Help and support us to continue bringing news articles. Donate!
A team from the women’s organisation Imagi Meira — part of the well-known Meira Paibi tradition of women-led protest in Manipur — marched to press for the promised “free movement” on National Highway-2 (Imphal–Dimapur). After being stopped by security forces near Kangpokpi, the group’s convenor, Th. Sujata, announced a 10-day deadline for the Governor of…
Summary of the Incident On April 25, 2025, a 24-hour statewide bandh, organized by the Joint Action Committee (JAC), brought normal life to a standstill across Manipur’s Imphal Valley. The bandh was in response to the alleged custodial death of 27-year-old Khoisnam Sanajaoba, who was arrested on March 31 for alleged links to the banned…
News Summary In a stirring development from Manipur, the renowned women’s activist group, Meira Paibis, has vocally demanded the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh. This call comes amid growing discontent over controversial administrative decisions and perceived lapses in governance. The Meira Paibis’ bold stance not only highlights the deep-rooted issues facing the state…
Summary of the News In Kakching, Manipur, the arrest of 11 members of Langsai Thouna, a civil society group, sparked widespread protests. These arrests followed a peace rally against holding Lok Sabha elections amidst ongoing violence. Civil society organizations (CSOs) in the region, supported by community leaders and locals, demanded their unconditional release. The situation…
Summary Manipur is witnessing rising tensions following the National Investigation Agency (NIA) cases against the chief of the Meitei organization Arambai Tenggol. The allegations involve links to acts of violence during the ongoing ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities. This has led to widespread protests, including rallies by Meira Paibis (women’s activist groups)…
Summary of the Article In the ongoing conflict in Manipur, women in Imphal have actively mobilized against perceived inefficiencies and biases in the handling of security issues. Defying curfews, groups like the Meira Paibis have organized rallies to protest the central government’s actions—or lack thereof. These protests specifically target the Assam Rifles and demand stronger…
Short Summary In Imphal East, a mass rally was organized to oppose the re-imposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Manipur. This protest reflects growing public resentment toward the law, which grants sweeping powers to security forces. Activists, including women and youth groups, voiced concerns over potential human rights violations and questioned…
Summary A large-scale rally in Manipur has escalated into a public outcry for self-determination amidst dissatisfaction with the state and central governments. Protesters, led primarily by women’s groups like the Meira Paibis, demanded immediate action against Kuki militant violence, withdrawal of the Assam Rifles, and a reevaluation of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreements with…