The Hills Journal

14/12/2025

KIM declared that the demand for separate administration is neither confrontational nor exclusionary, but a reasoned, democratic, and peaceful assertion of the right to live with dignity, safety, and self-governance.

https://www.thehillsjournal.com/kuki-inpi-manipur-backs-kno-upf-stand-reiterates-demand-for-separate-administration/

13/12/2025

The groups argued that a Union Territory with a Legislature alone could offer a constitutionally consistent governance framework capable of protecting traditional land rights and ensuring neutral administration.

https://www.thehillsjournal.com/upf-kno-tell-mha-reintegration-with-manipur-is-impossible-reiterate-ut-as-the-only-viable-path/

10/12/2025

The Kuki Zo Council urged the President to take note of the humanitarian crisis faced by Kuki Zo people and to use her esteemed office to ensure justice, restoration, and lasting peace in the region.

https://www.thehillsjournal.com/kzc-welcomes-president-appeals-for-focus-on-kuki-zo-plight/

09/12/2025

The deputy commissioner directed the NHIDCL officials to adopt a war-footing approach to ex*****on, stressing the need to capitalize on the State’s limited working season.

https://www.thehillsjournal.com/dc-churachandpur-dissatisfied-with-pace-of-work-along-of-nh-102guite-road/

09/12/2025

The Kuki Inpi Ukhrul also clarified that the limited movement of Meitei individuals through Ukhrul was permitted out of respect for our Tangkhul brethren.

https://www.thehillsjournal.com/where-was-mla-khemchand-during-initial-stage-of-violence-kuki-zo-bodies-condemn-meitei-mlas-publicity-stunt/

04/12/2025

KIM Assembly Ends as Ch. Ajang Khongsai Re-Elected President of the Kuki Apex Body

-Kaybie Chongloi

Former Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) President, Ch. Ajang Khongsai was re-elected as the President of the apex body of the Kuki's tribes in Manipur, as KIM's 31st General Assembly-cum-Election 2025 concluded successfully at Hengbung Village in Sadar Hills Kangpokpi District, reaffirming unity, transparency, and democratic strength within the community.

Held under a peaceful and participatory atmosphere, the assembly witnessed enthusiastic involvement from delegates representing all constituent groups, areas, and sections of the Kuki populace. The event marked a renewed collective commitment to community progress and organisational integrity.

The election process was conducted with full transparency and without any procedural hindrance. After the declaration of results, a special dedication prayer for the newly elected executive team was led by Rev. L. Singsit, Executive Member, KCLF following the Oath of Affirmation presided by the Election Returning Officer, Thangjang Haokip, who is also the Chairman of KIM Election Commission.

The newly elected office-bearers of Kuki Inpi Manipur are Ch. Ajang Khongsai (President); Henkhopao Haokip (Vice President); Paotinthang Lupheng (General Secretary); Lala Misao (Finance Secretary); and Janghaolun Haokip (Secretary, Information & Publicity).

The Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights and Kuki Women Union presented a traditional shawl (Saipikhup) each to the newly elected leaders as a mark of congratulations and blessings.

KIM extended heartfelt gratitude to all delegates, observers, volunteers, and community members whose participation and support ensured the smooth conduct of the assembly.

The newly elected leaders pledged to uphold the aspirations of the Kuki people, serve with dedication, and work towards strengthening unity, harmony, and socio-political progress.

02/12/2025

KZC also expressed equal concerned by the North Eastern Council's announcement on November 27, 2025 that 2.13 crores has been sanctioned for a Hill Chief's Guest House at Palace Compound, Imphal a location where Kuki-Zo chiefs and citizens cannot safely enter today

https://www.thehillsjournal.com/non-tribal-organisation-proposing-fundamental-changes-to-tribal-land-governance-highlights-deep-disregard-for-tribal-rights-says-kuki-zo-council/

01/12/2025

Nanda Kumar also said that while earlier biometric data was collected physically, the latest MHA instructions require online registration.

https://www.thehillsjournal.com/lack-of-internet-in-many-border-areas-of-chandel-makes-biometric-registration-difficult-chandel-dc-laishram-nandakumar/

01/12/2025

If a minority community is attacked, uprooted, and silenced while institutions of protection remain absent or compromised, then portraying the situation as simply “inter-ethnic tension” is dishonest.

It is my humble appeal to the conscience of India’s national media that the violence that erupted in Manipur on 3 May 2023 must no longer be portrayed as an

28/11/2025

Noney MLA Dinganglung MLA has raised the issue of illegal immigrant and infiltration in Zeliangrong inhabited areas stating that the Zeliangrong community has been targeted because they are peace loving people.

The minister while speaking at an event in Tousem headquarter on ovember 24 said, “ the real issue we are facing is illegal immigrant and infiltration. Please go and see highway side in Kangpokpi, Dimasa Hasao in Assam and Athibung and Peren in Nagaland”.

Read more at https://www.thehillsjournal.com/noney-mla-dinganglung-gangmei-raise-illegal-immigrant-issue-in-zeliangrong-areas/

27/11/2025

A spiritually enriching Christian Book Fair, organized by Beautiful Books—the literature ministry of the Layman’s Evangelical Fellowship headquartered in Chennai—was inaugurated today at Parazeau Maranatha Academy, Kangpokpi. The event was formally opened by Rev. Paolenlal Singson, Pastor of Chongthu Baptist Church Kangpokpi, who cut the inaugural ribbon in the presence of church leaders, school authorities, and enthusiastic visitors.

Beautiful Books, known for reaching regions where Christian literature is scarce, has brought a carefully curated collection of Bibles and faith-based books to Kangpokpi. The fair will continue until Saturday, the 29th of this month, after which the team will carry the ministry to other locations.

Read more | https://www.thehillsjournal.com/beautiful-books-brings-curated-christian-literature-to-kangpokpi-as-christian-book-fair-opens-at-parazeau-maranatha-academy/

26/11/2025

The education fair saw participants from representatives of top educational institutions and universities in the country,

The brainchild behind the organised especially for students of class 8 to 12 is Thangboi Chongloi, Director and Academic Counsellor of based in Hiangtam Lamka in district of Manipur.

https://www.thehillsjournal.com/pathfinder-education-fair-amidst-conflict-draws-attention-and-appreciation-from-students-and-schools-in-churachandpur/