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On October 31, thousands of people led by COCOMI, JTCM, FNCC, NHAM marched demanding abrogation of the Suspension of Operations agreement with Kuki armed…
Evidence-led opinion and public-interest analysis
The Signpost View
Four IDPs Die in Two Days: How Long Must Manipur’s Displaced People Wait to Return Home?
Four internally displaced peoples have died within two days in relief camps in Bishnupur district. Two reportedly died after consuming poison. The four had…
The Signpost View
The Signpost View
The Signpost View
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Constituencies. Public issues. What changed.
Manipur Pulse 2027
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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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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VSK Manipur brings together academics and journalists to examine cultural preservation, history education and the challenges of social harmony. Imphal, November 2, 2026: The…
Imphal, October 27, 2026: Veteran Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) pracharak Laishram Jatra Singh from Manipur will be conferred the 13th Swami Vivekananda Smriti Karmayogi…
New book by Naorem Mohen and Anthony Naulak examines Paite-Zomi historical roots, shared heritage and brotherhood; authors pledge part of proceeds for displaced families…
Regional affairs and wider connections
Northeast & Beyond
Northeast & Beyond
Northeast & Beyond
Ideas shaping the future
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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.
Essays, ideas and expert voices
Guest Essay
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…
Guest Essay
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…
Guest Essay
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…
Teachings · Reflections · Living Traditions
A space for teachings of faith, reflections on humanity and nature, and the living spiritual traditions that continue to shape our society.
Faith & Wisdom
Imphal, October 2026: Divine Panthou has called upon the Meitei community to return to its ancestral religion, preserve its language and traditional customs, and…
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Five-day enrichment programme brings together leading mathematicians and around 40 school teachers from 35 schools; Vice-Chancellor calls for wider academic outreach and greater participation…
Two-day programme focuses on scientific breeding of Pengba and other native fish species as Manipur faces an estimated annual fish production shortfall of 19,500…
Twenty artisans from six handicraft producer companies join six-day Entrepreneurship Training programme focusing on business skills, digital marketing, financial management and wider market access.…
Markets, business and personal finance
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 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.
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.
Local cinema · Manipur & Northeast
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…
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…
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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