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BJP Legislative Party leader likely to be elected soon Tarun Chugh named observer for electing BJLP leader

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 2: Setting the process of reinstalling a popular Government into motion, the BJP Parliamentary Board has appointed Tarun Chugh as Central Observer for the election of BJP Legislative Party leader in Manipur. This is..

ISBT continues to stink, kick up dust

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL Feb 2: The Khuman Lampak Inter State Bus Terminus has been recommissioned, but not renovated to make it a proper station and its operations seamless.Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla recommissioned the ISBT on January 22. Yet, the sta..

Importance of preserving wetlands stressed

(DIPR/OSR)IMPHAL, Feb 2 : On World Wetlands Day 2026, Arun Kumar Sinha, IAS, Principal Secretary Forest, Environment & Climate Change has highlighted the role of the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change and the Manipur State Wetland Authority..

Kukis attack assessment team, 2 hurt

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 2: Suspected Kukis attacked a team of Government officials led by SDC Sekmai and security forces who went to Kanto Premnagar to assess IDP resettlement measures by pelting stones.One staff of SDC Sekmai and one IDP sustain..

Erase Kuki from ‘Thadou-Kuki’ : TIM

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 2 : The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) has urged the Government to correct the “Thadou-Kuki” nomenclature used in educational curricula as Thadou alone.TIM submitted a memorandum in this regard to the Governor..

Concern over Ithai Barrage raised

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 2 : On the occasion of World Wetlands Day 2026, environmentalist and former Chairman of Loktak Development Authority (LDA) M Asnikumar Singh has reaffirmed the collective responsibility to protect and preserve wetlands and..

Youth missing

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 2: A 20-year old youth has been missing since January 18, 2026 and his whereabouts could not be traced till date.Deepak Thangjam (20) s/o Thangjam Binoy of Moidangpok Khunou Awang Leikai was staying at Ranjan Automobile lo..

IPFM urges Bhalla

IMPHAL, Feb 2: A memorandum urging the Government of India not to establish armed Kuki SoO camps in Naga areas has been submitted to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, said Ashang Kasar today.Addressing a press meet at Manipur Press Club, Imphal, the chief ad..

KSA continues to protest

IMPHAL, Feb 2 : Calling for the removal of the "incompetent" Manipur University Vice Chancellor, Kangleipak Students Association (KSA) volunteers locked the VC Office gate and threw egss at the VC Office during a protest demonstration today.At 12.30 pm, t..

DMU launches book on ‘AI-Driven Environmental Monitoring’

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 2 : Dhanamanjuri University (DMU) today hosted the launch of the book “Artificial Intelligence Enabled Real Time Environmental Monitoring”.The book was officially released by Vice Chancellor Prof W Chandbabu Si..

'Green Magic' broccoli cultivation secrets shared with farmers on Field Day

By Our Staff ReporterImphal, Feb 2 : A Farmers Field Day on the scientific cultivation of the broccoli variety ‘Green Magic’ was successfully held at Andro, Khampokpi, in Imphal East district.The event was part of the NEC Project on “Int..

March 31 IDP resettlement deadline ‘impossible’, says Kangpokpi IDP body

Our CorrespondentKANGPOKPI, Feb 2 : Terming the March 31, 2026 deadline for resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) as unrealistic and impractical, the Kangpokpi District Internally Displaced Welfare Committee (KDIDWC) has said that the absenc..

Court frames charges against Mark Haokip

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 2 : Special Judge, NIA Imphal West today framed charges against Mark Thangmang Haokip under section 13 UA (P) Act and section 648 IPC and fixed February 9 for recording his plea. Mark Thangmang Haokip (40) s/o Limkho..

MLAs leave for Delhi, many link Feb 2 meet to Govt formation

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 1 : Following a call from their Central leadership, most of the NDA MLAs left Imphal for New Delhi today.The MLAs from BJP, NPP, NPF and Independents were reportedly contacted by BJP’s North East in-charge Sambit Pat..

NPP splits, NPP Tera Lai floated

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 1: Confir-ming a split within the Na- tional People's Party (NPP), former State unit president Yumnam Joykumar has launched "NPP Tera Lai", a new party under his leadership.This development came months after the NPP leader..

Smuggler arrested with drugs worth Rs 16 cr

Imphal, Feb 1 Manipur Police and Assam Rifles, in a coordinated joint operation on Saturday, January 31, 2026, busted a major drug consignment in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district.The operation resulted in the recovery of highly addictive methamphetamin..

Loktak dazzles with fashion parade

Our CorrespondentBISHNUPUR, Feb 1: Fashion Tourism 2026––a fashion parade to promote tourism and local handloom products was held at Loktak Lake today.The fashion tourism was produced by renowned fashion designer Robert Naorem and choreographe..

Rich tributes paid to Ima Kombi on 22nd death anniv

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 1: Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apunba Manipur observed the 22nd death anniversary of Ima Kombi at Lamphel Sana Keithel today.Meira Paibi members and leaders paid floral tribute at the memorial site at the market (Sana Keit..

Photo exhibition

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 1: A three-day exhibition of photo- graphs collected by late Prof John Paratt and his wife late Saroj Nalini Arambam Paratt was opened today at Advan-ced Research Consortium (ARC), Bheigyabati Leikai (Lane No 19).The openi..

COCOMI thanks

IMPHAL, Feb 2 : The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has expressed its gratitude to all individuals who participated in the Manipur Kanba Khongchat and to the organisations that supported the rally.In a press statement issued by its IP..

MPDF appeals to lift ban on oil pumps

IMPHAL, Feb 1The Manipur Petroleum Dealers' Fraternity (MPDF) has appealed to the G5, a coalition of five armed groups, to lift the ban on M/S Elidas Fuel Station and M/S Th Sorojini Devi Filling Station.Even if the two petrol pumps have made some mistake..

Signature campaign

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 1 : A sig-nature campaign is underway in Manipur to gather public support for a petition to be filed at the Supreme Court seeking unrestricted move-ment on National Highways and addressing alleged violence.The campaign, le..

State level spot painting competition held

IMPHAL, Feb 1 : The 1st State Level Lainingthou Sanamahi Spot Painting Competition, organised by the Lainingthou Sanamahi Thougal Lup Wangoi, was held today at the Lainingthou Sanamahi Wangoi complex.The event was organised in connection with the annual r..

Manipur Hawkers Association appeals

IMPHAL, Feb 1 : The Manipur Hawkers Association (MHA) has appealed to subscribers in Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak, Sorbon Thingel, and Baspati Leikai to bear with them as one of their own, Leimapokpam Anandkumar Singh, is hospitalized after an accident.Ana..

EDUCCON 2026 kicks off

IMPHAL, Feb 1 : The much-anticipated “EDUCCON 2026”, powered by the UNACCO Group of Institutes, commenced today with a grand inauguration ceremony at the multipurpose hall of the UNACCO Residential School in Chanung.The educational convention..

Medical camp conducted

IMPHAL, Feb 1 : A ‘One Day Ayush Free Treatment Camp and Awareness Programme’ was successfully conducted today at the Lainingthou Awangba Lampak, Khurai.The camp was organised by the Khurai Genial Club, Imphal under the aegis of State Ayush So..

MSC-AISF holds 46th State conference

Imphal, Feb 1 : The 46th State Conference of the Manipur State Council, All India Student Federation (MSC-AISF) was held today at Irawat Bhawan, BT Road, Imphal.The conference was graced by MSC-AISF president K Chittaranjan, former president Subhamenon Sa..

Committee organises awareness march to protect forest

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 1 : The Joint Committee Haraorou Protected Forest Area organised a public awareness march today to advocate for the preservation of local forests and wildlife.The procession, which started from Haraorou and circled the Har..

Forum condoles death of four migrant workers

IMPHAL, Feb 1: The North-East United Forum Bengaluru has condoled the demise of four workers from Assam in Hoskote, Bengaluru on January 31.The four male workers from Lakhimpur district, Assam are identified as Dhananjoy Taid (22), Nirendra Nath Taid (23)..

"Stop Proxy War" slogan reverberates across Imphal sky Tens of thousands march for Manipur territorial & administrative integrity

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 31: Tens of thousands of people belong-ing to different communities took out a mammoth rally at Imphal today under the aegis of the Coordinating Com-mittee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI).The mammoth rally held under the ban..

River currents dwindle to a trickle, water scarcity looms large

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 31: The State is likely to face yet another spell of water scarcity as the flow of two major rivers in the valley, Imphal and Iril, have diminished significantly.Climate change has greatly affected annual rainfall patterns..

Ruling MLAs invited to Delhi on Feb 2

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 31: BJP Central leaders have invited all the ruling MLAs of the State to New Delhi for a meeting on February 2, 2026 regarding formation of a popular Government .The invitation made through the BJP Manipur Pradesh presiden..

Non-judicial stamp of Rs 50 sold at Rs 1200

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 31: In a chance encounter that has exposed people in need of legal documents being exploited, Rs 50 and Rs 100 non-judicial stamp papers have been found sold at exorbitant prices in Imphal.Non-judicial stamp papers are leg..

Villagers threaten to block NH-202

UKHRUL, Jan 31Residents of Hungpung, Shangshak Phunghon, Shangshak Khullen, and Hatha villages have warned of a 72-hour NH-202 blockade from February 4 to 6.The highway stretch from Finch Corner to Choithar Junction will be blocked for 72 hours if Governm..

"Thadou, Paite, Hmar, Vaiphei are not Kuki"

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 31: In a bold assertion of the distinct identities of various communities living in Manipur, Michael Lamjathang Haokip, secretary of Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM), has declared that the Thadou, Paite, Hmar, and Vaiphei peoples..

President's Rule approaching one year mark Fresh tension casts shadow over Govt formation bid

New Delhi, Jan 30 The latest flare-up of tension in Manipur following Monday’s incident where some Kuki-Zo houses were set ablaze in a village in Kangpokpi district, just over a fortnight before President’s Rule is due to end, could jeopardise..

JTC says no to ‘animal road’ in Naga area

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 30 : Expressing serious concern over the grave threats and acts of intimidation directed at the indigenous Naga residents of Ireng (Puilong) Naga village in Kangpokpi by Kuki National Front (KNF), the Joint Tribes Council..

MPCC lines up to salute Gandhi

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 30 : Former Chief Minister O Ibobi has stated that non-violence preached by Mahatma Gandhi is becoming increasingly relevant today, in light of the rising tensions and conflicts around the world.As in other places, Manipur..

Not letting fields lie fallow : Defining work culture

Taorem BiswajitIMPHAL, Jan 30 : As India strives to become a developed Nation by 2047, the promotion of a strong work culture especially among the youths and developing a skilled workforce are crucial to realizing this vision as the country’s young..

MMTU takes ST drive to Kumbi College

Our CorrespondentMOIRANG, Jan 30 : The Meetei/Meitei Tribe Union (MMTU) convened a meeting at Kumbi College today as part of its "No ST, No Vote" campaign.The meeting was attended by Kumbi College Vice Principal Akoijam Jibankumar, MMTU president Salam Go..

IIPFM urges Bhalla

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 30 : Indigenous People's Forum, Manipur (IPFM) has submitted a memorandum to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla appealing for immediate, speedy and swift eviction of unauthorized villages which do find any mention in official Gaze..

GIST tumor removed at KARKINOS

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 30: KARKINOS Hospital, Porompat has given a new lease of life to a man after successfully removing a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor or GIST which infects stomach and digestive tract in very rare cases.Speaking about the su..

Rein in Kuki-Zo groups : WMC

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 30 : World Meetei Council (WMC) has stated unequivocally that unless the armed Kuki-Zo groups are restrained and brought firmly under control, peace in Manipur will remain elusive.In a press release, WMC reiterated that th..

COCOMI appeals

IMPHAL, Jan 30 : The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has appealed to the Manipur Petroleum Dealers' Fraternity (MPDF) to open oil pumps tomorrow and support the Manipur Kanba Khongchat (Save Manipur Rally), which is scheduled for the..

ABHA at RIMS

IMPHAL, Jan 30: ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) registration has been made mandatory for all OPD patients at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Hospital, Imphal.According to a press release issued by the RIMS Media Cell, this measure has..

New Director

IMPHAL, Jan 30 : The State Government has appointed Dr L Arunkumar as the new Director of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry with effect from February 1, 2025.An order to this effect was issued by Under Secretary (DP) M Rabichandra...

Murder accused sent to jail

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 30: 23-year-old Surendrajit Oinam who is accused of murdering his own aunt, Oinam Thoibi has been remanded in judicial custody till February 13, 2026.Surendrajit Oinam (23) s/o Shanta Oinam of Singjamei Makha Oinam Thingel..

Martyrs’ Day

IMPHAL, Jan 30: Manipur joined the Nation in observing Martyrs’ Day, also known as Shaheed Diwas, to honour those who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence. The day also marks the 78th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the F..

HC cancels bail granted to drug dealer

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 30 : A Special Bench constituted by the Chief Justice, High Court of Manipur has suspended a bail order passed by CJM Churachandpur on January 29 for releasing Letminthang Haokip who was arrested along wi..

PNB robbery case : Cognizance taken

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 30: Special Court NIA Manipur Number 1 took cognizance of a charge sheet submitted against one Jackson Phinao in connection with the robbery of over Rs 18.85 crore from Punjab National Bank, Ukhrul branch on November 30, 2..