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Gradual spike of Kuki MLAs down the decades pointed out JTC urges decisive action on unchecked immigration

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 4: Highlighting the alarming issue of unchecked illegal immigration in the region and its far-reaching consequences on the indigenous population, social security and demographic balance of Manipur, the Joint Tribes Council..

257 IDPs of 64 households return home

Bpr, Dec 4 (DIO)Marking a positive steps towards rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons, Bishnupur Deputy Commissioner Pooja Elangbam flagged-off 257 IDPs from 64 households/families for resettlement at Leimaram Waroiching under the revenue jurisd..

Ukl town chokes under traffic surge

Mungchan ZimikUkhrul, Dec 4 : Ukhrul Town is experiencing a surge in traffic volume causing severe congestion and parking issues and this has become a significant concern for pedestrians navigating the already crowded roads of the town.Reports of road acc..

TSE talks health hazards of eatables wrapped in newspapers

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 4 : Overlooking all the health hazards and completely defying the guidelines laid down by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), many eatables are still wrapped in newspapers.Nonetheless, some conscious..

Road blocker being installed on Mall Road

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 4: As a part of developing Imphal as a Smart City, a road blocker bollard system is being installed on the Mall Road which runs between the two Ima Keithels of Thangal Keithel.This is the first time the road blocker bollar..

Office bearers of NPP named

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 4: Former Minister Irengbam Hemo-chandra has been appointed as the National vice president of the National People's Party (NPP). He is also a former Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly.Hemochandra, who has won the..

NET here with specialised treatment for stroke

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 4 : Offering specialized treatment for BP stroke, road traffic accident, brain tumour, disc prolapse, spinal cord tumour, migraine etc to the people, Neuro Emergency Trauma (NET) Multi Speciality Hospital was inaugurated t..

NSCN(K) declared unlawful orgn

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 4: The Government of India has declared National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) [NSCN(K)] as an unlawful organisation  along with all its factions, wings and front organisations with effect from September 28..

Road work in Noney starts

Our CorrespondentNONEY, Dec 4 : In collaboration with Ganapati Company Pvt Ltd, the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) has commenced maintenance work on the road stretch from NH-37 Longmai Bazar Traffic Point to Lo..

Promoted to IPS

IMPHAL, Dec 4: Six Manipur police officers have been promoted to the rank of Indian Police Service (IPS).The officers are Bembem Nongthombam, Priyadar-shini Laishram, Mohemed Jackiruddin, Rajkumar Man-bindu Singh, Sarangthem Asana, and Dr Sarangthem Ibomc..

FESOK urges

IMPHAL, Dec 4: The Federal Students' Organisation, Kangleipak (FESOK) has urged the Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) to ensure Class I to Class X students receive their academic textbooks before the 2026 academic session begins.In a statement..

Peace advocated

IMPHAL, Dec 4 : Advocating peaceful coexistence, Thangmeiband AC MLA Kh Joykisan has stated that individuals who attempt to create enmity among the indigenous people of Manipur for political gain must be rooted out.Today, blankets were distributed to disp..

Khurai body seeks help

IMPHAL, Dec 4 : In view of the ongoing exams for students from Class I to the college level, Co-Ordinating Body Khurai has sought the help of student organisations, local clubs and Government authorities to prohibit tambola/housie/bingo.In a press release..

‘Salai Taret’ flag raised at Purum Khullen

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 4 : A ‘Salai Taret’ flag was raised at Wanderland Adventure Park & Camping, Purum Khullen in Imphal East district on Thursday to mark the spirit of unity, progress and start a peaceful chapter in Manipur.Th..

AMRPSWA to hold pre-council exams

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 4 : The All Manipur Recognised Private Schools’ Welfare Association (AMRPSWA) will be conducting the Pre-Council Examinations for students who are preparing for the Higher Secondary Examination (HSE) from December 9..

Empowering hands, enabling futures: Tailoring workshop for border women concludes in Chandel

IMPHAL, Dec 4 : Reinforcing its enduring commitment to inclusive development and women’s empowerment in the border regions of Manipur, the Assam Rifles successfully conducted a 10- day tailoring workshop at Molcham village in Chandel District.As per..

TYCM advises

IMPHAL, Dec 4: The Tribal Youth Council Manipur (TYCM) has advised the retired Judges of the District & Sessions Courts to think upon the representation they reportedly submitted to President of India, Droupadi Murmu, seeking action to rescind the Off..

Police arrest three UG cadres

IMPHAL, Dec 4 : Security forces arrested three cadres of G-5 and registered five cases in connection with the 'threat' issued against the participants of the recently concluded Sangai Festival, said police control room (PCR) in a bulletin issued today.Pol..

Parking lot turned into dumping site !

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 3: Despite the Smart City nomenclature and other projects being implemented, Imphal continues to be turned into a dumping spot with many opting to litter all the open spaces available.One prime example is the passenger veh..

Manipur adopts ELVs policy

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 3 : Aligning the State's motor vehicle policy with that of the Nation, the Manipur Government has officially adopted the provisions relating to End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) as defined and notified by the Central Government...

G-5 cracks whip against participants of Sangai Fest

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 3 : G-5, a conglomerate of five proscribed outfits viz KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK (Pro), and Koireng-led UNLF, has adopted a resolution to take disciplinary actions against "reactionary" artists, business enterprises, profe..

Relay sit in protest continues

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 3 : Urging the Government to meet the December deadline for resettlement of IDPs, displaced folks staged a demonstration at Lamboi Khongnangkhong on the third day of their month-long relay sit-in protest today.Locals from..

54 acres of poppy plantation destroyed

IMPHAL, Dec 3 A joint team of Central and State forces, in their renewed drive against narcotic plant cultivation, destroyed 54 acres of fully grown poppy plants—estimated to be worth approximately Rs 2.1 lakh—in Manipur’s Kangpokpi dist..

JNNC condoles

IMPHAL, Dec 3 : Jiri News Network Committee (JNNC) has conveyed heartfelt condolences upon the demise of senior journalist Meinam Joymangol, popularly known as "Jombi", on November 26.According to a press release issued by S Nilima Chanu, general secretar..

‘Rescind OM’

IMPHAL, Dec 3: A representation has been submitted to President Droupadi Mur-mu seeking action to rescind an Office Memorandum which seeks to create or examine a "separate Hills Budget".The Office Memorandum (OM) was issued on November 26, 2025 by Rakesh..

IDPs remind Bhalla, CS of Dec timeline

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 3: Days after committees were formed to fast track resettlement of internally displaced persons, the Governor and the Chief Secretary have been reminded of the Government's assurance to expedite "resettlement and homecomin..

Water pollution law extended in Manipur

New Delhi, Dec 3 The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a resolution through voice vote to extend the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, to Manipur, which is currently under President’s Rule.The Water (Prevention and Contr..

Special day for disabled observed

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 3: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025 was observed today at the City Convention Centre, Ground Floor Gallery Hall, Palace Compound, Imphal, with a vibrant and inclusive programme aimed at promoting dis..

International Day of PwDs observed at Mao

SENAPATI, Dec 3: The International Day for Persons with Disabilities was celebrated for the first time in Mao, Senapati district, in a programme organised by the Cherry Blossoms Society at Mao Gate.A total of 52 people attended the event.A Ashihrii, Head..

Day of Persons with Disabilities observed at Babina Hospital

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 3: A joint ceremony marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the 6th death anniversary of Advocate Leishangthem Roshmani was organised today at the auditorium of Babina Hospital, Khabeisoi.The event was o..

Aid distributed

KANGPOKPI, Dec 3: The ninth phase of the Jangna Dopna, a humanitarian assistance initiative, was formally handed over to beneficiaries on Wednesday during the General Assembly of the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) held at Hengbung village, Kangpokpi district. Th..

AR pays tribute to fallen soldier

Senapati, Dec 3: A solemn wreath laying ceremony was conducted at Assam Rifles War Memorial in Maram on 03 December, 2025 to honour the supreme sacrifice of Rifleman (GD) (Late) Bhagwan, who laid down his life while fighting insurgents at Nginu in Arunach..

BSF upgrades 15 sports club

IMPHAL, Dec 3: In a significant initiative aimed at fostering peace, unity, and youth empowerment, the Border Security Force (BSF), Manipur, successfully concluded a comprehensive Civic Action Programme (CAP) within Manipur.The programme includes distribu..

Fencing trial on Dec 14

IMPHAL, Dec 3 : The Manipur Fencing Association (MFA) is set to conduct a coaching cum trial selection for preparation of State team in view of the 33rd Junior National Fencing Championships to be held from January 5 to 10 at Cuttack, Odisha.The coaching..

Registration open for Rubaru Mr Manipur

IMPHAL, Dec 3 : The official registrations for Rubaru Mr Manipur 2026 have started, and the online audition will be held on December 20.The last date for online registration is December 18.The upcoming edition of Rubaru Mr Manipur is being organised under..

DESAM invites applications

IMPHAL, Dec 3: The Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) has invited applications from interested Government and private school teachers of the State for the Chingu Maichou Khongnangthaba Khonga Award (Ching-Ma-Kha Khonga) 2026.In a state..

Mount Everest College hosts workshop

SENAPATI, Dec 3:  A one-day Career Workshop and Interactive Session was held on Monday at Mount Everest College (MEC), Senapati.The programme was organized by Azim Premji University (APU), Bangalore, in collaboration with Indigi Minds and the Career..

Assam Rifles conducts CAPs

IMPHAL, Dec 3: Assam Rifles conducted a cleanliness drive at Sorde village as part of the Nationwide Swachhta Campaign 2025 yesterday. Nearly 70 people including 46 local residents participated in the programme, said the IGAR (South) in a release. Later t..

AIX keeps promise, comes back with daily Imp-Ghy-Delhi flight

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 2: Boosting air connectivity and potentially bringing down airfare, Air India Express has--as promised--introduced daily evening flight on the Imphal-Guwahati-Delhi route from December 1.The Air India Express is a Tata ent..

Nirmala takes jibe at Oppn on Manipur

NEW DELHI, Dec 2 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday (December 2, 2025) accused the Opposition of shedding crocodile tears on Manipur and indulging in 'drama' over the grievances of people of the State.Her attack came during her reply to a disc..

With winter on, air pollution hangs heavy all over

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 2 : Winter is here and with it comes many seasonal and air pollution related health issues including cough, sneezing, eye and nose irritation, conjunctivitis, asthma and many other major health complications.While coughing..

Case to include Manipuri in Classical language list ‘No such proposal received from State Govt’

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 2 : No proposal from the Government of Manipur has been received so far to recognise Manipuri as a Classical language, said Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism in the Lok Sabha yesterday.The Uni..

NCB busts Myanmar–Manipur cartel in Cachar Heroin worth Rs 12.5 Cr seized, 2 held

Guwahati, Dec 2 In a major operation against an international drug cartel, Narcotics Control Bureau has seized Rs 12.5 crore worth of "high-grade" heroin in Assam, transported through riverine route from Myanmar, a senior official said on Tuesday.Acting o..

‘Add Sanamahi faith in Census count’

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 2 : Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba has urged the Government to recognize Sana- mahism, the indigenous faith of the Meeteis, as a distinct religion during the forthcoming Census operation.Raising the issue through a spe..

Mishaps claim 2

THOUBAL, Dec 2 : A 60 year old  man was killed in a road accident at Babu Bazar along Asian Highway 102 in Thoubal district today around 7 pm.He was hit by a red car (Tata Punch), according to reports culled from the spot.The deceased has been identi..

Grenade planted

IMPHAL, Dec 2: A Chinese hand grenade was found at the residential gate of one Pangambam Nupajao  at Thoubal Athokpam Makha Leikai along with a warning note this morning.Pangambam Nupajao is said to be a Deputy Commandant of SSB and he is currently p..

IDPs submit resettlement reminder

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 2: IDPs, endorsed by the COCOMI, today submitted a memorandum to the Governor, reminding him of the commitment made by the Government during the meetings on June 30, 2025 (with MHA officials in New Delhi) and July 3, 2025..

Soft Machine : The Return Manipur story to be told on stage at Berlin

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 2 : The violence, unrest and the suffering of the people of Manipur will be retold on stage through dance and music at Humboldt Forum, Berlin.A documentary project of 10 years– Soft Machine: The Return, will be perfo..

Sangma fetes

IMPHAL, Dec 2 : Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma felicitated new president of NPP, Manipur unit Dr Lorho S Pfoze (former Outer MP) at Shillong, today.During the function, Conrad Sangma,  who is the National president of NPP, also felicitated..

Laii Circle drivers reconstruct, improve road

IMPHAL, Dec 2: The Laii Circle Drivers’ Union carried out a massive one-day social work programme along the stretch from Vaosiichii to Laii in Senapati district, demonstrating exemplary community spirit and collective responsibility.The initiative w..