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Meitei, Kuki-Zo representatives hold first round of peace talks with MHA officials at New Delhi Proposal to open all highways meet with ‘need to consult people first’ from Kuki-Zo representatives

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 5 : For the first time since the violent crisis broke out on May 3, 2023, representatives of Meitei civil society organisations and Kuki-Zo representatives sat together and held a peace talk today face to face at New Delhi..

Missing case of Luwangthem Mukesh No let up in demand for safe release

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 5 : A sit-in protest was staged at Keishampat Leimajam Leikai today against the failure of the authorities to rescue Luwangthem Mukesh Das.Mukesh went missing on March 16.Speaking to the media at the protest site, Keishamp..

Integration of scientific and traditional practices adopted Springs of Lunghar village rejuvenated

Mungchan ZimikUKHRUL, Apr 5 : An integration of scientific and traditional knowledge in a pilot  project to rejuvenate springs at Lunghar village area in Ukhrul district has been successful.Once on the brink of extinction, the springs at Lunghar have..

‘Being in the Fauj is most glorious’

NEW DELHI, Apr 5 Major Kh Deepi Devi served in the Indian Army for 10 years before joining a leading multinational in 2023.The officer completed a business management course for defence personnel at IIM-Shillong after leaving the army to begin a new chapt..

Sham to legitimize misleading narrative: COCOMI

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 5: The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has categorically stated that the orchestrated meeting between the so-called representatives of the Chin-Kuki-Mizo-Zomi-Hmar groups and the Meetei, facilitated by..

Kukis attack Konsakhul villagers, 10 hurt

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 5: At least 10 villagers of Konsakhul including the village chief and the chairman sustained injuries when an unruly mob numbering around 300 backed by armed militants attacked Konsakhul villagers this afternoon.The injure..

Biren issues call to indigenes

IMPHAL, Apr 5 : Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh has appealed to all the indigenous communities of the State to unite and work together to preserve their rich cultural heritage and tradition.He made the appeal at the International Mother Language Day 2..

PMJAY beneficiaries

IMPHAL, Apr 5 : Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav announced that Manipur has 3,73,701 beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).Responding to an unstarred question raised by In..

Hun Fest

IMPHAL, Apr 5 : In a show of unity, Manipur BJP MLAs participated in the 1st Assam State level Hun Thadou Cultural Festival 2025 held at Rukmini Nagar auditorium at Guwahati yesterday.Among the key attendees were MLAs Govindas Konthoujam (Bishnupur), Thon..

Bhalla inspects

IMPHAL, Apr 5: Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla today visited the National Sports University (NSU) campus at Koutruk, Imphal West and inspected the overall progress of the university’s construction.The Governor also chaired a meeting, where he comprehensi..

One day seminar held

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 5 : The Directorate of Printing & Stationery organised a one day seminar on "The Manipur Gazette and its Importance" at Classic Grande at Chingmeirong today.Addressing the function as chief guest,  Micheal Achom,..

On day of Delhi meet Lt Gen Konsam Himalay expresses hopeNeed for all to take Apr 5 date seriously stressed

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 4 : As the crisis in Manipur nears the 2-year mark without any meaningful talks between the Meetei and Kuki groups, Lieutenant General (Retd) Konsam Himalay has emphasized that dialogue is essential to  re-establish p..

Sabeng sighted

IMPHAL, Apr 4 : For the first time, camera traps set up by Tamenglong Forest Division staff and local volunteers in the community forests of Nallong, Lemta, and Lenglong villages in Tamei Forest Range captured multiple photos of the Burmese red serow (loc..

Stage set for talks on Manipur crisis

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 4: Civil society organisations belonging to Kuki community, Meitei community and officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs will hold talks on the Manipur crisis at Delhi on April 5, 2025.Notably, MHA officials led by AK Mi..

Toxic wastes now pushed underground !

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 4 : Following The Sangai Express' expose, JNIMS (Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences) authorities have hastily  buried biomedical and chemical waste, including anatomical and animal remains at the Central D..

Do not want President’s Rule to continue... Dialogue only way forward : Shah in RS

New Delhi, Apr 4Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday (April 4, 2025) that both the communities in Manipur should understand that dialogue is the only way forward and the Union Government is not in favour of continuing President’s Rule in the..

ZUF backs LNC's stand

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 4 : The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has pledged its support to the Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur (LNC-M), in their refusal to pay taxes to the NSCN (IM).In a statement signed by its secretary of information and publici..

Call on Sarma

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 4 : Seven MLAs of Manipur held a meeting with Assam Chief Minister and North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma today.BJP MLAs K Govindas, L Susindro, Th Shyamkumar, Kh Ibomcha, NPP MLAs Th Shanti..

One lynched

IMPHAL, Apr 4 : A man was lynched by a mob today after he allegedly burnt a copy of Quran, the holy book of Islam and uploaded the video of the blasphemous act on social media.  The deceased has been identified as Md Imran alias Nganu s/o late Md Aji..

Kukis burn Naga houses

Our CorrespondentSenapati, Apr 4 : In a disturbing event which could flare up communal animosity amongst different communities, the Tumuyon Khullen villagers alleged that some 30-40 Kuki volunteers torched some houses at Kazanga village which is a revenue..

Vety Director writes to JNIMS

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 4: Taking strong exception to the disposal and littering of biomedical wastes at the Central Dairy Plant campus, Porompat, the Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Director has written to the JNIMS Director to pick up the biome..

Dialogue must be unconditional : FoH

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 4 : The Federation of Haomee (FoH) has categorically stated that dialogues between the Kukis and Meiteis must be free from any pre-conditions and all such dialogues must be preceded by surrender of arms by Kukis and liftin..

Joykumar rectifies but refuses to tender apology

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 4: Even as a group of Meira Paibis belonging to Manipur Apunba Imasing marched to the residence of NPP State unit president Yumnam Joy-kumar today and asked him to tender an apology for his allegation that the Arambai Teng..

Kharge demands white paper on Manipur

DELHI, Apr 4Congress chief and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday demanded an inquiry into Manipur violence and asked the Central Government to table a White Paper in the House.Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Mr Kharge said that Ma..

Kanglatongbi Temple celebrates centenary with traditional fervor

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 4 : The centenary celebration of Shree Shree Vishnu Durga Au Shiva Teen Panchayan Mandir located at Kanglatongbi under Sekmai AC in Imphal West district was observed today accompanied by the performance of traditional ritu..

MPCB calls for popularisation of SUP Public Grievance App

Imphal, Apr 4 (DIPR): The Manipur Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has called for popularisation of the SUP (Single Use Plastic) Public Grievance App, aimed to control the menace of pollution due to Single Use Plastics in the country.The need to popularise..

TYCM opposes

IMPHAL, Apr 4: The Tribal Youth Council Manipur (TYCM) has expressed strong objection against the inclusion of tribal persons in the State Level Committee on Delimitation constituted by BJP, Manipur Pradesh.TYCM has also raised strong objection against th..

Grenade planted

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 4: A hand grenade was placed at the residence of Manipuri singer Raju Nong at Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai under Imphal police station by some unidentified persons this morning.  The hand grenade was found lying at the..

BJP forms panel on delimitation

IMPHAL, Apr 4: With nine MLAs, BJP Manipur Pradesh has constituted a 13-member State level committee to look after delimitation of Assembly Constituencies in the State.The MLAs who have been inducted as members of the committee are Th Biswajit (Thongju AC..

Doctor gets 20 yrs RI

IMPHAL, Apr 4: One Dr Ayam Sunil Khuman (permanent address: Khurai, Imphal East) who had a clinic at Pyndengumiong village, Mairang, Eastern West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya has been convicted of sexual assault on a minor.The Court of Special Judge (POCSO), We..

Radio Nongin observes 4th foundation day

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 4 : The 4th foundation day of Radio Nongin 90.8 MHz was observed today at their auditorium hall located at the 3rd floor of Gambhir Singh Shopping Arcade, BT Road.Notable dignitaries present at the event include advisor Dr..

MSCW assesses living condition of IDPs

Imphal, Apr 4 (DIPR) : The Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW) conducted a camp sitting at Kombirei Hall, DC Office Lamphelpat to assess the living conditions and situation of IDPs and victims of conflict within Imphal West district today.Sub-Divisi..

Toxic wastes from JNIMS pollute compound of Central Dairy Plant‘Poison in your milk ?’ poser haunts Imphal

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 3 : A shocking discovery has come to light at the Central Dairy Plant at Porompat, Imphal, where biomedical and chemical waste from the nearby Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) hospital have been dumpe..

Bunkers dismantled, arms recovered

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 3: As many as 13 tactically sited bunkers built by Kuki militants have been dismantled by security forces and a number of arms and ammunition were recovered from Twichin and Saibol villages under Yaingangpokpi police stati..

Manipur facing severe challenges from illegal immigration: Tharoor

New Delhi, Apr 3 After the Lok Sabha confirmed the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said he hopes peace and normalcy will be restored in the border State soon."The Manipur discussion was essentially to..

Joujangtek likened to Bermuda Triangle

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 3: Linked to cases of missing students, the Kuki village of Joujangtek has been compared with the "Bermuda Triangle" in the Parliament.In the Parliament today during the Zero Hour, MP Dr Angomcha Bimol Akoijam remarked tha..

NEET centre

IMPHAL, Apr 3: Manipur will have an examination centre for NEET-MDS again from 2026.This was informed by the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) in a letter on April 1, said the Secretariat, Health Department in a statement.The NBEMS..

Found dead

IMPHAL, Apr 3 : A man working as a Chowkidar at the Chief Minister’s bungalow was found dead this morning.The deceased has been identified as Ramesh Thapa (56) s/o Prem Thapa. He hailed from Nepal.While the corpse has been deposited at RIMS mortuary..

Amit Shah again points to HC ST ruling for start of violence LS confirms PR imposition in Manipur

New Delhi, Apr 3The Lok Sabha on Thursday (April 3, 2025) adopted a Statutory Resolution confirming the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur with Opposition supporting the decision but slamming the Centre for the situation in the State.Replying to a..

VDF personnel seek extension of service period

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 3: Village Defence Force (VDF) personnel have urged the Government and authorities concerned to extend their service period by April 10.If the service period is not extended by the date given, a 10,050 strong VDF personnel..

UG cadres arrested

IMPHAL, Apr 3: One PLA cadre identified as Thounaojam Sachindra Singh alias Laba alias Alex (24) of Takhel Mamang Leikai was arrested by security forces from Sanjenbam Khullen, Imphal East on April 2, according to a press release issued by the Police Cont..

22 arrested for power theft

IMPHAL, Apr 3 : MSPDCL officials arrested 22 persons for power theft during raids conducted in various parts of the State today.According to a press note issued by Ng Kirankumar Singh, General Manager (Commercial), MSPDCL, 2 were arrested from Kwakeithel..

Academic discourse delves into Manipur crisis

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 3: Manipur University Vice Chancellor Prof Naorem Lokendra has remarked that Manipuri society is now regressing following the violent crisis which broke out on May 3, 2023.Prof N Lokendra was speaking at an academic discou..

BJP won’t accept delimitation based on 2001 census

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 3: BJP Manipur Pradesh has categorically stated that it will never accept any delimitation based on 2001 census data.Speaking to media persons at their Nityaipat Chuthek office here today, BJP Manipur Pradesh General Secre..

TSA seeks decisive action against Kuki militants

IMPHAL, Apr 3: The Thadou Students’ Association (TSA) has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take decisive action against Kuki militants and Kuki Inpi Assam leaders for obstructing the Hun-Thadou Cultural Festival, 2025, Guwahati and for alleged..

Give work orders to VDCs instead : TYCM

IMPHAL, Apr 3 : Submitting a representation to the Special Secretary/Principal Secretary of the Tribal Affairs & Hills Department, the  Tribal Youth Council Manipur (TYCM) has appealed for the immediate cancellation of tenders and work orders for..

Post-midnight resolution on Manipur deceived Parliament and people: CPI

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 3: Bringing the statutory resolution on Manipur post-midnight is an act of deceiving the Parliament and the people, said the Communist Party of India (CPI)."The move by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to introduce the statut..

Demography was changed systematically over decades : Former CM Fingers pointed at refugees from Myanmar

Imphal, Apr 2 Former Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh on Tuesday said the State’s demographic transformation was shaped systematically in the 1960s and 1970s through the settlement of refugees from Burma, now Myanmar.The authorities in..

Ukhrul rallies against scrapping of FMR and border fencing ‘No fencing in Naga areas’

Mungchan ZimikUKHRUL, Apr 2: Construction of border fencing should be done on the ‘Naga traditional boundary’ and not on the ‘disputed land’, stated Phungyar MLA Leishiyo Keishing during a public meeting held at Ukhrul against scra..

‘Proper census should precede delimitation’

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 2: The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has asserted that delimitation should be done in Manipur only after a proper census exercise is carried out but any delimitation based on the faulty census data of 2001 is u..