ITLF Reaffirm Unity and Resolve to Continue Operations

Tuithaphai, April 17, 2025, Virthli(ONP): The presidents of all recognised tribes under the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) convened a crucial meeting today in Lamka to discuss the current status and future direction of the organisation amidst ongoing challenges and evolving political circumstances.

During the meeting, leaders unanimously reaffirmed the foundational purpose of the ITLF as a unified platform formed by all recognised tribes in Churachandpur district to address shared tribal concerns. The assembly resolved that ITLF shall continue to operate as a collective voice for the tribal communities, maintaining its core mission of safeguarding common interests.

Given the continued unresolved conflict with the Meitei community, the presidents agreed that all departments under ITLF would remain active and fully operational to address ongoing and emerging issues.

As part of its future course of action, the forum has scheduled a follow-up meeting for Saturday, April 19, 2025. The meeting will further deliberate on ITLF’s roadmap and will include planning for the upcoming Separation Day to be observed on May 3. The event is expected to see the participation of all ITLF executives, tribe presidents, and departmental heads.

Reaffirming their collective commitment, the tribal leaders expressed their dedication to tirelessly working for the welfare and rights of the tribal communities represented under the ITLF.

The meeting was chaired by K. Lalbiaksanga, President of the Mizo People's Convention (MPC) General Headquarters, and recorded by Nangzakai Suante, Secretary (Organisation) of the Vaiphei Peoples’ Council (VPC) General Headquarters.

3540 candidates for CCpur's first SSC exam

CCpur: As many as 3540 candidates would appear in the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2012 from here when Churachandpur debuts as an examination centre of the Staff Selection Commission on October 28 .

The Combined All India Open Examination for recruitment to the posts of Data Entry Operator and Lower Division Clerk will be held in two shifts, one at forenoon and the other in the afternoon at two venues, according to information available with the district administration.

A total of 1770 candidates each will appear in both the shifts at Churachandpur Government College and Lamka College.

With a sizable number of educated unemployed youths, Churachandpur district has for years felt the need to have an examination centre in its own township and persistent efforts given by student bodies, elected representatives, and bureaucrats here besides the diaspora elsewhere have finally yielded.

The commission has for the first time included Churachandpur among the list of Examination Centres on July 14, 2012 with a code number 5502 in their notice for Combined Higher Secondary

~Source: The Sangai Express / S Singlianmang Guite

Bomb attack at CCpur

IMPHAL, Aug 25: A person was injured in a bomb attack at the residence of DRDA Executive Engineer C Hangsing at Upper Lamka near Churachandpur Public ground this evening at 7.35 pm, according to police reports.

The injured is C Nengpao, brother of C Hangsing. He has been removed to the Churachandpur district Hospital.

It may be recalled here that, on 15 this month a grenade was found wrapped in a cloth with the banner “Warning KNLA/MPLA”.

~Imphal Free Press