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Kangpokpi Observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

Kangpokpi, August 14, 2026: The District Administration of Kangpokpi observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office on Friday. The programme brought together local administrative officials and key stakeholders to solemnly remember the pain, sacrifices and struggles endured by millions of people during the Partition of India in 1947. The observance highlighted the importance of remembering the human suffering and hardships associated with the Partition while honouring those who lost their lives, homes and livelihoods during the tumultuous period.
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AMWJU, EGM Appeal Against Misuse and Unauthorised Reproduction of Media Content

Imphal: The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) and Editors’ Guild Manipur (EGM) have expressed concern over the increasing misuse, distortion and unauthorised reproduction of news reports, newspaper clippings and electronic-media content by social-media pages, groups, YouTube channels and other digital platforms. A joint committee constituted by AMWJU and EGM to examine and monitor the issue has appealed to social-media administrators and content creators to observe the following basic norms: 1. Official links may be freely shared. AMWJU and EGM have no objection to sharing links from the official websites, Facebook pages, YouTube …
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Liangmai Council Declares Emergency Shutdown in Manipur

Imphal, August 14, 2026: The Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur (LNC-M) has declared an immediate emergency total shutdown across all Liangmai Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur following an alleged attack in which two Naga Village Volunteers were killed and several others injured. According to a statement issued by the LNC-M on Friday, the incident took place at around 7:30 am on August 14, 2026. The council alleged that the attack was carried out by Kuki National Front-P (KNF-P) militants. Expressing strong condemnation over the incident, the LNC-M said the shutdown would remain in force until further notice. Under the shutdown, all shops, offices, …
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Arms, 2,156 Live Rounds Recovered in Kakching

Kakching, August 14, 2026: A combined team of CDO Unit/Kakching, Arong Police Station and 46 Assam Rifles recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and empty cases during a search operation at the Double Khong Marifangbi canal area under Arong Police Station on Friday. The operation was launched after security forces received reliable information regarding the concealment of arms and ammunition by armed groups. The recovered items included one 9mm pistol, one .303 LMG, three INSAS rifles and four single-barrel guns. Security forces also recovered 30 magazines of different arms, 2,156 live rounds of ammunition of different calibres and 157 empty amm…
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Security Forces Recover Arms and Explosives in Imphal East

Imphal, August 14, 2026: Security forces recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, explosives and other equipment from Awa-Ching under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East district on Friday. The recovered items include one .32 pistol with magazine, two 12-bore double-barrel guns, 13 12-bore single-barrel guns and one .22 rifle with magazine and telescope. The forces also recovered two 9mm pistols with magazines, six hand grenades with detonators, three BAOFENG wireless sets and 14 rounds of ammunition of different calibres. In addition, three anti-riot grenades, rubber bullets and tear smoke shells were recovered from the area. The recovery was …
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NSCN-IM Leader Th. Muivah Hoists Naga Flag at Camp Hebron

CAMP HEBRON, AUGUST 14, 2026 — Thuingaleng Muivah, the Ato Kilonser (Prime Minister) of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) , unfurled the Naga flag at the council headquarters at Camp Hebron today to mark Naga Independence Day. The annual event commemorates the historic declaration made 79 years ago on August 14, 1947. Historical Significance: 14 August 1947 The Declaration: Under the leadership of figures like T. Sakhrie and A.Z. Phizo , the Naga National Council (NNC) dispatched telegrams to the United Nations and Indian leaders declaring that Naga territories were independent. Symbolic Assertion: The Naga national flag was …
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Six Manipur Police Personnel Receive President’s Medals

Imphal, August 14, 2026: Manipur Police has congratulated six of its officers and personnel who have been conferred the prestigious President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) on the occasion of Independence Day 2026. Shri Lokhendro Singh Arambam, Armed Police Sub Inspector, Manipur, has been awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM). Five other Manipur Police personnel have been conferred the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM). They are Shri Ningshen Worngam, Inspector General; Smt. Sarma Devi Khoisnam, Commandant; Shri Wungpam Kasar, Commandant; Shri Leivon Lemboi Kom, Havild…
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Churachandpur to honour 65 police, CAPF and IRB personnel

Lamka, August 14, 2026: The District Administration of Churachandpur has announced Appreciation Certificates for 65 personnel from the Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and India Reserve Battalion (IRB) in recognition of their outstanding and valuable public services to the district. The awards were ordered by Krishna Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Churachandpur, through an order dated August 12, 2026. The certificates will be presented during the 80th Independence Day celebrations on August 15, 2026, at Peace Ground, Tuibong, Churachandpur. Among the 30 police personnel selected for the honour are: Shri Jay Barange, IPS (SDPO-CCP) Shri K…
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Churachandpur Honours 34 Employees, 2 Organisations

Lamka, August 14, 2026: The Churachandpur District Administration has announced Appreciation Certificates for 34 government employees and two organisations in recognition of their outstanding and valuable public service to the district. The awards will be presented during the 80th Independence Day celebration on August 15, 2026, at Peace Ground, Tuibong, Churachandpur. The order was issued by Deputy Commissioner Krishna Kumar on August 12. The government employees selected for the Appreciation Certificates are: N Shokhongam Baite , CEO, ADCC Jangminlen Lupho , SDO, Tuibong D Paulzalian , District Information Officer, DIPR T Khoizamuan , UDC, DC's …
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