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Explained: How a YouTube interview triggered the Kuki–Tangkhul war of narratives
The interview also discussed the recent killing of three Kuki pastors near Kangpokpi, which Singsit linked to militant factions rather than communal hatred.
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Manipur: UNC denies allegations in killing of 3 church leaders
In a statement, the apex Naga body said the “cold-blooded murder” of the three church leaders had triggered widespread outrage and was condemned by Naga civil society organisations and Naga national groups across Nagalim.
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Arunachal: 11 labourers without valid ILP detected in Tawang
Recently, the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, approved measures to make the ILP mechanism more watertight.
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An impossible fight: Why peace in Manipur keeps losing ground
Recent discussions on Manipur have pointed towards concerns that divisions created during the conflict increasingly risk becoming embedded within social and political life.
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Mizo NGO condemns controversial comment by Manipur Instagram user
The controversy began after news pages on Instagram reported the death of Nl. Zonuntluangi of Thingsulthliah, who died in a road accident on the night of May 14. Under one such post uploaded by Zalen News, an individual identified online as Suanmuanlal from Churachandpur, Manipur allegedly commented, “Quick while the body’s still warm,” followed by emojis.
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Explained: The Arunachal tribal protection movement and the ILP debate
The current protests can be traced back to an eight-point memorandum submitted by ASTBAC to the Chief Minister in May 2025.
Weaving Mizo History: How K. Malsawmtluangi won a global fellowship
Malsawmtluangi’s project treats Mizo textiles not merely as cultural artefacts, but as living archives.
Why a private school in Tripura is drawing the ire of student bodies
The protesters described the incident as deeply disturbing and said it had damaged the trust and dignity traditionally associated with teacher-student relationships.
Beyond the NEET leak: How India’s exam system breaks students’ trust
From the AIPMT paper leak in 2015 to the NEET controversies in 2024, repeated examination scandals have steadily weakened public faith in merit-based competitive examinations.
Climate Change threatens Jerdon’s Babbler habitat in Brahmaputra Valley
The study used climate and habitat modelling to predict how the bird’s range could change by the 2060s under different warming scenarios.
Nagaland University study maps Sonowal Kachari herbal knowledge
Researchers engaged 180 elderly knowledge holders from the community to systematically document plant-based remedies used for a variety of ailments.
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Church teams to visit Kangpokpi, Senapati amid hostage crisis
The leaders stressed that hostages on both sides should be released immediately on humanitarian grounds.
Sikkim parties raise concerns as electoral roll revision begins
“The process will start from May 20. Preparatory work including printing and planning will take place from May 28 to May 29, while house-to-house visits by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will continue till June 28,” Yadav said.
Meghalaya govt initiates evidence-based survey to tackle drug menace
The survey aims to gather data and insights regarding the prevalence, patterns, and impact of substance use across Meghalaya, which will assist the Government in formulating targeted policies and strengthening prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation strategies.
Nagaland: Women entrepreneurs, SIDBI hold business governance workshop
The workshop is part of an ongoing district-wise initiative aimed at strengthening entrepreneurial capacity and promoting sustainable business practices among women entrepreneurs across the state.
Manipur: Legal awareness on Anti-Terrorism Act held amid tension
The awareness programme reviewed the effectiveness of anti-terror laws such as Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), and the Terrorist & Distruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) in protecting citizens in the hill districts.
Manipur: Two Myanmarese arrested for alleged cross-border burglary
According to local sources, a joint team of the police, the Border Security Force (BSF), and the Assam Rifles apprehended the two Myanmarese nationals near Border Pillar No. 102 while they were allegedly attempting to commit burglary in the border village.
