Marking the 80th Naga Independence Day

A Journey of Sovereignty and Heritage Today, the 14th of August, Naga people across villages, towns, and the diaspora observe the 80th Naga Independence Day. It is not merely a date on the calendar. It is a solemn remembrance of a people’s assertion of identity, self-determination, and the right to live with dignity on their ancestral land. Eighty years have passed since the Naga Nation declared its independence on 14th August 1947. The day stands as a testament to the resilience of Naga forefathers who chose to chart their own destiny, rooted in distinct history, culture, and political consciousness. The image of our people in tradition…
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Mayangkhang Village Authority Denies Bolero Hijacking Claims

Kangpokpi, August 14, 2026: The Mayangkhang Village Authority in Kangpokpi district has strongly rejected allegations by the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO)–Sadar Hills regarding the alleged hijacking of a Bolero pickup belonging to Lamtingchon Chonbloi at Mayangkhang Thangal village. In a press statement issued by the Mayangkhang Village Authority on August 14, the village authority termed the allegations “baseless” and “fabricated”, stating that it had no knowledge of any such incident within its jurisdiction. The authority accused KSO–Sadar Hills of spreading misinformation and attempting to tarnish the reputation of Mayangkhang village a…
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Three Thadou Men Detained at Namdilong Released Safely

Kanglatongbi, August 14, 2026: Three members of the Thadou community who were detained at Namdilong village near Kanglatongbi were released and handed over to the Manipur Police following intervention by community leaders and senior police officials. The three ---  T. Letkhotinlen (Joseph) , Lhingminchong Kipgen and Manggouthang Tuboi  ---  were reportedly detained at around 2:50 pm between Namdilong Junction and Kanglatongbi Bazaar along National Highway-2. According to information received earlier, the three, two men and a woman according to the initial report, had gone to Kanglatongbi Bazaar to purchase basic commodities. They were reportedly d…
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COTU Elects New Committee Members

The following individuals were elected to the Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU) on Friday, 14 August 2026. ****** Tuni Date 14/08/2026 (Friday) nikho a COTU. Lamkai athah a kilheng doh ho min le atoh mun u noija hin, ahung kipei. 1.Chairman : Lamminthang Kipgen 2.Secretary :  N S. Gangte 3.Vice Chairman: (1) Thongjalun Mate (2) Lunseh Kipgen 4. Finance Secretary: Nicky Vaiphei 5. Information & Media Secretary: Manghekam Kipgen 6. Asst.Secretary: Thangpilun Lhoujem Note:- 1.COTU Lamkai hi kumkhat lhinseh le Review kibol ding ahi. 2. KISH, SAHILCA, KSO S/H, Tribe Inpi Lamkai  jousen, Date 19/08/2026 kah a jih tho a representative  khat cheh ahin peh che…
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KIK Social Welfare Executive Member 2026-2028

14 August, 2026:  Kuki Inpi Karnataka (KIK) Danpi (Constitution) Bung 7.8 dung jui in Lom-Upa noija Social Welfare, nisim 6th August 2026 nikhon tundoh ahitai.  Hiche Social Welfare noija lamkai cheng hin current KIK Executive (2026-2028) ho phat sunga mopohna anei diu ahi.  Social Welfare Executive member (2026-2028) adia lhendoh ho: 1. Pu Savio T. Lupho — President 2. Pu Kapgoulul @ Gogou Gangte — Secretary 3. Pu D. Haopu Haokip @ Syou Haokip — Executive Member 4. Pu Paogougin Vaiphei — Executive Member 5. Pu L. K. Thang James Singson — Executive Member 6. Pu Haupu Munluo Zou — Executive Member 7. Pu Ginneithang Gangte — Executive Member 8. Pu T. Douk…
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Kangpokpi Observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

Kangpokpi, August 14, 2026: The District Administration of Kangpokpi observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office on Friday. The programme brought together local administrative officials and key stakeholders to solemnly remember the pain, sacrifices and struggles endured by millions of people during the Partition of India in 1947. The observance highlighted the importance of remembering the human suffering and hardships associated with the Partition while honouring those who lost their lives, homes and livelihoods during the tumultuous period.
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AMWJU, EGM Appeal Against Misuse and Unauthorised Reproduction of Media Content

Imphal: The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) and Editors’ Guild Manipur (EGM) have expressed concern over the increasing misuse, distortion and unauthorised reproduction of news reports, newspaper clippings and electronic-media content by social-media pages, groups, YouTube channels and other digital platforms. A joint committee constituted by AMWJU and EGM to examine and monitor the issue has appealed to social-media administrators and content creators to observe the following basic norms: 1. Official links may be freely shared. AMWJU and EGM have no objection to sharing links from the official websites, Facebook pages, YouTube …
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Liangmai Council Declares Emergency Shutdown in Manipur

Imphal, August 14, 2026: The Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur (LNC-M) has declared an immediate emergency total shutdown across all Liangmai Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur following an alleged attack in which two Naga Village Volunteers were killed and several others injured. According to a statement issued by the LNC-M on Friday, the incident took place at around 7:30 am on August 14, 2026. The council alleged that the attack was carried out by Kuki National Front-P (KNF-P) militants. Expressing strong condemnation over the incident, the LNC-M said the shutdown would remain in force until further notice. Under the shutdown, all shops, offices, …
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Arms, 2,156 Live Rounds Recovered in Kakching

Kakching, August 14, 2026: A combined team of CDO Unit/Kakching, Arong Police Station and 46 Assam Rifles recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and empty cases during a search operation at the Double Khong Marifangbi canal area under Arong Police Station on Friday. The operation was launched after security forces received reliable information regarding the concealment of arms and ammunition by armed groups. The recovered items included one 9mm pistol, one .303 LMG, three INSAS rifles and four single-barrel guns. Security forces also recovered 30 magazines of different arms, 2,156 live rounds of ammunition of different calibres and 157 empty amm…
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Security Forces Recover Arms and Explosives in Imphal East

Imphal, August 14, 2026: Security forces recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, explosives and other equipment from Awa-Ching under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East district on Friday. The recovered items include one .32 pistol with magazine, two 12-bore double-barrel guns, 13 12-bore single-barrel guns and one .22 rifle with magazine and telescope. The forces also recovered two 9mm pistols with magazines, six hand grenades with detonators, three BAOFENG wireless sets and 14 rounds of ammunition of different calibres. In addition, three anti-riot grenades, rubber bullets and tear smoke shells were recovered from the area. The recovery was …
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NSCN-IM Leader Th. Muivah Hoists Naga Flag at Camp Hebron

CAMP HEBRON, AUGUST 14, 2026 — Thuingaleng Muivah, the Ato Kilonser (Prime Minister) of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) , unfurled the Naga flag at the council headquarters at Camp Hebron today to mark Naga Independence Day. The annual event commemorates the historic declaration made 79 years ago on August 14, 1947. Historical Significance: 14 August 1947 The Declaration: Under the leadership of figures like T. Sakhrie and A.Z. Phizo , the Naga National Council (NNC) dispatched telegrams to the United Nations and Indian leaders declaring that Naga territories were independent. Symbolic Assertion: The Naga national flag was …
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Six Manipur Police Personnel Receive President’s Medals

Imphal, August 14, 2026: Manipur Police has congratulated six of its officers and personnel who have been conferred the prestigious President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) on the occasion of Independence Day 2026. Shri Lokhendro Singh Arambam, Armed Police Sub Inspector, Manipur, has been awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM). Five other Manipur Police personnel have been conferred the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM). They are Shri Ningshen Worngam, Inspector General; Smt. Sarma Devi Khoisnam, Commandant; Shri Wungpam Kasar, Commandant; Shri Leivon Lemboi Kom, Havild…
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Churachandpur to honour 65 police, CAPF and IRB personnel

Lamka, August 14, 2026: The District Administration of Churachandpur has announced Appreciation Certificates for 65 personnel from the Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and India Reserve Battalion (IRB) in recognition of their outstanding and valuable public services to the district. The awards were ordered by Krishna Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Churachandpur, through an order dated August 12, 2026. The certificates will be presented during the 80th Independence Day celebrations on August 15, 2026, at Peace Ground, Tuibong, Churachandpur. Among the 30 police personnel selected for the honour are: Shri Jay Barange, IPS (SDPO-CCP) Shri K…
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Churachandpur Honours 34 Employees, 2 Organisations

Lamka, August 14, 2026: The Churachandpur District Administration has announced Appreciation Certificates for 34 government employees and two organisations in recognition of their outstanding and valuable public service to the district. The awards will be presented during the 80th Independence Day celebration on August 15, 2026, at Peace Ground, Tuibong, Churachandpur. The order was issued by Deputy Commissioner Krishna Kumar on August 12. The government employees selected for the Appreciation Certificates are: N Shokhongam Baite , CEO, ADCC Jangminlen Lupho , SDO, Tuibong D Paulzalian , District Information Officer, DIPR T Khoizamuan , UDC, DC's …
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Kuki Inpi Chandel Election Results for the Term 2026-2029

1. President - Lunthang Haokip 2. Vice President - Paul Paosonthang Zou 3. General secretary - Peter Mangkhohao Lhungdim 4. Information - Dominic Lunkhosei Baite 5. Finance - Ngamsei Touthang
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Pherzawl Gears Up for 80th Independence Day; Full-Dress Rehearsal Held

PHERZAWL, August 14 2026: Pherzawl district is all set to celebrate the 80th Independence Day, with a full-dress rehearsal held at Pherzawl Ground today to ensure a smooth and dignified conduct of the district-level celebration on August 15. Deputy Commissioner Shri Anunay Anand, IAS, reviewed the arrangements and took the salute during the rehearsal. He directed the departments concerned to ensure that all preparations are completed and the Independence Day programme is conducted smoothly and in a befitting manner. The participating contingents included police personnel and school students, adding a sense of discipline and patriotic fervour t…
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Har Ghar Tiranga Bike Rally Adds Patriotic Fervour to Pherzawl’s I-Day Preparations

PHERZAWL, August 14 2026: The spirit of patriotism swept through Pherzawl as the district administration organised a bike rally under the Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign, adding momentum to preparations for Independence Day. The rally was flagged off from the Pherzawl DC Office Complex by Deputy Commissioner Shri Anunay Anand, IAS. He was joined by Superintendent of Police Shri T. Lalboi Haokip, MPS, and Special AIG (Housing) Shri Lunkhomang Khongsai, MPS. Officers from various departments and other participants also took part in the rally. Addressing the participants before the rally, the Deputy Commissioner said the National Flag represents th…
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Two Naga Militants Killed in Kangpokpi Factional Clash

Kangpokpi, August 14, 2026: Two Naga militants were reportedly killed and three others injured in an alleged factional clash involving Naga armed groups at Langka in Kangpokpi district on Thursday. According to reports, the clash took place between cadres believed to be associated with the NSCN-IM and Naga Village Guards. The identities of those killed and injured have not been officially confirmed. The incident comes months after the deadly ambush at Kasom Khullen on March 28, 2026, in which three cadres of the NSCN-EF were reportedly killed in an attack allegedly carried out by the NSCN-IM. Naga armed groups have in recent months faced growin…
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NIA Conducts Searches in Chennai, Aizawl and Champhai

Aizawl, August 14, 2026: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted searches at 13 locations in Chennai and Mizoram as part of its investigation into a major interstate and international methamphetamine trafficking network. The searches covered eight locations in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and five locations in Mizoram, including Aizawl and Champhai. During the operations, the agency recovered substantial amounts of cash in Indian and foreign currencies, along with various digital devices. From the eight locations searched in Chennai, the NIA recovered more than Rs 71 lakh in cash, along with US$53,500, Myanmar Kyat 1.5 lakh and s…
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YPA Pearsonmun Declares Curfew from 10 PM to 5 AM

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2 Arrested, Arms and Ammunition Recovered in Kangpokpi

Kangpokpi, August 13, 2026: Joint security teams recovered arms, ammunition, communication equipment and other items during a search operation conducted at Joupi and Khoirok villages in Kangpokpi district on August 12. The operation was carried out by teams of Manipur Police, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), CoBRA and the Rapid Action Force (RAF). According to the security forces, the recovery included one .22 rifle with a magazine, five single-barrel guns, four walkie-talkie sets, six walkie-talkie chargers, 158 rounds of 12-bore ammunition and six empty cartridge cases. During the search operation, two residents of Joupi village were …
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KCSU Withdraws From Nagaland Independence Day Programme

Kohima, August 13, 2026: The Kohima Chakhesang Students’ Union (KCSU) has withdrawn its participation from the upcoming Independence Day programme in Nagaland, citing a directive issued by the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF). In a letter dated August 13 addressed to the Director of the Art & Culture Department, Government of Nagaland, the KCSU said it would not be able to participate in the August 15 Independence Day programme. The students’ union referred to the NSF notification issued on August 12, which expressed strong opposition to any form of compulsory observance and the singing of the revised Indian National Song, “Vande Mataram,” …
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KSO Sadar Hills Condemns Burning of Bolero in Kangpokpi

Sadar Hills, August 13, 2026: The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Sadar Hills, has strongly condemned the alleged hijacking and burning of a Bolero pickup vehicle belonging to a daily wage earner at Mayangkhang Thana Village in Kangpokpi district. According to a press release issued by KSO Sadar Hills on Thursday, the vehicle belonging to Mr. Lamtinchon Chongloi was allegedly forcibly taken to Senapati district headquarters and subsequently burnt to ashes. The organisation described the incident as a “heartless and barbaric” act that destroyed the livelihood of a poor daily wage earner, and said such acts have no place in a civilised society…
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Rahul Gandhi Meets Delegation Protesting Ken-Betwa Project

NEW DELHI, August 13, 2026   — Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Shri Rahul Gandhi, held an interaction with a delegation representing tribal families and local communities protesting against the ₹44,605-crore Ken–Betwa River Linking Project (KBLP) in Madhya Pradesh. During the meeting, the delegation outlined their key grievances regarding large-scale land acquisition, displacement, and environmental degradation in the region. Key Highlights of the Interaction: Demands for Fair Rehabilitation: The delegation detailed how families affected by the Daudhan Dam construction have faced inadequate compensation and delayed rehabilitation promises. …
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Congress will ensure Modi, Shah’s exit without hatred or violence: Rahul

NEW DELHI, August 13, 2026: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah had started having sleepless nights the government had realised that the country would not stop raising its voice. “We will not let Narendra Modi and Amit Shah sleep until they resign,” he asserted, adding that both would eventually give up on their own and tell the nation, “Please leave us”. Addressing the national convention of Rachnatmak Congress here today, Rahul Gandhi said, as India has started expressing itself, a new hope has dawned across the country. He said, the Congress will ensure…
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