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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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Race for cabinet portfolio in Biren led government

It is almost two weeks after the formation of BJP government in Manipur with CM N Biren as the formidable leader for the second…

By Naorem MohenPublished April 5, 2022Updated February 17, 20234 min read

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Popularity of Nongma Panba Sajibu Cheiraoba

Nongma Panba Sajibu Cheiraoba is gaining popularity among the new Meitei generations. Some decades ago, only few families celebrate Cheiraoba on Nongma Panba (as…

By Naorem MohenPublished April 2, 2022Updated July 19, 20264 min read

Th Biswajit bats for Surplus urea in Manipur

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Bold Statement from Agri Minister Th Biswajit on Urea

It is indeed a bold, yet appreciating gesture from the new Agriculture Minister, Th Biswajit Singh that there will be no shortage of Urea…

By Naorem MohenPublished April 1, 2022Updated July 19, 20264 min read

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Repealing AFSPA is CM Biren’s Success

Centre has decided to remove the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from certain districts in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur. Repealing AFSPA from…

By Naorem MohenPublished March 31, 2022Updated July 19, 20263 min read

nagaland villages inside manipur territory

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Give us Kohima, follow traditional boundary of forefathers

For the first time after Manipur was merged with Independent India in 1949, border issue with other Indian state marred the suzerainty of erstwhile…

By Naorem MohenPublished March 31, 2022Updated February 17, 20233 min read

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Why only Meetei to protect integrity of Manipur

Today is the 10th day of South Angami Public Organisation (SAPO) indefinite bandh on Manipur bound vehicular movements along the National Highway 39. Why…

By Naorem MohenPublished March 30, 2022Updated July 19, 20263 min read