Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign Celebrated Across Pherzawl Schools

PHERZAWL, August 13, 2026 (DIO): The spirit of patriotism resonated across educational institutions in Pherzawl district as the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga (HGT) Campaign 2026 was observed with enthusiastic participation from students, teachers and staff. Organised by the Zonal Education Office, Pherzawl, in collaboration with schools and under the overall supervision of the District Administration, the district-wide campaign transformed classrooms and campuses into vibrant centres of national pride. As part of the celebrations, students engaged in Tiranga-themed activities, sang the National Song Vande Mataram and proudly displayed the Nation…
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ZEO Pherzawl Promotes Inclusive Education through Diverse Student Activities

PHERZAWL, August 13, 2026 (DIO): The Zonal Education Office (ZEO), Pherzawl, organised a series of educational, sports and environmental activities aimed at promoting experiential learning, inclusivity and creativity among students across the district. As part of the initiatives, an exposure visit was organised for eight students to Hrangsing Chawlbuk at Parbung, with participation from students of Pherzawl, Bukpi and Tinsuong schools. The visit provided the students an opportunity to gain new experiences and broaden their understanding beyond the conventional classroom environment. A sports programme for Children with Special Needs was also h…
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Anti-Illicit Liquor Drive Destroys 2,000 Litres in Singngat

Lamka, August 13, 2026: District Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), under the command of the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Singngat, conducted an anti-illicit distilled liquor drive at T. Khajang village and adjoining areas on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The operation was carried out from 12 noon to 2 pm under the jurisdiction of Singngat Police Station. During the drive, security personnel destroyed approximately 2,000 litres of DIC (distilled illicit country) liquor at the spot. The operation also led to the recovery of 14 large-sized pots, five medium-sized pots, 24 small drums, two boxes of dry yeast and 30 litres of DIC …
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NIA-Police Identity Dispute: Thadou Inpi Seeks Clarification

Imphal, August 12, 2026: The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM), Thadou Students’ Association (TSA) and other Thadou organisations have sought clarification from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) over what they described as a discrepancy in the identification of an accused arrested in connection with the Tronglaobi IED attack. In a media release issued by Mangou Thadou, Joint General Secretary, Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) on Wednesday, Thadou Inpi Manipur said the NIA’s press statement dated August 12 identified the arrested person as S. Palal Thadou, while Manipur Police identified him as S. Palal Kuki , also known as Laboi Singson and Laboi Kuki. …
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Non-Local Worker Killed, Another Injured in Mayang Imphal Clash

Imphal, August 13, 2026: A non-local worker was killed and another injured after a fight broke out among non-local workers at Chirai Makha Leikai in Mayang Imphal, under Mayang Imphal Police Station in Imphal West district, at around 9:40 pm on Tuesday. According to reports, the workers were working and residing at the residence of Joymangol, a former Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Mayang Imphal Police Station, when a clash broke out among them. During the altercation, the individuals allegedly attacked each other with iron rods, leaving one person dead. The deceased has been identified as Manoj, a native of Bihar. Another worker, Md. Manzhar, also…
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NIA Arrests UKNA Finance Head in Tranglaobi IED Case

Imphal, August 13, 2026: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an alleged senior functionary of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) in connection with the April 7 bombing at Tronglaobi Awang Leikai in Bishnupur district, in which two young siblings were killed and their mother was critically injured. The accused, identified as S. Palal Kuki, son of Late Letjang of Molnom Village, was apprehended by a joint team of Manipur Police, Assam Rifles (AR), Indian Army and CRPF on July 23, 2026, at around 10:40 am, from Old Gelmol Village in Churachandpur district. According to security officials, the operation was launched following re…
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HTC, MSF Volunteers Hold Cleanliness Drive in Moreh

MOREH, August 13, 2026: Volunteers of the HTC Tollaipao and the Moreh Social Forum (MSF) conducted a cleanliness drive at Moreh Hospital (SDH) and Primary Health Centre (PHC) Moreh on Thursday as part of efforts to prevent the spread of dengue in the border town. The cleanliness campaign focused on improving hygiene around the healthcare facilities and reducing potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes amid concerns over the dengue outbreak in Moreh. Volunteers from HTC and its units also received training on the proper use of liquid dengue-control medicine. According to the HTC Information, the initiative was undertaken to create greater awar…
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Clarification on Viral Videos: Viral video thua hilchenna

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Manipur CM Highlights Sustained Peace and Reconciliation

IMPHAL, August 12, 2026: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh’s government has highlighted a sustained peace and reconciliation outreach across Manipur since he assumed office on February 4, 2026, with an emphasis on dialogue, mutual trust and community engagement. According to a government document titled “The Path to Harmony: Chief Minister Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh’s Enduring Commitment to Peace and Reconciliation,” the Chief Minister’s peace initiative has included visits to conflict-affected districts and meetings with community leaders, civil society organisations (CSOs) and other stakeholders. The document describes the Chief Ministe…
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UK Kukis Reclaim History at Oxford Museum, Donate Heirloom Textile

In a landmark homecoming, the Kuki community in the UK visited the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford on 3rd August 2026 for their first exclusive access to 1,165 ancestral artefacts, the largest Kuki collection in the world. Led by S. Seigoulien Haokip of SOAS and hosted by Curator Bryony Smerdon under the theme 'Mapping Connections', the diaspora reconnected through handling of heirlooms, folk songs and storytelling. The day culminated with the donation of a traditional Numei Saipikhup woven by Pi Nengtin Haokip.
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CCpur District Administration Reviews I-Day Preparations

Lamka, August 12 (DIO): The Churachandpur district administration today reviewed preparations for the district-level Independence Day celebration scheduled to be held at Peace Ground, Tuibong. The review meeting, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Shri Krishna Kumar, IAS, was held at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office. Heads of departments and district-level officers briefed the Deputy Commissioner on the progress of arrangements since the previous review meeting held on August 3. Among those present at the meeting were Superintendent of Police Shri Gaurav Dogra, IPS, the Divisional Forest Officer, Commanding Officer of the 1s…
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Amit Shah’s silence on police brutality against students is his confession: Gandhi

NEW DELHI, August 12, 2026: Stepping up his attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah for avoiding Parliament all these days during the Monsoon Session, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that his (Shah’s) silence is his confession. Noting that Shah remained absent from the Parliament for around 20 days, he said, “The most important thing to understand is that he has disappeared for 20 days. He was sitting in his chamber here, cars used to come and go… 30 cars around Amit Shah.” Talking to reporters outside Parliament here today, Gandhi said, "We are interested in one simple thing. When I say ‘we’, I mean t…
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Mizoram Cabinet Approves ‘Ro Min Relsak Ang Che’ as State Song

THE Mizoram Council of Ministers has approved a proposal to adopt ‘Ro Min Relsak Ang Che’ , composed by renowned Mizo composer Rokunga (L), as the official state song of Mizoram. The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting held on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Cabinet Room of the Chief Minister’s Office, with Chief Minister Lalduhoma presiding. Among the key agenda items, the Cabinet considered and approved a proposal submitted by the General Administration Department (GAD) to adopt the song as Mizoram’s official state song. The title ‘Ro Min Relsak Ang Che’ , literally meaning ‘Be Thou Our Counsellor’ , reflects a plea for guidance and resp…
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Manipur Forces Recover 1,422 Arms, 7,010 Rounds

IMPHAL, August 12, 2026: A display of arms, ammunition and explosives recovered by the security forces and law-enforcement agencies in Manipur from 5 th February 2026 to 11 th August 2026 was held at 1 MR Parade Ground, Imphal, on 12 August 2026. The display was intended to highlight the sustained efforts of the security forces and law-enforcement agencies towards restoring peace and security in the State and to demonstrate the scale of recovery of arms and ammunitions during the period. The recovered items comprise: 1. 1,422 arms 2. 7,010 rounds of ammunition 3. 1,137 explosives The recoveries comprise weapons, ammunition and explosives seized/recover…
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Kuki Villages Face Attacks as Questions Rise Over CRPF

A Kuki village, Kailenjang, was reportedly burned by NSCN-IM militants just a day ago, while an economic blockade continues to deprive Kuki civilians of basic necessities. Yet today, CRPF personnel are reportedly conducting forceful operations in KMC (Keithelmanbi Military Colony), Leimakhong, in Kangpokpi district -- another Kuki village. This raises a serious question: where is the same urgency when Kuki villages are attacked and civilians are denied access to essential supplies? Security forces must not be selective in their actions. If there is the authority and strength to enter and pressure a vulnerable village, there must also be the re…
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KSO Kamjong Urges End to Economic Embargo, Ensure Healthcare

KAMJONG, August 12, 2026:  The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Kamjong District, has appealed to the Manipur Government to immediately lift what it described as an economic embargo affecting Kuki civilians in the district and restore equal access to healthcare at District Hospital, Kamjong. In a press release issued on Wednesday, the organisation said the economic embargo had continued for more than five months, severely affecting the lives and livelihoods of the general public, particularly patients and vulnerable sections. The KSO further alleged that the District Hospital, described as the only hospital serving Kamjong Block, remains ina…
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Naga Youth Body Rejects Kuki Blockade Move, Demands Redress!

UKHRUL, August 12, 2026: The Khanuithot-Khon, a Naga youth organisation, has rejected the reported withdrawal of an economic blockade along the NH-202 corridor between Ukhrul and Imphal, saying that the move cannot be treated as a settlement of the grievances of the Naga people. In a press statement issued on August 12, the organisation claimed that certain Kuki civil society organisations (CSOs), which it alleged represent only two or three Kuki villages along the NH-202 corridor, had announced the withdrawal of the economic blockade in Ukhrul district with effect from August 11. Questioning the authority of the organisations to make decision…
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Tokpa Naga village authority condemns armed attack, arson

KANGPOKPI, August 12, 2026: The Tokpa Naga Village Authority has strongly condemned the alleged armed attack and arson at Tokpa Naga village in Champhai Block of Kangpokpi district on August 11, 2026, which it said resulted in extensive damage to residential properties and the displacement of affected families. In a press release issued on August 12, the village authority alleged that a group of armed persons wearing full camouflage uniforms and carrying sophisticated automatic weapons entered the village at around 9:30 pm. According to the statement, the attackers allegedly opened indiscriminate fire and set fire to nine residential houses, o…
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Priyanka Gandhi Slams Media Over Parliamentary Deadlock

NEW DELHI — Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lashed out at the press on 12 August 2026 when questioned about the ongoing stalemate in Parliament, turning the focus back on media coverage and government accountability. "Should we also remain silent the way you [the media] do?" Gandhi Vadra said. "Who do you think is responsible for this? Is the government not answerable to the public when students are subjected to lathi-charges, pellet guns, and severe force? Should we just sit quietly like you?" she added. The ongoing parliamentary logjam stems from opposition-led protests demanding an official statement from Union Home Min…
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SC Seeks Exclusive Special Courts for Manipur Violence Cases

NEW DELHI, August 12, 2026: The Supreme Court on Monday (August 10, 2026) , led by a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohana, proposed setting up dedicated Special Courts in Guwahati to handle trials linked to the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence on a day-to-day basis. The court requested the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court to evaluate creating two exclusive courts -- one dedicated to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cases and another to National Investigation Agency (NIA) cases -- to prevent trial delays caused by routine court backlogs. Key Status Updates Witness Examinations & CBI…
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