Manipur CM Highlights Sustained Peace and Reconciliation

IMPHAL, August 12, 2026: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh’s government has highlighted a sustained peace and reconciliation outreach across Manipur since he assumed office on February 4, 2026, with an emphasis on dialogue, mutual trust and community engagement. According to a government document titled “The Path to Harmony: Chief Minister Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh’s Enduring Commitment to Peace and Reconciliation,” the Chief Minister’s peace initiative has included visits to conflict-affected districts and meetings with community leaders, civil society organisations (CSOs) and other stakeholders. The document describes the Chief Ministe…
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UK Kukis Reclaim History at Oxford Museum, Donate Heirloom Textile

In a landmark homecoming, the Kuki community in the UK visited the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford on 3rd August 2026 for their first exclusive access to 1,165 ancestral artefacts, the largest Kuki collection in the world. Led by S. Seigoulien Haokip of SOAS and hosted by Curator Bryony Smerdon under the theme 'Mapping Connections', the diaspora reconnected through handling of heirlooms, folk songs and storytelling. The day culminated with the donation of a traditional Numei Saipikhup woven by Pi Nengtin Haokip.
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CCpur District Administration Reviews I-Day Preparations

Lamka, August 12 (DIO): The Churachandpur district administration today reviewed preparations for the district-level Independence Day celebration scheduled to be held at Peace Ground, Tuibong. The review meeting, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Shri Krishna Kumar, IAS, was held at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office. Heads of departments and district-level officers briefed the Deputy Commissioner on the progress of arrangements since the previous review meeting held on August 3. Among those present at the meeting were Superintendent of Police Shri Gaurav Dogra, IPS, the Divisional Forest Officer, Commanding Officer of the 1s…
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Amit Shah’s silence on police brutality against students is his confession: Gandhi

NEW DELHI, August 12, 2026: Stepping up his attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah for avoiding Parliament all these days during the Monsoon Session, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that his (Shah’s) silence is his confession. Noting that Shah remained absent from the Parliament for around 20 days, he said, “The most important thing to understand is that he has disappeared for 20 days. He was sitting in his chamber here, cars used to come and go… 30 cars around Amit Shah.” Talking to reporters outside Parliament here today, Gandhi said, "We are interested in one simple thing. When I say ‘we’, I mean t…
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Mizoram Cabinet Approves ‘Ro Min Relsak Ang Che’ as State Song

THE Mizoram Council of Ministers has approved a proposal to adopt ‘Ro Min Relsak Ang Che’ , composed by renowned Mizo composer Rokunga (L), as the official state song of Mizoram. The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting held on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Cabinet Room of the Chief Minister’s Office, with Chief Minister Lalduhoma presiding. Among the key agenda items, the Cabinet considered and approved a proposal submitted by the General Administration Department (GAD) to adopt the song as Mizoram’s official state song. The title ‘Ro Min Relsak Ang Che’ , literally meaning ‘Be Thou Our Counsellor’ , reflects a plea for guidance and resp…
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Manipur Forces Recover 1,422 Arms, 7,010 Rounds

IMPHAL, August 12, 2026: A display of arms, ammunition and explosives recovered by the security forces and law-enforcement agencies in Manipur from 5 th February 2026 to 11 th August 2026 was held at 1 MR Parade Ground, Imphal, on 12 August 2026. The display was intended to highlight the sustained efforts of the security forces and law-enforcement agencies towards restoring peace and security in the State and to demonstrate the scale of recovery of arms and ammunitions during the period. The recovered items comprise: 1. 1,422 arms 2. 7,010 rounds of ammunition 3. 1,137 explosives The recoveries comprise weapons, ammunition and explosives seized/recover…
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Kuki Villages Face Attacks as Questions Rise Over CRPF

A Kuki village, Kailenjang, was reportedly burned by NSCN-IM militants just a day ago, while an economic blockade continues to deprive Kuki civilians of basic necessities. Yet today, CRPF personnel are reportedly conducting forceful operations in KMC (Keithelmanbi Military Colony), Leimakhong, in Kangpokpi district -- another Kuki village. This raises a serious question: where is the same urgency when Kuki villages are attacked and civilians are denied access to essential supplies? Security forces must not be selective in their actions. If there is the authority and strength to enter and pressure a vulnerable village, there must also be the re…
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KSO Kamjong Urges End to Economic Embargo, Ensure Healthcare

KAMJONG, August 12, 2026:  The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Kamjong District, has appealed to the Manipur Government to immediately lift what it described as an economic embargo affecting Kuki civilians in the district and restore equal access to healthcare at District Hospital, Kamjong. In a press release issued on Wednesday, the organisation said the economic embargo had continued for more than five months, severely affecting the lives and livelihoods of the general public, particularly patients and vulnerable sections. The KSO further alleged that the District Hospital, described as the only hospital serving Kamjong Block, remains ina…
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Naga Youth Body Rejects Kuki Blockade Move, Demands Redress!

UKHRUL, August 12, 2026: The Khanuithot-Khon, a Naga youth organisation, has rejected the reported withdrawal of an economic blockade along the NH-202 corridor between Ukhrul and Imphal, saying that the move cannot be treated as a settlement of the grievances of the Naga people. In a press statement issued on August 12, the organisation claimed that certain Kuki civil society organisations (CSOs), which it alleged represent only two or three Kuki villages along the NH-202 corridor, had announced the withdrawal of the economic blockade in Ukhrul district with effect from August 11. Questioning the authority of the organisations to make decision…
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Tokpa Naga village authority condemns armed attack, arson

KANGPOKPI, August 12, 2026: The Tokpa Naga Village Authority has strongly condemned the alleged armed attack and arson at Tokpa Naga village in Champhai Block of Kangpokpi district on August 11, 2026, which it said resulted in extensive damage to residential properties and the displacement of affected families. In a press release issued on August 12, the village authority alleged that a group of armed persons wearing full camouflage uniforms and carrying sophisticated automatic weapons entered the village at around 9:30 pm. According to the statement, the attackers allegedly opened indiscriminate fire and set fire to nine residential houses, o…
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Priyanka Gandhi Slams Media Over Parliamentary Deadlock

NEW DELHI — Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lashed out at the press on 12 August 2026 when questioned about the ongoing stalemate in Parliament, turning the focus back on media coverage and government accountability. "Should we also remain silent the way you [the media] do?" Gandhi Vadra said. "Who do you think is responsible for this? Is the government not answerable to the public when students are subjected to lathi-charges, pellet guns, and severe force? Should we just sit quietly like you?" she added. The ongoing parliamentary logjam stems from opposition-led protests demanding an official statement from Union Home Min…
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SC Seeks Exclusive Special Courts for Manipur Violence Cases

NEW DELHI, August 12, 2026: The Supreme Court on Monday (August 10, 2026) , led by a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohana, proposed setting up dedicated Special Courts in Guwahati to handle trials linked to the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence on a day-to-day basis. The court requested the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court to evaluate creating two exclusive courts -- one dedicated to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cases and another to National Investigation Agency (NIA) cases -- to prevent trial delays caused by routine court backlogs. Key Status Updates Witness Examinations & CBI…
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Manipur: Security Forces Recover Arms, Grenades in Maphou

THOUBAL, August 12, 2026: Security forces and police recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and explosives during a joint operation at Maphou Kuki Village on August 9, 2026. The operation was jointly conducted by personnel of the 8 Bihar Regiment and Thoubal Dam Police Station. During the operation, the team recovered two No. 36 hand grenades, one stun grenade and one 7.65 mm pistol along with its magazine. The recovery also included four live 7.65 mm rounds, one fired 7.65 mm cartridge case and one walkie-talkie with a charger. The recovered items were taken into custody for further investigation.
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Manipur Police Felicitates Three Commonwealth Medal Winners

IMPHAL, August 12, 2026: Manipur Police on Wednesday felicitated three distinguished sportspersons from the State who brought laurels to Manipur and the nation by winning medals at the recently concluded Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The medal winners felicitated at the programme were Shri Jadumani Singh Mandengbam , who won the silver medal in the men’s 55 kg boxing category; Shri Chanambam Rishikanta Singh , who secured silver in the men’s 60 kg weightlifting category; and Smt. Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam , who won bronze in the women’s 58 kg weightlifting category. The felicitation programme was held at Police Headquarters, Mantripukhri, wh…
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Liangmai Naga Council strongly condemns Tokpa Naga arson act

Imphal, August 12, 2026: The Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur, has strongly condemned the alleged arson attack on Tokpa Naga village in Champhai, Kangpokpi district, on the night of August 11, 2026. In a press release dated August 12 by the Media Cell of the Liangmai Naga Council Manipur (LNC-M), the council said the alleged attack took place at around 9:30 pm, when multiple armed persons allegedly entered the village and set ablaze approximately 10 houses and a church. Describing the alleged targeting of civilians, residential properties and a place of worship as a “grave and reprehensible act of violence”, the council said such destruction pos…
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All India Christian Council Welcomes FCRA Referral to JPC and Now Parliament Must Hear

All India Christian Council Press Statement For immediate release All India Christian Council Welcomes FCRA Referral t o JPC and Now Parliament Must Hear ( Statement by Archbishop Joseph D'Souza, President, All India Christian Council ) Hyderabad, 12 August 2026. The All India Christian Council welcomes the referral of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to a Joint Parliamentary Committee. We thank the Members of Parliament of every party who pressed for it, and we acknowledge that the Government has listened. We say plainly what this referral means and what it does not. It means the Government has accepted that a Bill of th…
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Stolen Creta Recovered in Lamka, Handed to Delhi Police

Lamka, August 12, 2026: A team of Churachandpur Police Station recovered a stolen Hyundai Creta following a request from the Delhi Police and handed over the vehicle to a Delhi Police team at Kangvai, Churachandpur. The black Creta, bearing chassis number MALPB812TRM768626*D and engine number G4FLRV760297 , was recovered by the Churachandpur Police team. The vehicle was subsequently handed over to a personnel of the Uttam Nagar Police Station , under Dwarka District, Delhi , who received it on behalf of the Delhi Police. The recovery was carried out following coordination between the Churachandpur and Delhi Police authorities.
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ANSAM Directs Naga Units to Observe August 14 Holiday

IMPHAL, August 12, 2026: The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) has issued a directive calling upon its constituent and subordinate units, educational institutions and the Naga population to observe August 14 as the 80th Naga Independence Day. The directive, issued on August 11 by ANSAM President Th. Angteshang Maring, follows resolutions adopted during the association’s 3rd Legislative Assembly Session held on August 10 for the 2024–2026 tenure. ANSAM directed all its constituent and subordinate units to hoist the Naga National Flag at their respective “Okings” on August 14 in commemoration of the Naga Independence Day. It also c…
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