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Naorem Mohen

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Naorem Mohen

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Naorem Mohen is a journalist, writer and Editor of Signpost News. He writes on Manipur and Northeast India, with a focus on governance, society, education, conflict, culture and regional affairs. He is the author of In the Lap of Koubru, which reflects his engagement with Manipur’s people, history, culture and identity during the turbulent years of 2023–2025, and My Japanese Niece, a historical novel exploring war, hidden identity, memory and human bonds between Manipur and Japan. Follow him on X at @laimacha.

Areas of coverage: Geo-politics, Artificial Intelligence, Education, Cryptocurrencies.

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Letter bearing the names of Naga legislators seeking action from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over killings and militant violence in Manipur

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A Letter to Amit Shah Is Not Enough: Will Naga MLAs Raise These Allegations in the Manipur Assembly?

A circulated letter bearing the names of nine Naga legislators seeks action against Kuki-Zo leaders, KNF-P leader Thangboi Kipgen and Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen. But sending allegations to Delhi is not enough. Will the legislators place them before the Manipur Assembly, demand answers and act on their warning about continued support for the Government?

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Manipur University Hosts One-Day Awareness Programme on Stalking, Cyber Safety and Reporting Mechanisms

Education

Manipur University Hosts One-Day Awareness Programme on Stalking, Cyber Safety and Reporting Mechanisms

The programme brought together experts from law enforcement, cybercrime, law, psychology and women’s rights to sensitise university students to the different forms of stalking, their psychological and social implications, cyberstalking, preventive measures and the legal and institutional mechanisms available for reporting and redressal.

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Manipur University Joins Khelo India Samvaad as PM Modi Calls for Modern Sports Ecosystem

Education

Manipur University Joins Khelo India Samvaad as PM Modi Calls for Modern Sports Ecosystem

The NSS Cell, Manipur University, and MY Bharat, Imphal West District, jointly organised the Khelo India Dialogue—“Khel Ki Baat PM Modi Ke Sath” (Khelo India Samvaad)  on the occasion of National Sports Day 2026 at the Court Hall of Manipur University on Thursday. The programme, held under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, began with a virtual address by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Around 450 colleges and universities across the country participated in the nationwide event. From Manipur, 11 colleges and Manipur University joined the programme.

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Why Delhi Called Biren and Khemchand Over Manipur’s NRC Demand

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Why Has Delhi Called Both Biren and Khemchand?

Why have both former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh reached Delhi at this critical moment?
The Centre has already heard Manipur’s NRC-before-Census demand from political leaders, legislators, students and civil society. What Manipur needs now is not another “positive meeting,” but a clear and accountable decision.
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