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JNIMS Needs a Director, Not Another Political Appointment
There are appointments that can be treated as routine administrative decisions, and there are appointments that determine whether an institution recovers or slips further…
The Signpost View
Who Will Stop Forest Encroachment and Poppy Cultivation in Manipur?
If the authorities can identify land under illegal poppy cultivation, who is responsible for ensuring that cultivation stops? If forests are being cleared and…
Evidence-led opinion and public-interest analysis
The Signpost View
The Signpost View
Manipur Government Says It Supports NRC. Why Then Use Force Against Those Asking for the Official Record?
The Signpost View
When Khemchand Asked Biren to Resign, He Set a Standard. Now the Question Has Returned
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Who Speaks for Manipur When Politics Speaks for Communities?
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Manipur Pulse 2027
Constituencies. Public issues. What changed.
Manipur Pulse 2027
Moirang AC 2027: Shanti, Prithviraj, Congress and the Kwakta Factor
Moirang has a habit of changing its political script. Congress once held the constituency. The BJP broke through in 2017. Five years later, the…
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Manipur Pulse 2027
Manipur Pulse 2027 Begins with Uripok: What Has Changed Since the Last Election?
Signpost News begins its constituency-by-constituency journey across Manipur from AC 10–Uripok, examining electoral change, political representation, development and the issues residents want addressed before…
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Manipur Focus
RSS Organises Prominent Citizens’ Meeting in Ningthoukhong
Bishnupur, September 14: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Bishnupur Vibhag, held a Prominent Citizens’ Meeting at the Gopinath Mandir Guest House in Ningthoukhong on…
RSS Manipur Condemns Killing of Manipuri Musician Chongtham Vikram in Delhi
Imphal, September 8, 2026: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Manipur Prant, has condemned the death of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram following an assault in…
14 CSOs Call Total Shutdown Over Delay in NRC Update
Fourteen civil society organisations have called a statewide shutdown in Manipur from August 9 midnight over the Government’s alleged delay in organising a seminar on updating the NRC.
Regional affairs and wider connections
Northeast & Beyond
Northeast & Beyond
NRC Issue Comes Alive Again in Eastern India
Northeast & Beyond
RSS Meet Discusses Youth, Drug Abuse, Demography and AI
Northeast & Beyond
RSS Never Looks for Sunset, Lives with Sunrise: Prof Rakesh Sinha
Ideas shaping the future
Technology & AI
Original reporting
Exclusive
Exclusive
DFRAC Report Confirms Digital Propaganda Around Manipur’s Three-Year Conflict
On 23 September 2025, I warned that Manipur’s conflict was being shown through a distorted digital frame. The DFRAC report now confirms how Pakistan and South Asia linked accounts used Manipur, Kashmir, and Punjab narratives to weaken trust and spread misinformation. Manipur’s defence must begin with the defence of truth.
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Perspectives
Guest Essay
AR Rahman Unites India, Politics Divide It
The recent uproar over AR Rahman’s role in composing for Nitesh Tiwari’s epic Ramayana—coupled with his honest insights into communal biases affecting his Bollywood…
By Naorem Mohen
Guest Essay
Why Canada-China Thaw is A Wake-Up Call for US’s Fading Grip on the World
The recent meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping on January 16, 2026, wasn’t just a diplomatic handshake—it was…
By Naorem Mohen
Guest Essay
Sangai Festival Must Not Be Silenced: A Call for Cultural Resilience, Economic Revival, and Inclusive Rehabilitation
The Sangai Festival stands as one of the most resplendent manifestations of Manipur’s civilizational heritage, encapsulating the state’s intricate mosaic of traditions, arts, and…
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Faith & Wisdom
A space for teachings of faith, reflections on humanity and nature, and the living spiritual traditions that continue to shape our society.
Faith & Wisdom
Remember Their Names: Divine Panthou’s Message on 32nd Langban Thanil Ipa Ipu Purol Taret-ki Looklen Katpa Day
At the 32nd Langban Thanil Ipa Ipu Purol Taret Looklen Katpa observance at Selloi Langmaiching, Divine Panthou urged families to preserve the names and memories of their forefathers across seven generations — or at least begin with father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Teaching · Reflection
Respect Is the Beginning of Harmony: Divine Panthou on Living With Difference
Teaching · Reflection
Let Faith Never Become a Wall: Divine Panthou’s Message for a Divided World
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Education
Manipur University Weapon Exhibition Introduces Students to Defence Careers
Imphal, October 10, 2026: Students at Manipur University explored career opportunities in the Armed Forces during a weapon exhibition that combined an equipment display…
Manipur University Honours National Awardee Dr. Pukhrambam Lilabati Devi
Imphal, October 9, 2026: Manipur University’s School of Humanities felicitated national award-winning teacher Dr. Pukhrambam Lilabati Devi, with Dean Prof. T. Tampha describing her…
Manipur University National Seminar Explores Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Resilience
Manipur University on Thursday inaugurated a two-day National Seminar on “Traditional Knowledge System & Cultural Resilience: Exploring Traditional Wisdom for Sustainable Development,” bringing together…
Markets, business and personal finance
Money
The SEC will consider proposed crypto offering rules on August 14.
The US SEC will consider tailored rules for certain crypto offerings on August 14. Here is what the proposal could mean for Indian investors.
Ripple Gets Full MiCA CASP License in Luxembourg to Offer Crypto Services Across Europe
Ripple has secured full MiCA authorization from Luxembourg, allowing it to offer regulated crypto-asset services across the European Economic Area as the EU enters a stricter enforcement phase for digital asset firms.
Stock Futures Rise as U.S.-Iran Pause Eases Market Fears, Oil Risks Remain
US stock futures moved higher after Washington and Tehran agreed to pause hostilities, but oil supply risks and weakness in major technology shares continue to shape investor sentiment.
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Manipur University Weapon Exhibition Introduces Students to Defence Careers
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Local cinema · Manipur & Northeast
Entertainment
10th Chalachitram National Film Festival to Screen Over 45 Films in Guwahati
The two-day CNFF 2026 will be held at Jyoti Chitraban on October 24 and 25, with awards in short film, documentary, direction, screenplay, cinematography…
First official poster of Priyakanta Laishram’s INTERLUDE unveiled
Priyakanta Laishram is returning to filmmaking with Interlude, a live-action short that adopts a deliberately stripped-down cinematic approach. The film’s first official poster was…
‘Sunita’ Wins Best Manipuri Film at 72nd National Film Awards 2024
Manipuri cinema achieved another major national recognition as the feature film ‘Sunita’ won the Best Feature Film in Manipuri award at the 72nd National Film Awards. Selected under the Regional Film category, ‘Sunita’ was adjudged the Best Feature Film in Manipuri. The prestigious recognition further strengthens the growing presence and reputation of Manipuri film on the national stage.
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