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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…
Summary of the News In a significant development, the Government of India has initiated talks with four Kuki militant groups from Manipur under the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement. The meeting took place at the Assam Police’s Special Branch headquarters in Guwahati, Assam. This move comes amidst ongoing ethnic tensions and violence in Manipur, which…
📰 News Summary On May 13, 2025, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) convened its first Governing Council meeting at the READS Auditorium in Rengkai, Churachandpur. During this significant assembly, attended by 90 delegates from various tribes and civil society organizations, the KZC resolved to present a unified stance on the formation of a popular government in…
Quick Summary In a deeply emotional gesture, the Kuki-Zo community in Manipur came together to hold a candlelight vigil mourning the victims of a recent terror attack in Kashmir. Organized to express solidarity and grief, the vigil highlighted the shared pain of communities facing violence across different parts of India. This peaceful event not only…
News Summary On April 24, 2025, security forces in Manipur apprehended a suspect involved in a firing incident near the Girls’ Hostel of the Medical College in Churachandpur district. The accused, reportedly from the Kuki-Zo community, allegedly fired multiple rounds at the hostel’s gate around 4 PM on April 23 before fleeing. Fortunately, no injuries…
📰 Quick Summary: Tensions Flare as Kuki-Zo Community Blocks Meitei Pilgrimage On April 13, 2025, hundreds of Kuki-Zo community members gathered at Thangjing Hill in Churachandpur district, Manipur, to block the annual Meitei pilgrimage to the revered site. The demonstrators arrived in vehicles from various parts of the district and held a sit-in to prevent…
IntroductionHave you ever wondered what happens when national security measures intersect with deep-rooted cultural and political aspirations? In the beautiful yet turbulent state of Manipur, a unique and compelling narrative is unfolding. Local village volunteers in the Eastern zone are raising their voices against a new border fencing project along the Indo-Myanmar border. But their…
Summary In a commendable act, the Manipur Police successfully rescued a 37-year-old Hmar tribal woman, Lalpiengjo Hmar, who was found wandering in Nungchappi village, Jiribam district. Upon discovery, she was safely escorted and handed over to her family. This incident highlights the ongoing ethnic tensions in the region, with the Hmar community being closely associated…
The Congress party has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur, despite the ongoing ethnic violence that has plagued the state since May 2023. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh accused Modi of finding time to travel globally but not engaging with the distressed people of Manipur. He pointed out that the Prime Minister…
Summary The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has called on Konsakhul villagers to lift the indefinite blockade on the Kangpokpi-Churachandpur road, a vital connection for the Kuki-Zo community. This blockade stems from a land dispute with Leilon Vaiphei village and has caused significant disruptions, particularly for a community already reeling from the aftermath of regional…