Thadou Inpi Manipur clarifies deceased church leaders were Thadou, not Kuki, urges end to false portrayal
May 16, 2026Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) has clarified that the three church leaders killed in an ambush in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on May 13 were members of the Thadou community and not Kuki, urging media organisations and individuals to avoid what it described as false portrayal of their identity.
KSO Sadar Hills enforces 48-hour shutdown across Manipur's Kangpokpi over Kuki hostage crisis
May 16, 2026Kuki Students’ Organisation Sadar Hills on May 15 announced a 48-hour total shutdown across Kangpokpi district in Manipur, beginning midnight of May 15, extending support to the shutdown call issued by Kuki Inpi Manipur over the continued detention of 14 Kuki civilians.
Manipur: Residents, women protest alleged large-scale earth cutting at Leimaching Hill in Imphal East
May 16, 2026Residents and women’s groups in Manipur’s Imphal East district staged a protest at the foothills of Leimaching on May 15, condemning the alleged large-scale earth cutting taking place at the hill and demanding immediate government intervention to protect the environment.
Kuki tribal body extends shutdown as 14 civilians remain in captivity in Manipur
May 15, 2026The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body of the Kuki tribes in Manipur, on Friday, May 15, extended its ongoing 48-hour total shutdown by another 48 hours, claiming that 14 Kuki civilians continue to remain in illegal detention despite the release of 14 others earlier in the day.
Kuki Christian body seeks release of hostages, demands probe into killing of church leaders
May 15, 2026The Kuki Christian Leaders’ Forum (KCLF) on Friday, May 15, appealed for the immediate and unconditional release of civilians allegedly being held hostage following the killing of three church leaders in Manipur, and called for an impartial investigation into the incident.
Manipur to begin special revision of electoral rolls from May 20
May 15, 2026The Election Commission of India will begin the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Manipur from May 20, with July 1, 2026 fixed as the qualifying date, according to an official press note issued by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer.
NSUI Manipur condemns alleged NEET-UG paper leak, demands dissolution of NTA
May 15, 2026The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) in Manipur on Friday, May 15, strongly condemned the alleged NEET-UG question paper leak and demanded the immediate dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA), alleging serious lapses in the conduct of national-level examinations.
Slain pastor’s son forgives killers, appeals for release of Kuki civilians in Manipur
May 15, 2026Haominlun Sitlhou, son of slain pastor Rev. Dr. V. Sitlhou, made the appeal during the burial ceremony of the three church leaders at the campus of the Thadou Baptist Association India in Motbung, which was attended by thousands of mourners.
Manipur: Kuki-Zo group urges Naga bodies to help secure release of remaining hostages
May 15, 2026The Kuki-Zo Village Volunteer, Sadar Hills has asked Naga civil society organisations to help secure the release of the remaining hostages in Manipur's hill districts. The appeal cites the earlier release of 20 hostages and calls for peace, dialogue and coexistence.
Manipur church body seeks safe release of remaining hostages
May 15, 2026The Liangmai Baptist Churches Association has urged the immediate and safe release of remaining Naga and Kuki hostages in Kangpokpi district. It said civilians must not be used in conflict and called for humanitarian access to those still held.
Kuki and Naga groups free 28 hostages after joint efforts by CSOs and police
May 15, 2026Police said 28 members of the Kuki and Naga communities were released after being held captive by armed groups in Manipur. The releases came as fresh killings and abductions heightened fears over civilian safety in the state's hill districts.
One killed in late-night blast at Singjamei Bazar in Imphal West
May 15, 2026A person was killed in a late-night blast at Singjamei Bazar in Imphal West. Police have sealed the area and begun an investigation as panic spread in the locality.
Centre extends Manipur violence inquiry panel deadline to November 2026
May 15, 2026The Centre has given the Manipur violence inquiry commission another six months to file its report. The extension takes the deadline to November 20, 2026, as the panel continues examining the 2023 ethnic clashes and official response.
Manipur police arrest KCP cadre, recover ammunition after targeted shooting probe
May 15, 2026Manipur Police arrested an alleged KCP cadre while probing a firing incident at a residential gate in Imphal East. Investigators say the shooting was part of an extortion bid meant to intimidate residents, and further arrests are being pursued.
Kuki Inpi Manipur issues final ultimatum for safe release of over 31 Kuki hostages by May 15
May 14, 2026Amid escalating ethnic tensions in Manipur’s hill districts, Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing the Kuki tribes, on Thursday, May 14 issued a “final and non-negotiable ultimatum” demanding the immediate and unconditional release of more than 31 allegedly detained Kuki civilians from Senapati district and Ireng Naga by 5:00 am on May 15.
Kuki apex body seeks NIA probe into Kangpokpi ambush, submits charter of demands to PM Modi
May 14, 2026Kuki Inpi Manipur, the apex body of the Kuki tribes in Manipur, on Thursday, May 14 submitted a charter of demands to Prime Minister Narendra Modi through the Deputy Commissioner of Kangpokpi, seeking urgent intervention, justice and enhanced security measures following the killing of three church leaders in an ambush on the Kangpokpi–Churachandpur road.
Manipur: MP Bimol Akoijam slams Centre for not showing 'sufficient interest' after separate incidents of attack in state
May 14, 2026Congress MP from Manipur, Bimol Akoijam on Thursday, May 14 expressed concern over two separate incidents of violence in Manipur that claimed four lives and left several others injured.
Minor among two Kuki hostages released amid ongoing standoff in Manipur
May 14, 2026Two members of the Kuki community, including a minor, were released in Manipur on Thursday evening. The handover came amid talks to free others still held as tensions between Naga and Kuki groups remained high.
United Naga Council urges Manipur Government to secure immediate release of 20 hostages held captive, issues ultimatum
May 14, 2026The United Naga Council has urged the Manipur government to take immediate steps to secure the safe and unconditional release of 20 Naga hostages allegedly held by Kuki groups in Leilon Vaiphei village and Supermeina village.
Manipur CM Khemchand Singh assures safe return of internally displaced persons, distributes one-time financial assistance
May 14, 2026As part of ongoing efforts to restore peace and strengthen trust among communities, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday, May 14 visited KangchupChingkhong village in Imphal West district and interacted with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), assuring them of safe return to their respective homes with adequate security arrangements.
Over 38 Kuki and Naga people held hostage by different groups in state: Manipur home minister
May 14, 2026Fresh violence in Manipur left four people dead as the state government said more than 38 Naga and Kuki people were being held by different groups. The killings, detention claims and shutdowns have deepened tensions in the hill districts and triggered demands for swift arrests.
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