10,000 Saplings Planted Across Tengnoupal

TENGNOUPAL, June 5, 2026 (DIO): The Tengnoupal Forest Division carried out a mega tree plantation drive across Tengnoupal district on World Environment Day, with a target of planting 10,000 saplings to promote environmental conservation and ecological restoration.

The district-wide campaign brought together government officials, security forces, community leaders, youth groups, students, and local residents in a collective effort to expand green cover and address climate change.

The plantation drive was conducted across several locations in the district, involving participants from 20 villages, including Khudengthabi, Haolenphai, D. Zalenphai, Yangngoubung, Maojang, Khoibu, Saivom, Thamlai Khudei Laipham, Heirok Chingdompok, Tengnoupal Headquarters, Machi, and other surrounding areas. The initiative aimed to combat deforestation, protect vital catchment areas, and encourage climate action in the border district.

The campaign was led by Deputy Conservator of Forests Mrs. Mahamuda Begum, IFS, who coordinated the large-scale operation in collaboration with district authorities, security agencies, and grassroots organisations.

Senior officials actively participated in the programme. Deputy Commissioner Shri Saurabh Yadav, IAS, stressed the importance of sustainable forest management and urged village authorities to ensure the protection and survival of the newly planted saplings. Superintendent of Police Shri Chaitanya, IPS, along with other police officers, led plantation activities in police reserves and public spaces.

Personnel from Assam Rifles and the Border Security Force also joined the campaign, planting saplings in border areas, defence establishments, and along national highways.

The initiative received strong support from Civil Society Organisations, Village Authorities, Biodiversity Management Committees, Joint Forest Management Committees, and Self-Help Groups, which helped prepare plantation sites and mobilise community participation.

Schools across the district, including Yangngoubung Government School, Tengnoupal High School, Enlighten English School and Kindergarten, and Don Bosco School, took part in the programme. Hundreds of students planted saplings within school campuses and nearby community areas, pledging to nurture the trees as they grow.

Speaking after the programme, Mrs. Mahamuda Begum thanked all departments, security forces, community leaders, and residents for their support. She said that while achieving the target of 10,000 saplings was a significant milestone, the true success of the campaign lay in the strong spirit of cooperation and environmental responsibility demonstrated by the people of Tengnoupal.

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Tree Plantation Drive Launched in CCpur Schools

Lamka, June 5, 2026 (DIO): Schools across Churachandpur district observed World Environment Day 2026 on Friday through tree plantation activities under the nationwide campaign “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0” and the launch of Green Summer Camps under the Eco Club for Mission LiFE.

The Green Summer Camps will be conducted from June 5 to June 30, promoting environmental awareness and sustainable living among students.

As part of the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0” initiative, schools are carrying out tree plantation drives within their campuses and, where space is limited, in suitable community areas. Authorities have been directed to ensure the proper care and protection of the saplings to enhance their survival rate.

Students, teachers, School Management Committees, and members of local communities are also participating in the campaign by taking the Mission LiFE Pledge during morning assemblies.

The Green Summer Camps will focus on seven key themes: healthy lifestyles, sustainable food systems, reduction of e-waste, waste management, energy conservation, water conservation, and the elimination of single-use plastics.

Speaking on the occasion, Smt. Esther Chingneikim, ZEO and District Project Officer, Samagra Shiksha Churachandpur, expressed gratitude to all departments and community leaders for their support. She noted that achieving the target of planting more than 23,000 saplings is a significant milestone, but added that the true success lies in the strong spirit of community participation and coordination demonstrated across the district.

She further stressed the importance of proper documentation of all activities, including plantation drives, Green Summer Camps, and Mission LiFE programmes, through geo-tagged photographs to be uploaded to the Eco Club portal.

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World Environment Day Marked in Kamjong

KAMJONG, June 5, 2026: World Environment Day was observed at Kamjong Sub-Division on Friday with a tree plantation drive aimed at promoting environmental conservation and climate awareness.

The programme was organised under the global theme, “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.”

Divisional Forest Officer of Kamjong Forest Division, Shri Napolean Rongmei, IFS, led the plantation drive along with officials of the Kamjong District Administration. Additional Deputy Commissioner Shri H.L. Jain, MCS, also participated in planting saplings during the event.

The initiative highlighted the importance of protecting the environment and encouraging collective action towards a greener and more sustainable future.

Officials emphasised the need for continued efforts in afforestation and environmental conservation to address climate change and preserve natural resources for future generations.

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Three DEAD, including PREGNANT Woman, in LOIBOL Raid

Kangpokpi, 5 June 2026 — A brutal early-morning assault on the quiet Kuki village of Loibol Khullen in Kangpokpi District has left three innocent civilians dead, seven residential houses reduced to ashes, and several families completely devastated. The unprovoked attack, which occurred at approximately 4:00 AM today, was carried out by heavily armed militants allegedly belonging to the NSCN-IM and its proxy ZUF-K, alongside various Valley-Based Insurgent Groups (VBIGs).

The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the region due to the sheer cruelty inflicted upon a single family. The deceased have been identified as Letkhongam Haokip, his 30-year-old wife Mrs. Tinmary Haokip, and Mr. Jangminlal Haokip. In a deeply heartbreaking disclosure, it was revealed that Mrs. Tinmary Haokip was seven months pregnant with her unborn child when she was mercilessly gunned down alongside her husband and relative.

The incident has triggered widespread outrage and unanimous condemnation from apex tribal bodies across Manipur. In separate statements, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), Kuki Inpi South-West Sadar Hills, the Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU), Kuki Students Organisation Sadar Hills, and the Hill Tribal Council (HTC) Moreh has denounced the raid as a "barbaric act of violence" and a violation of fundamental human rights. COTU further termed the assault a premeditated and well-orchestrated strategy designed to reignite the bitter Kuki-Naga ethnic conflicts of the 1990s.

Public fury is also mounting against the state government and local law enforcement apparatus for their glaring failure to protect civilians. 

Kuki leaders are openly questioning how such a heavily coordinated insurgent raid could take place despite the recent deployment of additional central security forces, including the elite Cobra commando battalion, to the area. 

Describing the administrative response as a form of "conspicuous inaction," the HTC Moreh and allied organisations have demanded an immediate, impartial judicial enquiry, the swift arrest of the perpetrators within 24 hours, and urgent state intervention to safeguard all vulnerable Kuki-Zo villages from future bloodshed.

~ KV NEWS

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Remembering Major David Manlun

WHEN we look at photographs of young military officers, we often see the sharp uniforms, the steady posture, and the determined eyes. Yet, behind every uniform is a human story deeply intertwined with family, dreams, and an unyielding sense of duty. Major David Manlun was the epitome of such a story. Born in Imphal, Manipur, and hailing from the Churachandpur district, David grew up in a household where serving the nation was a proud family tradition. His father was a retired Subedar from the Assam Regiment, his elder brother served in the same regiment, and his sister was married to an army colonel. Growing up in this “Fauji Parivar”, David developed a profound respect for discipline and honour. An active sportsman fluent in multiple regional languages, he chose the path of service after graduating from St. Anthony's College, Shillong, eventually joining the Officers Training Academy, Chennai, in 2009.

David was commissioned into the 1st Battalion of the Naga Regiment and later assigned to the 164 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army). His life was not just about tactical operations; it was about connecting with people. He used his deep understanding of local dialects to build trust with civilian populations in Nagaland, even organising football tournaments to engage local youth and steer them away from insurgent influences. He was a vibrant, unmarried young man with his whole life ahead of him. In fact, his remarkable dedication had earned him a selection for deputation to the elite National Security Guard (NSG), with his probation scheduled to begin in late June 2017. Tragically, destiny had a different, immortal path waiting for him just weeks before that deployment.

On the fateful night of 6 June 2017, acting on precise intelligence he had developed himself, Major David led a joint counter-insurgency operation in the remote, challenging terrain of the Lappa area in Nagaland, close to the Myanmar border. As his column advanced, heavily armed militants launched a fierce ambush, lobbing grenades and opening intense fire. David and three of his men were wounded almost immediately. In that chaotic, terrifying moment, true leadership shone through. Disregarding his own severe injuries, David moved forward under heavy fire, engaging the militants at close range to shield his troops. He made the supreme sacrifice at just 31 years old, successfully eliminating the hardcore militants and saving his men.

For his conspicuous bravery, Major David Manlun was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry decoration. His legacy is an enduring reminder that peace is often bought at the highest human cost. True heroes are not defined merely by the battles they win, but by the love they bear for their people and the ultimate sacrifices they make to protect them. As we reflect on his life, let us remember that the freedom we enjoy daily rests firmly on the broad shoulders of bravehearts like David, whose memory will forever remain etched in the heart of a grateful nation.

~ Zogam Today | Editorial | 05.06.2026

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Ginzamang T. Zomi Continues as College Principal

 

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Kuki Inpi Opposes Manipur SIR Over IDP Exclusion

PRESS STATEMENT

4th June 2026

 

The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Manipur is unacceptable under the prevailing circumstances and raises serious concerns regarding fairness, inclusivity, and administrative responsibility. The Kuki Inpi Manipur had expected that the government would first put in place adequate and practical arrangements to address the situation of the approximately 59,000 Kuki-Zo internally displaced persons (IDPs), who continue to remain displaced and are unable to return to their homes to participate in this exercise.

Proceeding with such a critical electoral and administrative exercise without ensuring the participation of a large and vulnerable section of the population undermines the very principles of democratic representation. The exclusion, whether direct or indirect, of these IDPs from the SIR process renders the exercise incomplete and unacceptable in its present form.

It is therefore imperative that the government, along with the concerned district administrations, take immediate and concrete steps to establish accessible and inclusive mechanisms that will enable all affected IDPs to be duly enrolled and participate in the revision process. Any continuation of the SIR without such provisions would not only be unjust but would also call into question the legitimacy and credibility of the entire exercise.

In light of these concerns, satisfactory arrangements have to be made by the concerned authorities to ensure that no displaced person is left out of the process. 

(Janghaolun Haokip)

Information Secretary

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Mizoram Rajya Sabha MP 1978 - 04.06.2026

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All NAGA Students' Association Manipur DEMANDS Answers on 6 HOSTAGES

 

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Dr. Lalhriatpuii Among Top PhD Scholars

Dr. Lalhriatpuii Fanai, daughter of late F. Lalnunpuia of Lalhema & Sons, Dawrpui Veng, has recently been awarded a Ph.D. from Christ University, Bangalore. 

Dr. Lalhriatpuii Fanai is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore. She has been selected among the country's outstanding Ph.D. scholars (JRF Recipients) to participate in an interactive session with the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on June 2, 2026. 

 During the session, the President will review and discuss the work of researchers whose studies have contributed to the welfare and development of Indigenous communities.

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Manipur-India ST List Tungtang: Dr Tualchin Neihsial

 MANIPUR LEH INDIA MALSUAH GAM A SCHEDULED TRIBES LIST TUNGTANG

~ Dr Tualchin Neihsial

India Daanbupi Article 341 leh 342 siiksan in 1950 kum in India President in Part A leh Part B state-te aa diing in Scheduled Tribes leh Scheduled Castes orders nih suahkhia hi. Hiai order nihte ah minam bangzah hiamte Scheduled Castes leh Scheduled Tribes in chiamteh hi. Constitution(Scheduled Tribes) orders 1951 dungzui in Manipur sung a Scheduled Tribe-te pen khenpi(categories) thum phasak in,  1) Any Kuki Tribe, 2) Any Lushai Tribe, leh 3) Any Naga Tribes chiin koih hi.

Kuki lah hi lou, Naga lah hi lou, Lushai lah hi lou Paite, Hmar, Vaiphei leh nam tuamtuamte’n amau nam min pen Constitution(Scheduled Tribes) orders 1951 a a om louh man in India Daanbupi a hamphatnate aphattuampih in azaalzou pha kei uhi. 1951 kum in Paite National Council(PNC) in kiteelna a amau MP candidate diing in T. Thangkhai atungkhia ua, himahleh Returning Officer(M.N. Phukan) in, “Candidate(Thangkhai) in Paite kichi Kuki ahi kei a, Naga leng ahi kei a, Lushai leng ahi sam kei achih ziak in, tua MP seat lah scheduled Tribes kichi any Kuki tribe, any Lushai tribe-te aa dia khaamkholh(reserved) ahihman in, a nomination ka pom kei” chiin 1951 kum December 8 ni in a pom louhna agelhthoh in pia hi.

Paite min a kiteelpina a tuh thei lou chih mawk pen leh amau hihna min khumluut a om louhpen diksa lou leh ngaisiam thei lou uhi. Nawlkhiin leh posoh a om diing nam tuamtuamte zong a ut kuamah a om louh ziak un kiphinna leh phunnawina thupitak hong om a, India kumpi in zong hiai thu suut leh kanchian diing in Kaka Kalelkar(Chairmanpa) makaih a commission khat hon bawlkhia in Kaka Kalelkar Commission kichi pah a, hiai Kaka Kalelkar Commission Report dungzui in 1956 kum in Scheduled castes and Scheduled Tribe(Modification) list hong kibawl thak in, Manipur ah Scheduled Tribe 29 tak guanluut in hong omta hi.

Hiai Kalelkar Commission in 1955 kum a Report a piakna uah anuai a bang in Paite, Hmar leh nam dangte tungtang na pia hi:

“From information made available to us, it was found that the tribes in Assam and Manipur had been classified by the British officers as Kukis, Nagas, Akas or Lushais in a casual fashion. Some of them are tribal names and others are general. Certain tribes resented being included wrongly under different regional or tribal names. It was suggested that the Scheduled should simply mention Any Kuki or Lushai tribe, but his too in our mind, would not solve the problem satisfactorily. There are the Hmars, the Paites and others for instance, refused to be classified among Kuki or Nagas. Though some of the Paite are Chin and objection was raised to their classification under the general heading of Chin. In these circumstances, we are of the opinion that it would be more convenient to list all the tribes by their own particular names in the hilly areas of Assam and Manipur”.

1955 kum in India Daanbupi nuai a scheduled Tribes list a guanluut a om theihna diing in Paite, Hmar leh Vaiphei leh nam tuamtuam in ngetna in memorandum piakluutna nei uhi. PNC ngial in houh 1955 kum November 18 ni a Minister, Home Affairs, Government of India khut a Memorandum apiakna uah, “GA Grierson in his Linguistic Survey of India(vide page 84 Vol. III) showed clearly that the language of the Paites is different from any of the other tribes namely, the Lusheis, the Nagas and the Kukis and Dr Grierson gave some exhausted examples. Suppose we give the following word “what” to show the difference between Paite, Lushei, or Kuki: English(what?) Paite(Bangahia?), Kuki[Thadou](Ipiham?), Lushei(Engani?). If this demand of recognition be denied of us, it cannot mean other thing than denial of citizenship to us… the paites will take it for granted that they are not wanted to be integral part of Indians, and therefore can join any other Government which will give them(Paites) due recognition and they cannot be blamed for that…” chiin nget leh vauthoh uhi. Hiai Kalelkar Commission in report leh recommendation abawl dungzui in 1956 kum April 28  ni in India kumpi Manipur a Kalelkar Commission recommendation toh kituak a tribe list guanluut diing hon bawl thak uhi.

India vaihawmna Innpi(Parliament) a hiai tribe list a guanluut diing thu genkhawm ahih lai in Phualpi kumpi in Sl. No. 2 ah Anal toh Mayon, kualkhum(bracket) sung ah Monsang koih diing, Sl. No. 20 ah Paite, kualkhum(bracket) sung ah Simte koih diing chih a deihdan ahi hi. Huai omdan bel Moyon(Monsang) ahi dia, Paite(Simte) chih ahi diing chihna ahi. British Record khenkhat adiak in Dun in agelh “Gazetteer of Manipur”, Lt. Col, AS Reid in agelh “Chin-Lushai Land”, Carey & Tuck in agelh uh “The Chin Hills” ah Paite leh Simte, Paite leh Sukte, Paite leh Zou chih khawng akibang leh akikhat in na zangkhawm uhi. Tua ahihman in 1955 kum tan in Paite in Zoute leh Simte leng huap vek himahleh Government of India Bill No. 8 of 1956 dungzui in nam tuam a guanluut diing in Paite akipan Zoute(Zou) lakkhia in Manipur kumpi in hiai bang in siikkhau saatsuk hi, “… Any community called Zou may be included in the list of Schedule. The Zou are about ten thousand number and they are bonafide tribe living in the hill area… Hither to they have been grouped under Paite…”

Hiai Bill pen Act a pom a hong om in President in 1956 kum in Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes(Modification) Order, 1956 hon suah in Anal akipan in Moyon leh Monsang nam atuam a guan a om in Paite toh minam leh nam khat a simkhawm a na om gige Simte, Sukte leh Zou a khenzak in hong om uhi. 1956 akipan in Nagate’n zong amau nam min chiat ah hong kigelhluut in- any Naga tribe kichi hong bei in, any Kuki tribe zong hong bei in, any Lushai(Mizo anung lam in) tribe kia phiat lou in hong om hi.

Assam state in a huapn a sung a om Lushai Hills(Mizoram) leh Khasi & Jaintia Hills leh Garo Hills(Meghalaya)te pen The North Eastern Areas(Re-organisation) Act, 1971 dungzui in state tuamtuam asehkhenkhiak in om mahle uh Assam gam a Scheduled Castes &  Scheduled Tribes list a omte a hi bangbang in bang mah kheeklamdang lou in lasawn uhi. 1955 a Kalelkar Commission report leh recommendation toh kikalh in Assam(leh Mizoram leh Meghalaya) ah Paite koih a om lou in any Kuki tribes nuai ah Paite lak a beh khenkhat leh nam khenkhat gelhluut in om uhi. Meghalaya ah Sl. No. 7 ah any Kuki Tribes nuai ah Guite, Kuki, Sukte, Haolai, Thadou, Riang, Vaiphei, Hrangkhol chihte tel in 37 list kipia hi. Hiai bangbang in Mizoram leh Assam list ah leng om hi. Tripura ah ahihleh Sl. No.9(XIV) ah Kuki sub-tribe nuai ah Paite(Paitu) khat in kikoih hi.

2002 kum December 18 ni in India Vaihawmna Innpi in “The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes orders(Amendment) Bill, 2002” apass uh toh kiton in Part XVII entry 15-na ah Paite guanluut in om a, Part X Manipur ah entry 30 ah Poumai Naga, entry 31 ah Tarao, entry 32 ah Kharam, entry 33 ah “Any Kuki Tribes” chihte guanluut in om hi. Tuin Manipur ah Scheduled Tribes 33 om chihna ahi.

 

SCHEDULED TRIBES OF MANIPUR:

 

1. Aimol   

2. Anal

3. Angami

4. Chiru

5. Chothe

6. Gangte

7. Hmar

8. Kabui- i) Puimei ii) Rongmei

9. Kacha Naga- i) Zemei  ii) Liangmei

10. Koirao

11. Koireng

12. Kom

13. Lamgang

14. Any Lushai(Mizo) Tribes]

15. Maram

16. Maring

17. Mao

18. Monsang

19. Moyon

20. Paite

21. Purum

22. Ralte

23. Sema

24. Simte

25. Sukte

26. Tangkhul

27. Thadou

28. Vaiphei

29. Zou

30. Poumai Naga

31. Tarao

32. Kharam

33. Any Kuki Tribes

Courtesy: I Love Lamka

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Education Under Fire in Patna

THE alarming assault on the Khan Global Coaching Institute in Patna on Tuesday night is a shocking reminder of how ugly corporate greed can become when it infiltrates the sacred space of education. A crowd of around twenty individuals, allegedly linked to a rival coaching centre, pelted stones, smashed property, and brutally assaulted an innocent security guard, who is now fighting a severe head injury in hospital. While the prompt arrest of three suspects, including a rival director, shows efficient policing, the deeper issue is far more unsettling. Faisal Khan, affectionately known across India as ‘Khan Sir’, has long been a target for greedy competitors simply because he dares to make high-quality education truly affordable. For years, his heavily subsidized fees “sometimes as low as £2” have broken down the financial barriers preventing underprivileged youths from clearing competitive civil and police exams.

Via @https://www.youtube.com/@Viral_Khan_Sir

Born into a humble family with a strong sense of public service, Khan Sir chose the classroom over a traditional corporate career to become a genuine lifeline for millions. Launching his institute to help those left behind by the expensive, commercialized coaching industry, his witty, local teaching style quickly turned his YouTube channel into an absolute national phenomenon. His massive online presence and his recent success in coaching thousands of students into the Bihar Police have clearly frustrated a corrupt network of commercial operators who view education merely as a balance sheet. This violent attack was not just a random act of vandalism; it was a deliberate, desperate attempt to bully a dedicated educator who completely refuses to exploit poor families for profit.

The Bihar government’s promise to formulate a regulatory policy within three months is a welcome step, but immediate, iron-clad protection must be given to institutions that serve the public good. Education should never be treated like a ruthless corporate battlefield where stones and intimidation are used to crush fair competition. We must strongly condemn these attackers and demand that the police hunt down every single person involved in this cowardly act. Khan Sir’s absolute resilience shows that the true value of education lies in uplifting the community, not in squeezing money out of desperate, struggling parents.

This unfortunate event carries a profound and timely lesson for conflict-torn regions across the world, such as Lamka town in Manipur. Ever since the devastating ethnic violence erupted in May 2023, local families have endured unimaginable hardships, leaving young students displaced, deeply traumatized, and financially broken. In these testing times, coaching institutes in Lamka must draw great inspiration from Khan Sir’s noble philosophy. Instead of focusing on profit, local educators should step up as community healers by offering heavy fee concessions and free remedial classes to these vulnerable children. True education must always be a beacon of hope, safety, and unwavering support, especially when society is struggling to rebuild itself.

~ Zogam Today | Editorial | 04.06.2026

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Pi Kimneo Hangshing in Taphou khomite vilna ana nei

14 Hostages Family ho lhamon na jong ana nei.

TAPHOU: 3rd June, 2026 |  Wednesday 

Saikul MLA Pi Kimneo Hangshing in tunin Senapati district sung a midangte khutna tangden Kuki chapa 14 ho chenna Taphou Vangkho vilna ana neijin, Hostages Family ho tilkhou naleh lhamon na jong ana neiye.

MLA Pi Kimneo Hangshing in hentaang a um sopi cheng damsel a hung kilhadoh nading chung chang thu a amanjong ajochanna apanlah dan ana seijin, amahohin bol khel toh khel leh seikhel ima anei pouve, Kuki chapa ahi jeh uva midangte khutna hentaang a um ahi uvin, damsel a hungdoh thou2 ding ahi uvin, lungneo hih uvin lang taonan lhut jing ute atin, hitoh kilhon in Taona Maicham ₹1,000/- ana koijin, alhonpi a team holeh khosung mite chuleh hostages Innsungmite cheng toh sopi ho damsel la ahung kilhadoh theina ding uvin  Taona ana mang khom uvin ahi.

MLA Pi Kimneo Hangshing in hentaang a um sopi cheng ding in nehle chah jong ana pe in, chuleh agimnau leh acholnau thoh-hu  vetsahna in Hostages Family hojong Sit in Protest phat chomkhat ana tou pi in ahi.

(KimneoForSaikul)

Kuki People's Alliance, KPA

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Financial Literacy Drive Launched in Noney District

Noney, June 3, 2026: The Deputy Commissioner of Noney, Shri Vidyamari Sridhar, launched a Special Financial Literacy Campaign at the DC Office, Noney, in collaboration with Punjab National Bank (PNB) and Manipur Rural Bank (MRB). The initiative aims to strengthen financial security and social protection among government employees.

The campaign focuses on creating awareness and encouraging enrollment in three flagship social security schemes of the Government of India — the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY).

Speaking at the launch, Shri Vidyamari Sridhar highlighted the importance of financial planning and social security for government employees and their families. He urged all eligible staff members to take advantage of these affordable and beneficial schemes to secure their future and build financial resilience against unforeseen circumstances.

As a gesture of support, the Deputy Commissioner announced that he would sponsor the first-time registration fee for all staff members enrolling under the schemes.

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Anunay Anand Assumes Charge as Pherzawl Deputy Commissioner

Pherzawl, June 3, 2026 (DIO): Shri Anunay Anand, IAS, formally took charge as the Deputy Commissioner of Pherzawl on Wednesday, ushering in a new phase of administrative leadership in the district. He succeeds Smt. Mannuamching, who had been serving as Deputy Commissioner since February 2025.

An IAS officer of the Manipur cadre, Shri Anand is expected to continue strengthening governance, enhancing public service delivery, and advancing developmental programmes across the district. His appointment comes as several flagship government schemes and community-oriented initiatives are being implemented in Pherzawl.

A formal handing-over ceremony was held in the district headquarters and attended by district officials, staff members, and well-wishers. The gathering extended a warm welcome to the incoming Deputy Commissioner while expressing appreciation for the contributions and dedicated service rendered by Smt. Mannuamching during her tenure.

Officials expressed confidence that the new Deputy Commissioner’s leadership will further support the district’s development efforts and administrative goals.

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Reclaiming Humanity

THE fragile peace in Manipur took another distressing turn this week when a total shutdown paralyzed Naga-inhabited areas and key highways were blocked. Activists called for the agitation following grave concerns over six missing Nagas, who are feared to be held captive. Although the Kuki Inpi Manipur has explicitly denied these allegations, the boiling mistrust on the ground is palpable. This round of blockades comes on the heels of a heartbreaking setback on June 1st. The United Naga Council had initially announced the safe release of fourteen Kuki civilians. However, intense pressure from localized Naga groups forced a last-minute cancellation, leaving families in absolute despair. While it is now painfully clear these captives remain in Naga custody, anger has spilled over domestically, leading local citizens to storm the council headquarters in protest.

This strategy of using innocent civilians as political shields or bargaining chips is deeply troubling. It stands against every tenet of humanity, fundamental ethics, and the core Christian values that the majority of these communities hold so dear. Manipur has been trapped in a relentless cycle of communal violence since May 2023, leaving thousands of Meitei and Kuki-Zo families displaced from their ancestral homes. Villages have been turned to ash, and places of worship destroyed. Now, an entirely new layer of conflict has opened up between sections of the Naga and Kuki communities. What began as a tragic drunken brawl in Ukhrul district back in February has festered over the months. Coming just days after a new state government took charge, this spreading fire threatens to engulf communities that had previously managed to avoid the worst of the regional madness.

Manipur is, at its heart, a beautiful and vibrant tapestry woven from the unique lives of the Meitei, Pangal, Naga, and Kuki peoples. Yet, no one gains anything from this perpetual state of war; it yields nothing but ashes, economic devastation, and the irreplaceable loss of human lives. There is truly no reward in this bloodshed, and no community can find prosperity in the ruin of its neighbour. Genuine, lasting security can never be built on the suffering of hostaged innocents or the isolation of blockaded highways. True strength lies in the courage to stop retaliating and to start listening to the pain of the other side.

Therefore, the only sustainable way forward is to urgently transition from the combat of the jungles to the constructive arena of the negotiation table. True peace will remain completely out of reach until community leaders find the resolve to transform their own minds and stop the destructive cycle of blame. Peaceful co-existence is not a luxury or a distant, idealistic dream: it is an absolute, daily necessity for physical survival in a shared homeland. Leaders must sit down face-to-face, look into each other’s eyes, and choose honest dialogue over hatred. Only when weapons are traded for words can the people of Manipur finally begin to heal, rebuild their broken lives, and safeguard a shared future for generations to come.

~ Zogam Today | Editorial | 03.06.2026

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RIPANS AIZAWL: ADMISSION NOTICE

 

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Manipur Police: Press Note

 

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