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94 pc clear HSE, Govt schools do well with 89.95 pass pc

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 25 : Results of Higher Secondary Examination (HSE) 2025 conducted by Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur (COHSEM) were declared today and the pass percentage stands at 94.The pass percentage in the previous year..

Other side of dredging Naga Nullah Stench chokes Dingku Road

By Our Staff ReporterImphal, Apr 25 : Mud and waste from Naga Nullah piled near the Khuman Lampak's northern gate has caused serious inconvenience to commuters on Dingku Road.Apart from causing traffic problems, the improper dumping of waste and mud..

Toppers spell out aspirations

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 25 : Topping the Science stream in the Higher Secondary Examination 2025, Riya Khwairak- pam of Comet School, Changangei aspires to become a doctor.Scoring 490 marks (98%), she also achieved letter marks in five subjects.S..

Hostel inaugurated

IMPHAL, Apr 25: A 100-bedded Scheduled Caste girls’ hostel was inaugurated today by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla within the campus of Dhanamanjuri University.According to a press release issued by the Governor’s Secretariat, the hostel was const..

Storm wreaks havoc

NONEY, Apr 25 : Several houses were damaged while electric lines and trees were uprooted in Noney due to the thunderstorm that swept through parts of the State around 12.30 pm today, reports our correspondent.More than 10 houses were ravaged at Longmai Ar..

May 3 survivor placed in top 10

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 25 : In a remarkable achievement, an internally displaced student originally from Salem Veng in Churachandpur has defeated all odds to secure the 7th position in the Higher Secondary Exam 2025 in the Arts stream, the resul..

COCOMI urges people

By Our Staff ReporterImphal, Apr 25 : Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) convenor Khuraijam Athouba has urged people to attend a May 3 meeting at Khuman Lampak to pass a public resolution on the Manipur crisis, saying it will stren..

Shutdown affects normal life

By Our Staff ReporterImphal, Apr 25 : The 24-hour shutdown called by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) to protest the alleged custodial death of 27-year-old Khoisnam Sanajaoba brought normal life to a standstill in the valley districts.Major market places..

Manipur River basin

IMPHAL, Apr 25 : A delegation of the Brahmaputra Board has informed Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla that the Board is working towards the development of three major river basins including Manipur River.The delegation led by Dr Ranbir Singh, Chairman, Brahmaput..

LonFao App a boon for deaf and mute

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 25 : With the help of LonFao App, a video calling platform, deaf and mute individuals equipped with a smart phone can now connect with qualified interpreters of sign language via live video calls, allowing them to effectiv..

Manipur Fire Service gets modern upgrade

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 25 : Manipur Fire Service has been equipped with modern vehicles and equipment to handle fire related incidents more effectively.The State Fire Service has received a significant upgrade with the addition of at least 10 mo..

Police arrest UG cadres

IMPHAL, Apr 25: One cadre of RPF/PLA identified as Laiphrakpam Sanatomba Meitei alias Puremba (32) of Langthabal Lep Makha Leikai, Imphal West was arrested by police from Paobitek Lamkhai, Imphal West under Wangoi police station on April 24.Another cadre..

Arms, ammo recovered

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 25: A number of arms and ammunition were recovered by security forces in two separate search operations carried out at Teijang village, Churachandpur district and Langol foothills (western side), Imphal West on April..

Public urged to join tribute event

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 25 : A tribute event will be held at the "Athoubasingi Khubam" in Yumnam Patlou Chingjel, Khundrakpam Assembly Constituency on May 3, 2025 to honor the 10 martyrs from the constituency who sacrificed their lives in the ong..

HERICOUN demands clarification

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 24 : The Ethno Heritage Council (HERICOUN) has demanded clarification from all the people involved in organising "Thabal Chongba" at various places on the occasion of Khongjom Day.Addressing a press conference today..

Govt must carry out surgical strikes against Kukis : RSS ‘Terrorism unleashed since May 3, 2023’

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 24: The Rastrahit Sarvopari Sangathan (RSS) has asserted that the Government must carry out surgical strikes against Kukis.Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club here today, RSS National president Sohan Giri state..

‘Crisis stems from narco-terrorism, State inaction’

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 24: Although the Manipur crisis is dismissed as an internal matter, it stems from transnational narco-terrorism and deliberate State inaction.This was stated by human rights and environmental activists Jodha Heikrujam at 2..

Ideals of Panchayati Raj Day stressed

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 24 : As observed across the country, National Panchayati Raj Day Celebration 2025 was held at Panchayat Bhavan Porompat, Imphal East organised by the Directorate of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.The celebration was..

Pahalgam attack failure of BJP Govt : Youth Cong Terror attack strongly protested

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 24: Indian Youth Congress and Manipur Pradesh Youth Congress Committee (MPYCC) have vehemently condemned the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22, 2025.Members of MPYCC gathered at Congress Bhavan here this afternoon and set..

High Court pays tribute

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 24 : The High Court of Manipur and its district judiciary along with its allied establishments viz; Manipur State Legal Services Authority and Manipur Judicial Academy observed two minutes’ silence today to pay tribu..

Erase AKT from ST list : Thadou Inpi

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 24 : The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) has asserted that problems like illegal immigration and border security concerns will persist until the classification of 'Any Kuki Tribes (AKT)' in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) list is addre..

754 cases of wildfire recorded so far this year

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 24 : Not even five months into 2025, Manipur has witnessed a staggering 754 large-scale cases of wildfire so far, the highest figure in five years.Altogether, Manipur has reported 7,714 cases of wildfire so far this year,..

NSCN (IM) denies

IMPHAL, Apr 24 : The Publicity and Information Bureau (PIB) of the NSCN (IM) has issued a statement denying any involvement in the arson of at least 28 houses at Gampal and Haijang village under Kamjong district yesterday morning.Expressing grave concern..

Online property tax

IMPHAL (DIPR), Apr 24: An online property tax platform for 26 Municipal Councils across the State was launched today by Chief Secretary PK Singh.The online platform was launched at a function held at the conference hall, Manipur Secretariat, South Block.T..

Class XII results today

IMPHAL, Apr 24 : The result of the Higher Secondary Examination 2025 conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur will be declared on April 25 at 3 pm.According to a report from COHSEM, the Class XII exam results will be declared earlier..

Nod to Child Care Leave

IMPHAL, Apr 24 : In a notable development, the Manipur Government has approved the adoption of the Central Government's Child Care Leave (CCL) and Special Maternity Leave (SML) during a meeting of the "Governor-in-Council" held at Raj Bhavan chaired by Go..

Harmful impact of jhum highlighted

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 24 : Stressing on the harmful effects of jhum cultivation, Eastern Border Areas Development Authority (EBADA), Manipur Project Director Nongthombam Loyalakpa has proposed other alternatives to slash and burn cultivation th..

e-rickshaws for garbage collection distributed Don't dump garbage in public places : Ranjan

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 24 : Former MP Dr RK Ranjan Singh distributed 23 e-rickshaws designed for garbage collection as part of Oil India's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative today.The programme held at the residence of Dr Ranjan at..

Shija Hospitals wins award

IMPHAL, Apr 24 : Shija Hospitals has won the "Strong Commitment to HR Excellence" award at the 15th CII National HR Excellence Awards 2024-25 held at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai on March 27, 2025.According to a release issued by Shija Hospitals, the hono..

Restrictions imposed

IMPHAL, Apr 24 : The District Magistrate of Imphal East district has prohibited the assembly of five or more persons, carrying of sticks, stones, firearms, sharp weapons and other explosive materials in the areas of Khurai, Lamlong and Porompat from midni..

Awareness prog held

Kakching, Apr 24: A one-day awareness programme cum sensitization programme for school teachers of Kakching district on "Juvenile Justice System Overview" and "Child Marriage Act, 2006" was held today at Kakching Khunou Government School.The awareness cum..

At least 28 houses set aflame at two Kuki villages in Kamjong

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 23: Unknown miscreants burned down at least 28 houses at Gampal and Haiyang under Sahamphung subdivision, Kamjong district this morning.Haiyang, a hamlet of Gampal village, is not a Government recognised village, said sour..

State observes Khongjom Day Bhalla stresses on employment avenues for displaced youths

Our Correspondent/DIPRIMPHAL, Apr 23: Remembering the fallen heroes of the Anglo-Manipur war of 1891, the State observed Khongjom Day at the historic Kheba Ching in Thoubal district today.Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla led the people in paying tributes to the..

KYKL elucidates on crisis besieging Manipur

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 23 : The proscribed Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) has conveyed its greetings to the people of Kangleipak and WESEA region including revolutionary groups, students, intellectuals, CSO leaders, farmers, teachers etc o..

FOCS to remember May 3, 2023

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 23: May 3 will be observed as "a day of remembrance and reflection for the people of Manipur" under theme "Bridging Divides for Shared Future", said Federation of Civil Society Organisations (FOCS) today.The May 3 observan..

Tobacco seized

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 23 : Womenfolk of Maharabi and Tendongyan detained one Imphal bound truck carrying a large quantity of tobacco products and handed it over to Sekmai police today.The truck, coming from Dimapur along the National High..

Drivers patch up pot holes on NH-2

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 23 : The Manipur Drivers' Association (MDA) has patched the potholes along the 23 km stretch from Makhan to Mao along the Imphal-Dimapur Road (National Highway 2).The long-neglected road segment dotted with potholes was fi..

COCOMI gears up for May 3 with campaigns

IMPHAL, Apr 23: The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has accused the Government of India of sustaining the Manipur conflict in order to achieve its geopolitical goals.COCOMI's Mobilization Committee convenor YK Dhiren made this accusat..

Joykisan extends aid

IMPHAL, Apr 23 : Thangmeiband AC MLA Khumukcham Joykisan extended monetary assistance to two ailing Impact TV journalists today.The financial assistance was given to senior cameraman Khundrakpam Inaocha and news reader Okram Somendro.The MLA visited the r..

Back to school campaign

IMPHAL, Apr 23 : Under the aegis of Manipur State Rural Livelihood Mission (MSRLM), Malem Leisana VLF in collaboration with Thoungambi Women Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited conducted the "Back To School" campaign at Srivan Higher Secondary School..

Joykumar stresses on local aspirations

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 23 : Y Joykumar, President of the National People's Party (Manipur unit), has urged people to consider whether they should support a political party that relies on a high command or a regional party that prioritizes local..

Kuki bodies condemn arson

Our CorrespondentKANGPOKPI, Ape 23 : Condemning the arson at Kamjong, several Kuki organisations have urged the Government to rebuild and rehabilitate Gampal and Haijang villages with compensation for losses, deploy neutral security forces to ensure..

Manipur has always stood against adversaries : AMUCO

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 23 : The All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO) and Thangmeiband United Club (TUC) jointly observed the "1891gi Manipurgi Ningtam Lan Ningshing Numit", a remembrance day commemorating the 1891 Anglo-Manipur War, at..

Breeding programme of common carp organised

Chandel, Apr 23:As part of Manipur Fishery Department continuous programme to increase productivity of fish in the State of Manipur, District Fishery Office Chandel under the initiative of Fishery Department, Director T Phullen organised induced breeding..

RIMS make do sans Effluent Treatment Plant

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 22: RIMS Imphal currently has no functional Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), but the institute has been treating its effluent using chemicals to protect the environment and avoid health hazards, said the hospital's Medical..

32 IEDs, grenades recovered along border

Imphal, Apr 22 India’s security forces and Manipur police in coordinated operations recovered 32 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), 7 communication items, and military articles in an operation prompting issuance of a high alert along the Indo-Myan..

CorCom salutes heroes’ sacrificial spirit

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 22 : On the occasion of the 134th anniversary of the Battle of Khongjom, better known as Khongjom War, the CorCom has saluted the sacrificial spirit of the Manipuri forefathers.By engaging the mighty British forces in fier..

Incentive award for marriage with disabled person scheme Not many aware of noble scheme

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 22 : "The Incentive Award for a Marriage With A Disabled Person," remains largely unknown to the public though it was launched in 2013 to support and encourage marriages involving specially abled individuals.As the scheme..

Spt tests pilot project to replace poppy with bamboo

Our CorrespondentSENAPATI, Apr 22 : In the abundant hills of Senapati district, many have long been ensnared in the web of poppy cultivation—a practice that has brought with it a myriad of challenges. The prevalence of this crop, while a source of q..

Speaker summoned, flies to Delhi

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 22 : Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly Th Satyabrata left Imphal for New Delhi after being summoned by Central leaders today.According to a reliable source, the Speaker rushed to Delhi without informing any MLAs on w..