Mahasen spares Mizoram
Aizawl, May 17: There is a sigh of relief in Mizoram as the cyclone Mahasen, feared to hit the state last night, lost its speed before reaching the region. This was informed by state Science and Technology Department Chief Scientific Officer Vanlalzara.....
Myanmar nationals held
IMPHAL, May 17: Twenty Myanmarese nationals including two women, who were caught by Manipur Police for violating the immigration laws of the country, were produced before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Thoubal district of Manipur on Friday. Th.....
Corrigendum
Apropos to the news report appeared on the front page of May 17 issue of this daily under the caption, ‘Ukl takes up precautions’, ‘Mahasen Volcano’ must be read as ‘Mahasen Cyclone’. The oversight is deeply regretted. —Editor.....
Deer rescued, freed
IMPHAL, May 17: PFA Thoubal freed an injured Barking Deer yesterday after administering first aid to the deer. A statement issued by the PFA said that the PFA was contacted by one Athokpam Subhaschandra Singh of Moirang Kampu informing that he found a .....
Prithviraj congratulates Bidyapati
NEW DELHI, May 17: Tourism and YAS Parliamentary Secretary Mairembam Prithviraj has congratulated Ningthoujam Bidyapati to get to the top of the world’s highest mountain today. In a congratulatory message, M Prithviraj said, “I am very happy to.....
PET
IMPHAL, May 17: An order passed by the High Court of Manipur today allowed some candidates ,who could not appear the PET for recruitment into police dept as constable on April 6, to appear for the same on May 20. Advocate Ch Dhananjoy appeared on behalf o.....
MSU condoles
IMPHAL, May 17: The Maring Students' Union (MSU) deeply condoled the untimely demise of SD Medum, former Education Secy of MSU, in an unfortunate incident on May 16. A statement issued by the MSU shared the grief and pain of the bereaved family and relati.....
Haircut rate
IMPHAL, May 17: The Manipur Barbers' Association has said it would abide by the haircut rate revised by the Government through an order of the Deputy Labour Commissioner issued on October 10, 2010. This was decided by the executive committee meeting of.....
Aid donated to Noney inferno victims
IMPHAL, May 17: The Kuki Christian Church has donated relief materials to victims of inferno of Noney Bazar today. Thirteen members of the Office staff of the Kuki Christian Church, including the Administrative Secretary, Finance Secretary, Principal o.....
Eviction flayed
IMPHAL, May 17: The Campaign for Peace and Democracy condemned the forced eviction perpetrated by the Govt of Manipur in Sangakpham area on May 13. A statement issued by Dr Malem Ningthouja said the act fully reflected the use of colonial Land Acquisit.....
The team with the President before being flagged off on March 12 and Bidyapati (circled)
State climber scales Everest, the first woman from State to do so... N Bidyapati scripts history from atop the world
IMPHAL, May 17: A lady climber from the State, Ningthoujam Bidyapati Devi is among the three members of the 1st NE India Mt Everest expedition team to scale the World’s highest peak, Mt Everest today thus registering the entry of the region’s climber.....
Degree In Academics Not The Only Route To Success In Life 67 year old MM Sharma shows the way
IMPHAL, May 17: Degrees or diplomas are not the only inevitabilities for an individual like 67-year old Manoharmayum Manihar Sharma but resilience, ingenuity and a little cerebral exercise can be the mantra for success in life. A resident of Nongmeibun.....
HSSLC, HSLC exams results by May 22 and 25, says Oken
IMPHAL, May 17: While announcing that results of the class 12 and 10 examinations would be declared on May 22 and 25 respectively Education Minister M Okendro has appealed to college students not to boycott the upcoming semester examinations. speaking .....
KSO calls strike on May 21
IMPHAL, May 17 : The Kuki Students Organisation, General Headquarters (KSO-GHQ) has announced a 24-hour bandh on May 21 in protest against the State Government’s alleged non-implementation of reservation in certain areas. The KSO said it had apprised.....
Traffic police beat up man
IMPHAL, May 17: Traffic police personnel severely beat up a man near the gate of Churachandpur police station at around 4 pm today. The victim, Kumam Rajbala (43) s/o Sanal of Moirang Turenban, while narrating his ordeal to reporters here said that he .....
AHRC appeals UN Special Rapporteur
IMPHAL, May 17: The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has appealed the UN Special Rapporteur to press the Manipur authorities for conducting thorough and independent investigation in connection with the alleged arrest of two human rights defenders on .....
Semester exams to continue as usual
IMPHAL, May 17: As agreed between Education Minister M Okendro and representatives of the Coordination Committee of College Students’ Unions, semester exams for BA, BSc, BCom will be held as usual. Notably, the committee has been demanding translatio.....
Twin Pallel drug seizure cases One given bail, others sent to further remand
IMPHAL, May 17: Even as 12 police men held with illegal drugs worth Rs 3.50 crores have been sent to prison, Lalminsanga, one of the accused in the same drug smuggling case has been released on bail. Meanwhile, seven other individuals including an army.....
MSCW team puts heat on Nekhohat murder case
IMPHAL, May 17: A team of Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW) led by its chairperson Dr L Ibetombi conducted an investigation into the murder case of Nekhohat Kilong yesterday. The team went to late Nekhohat Kilong’s home at Moreh Ward No 9 an.....
Hate-leaflet concerns MP
IMPHAL, May 17: Taking serious note of putting up wall posters and circulating quit notices against a community staying in churachandpur district, Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency MP Thangso Baite opined that failure to identify or pull up the cul.....
Lallumba group seeks separate accommodation
IMPHAL, May 17: KCP-MC Lallumba group which has entered into a process of dialogue with the Government of India and Government of Manipur has demanded a separate place of accommodation outside 7th MR complex where its cadres are presented housed. Spea.....
Four die in mishaps
IMPHAL, May 17: At least three persons including a police commando and a nurse have been killed while four others sustained injuries in separate road mishaps during the last 48 hours A nurse riding a scooter was killed when she was knocked down by a t.....
MU students
IMPHAL, May 17: A meeting of Manipur University students held today has resolved to constitute Manipur University Students' Union Revival Demand Committee along and submit a memorandum to MU authorities for necessary action to revive the union within July.....
Joy alleges
IMPHAL, May 17: MPP advisor O Joy has stated that some Opposition parties have been playing spoilsport with regard to the collective effort of Opposition parties to field a common candidate in the next Parliamentary election. Reacting to the statemen.....
NPF campaign
IMPHAL, May 17: The political awareness campaign of the Naga Peoples’ Front (NPF), Manipur State at Senapati district headquarters on Friday was marked with the party leaders coming down heavily on the Congress Government for all the ails in the state. .....
ATSUM warns of launching agitation
IMPHAL, May 17: Stern form of agitation is about to be resorted by All Tribal Students Union, Manipur (ATSUM) as the state government of Manipur refuses to pay any heed to the long demand of the tribal students' body. ATSUM leaders informed Newmai News.....
Free health camps mark World Hypertension Day
IMPHAL, May 17: In connection with the observance of World Hypertension Day, Sky Hospital today conducted a free health camp at its branch medical centre at Porompat. Free health check-up facility and medicines were provided to 215 patients in the camp.....
