KSO condemns alleged NSCN-IM attack at Kailenjang

Kangpokpi, August 10, 2026: The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi District, has strongly condemned the alleged burning of civilian houses at Kailenjang Village by suspected cadres of the NSCN-IM at around 1.30 pm on Monday. In a press statement issued on August 10, the KSO described the incident as a “barbaric act” and alleged that the attackers were armed with fully automatic weapons. The organisation said the incident was particularly shocking as it reportedly took place just five kilometres from Senapati headquarters, where the Government of Manipur, led by Deputy Chief Minister L. Dikho and Home Minister Govindas K…
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Thadou Inpi Seeks Census Delay, Rejects Selective Consultation

Imphal, August 10, 2026: The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM), apex body of the Thadou tribe in Manipur, has expressed strong disappointment over the state government’s decision to invite only the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) and 14 civil society organisations (CSOs) for a follow-up meeting on the outcome of the two-day Consultative Meeting-cum-Seminar on Manipur’s Demographic Profile. In a media release issued on Monday, TIM said the statewide seminar had provided communities and organisations an equal opportunity to present their observations and recommendations. It said participants had collectively expressed concern that a credi…
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MSU Urges MPSC Reforms, OTR Changes for Applicants

Aizawl, August 10, 2026: The Mizo Students’ Union (MSU) has urged the Mizoram Government to address difficulties faced by students and job seekers in the Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) recruitment process, particularly regarding the newly introduced Online One Time Registration (OTR) system. According to a press release issued by the MSU on Monday, its leaders met Chief Minister Lalduhoma and raised concerns over various issues relating to MPSC examinations and recruitment. The union pointed out that MPSC has issued as many as 16 corrigenda in recent times, which it said indicated shortcomings in the recruitment process and had caus…
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Moreh CSOs Condemn Security Raid on Kuki Woman Leader

Moreh, August 10, 2026: Several civil society organisations (CSOs) in Moreh have jointly condemned the alleged selective raid of the residence of the President of the Kuki Women Union & Human Rights during a security “sanitisation” operation ahead of the Independence Day celebration in Moreh. The joint statement was issued on August 10 by the Hill Tribal Council, Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Moreh Youth Club, Kuki Khanglai Lawmpi and Kuki Women Union & Human Rights. According to the organisations, the incident occurred in the early hours of August 10, when security personnel reportedly raided the residence of the social leader on…
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Venugopal Asks Speaker to Summon Amit Shah Over Police Brutality

New Delhi, August 10, 2026: Congress leader and Public Accounts Committee Chairman K.C. Venugopal has urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to direct Union Home Minister Amit Shah to appear before Parliament and make a comprehensive statement on alleged police brutality against protesting students and youth in Delhi. In a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker, dated August 10, Venugopal drew the Speaker’s attention to reports of the alleged disproportionate use of force, including the firing of pellet guns, against students and young people participating in protests in the national capital. Venugopal described the alleged police action as a matter of “gr…
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KNO, UPF Deny Reports of Revised SoO Agreement

Imphal, August 10, 2026: The Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) have rejected reports claiming that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Manipur government and Kuki-Zo groups signed a revised Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement. In a clarification issued on August 10, the two organisations said the report published by Northeast Now on August 9, titled “MHA, Manipur government and Kuki-Zo groups sign revised SoO agreement ”, was false. According to the KNO and UPF, the MHA and the SoO groups extended the existing peace agreement on September 4, 2025, and “no further meeting has taken place on this account.” T…
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CM Flags Off Har Ghar Tiranga Bike Rally in Imphal

Imphal, August 10, 2026: With strong patriotic spirit, Chief Minister Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday flagged off the “Har Ghar Tiranga” bike rally from Hapta Kangjeibung in Imphal East. The rally was organized by the Manipur Police Department and saw the participation of thousands of bikers from across the state. While flagging off the rally, the Chief Minister recalled that India gained independence on 15th August, 1947. Since then, the people of the country have been celebrating the spirit of freedom by proudly hoisting the national tricolour.  He said that Independence Day is observed across the country to mark the importance of that…
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National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) held in Chandel

Chandel, August 10, 2026 (DIO): In a significant step towards generating awareness on the harmful effects of tobacco and to mobilize community participation, a Village Awareness Programme on Tobacco Free Village Initiative under the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) was held today at Liwa Khullen Village, Chandel District. The programme was organised by the District Tobacco Control Cell, District Health Society, Chandel. Dr. Laishram Deben Singh, DNO, NTCP, Chandel and Mutum Oken Singh, Counsellor, District Hospital, Chandel attended the programme as resource persons. Dr. Laishram Deben Singh spoke on the objectives of NTCP, key provis…
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Manipur CM Fetes Silver Medallist Rishikanta Singh

Imphal, August 10, 2026 (DIPR): Chief Minister of Manipur Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh today feted Commonwealth Games Silver Medallist Shri Chanambam Rishikanta Singh, Weight Lifter, 60 kg category (Men's) at Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Imphal. While felicitating the medallist, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations to Weight Lifter Shri Chanambam Rishikanta Singh for his outstanding performance at the recently held 23rd edition of Commonwealth Games 2026 at Glasgow, Scotland. His achievement has brought laurels to both the State and the Nation and makes the state proud. Lauding the sports movement in Manipur, the Chief…
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Telangana Mala JAC Protests SC Reservation Policy in Delhi

NEW DELHI — Members of the Telangana State Mala Sangala Joint Action Committee (JAC) and the Telangana Mala Students JAC staged a protest at Jantar Mantar on Monday, August 10, 2026, demanding an immediate overhaul of Telangana's Scheduled Caste (SC) categorization and roster systems. Demonstrators holding banners featuring Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and community leaders accused the Telangana government of enacting SC categorization laws that bypass Supreme Court guidelines. Organisers asserted that the current framework creates administrative inequities in public employment and higher education admissions. Community leaders addressed news media a…
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