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Development of NE discussed with Kiren Rijiju

Imphal, Oct 21Union Minister and senior BJP leader Kiren Rijiju met Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh along with Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Govindas Konthoujam to discuss developmental projects including sporting events in North Eastern States.T..

Sanatomba : Bringing the story of a self taught machine man

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 21: Meet 44-year-old Ahongsangbam Sanatomba, who is making all kinds of tools for farming--machines to grind rice husks, cut grass, oil furnace, carts--you name it.His craft is gaining popularity among the people, especial..

‘Food safety a must for public health’

DIPR/OSRIMPHAL, Oct 21: Food Safety Officers have immense responsibility in safeguarding public health. They must routinely conduct inspection of all types of foods available in the market to ensure quality and safety, said Health Minister Dr Sapam Ranjan..

Ahead of BRICS summit : Kazan beckons but Manipur still awaits Cong takes another dig at PM

NEW DELHI, Oct 21 Ahead of the BRICS Summit in Russia, the Congress took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (October 21, 2024) and said Kazan certainly beckons but sadly Manipur still awaits.Prime Minister Modi will attend the BRICS summit ..

‘BJP may find no takers in next election’

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 21: MPCC working president and ex-MLA Md Fajur Rahim has stated that no one may be willing to contest the next State Assembly election on BJP tickets and claimed that the Congress party has been growing stronger across Ind..

Police Commemoration Day observed

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 21: The Police Commemoration Day was observed at the Martyrs Memorial Complex at 1st MR today.Director General of Police Rajiv Singh, senior officers of the Police Department and representatives of various districts attend..

Jiribam orders eviction along National Highway 37 Biren, Gadkari discuss highway projects

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 21: Chief Minister N Biren and Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari held a meeting at Delhi today on the highway projects being implemented in Manipur.“Engaged in a productive discussion with H..

Two held with gold chains

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 21: Two men were held with gold chains at Imphal airport this afternoon.During routine screening of hand baggages through X-BIS at the airport at around 1.30 pm today, three yellow metal chains suspected to be gold weighin..

TYCM demands rollback of HAC resolution

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 21: The Tribal Youth Council Manipur (TYCM) too has demanded withdrawal of resolution number 59/2024 passed by the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) on October 14, 2024.The resolution proposes creation of temporary committees for..

Candidate ‘kept away’ from exam

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 21: One Khwairakpam Joykumar from Thanga Ithing Mamang Leikai has alleged that he was kept away from the recruitment test conducted by the Staff Selection Commission today for appointment multi tasking staff.Speaking to me..

LS MP takes swipe at ‘following diktats from Delhi bosses’ ‘Leadership must focus on people’s wellbeing’

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 21: Lok Sabha Member Dr Bimol Akoijam has asserted that  true people-centric political leadership must focus on the dignity and well-being of the people of the State, as well as on defending Manipur, rather than follo..

Bank Manager granted bail

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 21: The Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal West has ordered the release of Bank of Baroda, MU branch Senior Branch Manager Ningombam Ganga on her execution of Rs 2 lakh PR bond and surety of the same amount in conn..

UNESCO nod for Lai Haraoba sought

Imphal, Oct 21The Manipur Government has submitted a proposal to UNESCO to recognize the traditional Lai Haraoba festival as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity‘Lai-Haraoba,’  a traditional Meitei religious festival of ritual danc..

7000 houses under PMAY scheme to come up

IMPHAL, Oct 21The Central Government has announced the construction of 7,000 houses under the special financial package/project of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Manipur.In a letter, the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Ministry informed the ..

Nigerian dairy sector stakeholders visit Imphal

IMPHAL, Oct 21The MaolKeki Foundation has announced the  successful visit of a delegation of 26 key stakeholders from the dairy sector in Nigeria to Manipur.The delegation led by Abuja-based Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited, include..

CPI (M) holds conference

IMPHAL, Oct 21 : Communist Party of India (Marxist) held its 20th "Konthoujam Local Conference" on October 20 at Moidangpok Khunou, Imphal West. The event was presided by Khumbongmayum Jugeshwar meitei.The gathering also offered tribute to late general se..

Sit-in demands release of Akoijam Angou

IMPHAL, Oct 21 : Demanding the unconditional and swift release of Akoijam Angou who was abducted by unknown individuals on September 30, a sit-in protest was staged yesterday at Bamonkampu Khabam, Imphal East district.The sit-in was jointly organised by B..

AMDDA appeals

IMPHAL, Oct 21 : With the aim to provide free education to the students belonging to under privileged sections, the All Manipur Dalit Development Association which is planning to build dalit schools in 16 districts of the State appealed the State Governme..

Awareness programme held

BISHNUPUR, Oct 21: A one-day awareness programme cum screening for prevention and control of deafness was held today at Khoyol Moirang Lamkhai Relief Camp. The camp was conducted by the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness, District H..

Fingerlings released

THOUBAL/KAKCHING, Oct 21 : Under the initiative of All Manipur United Fisheries (AMUFA) and Department of Fisheries, the All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO) along with the  local clubs of Thoubal and Kakching district released a total numbe..

Medical camp organised

IMPHAL, Oct 21 : To commemorate the 85th birth anniversary of Prof Gangmumei Kamei, the Gangmumei Kamei Foundation in association with Majorkhul Young Association (MYA) organised a "One Day Free Health Check-up cum Awareness Programme" at Majorkhul Commun..

New Life Foundation hails Supreme Court judgement on child marriage

IMPHAL, Oct 21The New Life Foundation, Manipur has hailed a landmark judgement of the Supreme Court on child marriage.On Friday (October 18), the Supreme Court issued guidelines for effective implementation of the child marriage law and said child marriag..

Closure of only bank in Nungba leaves many in the lurch

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 20 : Even as the ethnic clash between Meeteis and Kukis which started on May 3, 2023 is running into the 18th month, the protracted unrest has taken a heavy toll on the socio-economic activities of other communities too.On..

Hmar militants burn Meitei houses

Our Correspondent JIRIBAM, Oct 20: After three Meitei houses were burnt down on October 19 morning near Borobekra police station, two other houses were burnt down by suspected Hmar militants inside a rubber farm at Nungkhal village, Jiribam at around 10.3..

FOCS warns against granting UT

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 20: The Federation of Civil Society Organisations (FOCS) Manipur has warned that Manipur may witness an unprecedented mass uprising if the Government of India commits the blunder of granting Union Territory to the Kukis.If..

Doubts cast over death of woman, daughter

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 20 : Mystery shrouds the death of Adhikarimayum Basanti (a widow) and her four year old daughter Lanchenbi of Haoreibi in Imphal West as the JAC contended that it was unlikely for Basanti to commit suicide after killing he..

Drug cartel busted

IMPHAL, Oct 20 A major drug seizure operation in Assam's Kamrup district has resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the confiscation of heroin with an estimated street value of Rs 6 crore.The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police carried out the..

AR ensures safe passage for citizens

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 20 : Assam Rifles provided secure transportation to 16 residents, including school-going children and a senior citizen of Kwatha who required urgent medical attention from Kwatha to Pallel and back yesterday .A press relea..

Opening of new outlets put to halt Fuel sale hits rock bottom

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 20: Consequent upon the sharp decline in the volume of oil sale, oil companies have stalled all processes of opening new outlets in Manipur.Retail outlets opened in Manipur belong to IOCL, HPCL, BPCL and Nayara Energy.The ..

Transporters decry unbearable demands

By Our Staff ReporterTHOUBAL, Oct 20 : The Thoubal District Transporters Union (TDTU)  today stopped passenger service for a day and staged a sit-in-protest at Wangjing, Kodom- pokpi, Heirok Lamkhai against the unbearable monetary demands levied on t..

TKLI urges regular VC for MTU

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 20: The Tangkhul Katamnao Long Imphal (TKLI) has urged the authority concerned to appoint a regular Vice Chancellor or reinstate the previously appointed Vice Chancellor of Manipur Technical University for the welfare of s..

MNYO opposes HAC's resolution

Newmai News NetworkIMPHAL, Oct 20: The Manipur Naga Youth Organisation (MNYO) has expressed grave concern over the "recent action" of the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) regarding resolution number 59/2024, passed on October 14, 2024, under the leadership of D..

Not the time for power struggle : UMO

IMPHAL, Oct 20: The Universal  Mothers’ Organisation (UMO) has asserted that it’s not the time for power struggle among the MLAs/Ministers of Manipur.Speaking to media persons at their Lamphelpat office today, Moirangthem Sorojini Leima s..

Body claimed

IMPHAL, Oct 20: The body of Laishram Johnson was claimed today for cremation and last rites.Laishram Johnson of Laipham Khunou Makha Leikai was beaten to death by some unidentified persons before his body was dumped at Khurkhul Primary Health Centre on Oc..

Essay Writing

IMPHAL, Oct 20 : In connection with the 67th birth anniversary celebration of Irengbam Chaoren, the Irengbam Chaoren Memorial Trust organised a State Level Essay Writing Competition for students at Ratankumar Memorial English School and Pitambara English ..

Komrem Union hails

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 20 : The Komren Union has stated that it appreciates the stand of the Rongmei Naga Youth Organisation Manipur (RNYOM) for "peaceful co-existence" which is the need of the hour and appealed to all stakeholders to sort out t..

UNACCO Schools make it top 100 EWISR

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 20 : The UNACCO School, Khongman  and UNACCO School, Meitram has been ranked 46th and 79th respectively in the Education World India School Ranking (EWISR) 2024-25 under Co-ed Day-cum boarding category while UNACCO Sc..

Manipur deserves responsible Government : WMC

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 20 : The World Meetei Council (WMC) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a plea to  appoint another person who can restore normalcy in  the State as the Chief Minister in place of the incumbent N Bire..

Manipur Police celebrate 133rd raising day "Violence orchestrated by those affected by crackdown on drug business"

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 19 : Manipur Police celebrated its 133rd raising day at the parade ground of the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles, here today.The event was graced by Power Minister Thongam Biswajit as the chief guest in place of Chief Ministe..

Shishu Nistha Niketan wins top spot

IMPHAL, Oct 19: The Shishu Nistha Niketan has been awarded the No 1 school of Manipur by the Grand Jury of Education World India School Rankings 2024- 2025.This is the 3rd time the school has been recognised by EWISR in the Best Co-Ed Day School Category...

Meitei Alliance tears apart WKZIC’s memo

IMPHAL, Oct 19By categorically stating that there were no six districts in Manipur in 1972 nor was there Sadar Hills or Tengnoupal district, the Meitei Alliance has literally torn apart a memorandum submitted by the World Kuki-Zo Intellectual Council (WKZ..

KUM appeals

IMPHAL, Oct 19: Taking serious note of the press release issued by the Rong-mei Naga Youth Organi- sation Manipur (RNYOM) and published in media on October 19 which directed all Kom people to leave Rong-mei jurisdiction within 48 hours, the Kom Union Mani..

Fresh violence erupts at Jiri, Kuki militants attack police station

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 19 : Fresh violence erupted in the border district of Jiribam as Kuki militants attacked Borobekra police station and nearby Meitei villages early morning today.Notably, the attack came days after the Centre initiated ..

JAL refutes

IMPHAL, Oct 19 : The Jiri Apunba Lup (JAL) has rejec-ted the claim that Meitei individuals were involved in setting Blooming Flower Foundation at Kalinagar, Jiribam on fire yesterday (October 18).In a two-page statement, JAL said that the allegation raise..

Normalcy can return only if 'weaponisation of society' reduced: DGP

Imphal, Oct 19 : Asserting that the Manipur Police were working round the clock to recover the arms that were looted from the security forces, DGP Rajiv Singh on Saturday said normalcy would return only if "weaponisation of society" could be reduced.Speak..

Disqualification cases against 5 defectors from JD(U) Speaker’s Tribunal fixes hearing on Oct 25

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 19: The Manipur Legislative Assem-bly Speaker’s Tribunal has  fixed October 25 for hearing the seven disqualification cases filed against five MLAs who were elected on JD(U) tickets but later defected to BJP.The..

No idea of letter submitted to PM, says Biswajit

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 19: Power and Agriculture Minister Thongam Biswajit has feigned complete igno-rance of the letter which was reported to have been submitted by a group of ruling MLAs to the Prime Minister a few days back demanding replacem..

Pension distributed

IMPHAL, Oct 19: Social worker Oinam Romen has distributed monthly pension to the differently abled persons. The pension money for the month of October  were distributed to the 117 beneficiaries at a function held today at his residence at Oinam Thing..

JAC to claim body

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 19: The body of Laishram Johnson at RIMS Mortuary will be claimed for cremation and last rites on Sunday.This was stated today by the Joint Action Committee, formed against the brutal killing of Laishram Johnson and the to..

Celin Digital welcomes guests

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Oct 19: Celin Digital has a given a warm welcome to Tripura's Puthiba Welfare and Culture Society secretary Sinam Deepak Singh and treasurer Ksh Dhanajit.At the reception programme, Celin Digital, chairman, Dr Phanjoubam Lanaj..