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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 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,…
Summary of the News Article The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has granted a fourth extension to the Commission of Inquiry investigating the ethnic violence in Manipur, now setting the deadline for the final report to November 20, 2025. Established on June 4, 2023, the three-member panel—led by former Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ajai…
News Summary On May 17, 2025, Manipur Police filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Paojakhup Guite, President of the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) Delhi. This action followed the circulation of a video on social media in which Guite allegedly threatened members of the Meitei community, warning them not to cross the buffer zone to…
Short Summary On May 3, 2025, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) is set to organize a public convention at Khuman Lampak, Imphal, commemorating two years since the onset of the Manipur conflict. The event aims to bring together scholars, community leaders, and civil society organizations to discuss and adopt key resolutions addressing the…
News Summary On May 3, 2025, the Federation of Civil Society Organisations (FOCS) in Manipur will observe a “Day of Remembrance and Reflection” at Yumnam Khunou Community Hall, Imphal East. This event, themed “Bridging Divides for Shared Future,” commemorates the tragic events of May 3, 2023, which FOCS describes as a coordinated campaign of ethnic…
📰 News Summary On April 21, 2025, a delegation representing internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Churachandpur district submitted a memorandum to Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Secretary Prasant Kumar Singh. The Churachandpur Meitei United Committee (CMUC), comprising five civil society groups, outlined urgent welfare and rehabilitation measures needed for approximately 2,000 displaced families….
📰 News Summary On April 21, 2025, Inner Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam expressed strong opposition to the ongoing restrictions that prevent Meitei individuals from accessing their sacred sites in the Thangjing and Koubru hills. He emphasized that these limitations infringe upon fundamental rights and hinder the return to normalcy in the state. Akoijam highlighted the…
In a recent address, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasized the necessity for swift advancements in Manipur’s peace process, underscoring the government’s dedication to restoring harmony in the state. Summary of Recent Developments Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has expressed hopes for expedited progress in Manipur’s peace initiatives, highlighting the government’s commitment to…
In a recent development, a Member of Parliament (MP) from Manipur has voiced apprehensions regarding potential infringements on parliamentary rights. The MP alleges that questions pertaining to agreements with insurgent groups were removed from parliamentary proceedings, raising concerns about transparency and oversight. Unpacking the Allegations: Parliamentary Oversight and Insurgent Agreements in Manipur Manipur, a state…