NSCN Cadres Suffer Heavy Loses in Rakhine

Myanmar Military, an Ally of NSCN-K/AM and NSCN-IM/EF, Suffers Heavy Losses on the Rakhine Front. The Myanmar military has reportedly suffered heavy casualties while launching offensives in Sittwe and Pauktaw areas of Rakhine State, deploying around 1,000 troops across five columns. According to a source close to the Arakan Army (AA), more than 100 military personnel, including battalion and column commanders, have reportedly been killed or wounded in the fighting. Heavy clashes have also continued in Magway, Bago and Ayeyarwady regions along the Rakhine border, where the military has launched large-scale offensives. #MyanmarNews #Myan…
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Angami Women Organisation celebrates Khoupfhünyi in Kohima

Akashvani News Kohima, 11th September,2026: Angami Women Organisation (AWO) celebrated Khoupfhünyi, a traditional Angami festival associated with young girls, at Khuochiezie in Kohima today. Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Women Resources Development and Horticulture, Salhoutuonuo Kruse, stressed the importance of preserving traditional and cultural values. She highlighted the role of women and girls in building peaceful and progressive families and society, saying Khoupfhünyi provides an opportunity to honour their contributions. Angami Public Organisation President Thejao Vihienuo said August 28 has been designated as Khoupfhünyi …
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Kuki CSO Leaders Hold Consultative Meeting in Moreh

A consultative meeting of Kuki civil society organisation (CSO) leaders from Tengnoupal District was held at the Conference Hall of HTC, Moreh, on September 11, 2026. Leaders of the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) also attended the meeting. ****
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JTCM Calls Total Shutdown Over Arrest of Five Naga Women

Tamenglong, September 11, 2026: The Joint Tribes’ Council Manipur (JTCM), representing the Inpui, Liangmai, Rongmei and Zeme tribes, has condemned the alleged “illegal, biased and unjust” arrest of five Naga women by a CRPF Cobra team at Noney (Longmai) headquarters and declared a total shutdown of National Highway-37 (NH-37) and Central Government-sponsored projects within its territorial areas. According to a statement issued by the JTCM on September 11, the five women arrested are Rose Kamei, Stella Thaimei, Khamsinliu Phaomei, Kumtharla Kamei and Ellen Kamei . The council described them as peaceful and innocent Naga women and said their ar…
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UCO BANK, TUIBONG BRANCH: KSO CCPUR

TUIBONG, September 11, 2026: KSO CCPUR in gamsung a khantouna toh kisai a pan kila jing ahitoh kilhon in tuni nikho chun UCO Bank Zonal Manager Pu Sanjeev Roy leh Mang Chongloi, UCO Bank CCPUR Branch Manager toh kimutona aki nei in maban a UCO Bank, Tuibong Branch mun le mol jong vetlhahna ana kinei in ahi. Hichi UCO Tuibong Branch hi gamsung khantouna dia machal bena khat ahi toh kilhon in mipi in i tosot cheh ding uvin jong iki tiem uvin chu leh January, 2027 ngei a hondoh ahi di jong iki nepna u ahi. Hetbe di khat chu maban tohgon a Sangaikot Branch, Songpi Branch ho a jong gamsung/lhangsung mipi in Bank apoimo/amamo dan u jong ana ki…
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UNITED FORUM OF BANK UNIONS (UFBU): BANK STRIKES | DATES

11TH SEPTEMBER 2026 ONE-DAY NATIONWIDE BANK STRIKE ALL INDIA STRIKE 28TH, 29TH & 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2026 INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 26TH OCTOBER, 2026 UFBU OUR DEMANDS IMPLEMENT 5-DAY WORK WEEK IMMEDIATELY! PLI WITHDRAW THE PLI SCHEME! GOVERNMENT'S UNILATERAL AND DISCRIMINATORY MODIFY PLI SCHEME THROUGH BILATERAL DISCUSSIONS WITH UNIONS! RESOLVE RESIDUAL ISSUES! UNITY CANNOT BE DIVIDED | OUR RIGHTS CANNOT BE DENIED | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING MUST PREVAIL AIBEA | AIBOC | NCBE | AIBOA | BEFI | INBEF | INBOC
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Student Voice Guides College Heads to Peace Pact

WHEN institutional leadership breaks down, the primary victims are almost always the students caught in the crossfire. For some time, Churachandpur College found itself trapped in this unfortunate reality as its highest administrators, Principal Shri Ginzamang T. Zomi and Vice Principal Smt. Caroline Zothangmawi, pursued a legal dispute in the High Court of Manipur. Such internal conflicts at the top inevitably seep into everyday academic life, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty, mistrust, and quiet distraction. Instead of focusing entirely on educational excellence and student welfare, the campus environment became shadowed by the linger…
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HTC MOREH: BLACK DAY

Sahnit nikho (BLACK DAY) 13th September,2026 MIPI HENGA HETSAH LE TEMNA 11th September, 2026 Moreh leh akimvel a cheng mipi jouse henga hetsah chu ahileh hiche SAHNIT NIKHO kingon a hi ajaothei jouse ibon uva noija mun le phat kipe a hi hungjao cheh ding in ikihetsah uve. Hiche nikho hi Kuki-Zo chate a dinga lunghem nikho ahitoh lhonna kholche leh kipa-golnop kingon ho bollou a kingon joh a hungpang cheh a ponvom le namjem a hung kivon cheh ding in avellin Inpi HTC in mipi jouse temna le hetsahna ahung kinei in ahi. Achainan inmai cheh a ponvom khaidoh cheh dingin jong iki hetsah kit un ahi. “Kuki-Zo chate hingjing Pathenin umpi ji…
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Progress in Churachandpur College & Accountability Demands in Manipur

A Welcome Step Forward for Churachandpur College THE recent joint agreement signed by the Principal and Vice Principal of Churachandpur College marks a refreshing and deeply welcome turning point for local higher education. After a period of legal uncertainty that threatened to overshadow the institution, both administrative leaders chose the path of dialogue over discord on 7th September, following a constructive intervention by local student bodies. By pledging to withdraw their pending case from the High Court of Manipur by 20th September, Shri Ginzamang T. Zomi and Smt. Caroline Zothangmawi have demonstrated genuine maturity and leadershi…
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CoBRA Detains Five USRA Cadres; Women Storm AR Camp in Hengkot

LAMKA, September 11, 2026: Security forces reportedly detained five cadres of the United Socialist Revolutionary Army (USRA), a Kuki National Organisation (KNO)-linked group under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) framework, at Hengkot village in Churachandpur district on Friday morning. According to preliminary reports, personnel of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) carried out the operation at Hengkot and picked up the five USRA cadres. The circumstances leading to the reported detention, including whether the men were formally arrested and the charges, if any, remain unclear. Following the reported detention, Kuki-Zo women…
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SUONGPI - CHURACHANDPUR - LAMKA ~ Upa T Awnzagen

Bangchidan ale! I khopi neihsun uh Lamka khopi, i tai khawmna khua, i belhkhawm uh, i venkhawm uh, melma i nankhawmna khopi ua pangkhawm, doukhawm i kisak lai in, i khopi min khawng uh buaipih khonung in kum 80/90 khawng ana teng mite'n buaihuai sahetlou a i na zat nung un, Pu Amos Chongloi in Suongpi or Tuibong chih zawk ding chih a hon gelh mok leh, lamdang sakna hongpiang in kiselhun, kinak hun sanga pankhawm hun ahihdan thei kawmkawm in Pu Amos in a gelhlouh lampang taklat louh theihlouh hi a ka theih man in tamlou kon gelh hi. SUONGPI - CHURACHANDPUR Kidoupi 1na lai in gamkek British-te'n galphual a vanpua ding non-combatant force …
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Churachandpur Records 180 Suicide Cases Since 2014

LAMKA — A total of 180 suicide cases have been documented in Manipur’s Churachandpur district between 2014 and 2026, according to recent figures released in a local report. Data shows that nine of those cases were officially recorded in 2026 alone, underlining a persistent mental health crisis in the region. Local organizations had previously raised alarms regarding high suicide rates over the last decade, noting that young adults account for a significant portion of the victims. In response to the troubling trend, local authorities and community advocacy groups are continuing to monitor developments while advocating for expanded mental health…
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Nest Lamka Hosts Event on Responsible Media Reporting

LAMKA — To mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2026, Nest Lamka organized an event titled "Conversations @ NEST: Changing the Narrative in Lamka" focused on "Responsible media for responsible reporting on Suicide Prevention" . The program took place on September 10, 2026, from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Hall No. 1 of the Nest Lamka Youth Resource Centre . The initiative was held in partnership with the Churachandpur District Journalists' Union (CDJU) and the Churachandpur Working Reporters Union (CWRU) . The session covered several key agenda points : Welcome Note: Presented by the Director of Nest Lamka
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KNO, UPF Reassert UT Demand; Say Census Must Precede NRC

NEW DELHI, September 10, 2026: The Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) , which are under Suspension of Operations (SoO) with the Government of India, have reaffirmed their demand for a Union Territory with a legislature for the Kuki-Zo people of present-day Manipur and insisted that a complete and credible Census must precede any exercise to prepare or update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) . In a joint press release issued on September 10, the two organisations said the political and ground realities in Manipur had fundamentally changed since the outbreak of violence on May 3, 2023 . They cited displacement,…
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Rahul Gandhi Pays Tribute to Manipuri Musician Vikram Singh

New Delhi, September 10, 2026: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday paid tribute to Manipuri youth and musician Chongtham Vikram Singh , describing his killing as a “tragedy on many accounts” and asserting that people would not be cowed down by violence. Speaking at a memorial gathering held in Singh’s memory at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, Gandhi said the musician was “murdered” and attacked because of where he came from. He described the incident as a tragedy not only for Singh’s family but also for the people of Manipur. Gandhi said Singh’s death was particularly tragic because an exceptionally…
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