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01/03/2026

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08/12/2025

Manipur Sees First Significant Cross-Community Visit Since 2023 Violence as BJP MLA Steps Into Kuki Villages

In what many observers describe as the most consequential peace gesture since ethnic violence engulfed Manipur on May 3, 2023, BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singh has entered two Kuki villages in the state’s hill districts — a move that would have been unthinkable only months ago.
Khemchand, a former Rural Development and Panchayati Raj minister and a Meitei leader, undertook the visit on Monday as part of a quiet but deliberate confidence-building effort aimed at thawing relations between Manipur’s bitterly divided communities. His outreach comes amid lingering hostilities, mass displacement, and a political deadlock that has left the state fractured for more than two years.

A Visit Laden With Symbolism:

His first stop was Litan, a remote Kuki settlement in Ukhrul district near the Myanmar border. It was here that Khemchand met families who have spent the past 30 months navigating insecurity, loss of livelihoods, and the uncertainty of life in relief camps. He also visited the Litan Sareikhong Baptist Church, which currently shelters displaced villagers.
Standing before residents, Khemchand struck a tone that blended humility with urgency.

“With Christmas coming, we should all pray for the return of peace in our state,” he said. “Peace must become the primary target of every community.”

A Call for Shared Humanity:

The MLA did not shy away from acknowledging the deep ruptures between the Meitei and Kuki communities but stressed that coexistence was non-negotiable.
“There are conflicts among countries; there are conflicts among communities,” he said. “But we must learn to live together. There should be no hindrance in visiting each other’s villages.”
His remarks — spoken in a village that has long been cut off from Meitei presence — carried weight far beyond their simplicity. For many, his presence signalled a rare breach in the hardened social and political barriers that have defined Manipur’s crisis.

A Fragile Hope in a Polarized Landscape:

While Khemchand’s visit does not guarantee a shift in the larger political stalemate, it represents one of the most visible gestures of outreach since the violence erupted. In a state where mistrust has calcified and peace talks have struggled to gain traction, even a symbolic act carries disproportionate significance.
Whether this moment becomes a footnote or a turning point will depend on what follows — from both the state’s political leadership and the communities themselves.
For now, Manipur has witnessed something it has not seen in more than two years:
a Meitei leader stepping into Kuki land, not as an official, but as a messenger of peace.

Video courtesy : Imphal Today update

17/11/2025

17/11/2025

Kuki-Zo MLAs Decide to Join Any New Popular Government

The ten Kuki-Zo MLAs have reached a collective decision: they will join any new popular government formed after President’s Rule ends in Manipur.
The resolution was made during the Kuki Zo Council’s general conference held on November 15, 2025, in Guwahati. The meeting focused on whether the MLAs should participate in a new Ministry and how this aligns with the ongoing demand for Separate Administration.
While some delegates argued that joining a new government without a clear statement from the Centre could weaken the demand for Separate Administration, others insisted that being inside the government would give the Kuki-Zo leadership more leverage and influence.
After long deliberations, the MLAs reached a consensus: under the present circumstances, the Kuki-Zo MLAs will join any new popular Ministry that is formed.
Seven of the ten MLAs attended the conference, along with leaders from major Kuki-Zo bodies, SoO and non-SoO groups, volunteers, women’s organisations, and civil society representatives.
The decision is expected to significantly shape Manipur’s political trajectory in the coming months.

09/11/2025

09/11/2025

💔 Tragedy Strikes Thoubal: 10-Year-Old Boy’s Life Cut Short in Road Mishap

Thoubal, November 9— A wave of grief has swept through Thoubal town after a tragic road accident claimed the life of a young boy, turning a quiet Sunday morning into one of heartbreak and disbelief.
Around 11 a.m., along the Thoubal–Yairipok road near Thoubal Kshetri Leikai Chanam Golai, a DI Tata vehicle (MN03D 3332) fatally struck 10-year-old Waikhom Pibarel Angamba Meitei, son of Rasinanda of Thoubal Kshetri Leikai (Makha Leikai). Eyewitnesses describe a harrowing scene — the boy, full of life just moments before, became another innocent victim of Manipur’s growing road safety crisis. Locals rushed to the spot, their cries echoing through the air as they tried to come to terms with what had just happened.
Police from Thoubal Police Station swiftly arrived, sealing off the area and beginning preliminary investigations. The vehicle involved in the accident has been seized, and the driver taken into custody for questioning.
Residents of Thoubal, particularly in the close-knit lanes of Kshetri Leikai, are mourning the loss of a child known for his laughter and curiosity — a boy whose future has been cruelly snatched away.
As authorities probe into the details of the case, voices from the community are once again calling for stricter traffic enforcement, safer roads, and public awareness** to prevent such avoidable tragedies.
For now, Thoubal stands still — in shock, in sorrow, and in remembrance of little Pibarel Angamba, whose life ended far too soon.

09/11/2025

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08/11/2025

BREAKING NEWS

“The Mother Is Too Old for Another Birth”

Delhi tells Kuki SoO groups that India’s policy doesn’t support creating new Union Territories, signaling no “8th sister” for the Northeast.
Talks held on Nov 6–7 in New Delhi between KNO–UPF leaders and MHA advisor A.K. Mishra covered demands for a separate UT, tribal land rights, and rehabilitation of displaced people.
Mishra reaffirmed Delhi’s stance, urging consultation with all Manipur communities, even as Kuki-Zo leaders argued that coexistence has become “impossible.”

08/11/2025

When conflict erupted in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, thousands of Rohingya Muslims fled their homes seeking safety. Among them was Ayoub, who refused to abandon his elderly parents despite the danger. With no transportation or resources, he carried his parents in two baskets balanced across his shoulders and began a 15-day journey on foot through heavy rain, hunger, and exhaustion.
Midway through the trek, Ayoub’s father died from the harsh conditions. Still, Ayoub continued on, carrying his mother until they reached relative safety across the border. Ayoub is now appealing to Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for medical and humanitarian aid for his surviving mother. His story has resonated globally, highlighting the profound human cost of the Rohingya crisis and the extraordinary strength that can emerge from love and survival.

Courtesy : things in the World