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Short Summary DNA testing has officially confirmed the identity of Lamnunthem Singson, the 26-year-old Air India cabin crew member from Manipur, who tragically lost her life in the June 12 Ahmedabad crash of Flight AI-171. As the sole breadwinner of her displaced Kuki-Zo/Thadou family and currently residing in Kangpokpi, her relatives have made a firm…
Short Summary Manipur is engulfed in grief following the tragic Air India Flight AI 171 crash near Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. Two cabin crew members from the state—22‑year‑old Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma from Thoubal and 28‑year‑old Lamnunthem Singson from Kangpokpi—lost their lives. The Manipur government, in collaboration with Air India, Tata Group, COCOMI, TSA, and AAI,…
📰 Quick Summary In the wake of devastating floods in Manipur, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has criticized the state government’s response, labeling it as slow and poorly coordinated. COCOMI has launched a Flood Relief & Emergency Helpline and is actively mobilizing volunteers to assist affected communities. The organization is calling for immediate…
Summary Manipur is currently grappling with escalating unrest under President’s Rule, imposed in February 2025 following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh amid ethnic violence. The situation has intensified with recent incidents, including the forced removal of “Manipur” signage from a state-run bus, sparking widespread protests led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur…
Manipur in Turmoil: Governor’s Helicopter Escape Sparks Political Uproar Quick Summary On May 26, 2025, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla resorted to an Army helicopter to travel a mere 300 meters from Imphal Airport to Raj Bhavan, circumventing large-scale protests. The demonstrations erupted after central forces removed the “Manipur State” signage from a journalist transport…
Summary of the Incident On May 25, 2025, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) announced its plan to meet with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on May 27 to address the escalating crisis in Manipur. This decision follows a recent incident in Imphal where security forces allegedly used tear gas and mock…
Summary of the Incident On May 25, 2025, Manipur witnessed a significant escalation in civil unrest as thousands of women, led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), marched towards the Raj Bhavan in Imphal. Their demand was clear: a public apology from Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla for the May 20 incident where security…
News Summary On May 20, 2025, during the Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul district, security personnel allegedly instructed the removal of the word “Manipur” from a state transport bus ferrying journalists. This act sparked widespread outrage among the Meitei community, leading the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) to call for a 48-hour statewide bandh….
Quick News Summary In May 2025, Manipur witnessed a significant 48-hour bandh, organized by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI). The protest was sparked by an incident where security forces allegedly removed the word “Manipur” from a government bus transporting journalists to the Shirui Lily Festival. This act was perceived as an affront to…
News Summary On May 22, 2025, a 48-hour bandh called by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) brought normal life to a standstill across Manipur’s valley districts. The protest was in response to an incident where the name “Manipur” was allegedly removed from a government bus transporting journalists to the Shirui Lily Festival. Shops,…