KHALVONTAWI

Sunday, August 23, 2026

— First 4-Star Hotel Breaks Ground At Tedim Road, Thingkangphai, the groundbreaking and site dedication ceremony for Hotel Providence was held, officially marking the start of construction for what will be Lamka's first-ever four-star hotel. The project is being developed by Providence Hospitality Services — the same group behind the well-known Providence Guesthouse at BSF Road, Lanva [currently Lamka's top-rated stay] — and is being financed through a loan from the State Bank of India (SBI), which signals strong institutional confidence in the project. Why This Is A Big Deal For Lamka Till now, Churachandpur district has h…
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IDPWCC: Mipi Henga Hetsah | Sit-in-Protest

IDPs Welfare Committee Churachandpur (IDPWCC)
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Moreh group urges Manipur CM to act on NH-2 passenger safety

IMPHAL, Aug. 23, 2026 — The Committee on Protection of Meitei Victims, Moreh (COPMeV), has urged Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh to take immediate steps to ensure the safety of passengers travelling on National Highway-2 and address security concerns in the state. In a press release dated Aug. 22, the Moreh-based committee referred to the killing of people and displacement of residents since May 3, 2023, saying concerns over the safety of travellers had resurfaced after an alleged incident involving passengers travelling from Imphal to Guwahati on Aug. 21. COPMeV called on the chief minister to respond to what it described as growing…
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🎉 MMA Fighter: Congratulations, Mr Pausuankhup Thangkhal! 🥊🔥

Mr Pausuankhup Thangkhal (GENESIS MMA Training, Lamka) defeated his opponent in an MMA fight with a strong and impressive performance. 👏 Heartiest congratulations on this well-deserved victory! Your hard work, courage and determination have paid off. Wishing you many more victories in the ring! 🏆💪 Best Amateur MMA FIGHTER goes to Pausuankhup Guite ! ~ KHALVONTAWI NEWS
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NIA-Declared Absconder Held in Manipur Ambush Case

THOUBAL — A suspected militant, identified as Thiyam Boycha Singh alias Balin, 28, was arrested in Manipur's Thoubal district during a joint search operation by the Thoubal district police Commandos and Assam Rifles, officials said. The operation was launched on Aug. 22 in the Lilong Ushoipoki area based on intelligence inputs, resulting in the arrest of Singh, a resident of Ward No. 8 in Bishnupur, they said. During questioning, Singh allegedly disclosed that he was part of the team that ambushed the commanding officer of 46 Assam Rifles and six others at Behiang in Churachandpur district on Nov. 13, 2021. According to the authorities, Sin…
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Kuki-Zo Council Rejects Calls for NRC Before Manipur Census

LAMKA, August 23, 2026: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has rejected demands from certain communities in Manipur for a National Register of Citizens (NRC) to be conducted before the decennial Census, calling such a move premature and without legal basis. In a press release issued by Ginza Vualzong, Secretary, Information and Publicity of Kuki-Zo Council on August 23, the council said it welcomed the Census initiated by the central government, which was delayed from 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It said an impartial census was essential to establish reliable demographic facts and counter what it described as falsehoods and propaganda surrou…
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Manipur University’s Lilabati Devi Selected for National Teachers Award

Imphal, August 23, 2026: In a proud moment for Manipur University, Manipur and the Northeast, Dr Pukhrambam Lilabati Devi, Assistant Professor (S-3), Department of Dance and Music, Manipur University, has been selected for the prestigious National Award to Teachers 2026 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. According to an official communication issued by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Dr Lilabati Devi is among 21 teachers from Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) and Polytechnics across India selected for the national honour this year. Significantly, only two awardees from the Northeast figure in the…
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Phone Theft Row Sparks Clash at Andhra Nursing College

KAKINADA, Aug. 23, 2026 — Tensions flared at a nursing college in southern India over the weekend after a dispute over a missing mobile phone escalated into a violent confrontation between local students and peers from the country’s northeastern states. The incident took place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the S.K. College of Nursing in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, following the alleged theft of a phone belonging to a student from the Northeast on August 21. According to officials and local media, the disagreement turned physical when allegations of theft led to heated arguments, with students throwing buckets, slippers, and other objects. Vira…
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SINGNGAT VA: DENGUE TOH KISAI THEISAHNA

Singngat khuo sung-ah, District Malaria Office leh Singngat CHC/PHC te'n Dengue Containment Drive Monday, 24th August 2026 ni in hing nei ding uh hi. Tami programme ah fogging, Thoukaang (mosquito) kapna um ding a thoukang piangtheina mun te sui in Dengue kiamsahna ding thil tuamtuamte hing nei ding uhi. Khomi tengteng in: 1. Health team te kithuapina pia in Innkiim a tui kivei na munte siangthou sah diing. Hawhtui kivei te hakang diing. 2. Khosung leh innkim siangthou sah diing. 3. Health worker te thuhilna zui chiet diing. 4. Dengue apat Singngat te iki-venna dingin khomi teng teng in pan la khawm ding in iki chiel un iki th…
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Kuki Council Slams Manipur Highway Bus Resumption

LAMKA — The Kuki Human Rights Council on Friday condemned the resumption of public bus services on National Highway 2 linking Imphal, Dimapur and Guwahati, calling the move "forced peace" imposed on a community still awaiting justice more than three years into Manipur's ethnic conflict. In a press release, KHRC said the service, which restarted the same day with 125 passengers traveling in two buses and five smaller vehicles, was "undemocratic, unconstitutional" and amounted to an imposition of state power on what it described as a wounded and divided people. The council disputed government claims that the vehicles pass…
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Rahul Gandhi Urges Women to ‘Smash Patriarchy’ in Pune

PUNE, August 22, 2026: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged thousands of women in Pune to “smash the patriarchy” and “break the cage”, calling on them to be proud, vocal and assertive in fighting for their space in society. Addressing the Pune edition of the ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ programme, Gandhi said women were subjected to discrimination, violence and restrictions in everyday life. He urged them to overcome fear and challenge systems that sought to control their choices and identities. Gandhi criticised the BJP and RSS, arguing that what he described as a “Manusmriti mindset” continued to influence attitudes towards women. Referring to the Manu…
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Saturday, August 22, 2026

Twilang Kuki CSOs Seek Naga Cooperation

Twilang Kuki CSOs Seek Naga Cooperation to Restore Free Movement on IT Road The Twilang Area Kuki CSO Coordinating Media Cell has appealed to Naga CSOs along IT Road to lift restrictions on civilian movement. In a 5-point appeal, it sought free passage for essential goods, ambulances, and medical staff, stressing humanitarian cooperation. The committee recalled Kuki-Naga friendship and urged dialogue over confrontation, saying protection of civilian lives and healthcare must prevail to restore peace and normalcy in Twilang Area. 22nd August 2026
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MANIPUR CENSUS 2011

Manipur Census 2011 Table: Manipur districts, Area in Sq. Km, Population, Sex Ratio, Literacy, MLAs 1. Imphal West Area: 519 Sq. Km Population: 517,992 (Increase: 16.5%) MLAs: 15 2. Senapati Area: 3,271 Sq. Km Population: 479,148 (Increase: 68.94%) MLAs: 6 3. Imphal East Area: 709 Sq. Km Population: 456,113 (Increase: 15.51%) MLAs: 9 4. Thoubal Area: 514 Sq. Km Population: 422,168 (Increase: 15.94%) MLAs: 10 5. Churachandpur Area: 4,570 Sq. Km Population: 274,143 (Increase: 20.29%) MLAs: 6 6. Bishnupur Area: 496 Sq. Km Population: 237,399 (Increase: 13.93%) MLAs: 6 7. Ukhrul Area: 4,544 Sq. Km Popul…
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ZSF issues dengue advisory, urges mosquito control each week

NEW LAMKA, August 22, 2026 — The Zomi Students’ Federation (ZSF) has issued a health advisory urging community members to take preventive measures against dengue by eliminating mosquito breeding sites and protecting themselves from mosquito bites. In an advisory dated August 22 and issued by the ZSF General Headquarters, the federation said dengue fever is spread through mosquito bites, particularly during daytime hours. It noted that the mosquitoes responsible for dengue breed in clean, stagnant water around homes and urged households to spend at least 10 minutes each week checking and removing potential breeding sites. The federation's f…
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Protests Over Non-Muslim Appointees to Manipur Waqf Board

IMPHAL, August 22, 2026: On August 21, 2026, members of the Manipuri Muslim (Pangal) community held demonstrations in Manipur's Thoubal district — marching from Usoipokpi to Lilong Bazar — to protest the government's appointment of non-Muslim members to the reconstituted 8th Manipur Waqf Board . The dispute centers on the inclusion of non-Muslim appointees, such as BJP Manipur State President and MP A. Sharda Devi, following the state government's order issued on August 3, 2026. Why the Government Intervened The state government reconstituting the board with non-Muslim members stems from statutory enforcement and administrative overs…
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Aizawl Theological College BCS & DCS Registration: 2027–2028 Session

AIZAWL THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE Registration Open for 2027 - 2028 Session B.C.S. & Dip.C.S. (Bachelor of Christian Studies & Diploma in Christian Studies) B.C.S (Bachelor of Christian Studies) Duration: 4 Years Course Medium: English & Mizo Qualification: B.A. & Above or its equivalents Documents required: Highest Degree Certificate Highest Degree Marksheet Age Proof Document (Any) Local Church Certificate One Passport Size Photo (Fresh) Aadhaar Card Registration Fee: Rs. 2,400/- Registration Period: August 17 - October 16, 2026 ATC Academic Office (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) D.C.S (Diploma in Christian Studies) Duration: 2 Years Course Medium: English & …
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Reconnecting Broken Roads to Heal Past Ethnic Wounds

WHEN two passenger buses and five light vehicles carrying 125 travellers rolled out of Imphal today, they carried far more than human cargo along the highway to Guwahati. For nearly three full years, the essential road link passing through Dimapur had remained dormant, severed by the bitter violence and deep communal divisions that engulfed the region. Today's journey through Kangpokpi and Senapati marks a quiet yet momentous turning point in the government’s ongoing effort to restore public life and repair broken bonds. Road transport is often seen merely as a practical matter of trade and daily travel, but in a divided land, a open hig…
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