State

Save for some hiccups at Ukhrul and Karong, polling by and large peaceful

OSR/CorrespondentsIMP/UKL, Apr 26 : Except for three polling stations of Ukhrul Assembly Constituency and one polling station of Phungyar AC, polling for the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha seat held today in 13 Assembly segments was by and large peaceful.As per ..

Voters forced not to vote for Cong : Jairam

NEW DELHI, Apr 26Congress leader Jairam Ramesh did not hold back on Twitter on April 26, sharing a video that he claimed showcased voters in Ukhrul district, Outer Manipur, being pressured to support the Naga People's Front (NPF), BJP's ally, instead of C..

Special booth set up for lone IDP voter

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 26 : Showcasing that every vote counts and as a means at empowering democracy, a special polling station was set up for only one voter at Moreh Higher Secondary School.It is said that the person who exercised his franchise..

KYKL celebrates 30th raising day

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 26: The proscribed KYKL celebrated its 30th raising day on April 25 both inside Kangleipak and outside.The raising day was celebrated at the outfit’s general headquarters, central headquarters, 1st battalion, 2nd bat..

U-TRUST highlights unethical response to drug use

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 26 : Highlighting cases of unethical response to drug use, including forcibly picking up and dumping drug users at treatment centres, the Union of Treatment and Rehabilitation of Users for Social Transformation (U-TR..

Cong demands repoll at 19 polling stations

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 26 : The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee has written to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manipur seeking repoll at 17 Polling Stations in 44-Ukhrul AC and two polling stations in Phungyar AC .In the letter, MPCC..

Works Minister calls on Uikey

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 26: Governor Anusuiya Uikey convened a meeting with Works Minister Govindas Konthoujam, and N Subhas PWD Chief Engineer along with some officials of the department today at the Raj Bhavan and discussed at length about vari..

Turmeric shipped out

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 26 : Owing to the growing popularity of Manipuri turmeric in the rest of India, 6 metric tonnes of dry organic turmeric flakes were flagged off for Mumbai and Andaman from Economic and Research Development Organisation (ER..

Kuki militants launch attack from Sinam Kom

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 26 : Maintaining momentum to their renewed offensive since the last couple of days, heavily armed militants launched a fierce attack from Sinam Kom Tabi hill range toward Meitei villages located in the periphery of Imphal ..

Poll violence on Apr 19 : Remand for three

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 26 : The Court of the Special Judge NIA Imphal East remanded the three persons who were arrested on the charge of threatening voters by opening fire at Moirangkampu Sajeb Upper Primary School in the first phase of el..

Kuki-Zo women urge Home Ministry to secure sensitive zones with Central forces

Our CorrespondentKANGPOKPI, Apr 26: Upon learning of the reported Home Ministry's decision to divert central security forces from sensitive zones to patrol highways, a large number of Kuki-Zo women flooded the streets of Gamgiphai, demanding a swift rever..

Shija Super Specialty OPD Block inaugurated

IMPHAL, Apr 26A new cutting-edge Super Specialty Outpatient Department (OPD) Block was inaugurated today at Shija Hospitals & Research Institute (SHRI), Langol.According to a release issued by SHRI, the inauguration ceremony, graced by esteemed dignit..

AIR Imphal informs

IMPHAL, Apr 26The All India Radio (AIR), Imphal has informed that many residents of All India Radio Staff Colony Lamphelpat, who were allotted quarters have neither cleared the rental changes nor reported to the office despite reminders.A release issued b..

Court sends man to judicial custody in arms loot case

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 26 : The Court of Special Judge NIA Imphal East on Thursday remanded a 42 year old man who was arrested by Ukhrul police along with arms and ammunition allegedly looted from 7th Manipur Rifles battalion on May 28 las..

MReF refutes KIM's narratives

IMPHAL, Apr 26 : In a rebuttal to Kuki Inpi Manipur's (KIM) April 25 statement, the Meitei Resurgence Forum (MReF) has highlighted several instances of attacks allegedly perpetrated by "Kuki narco-terrorists" and demanded immediate action by the Governmen..

Stage set for 2nd phase Lok Sabha polls

OSR/Our CorrespondentIMP/TBL, Apr 25 : The stage has been set for the second phase of elections to the Lok Sabha which will be held exclusively for Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency in Manipur.The candidates who are contesting for the Outer Manipur..

Brown sugar concealed inside pumpkins seized by SFs

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 25 : Security forces foiled an 'innovative' and novel attempt to smuggle brown sugar by concealing them inside pumpkins.The contraband item concealed inside pumpkins was recovered from an Assam bound vehicle at Kunjabond a..

PREPAK blames elections for divisions

IMPHAL, Apr 25: The proscribed PREPAK has blamed ‘Indian elections’ for divisions and polarisation among the people of Manipur (Kangleipak).Saying that it is observing “11th Indian Colonialism Resist Day” on April 26 in remembrance..

Anti-drug drive comes under mob attack

Our CorrespondentMoirang, Apr 25 : A mob attacked a group of anti-drug campaigners at Kwakta in Bishnupur today and a vehicle (Maruti Gypsy) was set on fire.It is said that seven volunteers of Anti-Drug Cam- paign (ADC), Bishnupur went to Kwakta while tra..

Rape accused convicted

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 25 : The Additional Session Judge of the Fast Track Court (Crimes Against Women, Manipur) convicted a 28 years old man under Sections 376 (Rape) and 417 (Cheating) of IPC, today.The sentence hearing will be done on May 10...

Expert teams to study damaged bridge

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 25: Three teams of experts will inspect the Sapermeina bridge on National Highway-2 which has been extensively damaged by explosions, said an official of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Lim..

Organisations advocate "free and fair" poll

Newmai News NetworkIMPHAL, Apr 25 : As Manipur is all prepared to hold the second and final phase of Lok Sabha election 2024 on Friday, April 26, the general mood across the State is whether it will be a ‘free and fair’ poll.Thirteen assembly ..

Cong seeks extra security measures at Jiri

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 25 : The Congress party has urged all the relevant authorities to take up adequate security measures at 14 polling stations in Jiribam during the voting hours and let the people cast their votes peacefully tomorrow.Speakin..

Man injured in accidental explosion

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 25 : An individual was seriously injured after a bomb concealed inside a pipe exploded accidentally. The injured has been identified as Potsangbam Bikram (36), c/o Geeta of Langol Housing Complex.The incident happened at L..

Tributes paid to heroes of Anglo-Manipuri War

IMPHAL, Apr 25Remembering the brave hearts who fought the Khongjom Battle of Anglo Manipur War 1891, Khongjom Battle Memorial Committee, Manipur observed Khongjom Battle Commemoration Day at Tengol Lampak, Khongjom today.Paying homage and floral tribute t..

Anusuiya Uikey inaugurates Liquid Bio Fertiliser Production Unit, Food Museum

IMPHAL, Apr 25Governor Anusuiya Uikey on Thursday inaugurated the newly developed Liquid Bio-Fertiliser Production Unit at the College of Food Technology, Central Agricultural University (CAU), Lamphelpat, Imphal.According to a release issued by PRO of Ra..

Many condemn bomb blast

IMPHAL, Apr 25The Manipur State Council, Communist Party of India (MSC/CPI), Manipur State Committee, All India Trade Union Congress (MSC/AITUC) and All Manipur Nupi Marup (AMNP) have strongly condemned yesterday's bomb blast at a bridge along NH-2 under ..

Strong wind snaps, uproots electric lines, HT towers, houses, shops Many left roofless, Govt assistance sought

OSR/CorrespondentsIMP/TBL/KPI/NONEY, Apr 24 : A fierce storm swept through the State around 2.30 this afternoon causing widespread damage to electric lines, HT towers, as well as properties including hundreds of houses and shops. The extent of damages wre..

More poll bound officials flagged off

Mungchan ZimikUKHRUL, Apr 24 : With the Lok Sabha in Outer Parliamentary Constituency set to commence in less than 48 hours, more polling officials and security personnel have been dispersed to their assigned places in various hill districts which will go..

KYKL talks economics and politics on its 30th foundation day

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 24 : The proscribed Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) has greeted the people of WESEA, cadres of different outfits, civil society organisations, public leaders, intellectuals and media houses on the eve of its 30th foun..

Bridge on NH-2 damaged in bomb attacks

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 24 : Hours after Kuki militants attacked Meetei villages at Awang Sekmai and polling for Outer Parliament seat is set to be held on April 26, a bridge near Sapermeina along Imphal-Dimapur (National-High- way-2) was substan..

Kuki militants continue to attack

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 24: Kuki militants continued to attack Sekmai Nongthongband Meitei village and Sekmai Pangaltabi from Luwangsangol and Phaileng village for the second consecutive day today.Village volunteers and security personnel deploye..

Senapati DEO appeals

Senapati, Apr 23 : The District Election Officer (DEO) /DC Senapati Mamoni Doley has appealed to all the voters in the district to exercise their franchise on April 26, the second phase of polling in Manipur. She said that the election in Senapati will be..

Poll observer visits CCpur

PHERZAWL, Apr 24 (DIO): General observer appointed by Election Commission for 2-Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency Ujjwal Kumar visited Churachandpur and took stock of poll preparations in Pherzawl and Churachandpur, today.Ujjwal Kumar was accompani..

Man convicted

IMPHAL, Apr 24 : The Court of Special Judge POCSO Ukhrul convicted a 61 year old man for sexually assaulting two minors somewhere in Ukhrul district today.The convict has been identified as K Ramyo Shimrei and he sexually assaulted the two minor girls for..

April 19 election put Manipur to shame: O Joy

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 24: The Lok Sabha election held on April 19 in Manipur was a disgrace and a black mark on democracy, said veteran politician O Joy.At his residence at Kakwa today, O Joy said the election for the Inner Manipur Parliamentar..

HC Chief Justice visits relief camp

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 24: High Court of Manipur Chief Justice Siddharth Mridul visited a relief camp opened at Ideal Girls' College at Akampat, Imphal East district and interacted with the displaced today.The relief camp, being run by the distr..

MMTU urges Government

IMPHAL, Apr 24The Meetei (Meitei) Tribe Union (MMTU) has announced that it will launch a series of agitation urging the Government to issue residential pattas to indigenous Meitei people who do not possess this important document.A statement issued by Mat..

COCOMI demands NIA to probe blast

IMPHAL, Apr 24: Condemning the bomb blasts which damaged a crucial bridge along Asian Highway 1 (National Highway 2) this morning around 12.30 am, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has demanded the State Government to hand over the ..

Manipurgi Puwarida Amamba Numit on May 3

IMPHAL, Apr 24: May 3, 2023, the day Kuki narco-terrorists launched attacks on Meiteis will forever remain written in black ink in Manipur's history, and this day every year will be observed as "Manipurgi Puwarida Amamba Numit", said Federation of C..

Raising Day celebrated

IMPHAL, Apr 24Meitei Huyen Langlon Sintam Sanglen, Universal Friendship Organisation (UFO) Arapti Branch under UFO Headquarter Imphal East Zone 2 Bamon Kampu Battalion celebrated its 19th Raising Day on Wednesday.During the function, Keirao AC MLA, Lourem..

Guv, CM lead in saluting Khongjom heroes

Imphal, Apr 23 (DIPR)Manipur observed Khong-jom Day today at the Khongjom War Memorial Complex, Kheba Ching, Thoubal.The observance was attended by Governor Anusuiya Uikey and Chief Minister N Biren Singh as the chief guest and president respectively.The ..

Exercise your voting right : Ukhrul DEO

Mungchan ZimikUKHRUL, Apr 23 : DEO Ukhrul Zuringla Kengoo has appealed to all the voters in the district to come out on the day of poll (April 26) and exercise their franchise in a free and fair manner.A statement issued by the DEO said that Ukhrul which ..

BJP feared Dr Bimol at the hustings : INDIA

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 23: The rampant election malpractices, booth capturing and proxy voting on April 19 were a result of the BJP's fear for INC candidate Dr Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, said INDIA Bloc convenor Ksh Shanta Singh today.Speaking to r..

KCP-TG, UPPK-CG urge for sanity

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 23: KCP-Taibanganba Group and UPPK-Chingkhei Group have appealed to all the people of Manipur to stop abusing and criticising each other on social media, electronic media and print media in connection with the Lok Sabha el..

Spt DC holds security coordination meet

SENAPATI, Apr 23 (DIO) The DEO/DC of Senapati Mamoni Doley chaired a security coordination meeting today at DC Conference Hall of Senapati in connection with the second phase of the 18th Lok Sabha election.During the meeting, discussion on various matters..

Remembering braveheart Paona Brajabashi

Waari Singbul Network Imphal, Apr 23 : Any discourse on patriots and patriotism in Manipur invariably highlights the indomitable spirit of Paona Brajabashi, a revered National hero. He courageously led the Manipuri Army against British forces during the l..

RK Meghen pays fitting homage

Our CorrespondentThoubal, Apr 23 : Former rebel leader RK Meghen has paid his homage to the heroes of Khongjom Lan both known and unknown who died fighting to protect the sovereignty of Manipur on the occasion of Khongjom Day at Khongjom War Memorial Comp..

Kuki militants rain bullets on Sekmai

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 23 : After a lull of some days, Kuki militants launched fresh attacks on Meitei villages of Awang Sekmai, Imphal West district this morning.Heavily armed Kuki militants unleashed volleys of fire from Phailen Kuki village t..

Border sealed 72 hours before polling day

Our CorrespondentThoubal, Apr 23 : Tengnoupal DC cum ARO Krishna Kumar has said that the Indo-Myanmar border as well as inter-district boundary has been sealed 72 hours ahead of the 2nd phase of the Lok Sabha election scheduled on April 26.Addressing a pr..