WHY WE REJECT NRC IN MANIPUR

THE debate on National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur has been raised again. As indigenous people of this land, our position is very clear: We totally reject NRC in Manipur. At first glance, NRC sounds like a genuine exercise to detect illegal immigrants. But in Manipur, it is not. It is a political weapon designed to target hill people, to brand indigenous people as foreigners, and to justify land grabbing in the hills in the name of reserved forest and eviction. We are not foreigners in our own land Our people have lived in these hills since time immemorial, centuries before Manipur merged with India in 1949. Our villages are not new. …
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Manipur University Invites Non-CUET PG Applications 2026-27

IMPHAL — Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal, has issued Admission Notice (No. MU/3/Adm/Aca/24 / Admission Notice/681) dated 31st August, 2026, signed by Registrar Prof. M. Premjit Singh . In continuation of office notice No. 667 dated 12th August, 2026, online applications are invited to fill the remaining category-wise vacant seats in 2-year Postgraduate (PG) programmes through Non-CUET mode for the 2026-27 academic session . Category-Wise Vacant Seats Breakdown (28 Programmes): M.Voc in Entrepreneurship & Foreign Trade: UR: -, OBC: 02, SC: -, ST: 11, EWS: 04 (Total: 17) M.Voc in Tourism & Hospitality Management: UR: -, OBC: -, SC: -,…
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14 CSOs Urge Nemcha Kipgen to Attend Manipur Assembly Session

Imphal, September 2, 2026: Fourteen civil society organisations (CSOs) have urged Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen to attend the upcoming Manipur Assembly session in Imphal and participate in the proceedings without any obstruction. The organisations also appealed to all political leaders in the state to attend the Assembly session and move an Adjournment Motion to facilitate discussion on the prevailing issues confronting Manipur. In a statement dated September 1, the CSOs said Kipgen, who represents the Kuki community and serves as Deputy Chief Minister, should attend the Assembly proceedings in Imphal. They stressed that people from all …
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Chaljang Village Authority Condemns Attack by NSCN-IM, ZUF-K

TWILANG AREA — The Chaljang Village Authority has issued an official press release strongly condemning an unprovoked and brutal attack on Chaljang Village, located in the Twilang Area, Kangpokpi District, Manipur. According to the official release by the Chief and Secretary of Chaljang Village Authority on September 1, 2026, the assault occurred at approximately 8:05 a.m. in the morning. The Village Authority stated that the attack was carried out by the Tangkhul-led NSCN-IM armed terror group alongside its proxy militant outfit, ZUF-K. The perpetrators used bombs during the assault, causing widespread panic and destruction, which the Authori…
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Kuki Inpi Oklahoma Elects New Office Bearers for 2026-2028

OKLAHOMA — Kuki Inpi Oklahoma (KIO) has elected its new executive office bearers for the 2026–2028 tenure. According to an official notification issued by Clay Kipgen, General Secretary of Kuki Inpi USA, Inc. (Ref. No.: 032, dated August 31, 2026), the newly elected leadership team will serve the organization over the next two years. Newly Elected Office Bearers (2026–2028): Pa. Seiminthang Baite – President Pa. Thangkhenpao Haokip – V-President Pa. Joseph Touthang – General Secretary Ng. Tinneichong Haokip – Joint Secretary Pa. Letthengin Haokip – Games & Culture Secretary Gl. Lamminlien Vaiphei – Finance Secretary Ng. Mercy Nunhoi Mate – Infor…
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COPTAM-KH Demands Proof Over Manipur Census Deferment Claim

NEW DELHI — The Committee on Protection of Tribal Areas Manipur–Kuki Hills (COPTAM-KH) has issued an official press release from New Delhi responding to statements issued by the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Government of Manipur, regarding the reported deferment of Census operations in the state. Key Statements and Positions Outlined by COPTAM-KH: Press Release Claim Lacks Official Verification: Taking serious note of the Chief Minister’s Secretariat press release dated 31 August 2026 — which claimed the Union Government deferred Census operations following a meeting chaired by the Union Home Minister — COPTAM-KH highlighted that the release …
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Naga MLAs Urge Union Home Minister for Action Against Kuki-Zo

NEW DELHI — Nine Naga legislators, including Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur Shri Losii Dikho, have submitted a formal representation to Union Home Minister Shri  Amit Shah requesting urgent central intervention to address the worsening security situation in Manipur. Expressing grave concern over the current crisis, the signatories warned that failure to take unbiased, decisive action could plunge the state into uncontrollable chaos. Demands Submitted by the Naga Legislators: Immediate arrest of Kuki-Zo leaders, who have publicly claimed responsibility for the killing and dismemberment of six innocent Naga citizens. Immediate arrest of Shri Tha…
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Tapon Violence: 23 Houses, Properties Reportedly Burnt

IMPHAL, September 2, 2026: According to Naga sources, 23 houses, a church granary, a church building and several vehicles and heavy machinery were allegedly burned or destroyed by unknown militants in New Tapon and Old Tapon on September 1, 2026 . The sources said 13 houses were burned in New Tapon , belonging to Pouriangwi Newmai, Kalingpou Panmei, Jonah Chawang, Liangribou Newmai, Hulinbou Newmai, Dinpi Marenmai, Mathiusongdinang Thiumai, Maithonlungbou Thiumai, Ronwangbou Newmai, Attabou Abonmai, Deepakbou Newmai and Sangjiubou Newmai. A church granary was also reportedly destroyed. Properties reportedly burned in New Tapon include one Shakti…
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Kuki-Zo Council Opposes Census Deferral, Seeks President’s Rule

LAMKA, September 2, 2026: The Kuki-Zo Council has strongly opposed the Government of India’s decision to defer the Census exercise in Manipur, alleging that the decision was taken based on demands from selected civil society organisations while ignoring the concerns of the Kuki-Zo community. In a press release issued by  Ginza Vualzong, Spokesperson and Secretary, Information & Publicity of Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) on S eptember 1, the Council said the decision followed a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. It noted that the meeting considered the demand for “No Census Before NRC” raised by 14 civil societ…
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Delhi Drive Tackles Unfair Rent Hikes for Northeast Tenants

NEW DELHI — In response to mounting concerns over sky-high rents , arbitrary security deposit deductions, and illegal utility charges , a comprehensive legal awareness drive took place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in the capital. The initiative was designed to empower residents and business owners from India’s northeastern region with a clear understanding of their statutory rights. Organised by the Special Police Unit for North Eastern Region (SPUNER) , the program was held at the Conference Hall of the SPUNER Office in Nanakpura, Motibagh. The event drew a wide audience from Delhi’s northeastern diaspora, including representatives from Delhi…
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