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Senapati’s Peace Depends on Transparency: Understanding the NPO–YR4C Dispute

The recent decision of the Naga People’s Organization (NPO) to summon YR4C leader RK Paul Chawang on 17 November 2025 has sparked discussions across Senapati. The summon follows YR4C’s announcement of a dharna without prior approval, which the NPO claims violates its standing directive prohibiting bandhs, strikes and public gatherings unless cleared by the organisation. […]

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Senapati’s Peace Depends on Transparency: Understanding the NPO–YR4C Dispute

The recent decision of the Naga People’s Organization (NPO) to summon YR4C leader RK Paul Chawang on 17 November 2025 has sparked discussions across Senapati. The summon follows YR4C’s announcement of a dharna without prior approval, which the NPO claims violates its standing directive prohibiting bandhs, strikes and public gatherings unless cleared by the organisation.

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Promises Run Dry: The Ground Reality of Jal Jeevan Mission in Senapati District

While government data under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) proudly declares that most households in Senapati district now have functional tap water connections, the lived reality of villagers paints a very different picture. Across several hill villages, residents continue to struggle daily for access to safe and adequate water. The sight of women and children

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Promises Run Dry: The Ground Reality of Jal Jeevan Mission in Senapati District

While government data under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) proudly declares that most households in Senapati district now have functional tap water connections, the lived reality of villagers paints a very different picture. Across several hill villages, residents continue to struggle daily for access to safe and adequate water. The sight of women and children

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Manipur Welcomes Its Champions: Linthoi, Nungshithoi & Taibanganbi Return Home in Triumph

It was a moment charged with emotion, pride, and unity as the three champions — Linthoi Chanambam, Nungshithoi, and Taibanganbi — touched down in Imphal to a thunderous welcome from fans, families, and officials. The athletes, who brought laurels to Manipur and India with their remarkable performances on the international stage, were greeted with garlands,

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Manipur Welcomes Its Champions: Linthoi, Nungshithoi & Taibanganbi Return Home in Triumph

It was a moment charged with emotion, pride, and unity as the three champions — Linthoi Chanambam, Nungshithoi, and Taibanganbi — touched down in Imphal to a thunderous welcome from fans, families, and officials. The athletes, who brought laurels to Manipur and India with their remarkable performances on the international stage, were greeted with garlands,

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Tribute to Irabot: The Revolutionary Who Shaped Manipur’s Social Movement

Today, Manipur observes Irabot Day, commemorating the life and legacy of Lamyanba Hijam Irabot (1896–1951) — a revolutionary leader, social reformer, and cultural icon whose vision transformed the state’s political and social landscape. The Man and His Movement Hijam Irabot, widely known as Lamyanba (meaning “the flame”), was more than just a politician. He was

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Tribute to Irabot: The Revolutionary Who Shaped Manipur’s Social Movement

Today, Manipur observes Irabot Day, commemorating the life and legacy of Lamyanba Hijam Irabot (1896–1951) — a revolutionary leader, social reformer, and cultural icon whose vision transformed the state’s political and social landscape. The Man and His Movement Hijam Irabot, widely known as Lamyanba (meaning “the flame”), was more than just a politician. He was

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