OSR/DIPRImphal, Jul 27 : Silver medallist at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu landed at Imphal to a rousing welcome today.She was received by Chief Minister N Biren Singh, Sports Minister Letpao Haokip, Education Minister S Rajen, family members and a sea of well wishers at the Airport.From there, Mirabai headed for City Convention Centre, where she was felicitated formally.A sea of well wishers also lined up Tiddim road to literally roll out the red carpet for the Olympics champion ..

Mungchan ZimikUkhrul, Jul 27 : Tangkhul Churches under the aegis Tangkhul Baptist Churches Association (TBCA) today held a fasting prayer programme in their respective Churched  for speedy recovery of Thuingaleng Muivah, Ato Kilonser of the Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN) and who is also the chief negotiator of the Indo-Naga peace talk.Muivah was hospitalised on July 24 after a complaint of mild fever and his oxygen level dipped.He is now in stable condition is presently ..

New Delhi, Jul 27 An FIR was registered on the complaint of a journalist alleging that he was harassed and threatened by his neighbours when he tried to raise his voice against a builder over unfinished work in his flat in south Delhi’s Mehrauli, po..

IMPHAL, Jul 27 : The State Government has extended the State wide curfew by another 7 days  with effect from July 28, 2021.According to an office memorandum issued by Chief Secretary Dr Rajesh Kumar opening of Insurance offices for three days from 10..

IMPHAL, Jul 27 : An unidentified body of a male aged about 40 years has been kept at JNIMS mortuary for identification.On receipt of information that an unidentified person was lying unconscious at Bora Galli in Thangal Bazar at around 2.45 pm yesterday, ..

IMPHAL, Jul 27 (PIB): 12th Edition of Indo-Russia joint military Exercise INDRA 2021 will be held at Volgograd, Russia from 01 to 13 Aug 2021. The exercise will entail conduct of counter terror operations under the United Nations mandate by  a joint ..

IMPHAL, Jul 27MaolKeki Foundation (MKF) has awarded the first MKF Robert Memorial Internship to Micky Rajkumar, a 4th Semester Bachelor of Computer Application student at the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), Imphal,..

IMPHAL, Jul 27Lieutenant General Manoj Pande, AVSM, VSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command visited the field formations and forward areas of Assam Rifles on July 27 & 28.During the visit, the Army Commander was briefed in detail by ..

IMPHAL, Jul 27Congratulatory messages and best wishes continued to pour in for Saikhom Mirabai Chanu who brought laurels to the country by winning a Silver medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020.Coalition Against Drugs and Alcohol (CADA) expressed immen..

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 27: Another aged vaccinnee has claimed that her paralysed  arm has been cured a day after receiving the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.Angom Ningol Okram Ongbi Gomti (75) of Keishamthong Moirangningthou Leirak in Imph..

IMPHAL, Jul 27Democratic Students' Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) has  appealed the Government to disburse the scholarship amount for OBC, ST and SC.In a statement issued today, DESAM said even though the fund for the same has been released from the cen..

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 26 : Highest daily positivity rate of 20.2 percent in the last two months, 989 new infections and 9 deaths in the last 24 hours marked the ninth day of the 10 days total curfew which came into force from July 18. Out of a total of 4,888 samples tested in the last 24 hours, 989 returned positive results to take the cumulative figure of positive cases in the State to 93,656 including 3968 Central security personnel. The 989 positive cases include two Central security ..

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 26 : One of the flag bearers of Manipuri cinema, Chand Heisnam has become the latest film personality of the State to succumb to COVID -19.He breathed his last at Advance Hospital this morning after battling the virus for 5 days. A resident of Keishamthong Thangjam Leirak, Chand Heisnam was 58 and is survived by his wife, a daughter and a son.Revered as the person who propelled the growth of Manipuri cinema, many condoled his demise.Manipur State Film Development ..

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 26 : In connection with the anticipatory bail application filed by Omen Achom for his Facebook post, Session Judge Imphal West has directed the Officer-in-Charge of Imphal Police Station to furnish a detailed report of the case on July 31.Omen Achom (32), s/o Sanatomba of Khonghampat Mayai Leikai filed the anticipatory bail through his counsel along with a prayer for granting pre-arrest bail.The petitioner's counsel submitted that Omen Achom uploaded a few statements ..

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 26 : The Peoples' Task Force for COVID-19 (PTFC-19) has urged the State Government to make quarantine manda-tory for people entering the State, as done in the first wave of the pandemic.Suggesting several measures to flatt..

Our CorrespondentCCpur, Jul 26: Churachandpur achieved a milestone on Sunday, July 26, as the district vaccinated more than 5000 people against COVID-19. About 5268 people were administered the first dose of the Covid jab while 414 people received their f..

IMPHAL, Jul 26 : The Government of Manipur has exempted fully vaccinated people from mandatory COVID-19 testing at Imphal International Airport and other entry points at Mao and Jiribam on the condition that a minimum of 15 days have been completed from t..

IMPHAL, Jul 26 : The State Government has directed all schools to stop the admission process to Class XI with immediate  effect until the result of Class X examination is declared by BoSEM.In an office memorandum, Director of Education (S), L Nandaku..

Our CorrespondentTPL/KPI, Jul 26: Meitei Council Moreh on Monday congratulated Padma Shri, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, who won the first silver medal in the 49-kg category in the Tokyo Olympics.Calling her the shining star of Manipur, Moreh Council Moreh state..

IMPHAL, Jul 25 : Atleast 63 persons were detained for violating the mandated Covid guidelines from across the State today.Rs 17,750 was collected from them as fines.The police have so far detained 1,53,027 Covid violators  and collected Rs 2,48,53,41..

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 25 :  The Supreme Court is likely to announce the final judgment on the disqualification case/fate of 12 MLAs, who were appointed as Parliamentary Secretaries in Manipur for holding office of profit, tomorrow.The date was fixed after the hearing of the case before the Supreme Court on July 5 as per a petition filed by Congress MLA DD Thaisii and other Special Leave Petitions filed before the Court.Mention may be made that the Congress MLA filed the writ petition ..

Mungchan ZimikUkhrul, Jul 25 : The Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS), has urged the authority concerned to conduct an impartial probe in the Yaingangpokpi incident of July 23.A statement issued by the student body said that the “unfortunate incident&#..

Imphal, Jul 25 (DIPR)Education & Fishery Minister S Rajen Singh has announced  Rs 3 lakh cash incentive for Olympic silver medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu for her outstanding achievement in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics, 2020.Mirabai lifted her way ..

IMPHAL, Jul 25 : The Manipur State Aids Control Society (MACS) has invited applications from eligible journalists based in Manipur for a 6 month media fellowship to write and publish news reports on HIV and AIDS.The fellowship is open to journalists worki..

IMPHAL, Jul 25Imphal West District VDF Welfare Association expressed gratitude to Imphal West SP Dr S Ibomcha Singh for providing 1000 N-95 masks for the VDF personnel today.In a statement issued today, MD Riyaj Khan, president of the association said in ..

Our CorrespondentKANGPOKPI, Jul 25: The Thadou Linguistic Research Forum (TLRF) lauded PHE, Printing and Stationery Minister, Losii Dikho, on being awarded the prestigious National Corona Warrior Award recently in the field of social work by the Dalit Sah..

IMPHAL, Jul 25Rejoicing over the historic feat of Saikhom Mirabai Chanu winning a Silver medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olypmics 2020 yesterday, many organisations of the State expressed joy and continued to congratulate her.All Manipur Students Guardians Organisation congratulated Saikhom Mirabai Chanu for making the State proud by opening the medal tally of India and creating history.Calling her the shining star of Manipur, the organisation appealed to the State Government to designate her with an officer's ..

IMPHAL, Jul 25New office bearers of the All Manipur Students Union (AMSU) Heingang branch for the Session 2021-23 were appointed today.Laishram Robason has been appointed as the president, Sushil Mutum and Angom Daisy Chanu as vice presidents, Naoroibam J..

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 24 : For the second successive day, after the total curfew was imposed on July 18 to curb the spread of the virus, Manipur recorded mover 1000 new positive cases with 1198 people returning positive results in the last 24 hours.Manipur had also recorded in excess of the 1000 mark when it recorded 1248 new cases on July 23.Earlier on July 20 the State had reported 1127 new cases and on July 21 it reported 1327 positive cases, which remains the highest in a single day ..

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 24 : Following Mirabai's glory at the Tokyo Games, Works Minister Thongam Bishwajit visited her residence at Nongpok Kakching, under Lamlai AC in Imphal East district and joined family members of the Olympic medallist in celebrating the success.It may be noted that Mirabai born to Saikhom Kriti and Saikhom ongbi Tombi Devi of Ibudhou Lai Khamlangba Maning-Nongpok Kakching, opened up India's medal tally by winning a silver medal in the women's 49 kg weightlifting event ..

IMPHAL, Jul 24 : With Mirabai Chanu opening the tab for Indian medal tally at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Mirabai Chanu's popularity on the social media has multiplied manifold.On Instagram, Mirabai Chanu (@mirabai_chanu) had a fan following of about 42,000 ..

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 24 : The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has appointed Nameirakpam Loken Singh as the interim president of the Manipur unit of the party.The post of MPCC president has been lying vacant following the resignation of Gov..

IMPHAL, Jul 24 : The Naga People's Front (NPF) is considering fielding at least 12 candidates in the 2022 Assembly elections.Briefing media persons at Chahong Khullen under Kamjong district on Friday, Phungyar AC MLA K Leishiyo  stated that the party..

Ashin ShaizaUkhrul, Jul 24 : A free vaccination cum awareness programme on COVID-19 was conducted today at Wunghon Village, Ukhrul District.The programme was organised by COVID-19 Awareness and Enforcement Committee of the 44/AC Ukhrul in collaboration wi..

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 24 : The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) has condemned the gazette notification issued by the Revenue Department on sale, purchase and registration of land on July 7, 2021.A press release issued by JCI..

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 24: Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Minister of State, Ministry of Education and Ministry of External Affairs launched the Online Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science (PGDSS) of the IGNOU through a virtual function to..

IMPHAL, Jul 24All Manipur Muslim Development Committee (AMMDC) has condemned the incident of mob justice where three Muslim youths on July 20 on suspicion of vehicle theft where one of the victim had also lost his life.In a statement issued today, AMMDC s..

IMPHAL, Jul 24Apunba Imagi Machasing (AIMS), Manipur appealed to the Governor of Manipur to honour weightlifter, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu with a post of an officer's rank not lower than a SP. In a press release AIMS, extended heartiest congratulation to Saik..

Our CorrespondentCHURACHANDPUR, Jul 24: The body of a non-local man believed to be about 50 years old that was found and picked from Old Bazar market shed, Zenhang Lamka on July 22 morning by the local police is likely to be disposed, if it remains unclai..

IMPHAL, Jul 23 : The State police on Friday detained 101 persons for violating the Covid guidelines and collected a fine of  Rs 39, 200.The police warned that those violate the guidelines will be dealt with strong legal actions...

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 23 : With total lockdown/curfew on, it looks pretty bleak for Pineapple growers in Churahandpur’s Khousabung area. Farmers in the area say many pineapple pieces have started perishing and many more are left to go waste because there was no way the produce could be sent to the nearest markets due to restriction of movement during the Covid-19 induced lockdown/curfew. Meanwhile, distressed farmers of the area have sought the intervention of the Government to bail ..

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 23 : Local e-commerce stores have expressed anguish over the detention of delivery executives by police personnel on the ground that local e-commerce service is not permitted.A press release of the United Committee on Deli..

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 23 :  On the sixth day of the total curfew which came into force from July 18, Manipur logged 1284 new cases and 15 deaths in the last 24 hours.This is the third time for Manipur to log over 1000 cases on a single day..

THOUBAL, Jul 23 : Malom in Heirok Assembly Constituency has become the first village in Thoubal district to be fully vaccinated.Appreciating the co-operation of the people in ensuring that all eligible people get the vaccination shot, local MLA Th Radhesh..

IMPHAL, Jul 23The All Manipur Students Union (AMSU) Mayang Imphal branch was reformed and new office bearers were appointed today under the aegis of AMSU Imphal West District Committee.Malemthoiba Sagolshem has been appointed as the president, Hussain Che..

IMPHAL, Jul 23Kabui Manipur, All Manipur Kabui Women Organisation, Kabui Customary Council and All Manipur Kabui Students Union in a joint statement congratulated Faumei Gaonglin Kabui IPS on being promoted to the post of Deputy Inspector General of Polic..

IMPHAL, Jul 22 : Moirang-ningthou Leirak Youth Organisation (MLYO) has expressed gratitude to Nishikant Singh Sapam, owner of The Sangai Express, for making alternate arrangement to vaccinate all registered individuals when a mass vaccination camp schedul..

IMPHAL, Jul 22BJP, Sagolband Mandal congratulated Ningthoujam Nongpoknganba of Sagolband Thingom Leikai on being appointed as the National secretary of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM).The mandal in a press release expressed belief that Ningthoujam Non..

IMPHAL, Jul 22: Protection and Preservation Committee Manipur and the All Manipur Women's Voluntary Association mourned the demise of Soibam ongbi Momon Leima lovingly referred as Ima Momon who was the president of All Manipur Tammi Chingmi Apunba Lup.Bot..

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 22 : AICC in charge of Manipur Bhakta Charan Das has lambasted the saffron party on its handling of COVID-19 in Manipur and for allegedly snooping on politicians, journalists, activists and other influential personalities using a Pegasus spyware.Briefing media persons at Congress  Bhavan, today, the Congress leader asked why the State Government is not  conducting an oxygen audit despite the ‘rise in Covid deaths due to lack of medical oxygen.’Ridiculi..