'Zalengam Diary' and roads as new language in demand to divide Manipur

There have been many instances when infrastructure preceded politics. By connecting territories, roads can gradually reshape ...
The Diplomat

In Manipur, Stepping Into the Territory of the ‘Other’ Could be Fatal

Kuki legislators of the Manipur Legislative Assembly gather at Jantar Mantar to call on the Indian government to grant a separate administration for Kuki-Zo people, New Delhi, India, Dec. 10, 2024.
National Catholic Register

Christians Targeted in Bloody Ethnic Conflict in India’s Manipur State

The local Catholic Church has been shocked by the outburst of ethnic conflict in Manipur state in northeast India. The violence has resulted in 60 deaths officially reported and with an unofficial ...
The Wire

What We Need to Do to Understand Manipur

Manipur, like the rest of the Northeast is linked geographically to India by a 21 kilometre long Siliguri corridor. The corridor is the only rail and road link for 50 million people and crucial troop ...
The Diplomat

Conflict in India’s Manipur Takes a New Turn With Intra-Community Clashes

In recent weeks, Meitei militias have clashed, as have Zomi and Hmar groups that came together against the Meitei majority. The Indian government’s efforts to normalize the situation in ...
The Hindu

11 firearms, war-like stores recovered in Manipur

Impcurity forces recovered at least 11 firearms and war-like stores in Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts of Manipur, police said on Friday (July 4, 2025). The arms included one country-made AK ...
The Hindu

Joined Manipur government in good faith, not for personal ambition: Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen

On February 4, a new government was installed in Manipur after the ethnic strife-hit State remained under President’s Rule for a year. Along with Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, a Meitei, two ...