Manipur: Farmland clash ignites tension between Meitei & Kuki villagers in Imphal East
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Manipur: Farmland clash ignites tension between Meitei & Kuki villagers in Imphal East

Short Summary of the News A tense land dispute erupted on the morning of June 15, 2025, between Meitei and Kuki communities near Sadu Lampak village, Imphal East, Manipur. A Meitei farmer attempted to till a paddy field—abandoned since the May 2023 ethnic clashes—using a tractor. Kuki villagers contested, asserting that the land belonged to…

Manipur Land Dispute Turns Deadly: 1 Killed, 5 Injured in Ukhrul Clash
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Manipur Land Dispute Turns Deadly: 1 Killed, 5 Injured in Ukhrul Clash

📰 News Summary On April 17, 2025, a violent clash erupted between residents of Shangching and Lungreiphung Tang villages in Manipur’s Ukhrul district over a longstanding land dispute. The confrontation resulted in the death of a 36-year-old man and left five others injured. In response, authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in the affected areas to…

Litan Bazar in the Eye of the Storm: Tangkhul Naga Long’s Eviction Threat

Litan Bazar in the Eye of the Storm: Tangkhul Naga Long’s Eviction Threat

Summary of the News Litan Bazar, a bustling market town in Manipur, has recently become the center of controversy following an eviction threat issued by the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), a prominent tribal organization. The dispute stems from ethnic and land-related tensions between the local Naga community and other ethnic groups in the region. The…

Manipur Government Seeks Village Records from 1964 Onwards; Kuki Chiefs Object

Manipur Government Seeks Village Records from 1964 Onwards; Kuki Chiefs Object

Summary of the News The government of Manipur has requested village records dating back to 1964 to resolve land disputes and ensure proper administrative processes. However, the Kuki chiefs have raised objections, citing concerns over the implications this move might have on their land rights and historical claims. This has added another layer of tension…