Manipur: NH-2 blockade enters fourth day, over 300 vehicles stranded in Senapati
May 16, 2026The NH2 blockade in Manipur continues into its fourth day, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded. Authorities and commuters urge protesters to end the disruption soon.
Manipur: Kshetrigao body defends earth excavation, says it aims to prevent floods
May 16, 2026The Administrative Committee of Kshetrigao Part-1 on May 16 clarified that the ongoing excavation of earth from Uyok Achouba Village No. 40 in Imphal East district is being carried out as part of flood prevention measures and not for any private benefit, as alleged by certain sections.
Manipur CM meets Koutruk villagers, assures continued support and rehabilitation
May 16, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met Koutruk villagers to discuss rehabilitation efforts. He assured continued government support and welfare commitment.
Protest intensifies in Manipur demanding release of remaining Naga hostages
May 16, 2026Protests demanding the safe release of six remaining Naga civilians allegedly being held hostage in Manipur grew stronger on May 16 as several civil society organisations and indigenous groups joined an ongoing demonstration at Kanglatongbi in Kangpokpi district.
Thousands join protest rally in Manipur’s Kangpokpi amid shutdown call by Kuki bodies
May 16, 2026Thousands of people from the Kuki-Zo community on May 16 participated in a large protest rally at Motbung in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district as the 48-hour shutdown called by Kuki Inpi Manipur entered its first day.
Manipur CM visits National Sports University, reviews infrastructure development works
May 16, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on May 16 visited the National Sports University at Koutruk in Imphal West district to review the progress of ongoing infrastructure development works at the campus.
38 hostages freed in Manipur after joint efforts by civil society, security forces
May 16, 2026Thirty-eight people belonging to the Kuki and Naga communities, who were allegedly held hostage by armed groups in Manipur’s Kangpokpi and Senapati districts, have been released following coordinated efforts by security forces, civil society organisations and political leaders, officials said on May 16.
Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights submits memorandum to Union Home Minister over killing of three Kuki pastors in Manipur
May 16, 2026The Kuki Women Organisation appeals to the Union Home Minister for justice following the killing of three Kuki pastors in Manipur. They seek urgent action to safeguard the Kuki community and prevent further violence.
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.
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