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Manipur's state flower - the Shirui Lily (L), The Kombirei flower, significant to the Meitei community for its cultural and historical value (R).

Manipur's floral emblems face extinction threat

May 24, 2024, 01:14 PM - 2 min read

The Shirui Lily and the Kombirei flower, both of which hold significant cultural and historical value for the Meitei community, are also teetering on the brink of extinction.

Manipur erupts in fresh violence, civilians flee as ethnic tensions flare

April 29, 2024, 02:26 PM - 2 min read

The incident unfolded before dawn in the volatile border area between the Meitei-dominated Imphal West district and Kuki-Zo-dominated Kangpokpi district.

Kukis-Meiteis united on one point: Not the right time for elections in Manipur

April 13, 2024, 06:59 PM - 2 min read

Elections for two Lok Sabha seats in Manipur will be held on April 19 and 26. While Inner Manipur and some segments of Outer Manipur will vote in the first phase, the remaining segments of Outer Manipur will go to polls on April 26.

Leaders from the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities have approached the Election Commission regarding the issue. Displaced individuals outside Manipur assert their stake in the state's future, advocating for postal ballots if alternative arrangements prove unfeasible.

Displaced Manipuris eager to return home for LS polls

April 9, 2024, 03:36 PM - 2 min read

According to officials in the state government, it is not possible to extend the vote facility to those outside the state.

Manipur Police commandos stage a symbolic protest, laying down their arms in response to the abduction of Additional Superintendent Amit Kumar Moirangthem in Imphal, Manipur on Wednesday.

Manipur Police commandos stage arms down protest over ASP abduction

February 28, 2024, 05:04 PM - 2 min read

Reports indicate that police commandos across all five valley districts of Manipur set aside their weapons, demanding swift action against the Metei radical group, Arambai Tenggol.