CHURACHANDPUR COLLEGE: AZIM PREMJI SCHOLARSHIP

Information Whereas the Round 1 of the Application Window for the Azim Premji Scholarship Scheme (2026 – 2027) for Girls is being opened from 10th August 2026 till 31st August 2026, all eligible students of the college are advised and encouraged to apply for the Azim Premji Scholarship. Eligibility: 1. Passed both Class X and Class XII from government schools or colleges as a regular student. 2. Has taken admission in the first year for the academic session 2026 – 2027 as a regular candidate. Note: Students who have applied for the government’s SC/ST scholarship scheme can also apply. Eligible and interested students can contact the IQAC Office f…
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46 KCP (Taibanganba) Members Lay Down Arms in Manipur

IMPHAL, August 18, 2026: Forty-six members of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibanganba) surrendered before Manipur Police on Tuesday during a "Homecoming Ceremony" held at the 1st Manipur Rifles parade ground in Imphal. During the ceremony, the cadres laid down 20 weapons, 216 rounds of ammunition, and three explosives. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh warmly welcomed the former cadres, assuring them of government assistance to help them earn a peaceful livelihood. Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister noted that many individuals had taken up arms following the conflict that broke out three years prior. He emp…
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KNF: KIPHONG DING A HETSAH

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BJP government in Goa is a government of thieves: Kharge

GOA, August 17, 2026: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge today said that the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Goa was a government of thieves as the BJP had stolen the Congress mandate. He said, 10 of the 12 ministers in the state government are from the Congress who had deserted the party. Addressing a largely attended public rally here today, Kharge called upon the people to teach the traitors a lesson and not elect them again. He pointed out, those who defected to the BJP after betraying the Congress had been elected on Congress tickets with the party’s support. “Our party won a massive mandate and it was stolen by the BJP”, he said…
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Manipur Assembly Session to Begin on September 2

Imphal, August 17, 2026: The Governor of Manipur has summoned the 8th Session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly to begin on September 2, 2026. According to an order issued by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on August 14 and published by the Manipur Legislative Assembly Secretariat on August 17, the Assembly will meet at 11 am on Wednesday, September 2 , at the Assembly Hall in Imphal. The Governor issued the order under Clause (1) of Article 174 of the Constitution of India, exercising his constitutional powers to summon the Assembly. The notification was issued by the Manipur Legislative Assembly Secretariat and signed by Secretary Rohit Sapa…
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Nagaland MP S Phangnon Konyak Named BJP National Secretary

KOHIMA, August 17, 2026  — Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament from Nagaland, S Phangnon Konyak, expressed her deep gratitude on Monday to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin after being appointed as the party's National Secretary. Taking on key organisational responsibilities at the national level, Konyak noted that she was honoured to serve the party in this national role. Background and Profile Early Life & Birthplace: Born on February 5, 1978, in Mon district, Nagaland. She belongs to the Konyak Naga community. Educational Qualification: Completed her schooling at Holy Cross Highe…
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LNC-M regrets Namdilong incident, urges peace and restraint

Imphal, August 17, 2026: The Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur (LNC-M) has expressed regret over the incident at Namdilong in which vehicles belonging to Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho and the Poumai Naga Tsiiidoumai (PNTM) were damaged by bandh volunteers. In a press release dated August 17, the LNC-M said there was “no intention whatsoever” to cause disrespect, inconvenience or distress to the Deputy Chief Minister or the PNTM. It said the Bandh Committee and the people of the Liangmai community hold Dikho in the highest esteem and deeply regret the incident. According to the council, the incident occurred amid an already volatile an…
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Thoubal DC holds session for Chandigarh, Puducherry students

Imphal, August 17,2026: The District Administration Thoubal led by Deputy Commissioner, Yumnam Robita, IAS, hosted a special interactive session today for a visiting delegation of 40 students and 4 faculty members from institutional colleges of Puducherry and Chandigarh at the Counting Hall, Deputy Commissioner Office Complex. The delegation, travelling from both the Union Territories (Chandigarh and Puducherry), visited the district as part of a national educational and cultural exchange programme "Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme", Government of India initiative organized by the Ministry of Development of North Easte…
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RNSOM President Summoned Over Longmai Independence Day Disruption

IMPHAL, August 17, 2026: The Executive Magistrate/Sub-Deputy Collector of Noney has summoned the President of the Rongmei Naga Students’ Organisation Manipur (RNSOM) for personal appearance over allegations concerning the obstruction of students and teachers from participating in the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Longmai. The summons, issued by the Office of the District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner, Noney, on August 16, 2026, refers to a press statement issued by RNSOM on August 14 titled “RNSOM Endorses UNC Emergency Total Shutdown” . According to the summons, the statement and its reported impact on the functioning of educational i…
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KNF Denies Link to Langka Incident, Calls Allegations Baseless

LAMKA, August 17, 2026: The Kuki National Front (KNF) has categorically rejected allegations linking the organisation, its Home Secretary Jangboi Kipgen and any of its cadres to the recent Langka incident in Kangpokpi district, in which two persons were killed. In a rebuttal dated August 17, 2026, issued from the KNF office at Camp Ebenezer, Natheljang, Sadlar Hills, the organisation said neither its Home Secretary nor any KNF cadre had any involvement in the incident. The statement described attempts to associate the KNF or its leadership with the attack as “baseless, unfounded and devoid of truth”. The KNF further condemned what it termed a d…
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BJP Announces 13 National Vice Presidents Under Nitin Nabin

NEW DELHI, August 17, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a team of 13 national vice presidents under party president Nitin Nabin as part of its new organisational structure. The newly appointed national vice presidents are: Vasundhara Raje Scindia Tirath Singh Rawat Ram Madhav Baijayant Jay Panda D. Purandeswari Rekha Verma Varshaben Narendrabhai Doshi Bharti Pravin Pawar Manpreet Singh Badal Lal Singh Arya M. Nagaraja Tariq Mansoor Madhuchandra Kar The appointments form part of the BJP's organisational team under Nitin Nabin and bring together leaders from different regions and backgrounds.
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Manipur Govt Seeks Strict SoO Ground Rules, Warns of Penal Action

Imphal, August 17, 2026: The Manipur Government has warned Kuki-Zomi militant groups under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement to strictly adhere to the prescribed Ground Rules, following allegations that some cadres were involved in recent ethnic clashes in the state. In a confidential letter dated August 7, Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home) N. Ashok Kumar urged the leadership of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People's Front (UPF) to ensure strict compliance with the SoO agreement. The letter said serious allegations had been made that cadres of Kuki-Zomi groups under the SoO arrangement with the Government of In…
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Six Kuki-Mizo IFS Officers Represent India Abroad

SENIOR INDIAN DIPLOMATS FROM THE KUKI-MIZO COMMUNITIES 1. Pu NJ Gangte, IFS Ambassador of India to Mexico 2. Pu T Armstrong Changsan, IFS Ambassador of India to Cuba 3. Pu Vanlalvawna Bawitlung, IFS Ambassador of India to Cambodia 4. Pi Gloria Gangte, IFS Ambassador of India to Norway 5. Pi Muanpuii Saiawi, IFS High Commissioner of India to New Zealand 6. Pu Malsawmthang Keivom, IFS Ambassador of India to Djibouti ****
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10,000 Fish Fingerlings Released into Ijei River at Makhuam-4, Noney

Noney, August 17, 2026 (DIO-IPR):  The District Administration, Noney, today undertook a fish stocking initiative at the Ijei River in Makhuam-4, Noney, with the release of 10,000 fish fingerlings into the river. The programme was led by the Deputy Commissioner, Noney, in the presence of the District Fisheries Officer, Noney, and the SDO, Haochong. The fish fingerlings released included Common Carp, Grass Carp and Rohu, with the objective of promoting fishery resources and supporting the livelihood opportunities of local communities. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner encouraged the local community to make optimal and sustainabl…
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BJP Announces Seven National Vice Presidents in New Team

NEW DELHI, August 17, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its new organisational team, including seven national vice presidents, as part of a reshuffle announced on August 17, 2026. The newly appointed national vice presidents are: Vasundhara Raje Scindia Ram Madhav D. Purandeswari Tirath Singh Rawat Bharti Pawar Manpreet Singh Badal Tariq Mansoor The appointments are part of the BJP’s organisational restructuring aimed at strengthening the party’s national leadership and organisational machinery across the country.
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Rahul Gandhi Slams NTA Over UGC-NET Exam Cancellation

Modi ji, look at what your NTA has just done. UGC-NET exams for Sociology, English and Commerce were held between 22 and 30 June. Nearly two months later, NTA has cancelled all three because it set faulty papers and repeated old questions. Thousands of candidates who prepared for years, filled forms, paid the fees, travelled to distant centres, must now do it all again in September. NTA makes the mistake but the student serves the sentence. I said this in Kota, in Dehradun, in Prayagraj, and I will keep saying it - this is no longer an education system. It is an extraction machine. It takes your money, your years, your mental health, and your c…
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EWMUCOS Announces Recruitment for Manager, Accountant Posts

LAMKA, August 17, 2026: The Eunice Women Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited (EWMUCOS Ltd.), promoted by the Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM), has invited applications for contractual appointments to the posts of Manager and Accountant . The notification was issued on August 14, 2026. The society, registered under the Manipur Co-operative Societies Act, 1976, has announced one vacancy each for the two posts. The appointments will initially be for one year , with the possibility of extension beyond one year based on the candidate’s performance. Manager The Manager post carries a salary of Rs. 15,000 per month, with additional T…
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NTA Re-Conducts UGC-NET Papers After Major Errors

NEW DELHI, August 17, 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has decided to re-conduct the UGC-NET June 2026 examinations for English, Commerce and Sociology after an internal committee found serious errors and shortcomings in the question papers. In a public notice issued on 16 August 2026, NTA said the UGC-NET examination had been conducted from 22 to 30 June 2026 across 87 subjects for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor eligibility and admission to PhD programmes. The decision follows several complaints regarding errors in the three papers. An NTA-appointed committee found numerous factual, typographical and translation …
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Mrs Neihoihching Honoured with IIT Delhi Staff Award 2026

Mrs Neihoihching, wife of Pa Seikhongam Simte, has received the prestigious IIT Delhi Staff Award 2026 on the occasion of India’s Independence Day on 15 August 2026. Mrs Neihoihching has been serving at IIT Delhi Hospital for the past 14 years. Her dedication and long-standing service were recognised with the award. Heartiest congratulations to Mrs Neihoihching on this well-deserved honour. May her achievement inspire many others to serve with dedication and commitment.
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CCpur Doctors’ Association Condemns PC Nursing Home Incident

LAMKA, August 16, 2026: The Churachandpur Doctors’ Association (CDA) has strongly condemned the recent incident of alleged security excesses, including the firing of a live round inside a clinic and vandalism of hospital property at PC Nursing Home on the night of August 15. In a statement issued on August 16, the association said the incident showed “utter disregard” for patients and the sanctity of the healthcare environment. The association said security forces are expected to protect the community, whether people are at home or in hospital, while hospitals and clinics are meant to provide solace and care to ailing people rather than become…
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Senapati Ground Deserted During I-Day Celebration

No members of the public attended the 80th Independence Day celebration at Senapati Public Ground, leaving the stadium largely deserted, local sources said. The Nagas observed Naga Independence Day on August 14, a day before India’s Independence Day. The observance was held simultaneously in Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, and at various places in Manipur. The Naga political issue has been under negotiations between Naga groups and the Government of India for decades. The Framework Agreement signed between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM) in 2015 marked a significant development in the peace process, although a final political settle…
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JPO Honoured for Outstanding Public Service

LAMKA, August 16, 2026: The Joint Philanthropic Organisation (JPO) was honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation during the 80th Independence Day celebration held at Churachandpur Peace Ground on 15 August 2026. The certificate was presented by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Churachandpur in recognition of JPO’s outstanding contribution to public service and its continued efforts to support people in need. The organisation has been serving the helpless, needy and distressed, extending assistance and support to vulnerable members of the community. The recognition acknowledges JPO’s commitment to humanitarian service and its efforts to stand w…
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Student bodies condemn Churachandpur administration on I-Day

Churachandpur, August 16, 2026: The apex student organisations of Churachandpur district have strongly condemned the alleged action and inaction of the District Administration during the Independence Day celebrations, after more than 50 students who participated in the march-past reportedly suffered heat stroke and dehydration and had to be rushed to the District Hospital for immediate treatment. In a joint condemnation issued on August 16, the student bodies said they had learnt that the students were made to undergo march-past practice for several days without being provided adequate refreshments. They further alleged that during the Indepen…
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KSO Condemns Security Forces’ Action at Churachandpur Clinic

LAMKA, August 16,. 2026: The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Churachandpur, has condemned what it described as an alleged incident involving Central Security Forces at PC Nursing Home, a healthcare centre located at S. Canaan Veng, Tuibong, Churachandpur. In a press statement issued on August 15, 2026, the KSO said it was “bewildered and anguished” by the incident. According to the organisation, Central Security Forces entered the hospital while several critically ill patients were undergoing treatment and allegedly attempted to take away one patient. The KSO claimed that bystanders obstructed the security forces on humanitarian grounds. It…
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Biren Singh, Govindas Leave Imphal for Delhi Meet

Imphal, August 16, 2026: Former Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh and State Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam left Imphal for New Delhi on Saturday. Neither leader disclosed the official purpose of their visit when approached by media persons at Imphal airport. However, a reliable source said the two leaders travelled to the national capital following an invitation from Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the prevailing situation in Manipur. They are also expected to attend a meeting at the BJP national headquarters, with a high-level meeting involving the Union Home Minister reportedly likely. Meanwhile, BJP National General S…
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