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CM highlights key issues to 3 Central leaders

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 26 : Chief Minister N Biren met at least three key Central leaders in New Delhi today.The Central leaders who the Chief Minister met were Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and Unio..

In the face of acute shortage of cooking gas Many turn back to firewood

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 26: Following acute shortage of LPG in the State since the last couple of weeks, many families in Bishnupur district have been forced to turn back to firewood for cooking in place of LPG.On the other hand, with LPG stock r..

MCPCR takes Children Policy case to Uikey

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 26 : The Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) has submitted a memorandum to Governor Anusuiya Uikey appealing for enactment of the Manipur State Policy for Children 2020 and adoption of Regulatory Guid..

25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas observed

By Our Staff ReporterImphal, Jul 26 : As in other parts of the country, Manipur also observed the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas at the Banquet Hall of the 1st Manipur Rifles Battalion, today.Speaking on the occasion as the chief guest, Powe..

Pambei-led UNLF clarifies

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 26 : The Pambei-led UNLF has clarified that it never asked any one to come to its base camp at Yaithibi Loukol in connection with any case whatsoever.A press release issued by the outfit’s media coordinator Charairon..

Saikhom Mirabai to compete on Aug 7

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 26 : Tokyo Games silver medallist and India's only weightlifter at the Paris Olympics 2024, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu will be looking for her second Olympic medal as she compete among top 120 athletes from across the world on ..

BSF ADG takes stock of situation

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 26 : Sh Ravi Gandhi, ADG BSF Eastern Command, Kolkata visited the State today to take stock of the prevailing law and order situation and review the operational preparedness of BSF.During the visit, the ADG, accompanied by..

Ashang Kasar calls for unity of indigenes

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 26 : Indigenous People Forum Manipur (IPFM) president Ashang Kasar has called for unity among all the indigenous people of Manipur.He was speaking at a function held at Manipur Press Club here today where Thotreisho Keishi..

Huge cache of arms recovered

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 26 : Security forces recovered more arms and ammunition during the course of a search operation at Kharungpat under Hiyang-lam police station today.The search operation was carried out by a combined team of Kakching comman..

Sangai Ethnic Park wins best design award

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 26: Sangai Ethnic Park has been conferred Asia’s Best Civic Building Architecture Design award.The award was presented to Huidrom Design Studio which designed the park at the Asia Architecture Design Awards-2024 (AAD..

HRC focuses on Manipur in observation

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 26 : The Human Rights Committee has released its observations on the periodic report of India with some paragraphs focusing on the issues in Manipur. In its observation on counter-terrorism and security measures and ..

Shija Hospitals observes ORS Week

Imphal, Jul 26As part of the celebration of ORS Week, Shija Hospitals & Research Institute Pvt Ltd (SHRI) in collaboration with the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) and the Pediatrics Association of Manipur (PAM) organised a one-day event at the Shi..

Meeting held to promote Meitei Mayek

IMPHAL, Jul 26 : In continuation of its effort to promote Meitei Mayek, the Meetei Erol Eyek Loina Sillol Apunba Lup (MEELAL) convened a meeting with the All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) and Editors Guild Manipur (EGM) at Manipur Press Club o..

Photo exhibition

IMPHAL, Jul 26 : A 2-Day Photo Exhibition along with an Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme was organised by Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Imphal at its auditorium today.The event was graced b..

MPCM clarifies

IMPHAL, Jul 26 : The Meitei Pangal Council Manipur (MPCM) has clarified that Haji Shamu who was listed among some other individuals by SOREPA as a drug trader in its press statement on July 11 is not involved in any illicit drug business. ..

Court sends non-local to police custody

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 26 : The Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Imphal West on Friday remanded a non local who was arrested on the charge of theft and criminal breach of trust to eight days police custody.Accused Amarjit (49), s/o Darshan of ..

Ahead of Delhi visit, CM hopeful of positive outcome

Waari Singbul NetworkIMPHAL, Jul 25: Chief Minister N Biren Singh has expressed optimism about finding a solution to the ongoing unrest in the State as he departed for Delhi.He is scheduled to attend a NITI Aayog meeting and a Chief Ministers’ Concl..

To protest unbearable monetary demands... Students, teachers launch 3 day dharna

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 25 : With extortion becoming a serious issue amid the unrest in Manipur, teachers and students launched a three day sit in appeal campaign at different educational institutions today.The campaign is being organised by the ..

CM releases Rs 1.23 Cr for four projects

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 25 : Chief Minister N Biren Singh today released Rs 1.23 crore to about 495 beneficiaries under four projects taken up by the Department of Sericulture at a function held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat.A Manipur..

Meet sought with PM but asked to meet HM

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 25: Replying to a letter sent by a team of BJP MLAs led by Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata for a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in order to work out a solution to the Manipur crisis and ..

EMA petitions

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 25 : The European Manipuri Association (EMA) has submitted a memorandum to Vikram K Doraiswami, IFS, High Commission of India, India House in London appealing for immediate action to restore rule of law in conflict-torn Ma..

MSPDCL urges

Imphal, Jul 25 (DIPR): The Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL) has urged the public to avail the “PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana”.The notification from MSPDCL mentioned that the “PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli YojanaR..

Body recovered

IMPHAL, Jul 25 : A man was found dead at Irom Meijrao on the bank of Nambul River in the morning today.The deceased has been identified as Kongbrailat-pam Suresh (38), s/o Late Prameshor of Uripok Haobam Dewan Leikai.It is reported that Suresh was missing..

Killed in mishap

IMPHAL, Jul 25 : A 64 old woman was killed in a road accident in front of Old Secretariat under Imphal police station today at around 3 pm.The deceased has been identified as Ningthoujam ongbi Manileima (64), w/o N Mohendro of Khongman Zone-I.Manile..

Fired upon

IMPHAL, Jul 25 : An unidentified miscreant opened fire at a four wheeler vehicle parked at the residential gate of CAF & PD Director Ashem Robertson at Pishum Ningom Leirak last night at around 11.According to credible sources, the miscreant fled from..

Fuel theft

Senapati, Jul 25 : After cases of fuel theft in Senapati DHQ area, the nightmare is far from over for vehicle owners as more cases have been reported at Maram and Chakumei village this week. With no reports of arrest or detention of suspects till date, th..

Kiranmala Chanu, others call on Governor

IMPHAL, Jul 25Laipharakpam Kiranmala Chanu, a gymnast who participated in the Inter SAI Artistic Gymnastic Tournament 2024 held at Kolkata recently, along with her father and two others met with Governor Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhavan in Imphal today.Accord..

Explosives recovered

IMPHAL, Jul 25 : Security forces recovered some explosives from Waikhong Louphuching area under Waikhong police station in Kakching district, today.The explosives viz one 81mm misfired rusted mortar shell, two hand grenades and two smoke shells were recov..

‘Silence on Manipur in budget said so many things’ Insignificance of Manipur rings loud : ERDO

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 25 : The recent Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has shown how insignificant the State of Manipur is to India, said Santa Nahakpam, secretary general, Economic and Research Development Organisa..

Held for fraud

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 25 : Singjamei police have arrested a woman and her daughter in a case of financial fraud yesterday and the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Imphal West has remanded the mother-daughter duo to police custody till July 30..

Withdraw AR : Meira Paibi

IMPHAL, Jul 25 : The Laipham Khunou Apunba Meira Paibi Lup has called for withdrawal of the Assam Rifles from Manipur while accusing them of being biased and not discharging their duties well.A press release issued by Usham Manbi Devi, president, Laipham ..

JAL condemns repeated attacks on Meeteis

IMPHAL, Jul 25 : A day after an abandoned Meetei house was burnt at Jakuradhor, the Jiribam Apunba Lup (JAL) has condemned the continuous attacks on Meeteis in Jiribam by the Kuki-Zo-Hmar community.JAL, in a statement, claimed that Meeteis in Jiribam have..

Kwatha Pham Kaaba to premiere on July 27

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 25 : A documentary film titled "Kwatha Pham Kaaba" focusing on the cultural heritage and resilience of the remote village of Kwatha is set to premiere on July 27 at the auditorium hall of the Manipur State Film Development..

Symbolic cremation of missing youth Hemanjit performed

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 24 : The family of Phijam Hemanjit, who went missing on July 6, still seeks justice as they cremated him today amid hue and cry against the failure of the State Government to retrieve the body.What makes the funeral ..

Cabinet gives nod to Rs 13.3 Cr compensation for affected farmers

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 24: The State Cabinet has approved a Rs 13.30 crore compensatory crop package for farmers affected by the "law and order crisis".The Phase-II compensatory crop package will provide compensation to 2072 farmers.The Cabinet ..

NSCN (IM) man killed at border

Correspondent/UTUkhrul, Jul 24 : A powerful bomb explosion which occurred near the Indo-Myanmar border at Pillar Nos. 8, 9, and 10 (New Border Pillar Nos. 89, 90, and 91) claimed the live of a senior NSCN (IM) functionary and injured two others.The bomb, ..

MU students protest excessive demands

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 24 : Aggrieved with exorbitant monetary demands on educational institutions leading to frequent disruptions, Manipur University students staged a protest in front of MU Main Gate advocating for a disturbance-free education..

TNL bats for better deal for Ukl, Kamjong

Mungchan ZimikUKHRUL, Jul 24 : The Tangkhul Naga Long held a joint sitting last Friday with Minister Khashim Vashum and MLA Leishiyo Keishing at the TNL president's office chamber at Viewland and discussed various important issues.A statement issued by th..

LPG stock running low at bottling plant

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 24 : Considering the restricted flow of LPG into the State, replenishing the stock for normal supply of cooking gas to customers may take about a month, said a source.This, as the stock at the IOCL's Sekmai gas bottling pl..

Assault protested

Imphal, Jul 24 : A sit-in protest was staged against the alleged assault of a meira paibi leader by some cadres of KCP (Noyon) at Thoubal Athokpam Leikai, today.As per the protesters, it is the advisor of Athokpam Meira Paibi Apunba Lup (AMPAL) who ..

Uikey briefed

IMPHAL, Jul 24: Lt General HS Sahi, GOC HQ 3 Corps (Spear Corps) along with IGAR (South) Major General Ravroop Singh called on Governor Anusuiya Uikey this evening at Raj Bhavan in Imphal and briefed her about the prevailing security situation in the Stat..

Cease work stir

BISHNUPUR, Jul 24 : Loktak Development Authority (LDA) employees have launched a cease work strike cum sit-in protest at LDA Office, Ningthoukhong demanding equal benefits as workers in other Government departments.Speaking by the sideline of the protest,..

FESOK alleges irregularities in faculty appointments at Pravabati College

IMPHAL, Jul 24The Federal Students' Organisation, Kangleipak (FESOK) has raised serious concern over the alleged irregularities in the recruitment process of 7 new Assistant Professors at Pravabati College, Mayang Imphal.A release issued by Y Sumanta Luwa..

Kongba resolves

IMPHAL, Jul 24 : The All Kongba Road United Clubs Organisation (AKRUCO) has adopted three resolutions pertaining to the closure of Kongba to Keirao stretch along Imphal Yairipok road.AKRUCO which is a conglomerate of 26 local clubs and 45 meira paibi lups..

Charges framed against Kwakta blast accused

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 24 : The Special Judge of NIA Manipur has framed charges against two accused in the Kwakta blast case a few days back.It may be mentioned that three persons were injured in the explosion, triggered by a bomb-fitted Mahindr..

More fingers pointed at AR

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 24 : Accusing the Assam Rifles of being in cahoots with Kuki militants, the Manipur Keithel Phambi Apunba Lup (MAKPAL) has slammed the State legislators for continuing to remain as mute spectators on this front.Addressing ..

Linthoingambi's parents continue wait for remains

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 24: The last rites of Linthoingambi Hijam, the 17-year-old missing student, will not be held until her remains are traced, said her father Hijam Kulajit today."I will follow people's wishes and continue to seek justice. We..

‘Budget : Manipur yet again neglected’

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 24 : The Manipur State Committee of CPI (M) has accused the Central Government of neglecting Manipur while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25.In a statement, Ksh Santa who is secretary of CPI (M) State unit said tha..

Avoid Manipur, says US advisory

Washington, Jul 24 The US has asked its Nationals not to travel to Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, the India-Pakistan border, and parts of central and eastern parts of the country where Naxalites are active.In a revised travel advisory for India, the State De..

Manipur High Court orders withdrawal of pending criminal case against Mizo National Front members

IMPHAL, Jul 24 : The Manipur High Court on Tuesday (July 23) directed the Union and State Govt to withdraw the pending criminal case against the Mizo National Front (MNF) personnel against whom summons were issued in a 1984 case despite an assurance made ..