Looking Beyond NRC And Census

THE streets across the Imphal valley and surrounding districts came to a complete standstill during a 48-hrs general strike called by the local organisations under the banner of “ No NRC, No Census ”. Normal life was severely paralyzed as blockades and massive rallies swept through Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur. These intense demonstrations are taking place at a critical moment when the state of Manipur is desperately trying its best to restore peace, normalcy, and harmonious living among its diverse communities. Surprisingly, the Manipur Legislative Assembly has previously passed resolutions pushing for the regist…
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MMA: Pausuankhup Thangkhal

Genesis MMA te zing hun a Assam lam a kimawlna kuan na ding uo, Unaupa Pausuankhup Thangkhal zong ei Nam lak apat pangkha ahi na ah, gual tungtuanna ngah tahen chi deihsak thu ih khak vangut hi. Tualeh a kuanpih ding a loi le pai te hita in lamkai te hita zong in zingvai a kuan khiat hun apat buaina omlou a kimawlna te hoihtak a va kimawl zou un innlam dam le bittak a tung kik na ding un ana thumpih chiat ni Gual tung tuanna pia theih pa Pasian in na malam uh hung makaih ta hen aw. Khaltal Zomi takheh...!!! Genesis MMA Lamka in masuan hen..!!  ~ KHALMI
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Manipur Orders Closure of All Schools and Colleges Due to Unrest

IMPHAL — The Government of Manipur has ordered a state-wide shutdown of all educational institutions from Thursday, August 20, 2026, to Saturday, August 22, 2026, citing the prevailing law and order situation in the state . The order was issued on August 19, 2026, by Ningthoujam Geoffrey, Commissioner-cum-Secretary (School Education, Higher & Technical Education, Adult Education, SCERT), by order and in the name of the Governor of Manipur . The official directive mandates the temporary closure of: Schools: All schools affiliated with the Board of Secondary Education, the Council of Higher Secondary Education, the Central Board of Secondary Ed…
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CWC flags Students’ Unrest, Ram Temple Donation Theft, Chinese Incursion

NEW DELHI, August 19, 2026: The Congress Working Committee on Wednesday flagged some of the most pressing issues facing the country in its four hour-long meeting held here, which was attended among others by Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Briefing reporters after the meeting, Congress general secretary organisation KC Venugopal, along with general secretary communication Jairam Ramesh and Chairman of the Media and Publicity wing Pawan Khera, said that 88 people attended the meeting. They included the CWC members, permanen…
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Census Training for First Phase Begins in Pherzawl

PHERZAWL, August 19, 2026: Training programme for Enumerators and Supervisors engaged in the Phase I of Census 2027 (House Listing and Housing Census) commenced today at Rengkai Government Higher Secondary School. The three-day training covers Thanlon and Vangai Census Charges of Pherzawl district. Field Trainers Shri Letminlien Khongsai, SDC Thanlon and Ngamgoumang Haokip SDC, Vangai conducted the sessions in coordination with the respective Charge Officers/Sub-Divisional Officers. Officials said the training aimed at preparing field staff for the digital conduct of Census 2027 before door-to-door enumeration begins. On the opening day, parti…
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KSO Demands Urgent Doctor Posting at Tujang Vaichong PHC

KANGPOKPI, August 19, 2026: The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) Twilang Block has submitted an urgent appeal to Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Nemcha Kipgen requesting the immediate posting of regular doctors at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Tujang Vaichong, Kangpokpi District. According to the letter signed by KSO Twilang Block President Letkhochon Chongloi, PHC Tujang Vaichong serves a large population across local and surrounding villages.  The student body emphasized that residents are currently facing severe difficulties due to the complete absence of a regular doctor at the facility. The representation highlighted that emergenc…
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KOHUR Mourns Demise of Naga Leaders Dr Iralu, Dr Kesiezie

LAMKA, August 19, 2026:  The Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) has issued a condolence message following the passing of Dr. Niketu Iralu and Dr. Vilethonyii Kesiezie. Describing the two Naga figures as distinguished sons of Nagaland, KOHUR stated that their loss leaves an irreplaceable void felt far beyond state borders. Dr. Niketu Iralu was remembered as a respected scholar and peace worker whose dedication to non-violence, dialogue, and reconciliation helped shape peace-building efforts across the Northeast for decades. KOHUR noted that his counsel earned deep respect among both the Naga and Kuki communities of Manipur. The org…
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Kuki CSOs Withdraw Ultimatum, Announce August 21 Rally

LAMKA, August 18, 2026: The Kuki civil society organisations (CSOs) have withdrawn the 48-hour ultimatum served to the District Administration, along with the proposed boycott and non-cooperation announced earlier over the firing incident within the premises of PC Nursing Home. The decision was taken at a meeting held on Tuesday at the Kuki Inpi Churachandpur (KIC) office, where the Superintendent of Police (SP), Churachandpur, appeared and apologised for what the CSOs described as the unwarranted firing incident. The Kuki CSOs also acknowledged the prompt and appropriate response of the Deputy Commissioner and the Superintendent of Police, Ch…
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COTA Seeks Relief for Teachers in Census Duty

Imphal, August 19, 2026: The Council of Teachers’ Associations (COTA), Manipur has expressed strong resentment over the circumstances under which training for census enumeration is being conducted, saying teachers assigned as enumerators and supervisors are facing embarrassment, humiliation and various obstacles while attending the training in compliance with government orders. In a press release issued on August 19, COTA said the situation has caused concern among teachers who have been assigned census-related duties. COTA appealed to the state government and the agitating civil society organisations (CSOs), which are demanding updation of th…
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Nagaland: Fire Guts Three Houses in Longzang Village

KOHIMA — Three houses were completely gutted and another partially damaged after a fire broke out at Longzang Village in Mon district on 18 August 2026, at around 4:22 p.m. No injuries, casualties or livestock deaths were reported. According to Lohwang, Chief Angh of Longzang Village, there is no fire brigade stationed nearby. The nearest fire service is located in Mon Town, around 43 kilometres away, making it difficult for firefighters to reach the village quickly during emergencies. Speaking to Nagaland Tribune, Lohwang said the cause of the fire has not yet been ascertained and there is currently no lead on how it started. The fire broke ou…
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NPO Demands NRC Implementation in Manipur Prior to Census

SENAPATI, MANIPUR — The Naga People’s Organisation (NPO), headquartered in Senapati (Tahamzam), Manipur, issued an official press release on August 19, 2026, strongly supporting the demand of the United Naga Council (UNC) to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before conducting the official Census, utilizing 1951 as the base year. Expressing deep concern over unchecked and undocumented migration from neighboring countries, the NPO highlighted that such influxes threaten to alter Manipur's demographic composition while posing severe risks to the identity, land, and security of indigenous communities. In a geographically compa…
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JTCM Demands NRC Execution Before Manipur Census Operations

TAMENGLONG — The Joint Tribes Council Manipur (JTCM), representing the Inpui, Liangmai, Rongmei, and Zeme communities, issued a press release on August 19, 2026, strongly supporting the demand for implementing the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before conducting any Census or Delimitation exercise in Manipur. Operating from its headquarters in Ward No. 5, Tamenglong, the council expressed deep concern over the ongoing influx of people across the international border and the subsequent changes to the state's demographic composition. According to Convenor Merachao Inka, these developments pose serious threats to the identity, land, re…
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FCRA 2.0: A Dangerous Grab for Minority Assets in the Name of Reform

THE  Central Government’s push to ram the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 widely dubbed “ FCRA 2.0” - through Parliament without meaningful dialogue reveals a troubling contempt for constitutional democracy and civil society. As the All India Christian Council noted with deep alarm, reviving this sensitive legislation during the Monsoon Session while refusing to send it to a Joint Parliamentary Committee signals a preference for executive coercion over democratic consensus. The official defense comparing FCRA 2.0 to foreign funding rules in Western democracies is fundamentally misleading; where established democracies requi…
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UNC Demands NRC Before Census and Delimitation in Manipur

IMPHAL, August 18, 2026: The United Naga Council (UNC) has reiterated its demand that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) must be implemented in Manipur before any Census or delimitation exercise is undertaken in the state. In a press release issued on August 18, the UNC said its position was clearly stated in a Joint Memorandum dated May 3, 2024, submitted to the Prime Minister of India through the Governor of Manipur by the UNC and COCOMI. The UNC expressed concern over what it described as the “unchecked and continuous influx of illegal immigrants” from neighbouring countries, including Myanmar , Bangladesh and Nepal . It claimed that the…
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ZSP Congratulates Dr T.D. Peter Lianlunthang on PhD

LAMKA, August 18, 2026: The Zou Sangnaupan Pawlpi (ZSP), the Zou Students’ Association, has congratulated Dr. T. D. Peter Lianlunthang on the successful conferment of his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree by Assam Don Bosco University. Dr. Lianlunthang earned his doctorate for his seminal thesis, “Studies on the Impact of Non-Gravitational Forces on the Dynamics of D68 Ringlet of Saturn’s D Ring.” His research focuses on planetary dynamics and the complex forces influencing Saturn’s ring system. In a congratulatory note issued on August 18, the ZSP General Headquarters described the achievement as a reflection of Dr. Lianlunthang’s dedicatio…
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Army Agniveer Recruitment Rally in Manipur from Sept 17

Imphal, August 18, 2026 (DIPR):  An Army Agniveer Recruitment Rally for candidates from all districts of Manipur who have qualified the online written examination will be conducted from September 17 to October 8, 2026, at three locations in the State. The recruitment rally, organised by the Army Recruiting Office, Rangapahar, will be conducted at Peace Ground, Churachandpur; Khuman Lampak Stadium, Imphal; and Sanyi Dahrii Memorial Sports Complex, Karong, Senapati. The first phase of the recruitment rally will be held at Churachandpur from September 17 to 21, covering candidates from Tengnoupal, Chandel, Churachandpur and Pherzawl districts.  Th…
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Manipur MLAs to Visit Delhi, Seek Centre’s Nod on NRC

Imphal, August 18, 2026 (DIPR): The Government of Manipur today reiterated its stand that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) updation should be taken up in the State citing concerns over demographic changes, demographic imbalance and illegal migration. Addressing a press conference held at the Auditorium of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Nityaipat Chuthek, Imphal, Government spokesperson and MLA Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh stated that the Government remains serious about the issues concerning the NRC and Census and stands with the people of Manipur in addressing their concerns. Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh said that the …
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TD Peter Lianlunthang Achieves PhD in Saturn Ring Dynamics

LAMKA, August 18, 2026  — In a major academic milestone, TD Peter Lianlunthang has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Assam Don Bosco University. Dr. Lianlunthang successfully completed his doctoral research titled “Studies on the Impact of Non-Gravitational Forces on the Dynamics of D68 Ringlet of Saturn’s D Ring” under the guidance of Prof. Monmoyuri Baruah. He is the youngest son of Late Barnabas Langchinkhup and Martha Mankhoniang, residing in Sugnu Zoveng, Chandel District, Manipur. Combining theoretical analysis and numerical simulations with observational data from the Cassini spacecraft, his research offers fresh i…
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How FCRA 2.0 Weaponized Rules to Quiet Indian Civil Society

WHEN the government brought in the new foreign funding bill, it used big words like security and national pride. On social media, the ruling BJP posted sharp posters claiming foreign money was secretly working against India’s democracy. But if you look past the official hype, the truth is much simpler and far more worrying. This law is not really about keeping financial books clean or stopping bad actors. It feels like a direct attempt to tighten the leash on local charities, independent thinkers, and religious minorities. By making the rules so harsh, the government is creating a situation where grassroots groups and charities cannot do the…
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