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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Why the Northeast Is Fighting the FCRA Amendments

ON Tuesday, a massive protest rally against the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill was carried out in Aizawl and Shillong. Organised in Mizoram by the Council ofChurches in Mizoram (CCM): comprising nine major denominations alongside unaffiliated bodies, the public march titled “ FCRA Bill Duh Loh Kawngzawh ” (Rally Against FCRA Bill) saw citizens converge from Zarkawt and Sikulpuikawn at Vanapa Hall under the leadership of CCM President Rev. Dr. R. Lalbiakliana. Simultaneously, in Meghalaya , Congress leader Vincent Pala led a fierce demonstration, warning that this legislation marks the “first attack after Independence” on churches and civil societ…
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Nagaland MP Urges Shah to Hold Wider FCRA Bill Consultations

New Delhi, August 12, 2026: Lok Sabha Member of Parliament S. Supongmeren Jamir has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah not to proceed with the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Bill, 2026, until wider consultations are held with all stakeholders and political parties. In an appeal dated August 11, 2026, to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Jamir expressed concern over the proposed legislation, saying that decisions concerning the FCRA should be taken in the greater interest of the country, with due consideration for India’s unity, diversity and secular character. He referred to the objectives of the FCRA Amendment Act, 2010,…
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WCKCSOs-Ukhrul Lifts Economic Blockade, Shutdown

LAMKA, August 11, 2026: The Kuki CSO Working Committee, Ukhrul (WCKCSOs-Ukhrul) has announced the lifting of its Counter Economic Blockade and the ensuing Total Shutdown with effect from 4:30 pm on August 11, 2026 . According to a statement issued by the committee, the Counter Economic Blockade had been enforced since July 27 and intensified into a Total Shutdown from August 5 . The measures were imposed in response to what the committee described as a selective economic blockade targeting Kuki-Zos by certain Tangkhul and Meitei groups along NH-202 . The decision to lift the blockade followed a meeting held at Shangkai at 1 pm on Tuesday between …
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Cabinet Gives In-Principle Nod to Medical College in Senapati

Imphal, August 11, 2026: The Manipur Cabinet has given in-principle approval for the establishment of a Government Medical College in Senapati, with an annual intake of 100 MBBS students. The announcement was made by Losii Dikho on August 11, 2026, who said the proposed medical college would also be supported by an upgrade of the existing District Hospital to meet the requirements of the institution. The initiative is expected to strengthen healthcare services and medical education in Senapati and provide new opportunities for students and residents of the district and surrounding areas. Dikho described the decision as a significant step for th…
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KZC alleges selective justice over violence in Manipur

LAMKA, August 11, 2026: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has strongly condemned what it described as continued violence, harassment, discrimination and denial of justice against the Kuki-Zo people in Manipur, alleging that the Central and State governments have shown preferential attention to the Naga community while overlooking the grievances and suffering of the Kuki-Zo people. In a press release issued by the  Secretary, Information and Publicity of Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) on August 11, the KZC said 21 villagers from the Leilon Vaiphei area have been summoned by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to appear at the Leimakhong Army Camp . It also all…
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Manipur Faces 150-MW Winter Power Deficit, Says MSPDCL

Imphal, August 11, 2026 (DIPR): The Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL) on Tuesday outlined a series of measures, including power banking, strengthening of the distribution network, smart metering and promotion of rooftop solar, to meet the State’s growing electricity demand and manage the anticipated power shortage during the coming winter. Addressing the 11th edition of the “Meet the Press” programme organised by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) at the DIPR Auditorium here, Managing Director of MSPDCL, Shri M. Rabi Singh, said peak electricity demand in Manipur is projected to touch 300–310 MW…
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MSCW Organises One Day Legal Awareness Programme

Imphal, August 11, 2026 (DIPR): A one-day legal awareness programme was jointly organised by the Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW) and the Women Department of Manipur Baptist Convention (MBC) today at MBC Training Hall, Imphal, with the objective of enhancing awareness among women about their legal rights. Delivering the keynote address, Smt W. Phajatombi Devi, MCS, Member Secretary, MSCW and Additional Director, IPR, Manipur, stated that the programme was organised as part of a two-day seminar programme being organised by MBC, and emphasized the importance of empowering women through legal awareness. She observed that the active parti…
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