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05/09/2025

SoU with Kuki-Zo groups extension is profoundly significant as it cogently reiterates the non-negotiable territorial integrity of Manipur, a central point of contention in the state’s ongoing ethnic strife, and introduces a stricter, more transparent framework for the ground rules. A TFM Analysis...

The latest SoO agreement's most critical element is its explicit, unwavering commitment to Manipur's territorial integrity. By securing this commitment, the GoI seems to have established Manipur's integrity as a non-negotiable foundation for any poli

05/09/2025

COCOMI firmly rejects the SoO extension, stating that it would always be viewed as an act that legitimizes “narco-terrorism” while compromising the rights, security, and future of indigenous people of Manipur and the broader NE region.

COCOMI firmly rejects the SoO extension, stating that it would always be viewed as an act that legitimizes “narco-terrorism” while compromising the rights, security, and future of indigenous people of Manipur and the broader NE region.TFM DekIn a fie

01/09/2025

Prep meeting done for arrival of PM Modi in Mid-September at Kangla, Ccpur.
https://thefrontiermanipur.com/pm-modi-likely-visit-manipur-in-mid-september-state-gears-up-for-grand-vvip-visit/

28/08/2025

PUCL president Kavita Srivastava and general secretary Dr. V. Suresh, the civil liberties body welcomed the MP Bimol Akoijam’s call for a public deliberation on the report, but firmly rejected accusations that the Tribunal’s findings were partisan or divisive. Read Full Text of PUCL's response.....

PUCL president Kavita Srivastava and general secretary Dr. V. Suresh, the civil liberties body welcomed the MP’s call for a public deliberation on the report, but firmly rejected accusations that the Tribunal’s findings were partisan or divisive.TFM

26/08/2025

Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam (Inner Manipur) has come out swinging against the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) report on the Manipur conflict, branding it “irresponsible, dangerous, and an embodiment of racist orientalism.”

Akoijam described the PUCL document as “a deplorable display of irresponsibility with dangerous implications for peace and harmony.” He ruled out legal action against the report’s authors but demanded accountability.TFM DeskCongress MP Angomcha Bimol

26/08/2025

COCOMI rejects PUCL’s “Independent People’s Tribunal” report, calling it a deliberate attempt to vilify Meitei community and legitimize “narco-terrorist agendas”.

COCOMI rejects PUCL’s “Independent People’s Tribunal” report, calling it a deliberate attempt to vilify Meitei community and legitimize "narco-terrorist agendas".TFM DeskCoordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) on Tuesday issued a strong

21/08/2025

A people’s tribunal of conscience documents grave state failures but risks reinforcing a binary narrative unless it fully embraces the Idea of Manipur as a shared home for all its citizens.

A people’s tribunal of conscience documents grave state failures but risks reinforcing a binary narrative unless it fully embraces the Idea of Manipur as a shared home for all its citizens.TFM’s Take on PUCL ReportOn August 20, the People’s Union for

17/08/2025

https://www.newslaundry.com/2025/08/15/in-manipur-i-day-boycott-used-to-be-a-diktat-this-time-its-about-disillusionment

How is it possible under the Indian Constitution for two communities to wage war against each other for so long?

13/08/2025

A simmering bureaucratic standoff in Manipur has erupted into a full-blown legal and political controversy, as the Sub-Registrar (HQ), Imphal, stands accused of wilfully defying government orders and judicial directives regarding land sale deed registrations.

The next hearing is scheduled for April 16, 2025. All eyes are on the High Court, which must now decide whether to enforce its own prior directives and hold the defiant officials accountable.TFM ReportA simmering bureaucratic standoff in Manipur has

13/08/2025

Underscoring the gravity of infrastructure decay in Manipur, the High Court of Manipur has taken suo motu cognizance of the State’s deteriorating road conditions.

Public Interest Litigation Exposes Systemic Neglect Amid Monsoon/Rain Hazards. TFM ReportIn a dramatic move underscoring the gravity of infrastructure decay in Manipur, the High Court of Manipur has taken suo motu cognizance of the State’s deteriorat

09/08/2025

Chronic kidney disease patients in Manipur are staring at a healthcare catastrophe as private hospitals affiliated with the Association of Healthcare Providers-India (AHPI), Manipur Chapter, prepare to halt free dialysis services under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) from August 16. The drastic decision comes after prolonged delays in reimbursement of claims by government authorities, pushing hospitals into severe financial distress.

The PMJAY scheme, designed to provide Rs. 5 (Five) lakh annual coverage per family, has failed to deliver timely payments, leaving hospitals struggling to sustain services while making poor patients helpless.TFM ReportChronic kidney disease patients

09/08/2025

Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has stepped into Manipur’s simmering ethnic disputes, urging the state government to consider a dedicated road corridor to the violence-hit hill areas—a demand spearheaded by the Kuki Inpi Manipur, the apex body of Kuki tribes.

In a letter dated August 6, DoNER Joint Director Paosishmuaing Tunglut forwarded a Kuki Inpi memorandum (dated August 1) to the Manipur Chief Secretary, highlighting the “grave humanitarian crisis” in Kuki-dominated hill areas due to prolonged blocka