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Private schools ahead but govt schools showing signs of recovery
Pass percentage of 74.60 in HSLC exam, highest since 1973 IMPHAL | May 18 With a record of highest pass percentage of 74.60 since 1973, education minister, Th. Radheshyam officially declared of results for High School Leaving Certificate examination.....
Second position holder Arvind aspires to become IAS officer
IMPHAL | May 18 The only child of Shanjit Maibam and Maibam Romita Devi, Arvind Maibam made his parents proud today with the announcement of High School leaving Certificate Examination (HSLCE) by the Board of Secondary Examination Manipur (BOSEM). A.....
Students should not be hindered by failures: Sophiya
THOUBAL| May 18 Second position holder in the High School Leaving Certification Examination (HSLCE) conducted by Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM), Sophiya Asem has expressed her sentiments to the youths of the State not to be disappointed b.....
I will continue studies in private schools, says Julendia
IMPHAL | May 18 Third position holder and science topper in the High School Leaving Certificate Examination, 2019 Moirangthem Julendia Devi has expressed her wish to continue higher secondary studies in private school stating that most government schoo.....
Zeliang says NPF will pull out of BJP partnership including in Manipur
IMPHAL | May 18 The Naga People’s Front (NPF) has apparently made its stance clear and agreed in “principle” to pull out of the BJP led coalition Government in Manipur. Confirming this issue on social media, former chief minister of Nagaland and top.....
Farmers demand proper irrigation facilities
IMPHAL | May 18 Farmers of Toubul, Khoijuman and Kwaksifai which are among the most leading vegetable crops producer of the state is reeling under constant threat of survival due to acute shortage of water for their agricultural practices. In this rega.....
Oblique attempt to alter a historical course is futile: RK Singhajit
IMPHAL | May 18 There are tendencies among the social groups of the state to reinterpret history in a wrong light. A historical course in the life of a nation can never be altered according to one’s wish. Any attempt in this regards will be an exercise.....
11 women arrested for vandalising court property
IMPHAL | May 18 JAC formed in connection with the killing of Khunjamayum Arun, 40, of Bamon Kampu today stormed the Lamphel Court complex near Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal East and vandalised the court room and court property of CJM, Imphal East a.....
DGP Manipur directed to submit report on assault case
IMPHAL | May 18 Manipur Human Right Commission (MHRC) has notified the DGP Manipur to submit a report after conducting a detailed enquiry concerning an alleged case of harassment and assault against a police official by other police personnel. A com.....
ICAR, Manipur Centre signs MoU for transfer of food processing technologies
IMPHAL | May 18 ICAR, Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Green Biotech Ecosolutions Pvt. Ltd, Imphal in the office chamber of the joint director of ICAR, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat. .....
Parents clarify against viral photo of deceased baby
IMPHAL |May 18 The father of a deceased baby have come out to deny the false rumours being spread on social media that the parents have allegedly murdered their own child after ‘Kuthi’ (an astrological birth chart) of the mother predicted misfortune. .....
6-month free remedial coaching camp inaugurated
JIRIBAM| May 18 A 6-month free remedial coaching (2018-19) camp for students of Class VI- X under the CM’s “Lairik Yengminasi Programme ” was inaugurated today at Ahmedabad High School, Jiribam district, organised by Manipur Minorities and OBC Eco.....
Ukhrul pays homage to late Lumba Raising
UKHRUL | May 18 Hundreds of people came to pay their last respect to the departed leader of NSCN, Lumba Raising, who was an executive member of Steering Committee, NSCN today at Town Hall, Ukhrul. Lumba Raising had been undergoing treatment for canc.....
Kaina Laiphamlen set to become a battlefield
Argument arises over restriction on group of pilgrims from entering site THOUBAL| May 18 The site of Kaina Laiphamlen considered to be amongst the one of holiest sites of people belonging to the Hindu faith has almost become a battlefield with issue.....
PFA raises concerns over ICAR reports
IMPHAL| May 18 Peoples for Animals (PFA)-Manipur has expressed its concern at the reports from entomologists of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Manipur in regard to the infestation of Fall Army Worms in Maize cultivations in the Stare. .....
‘Go to Delhi’ should be the slogan of state government: Chinglen Meisnam
IMPHAL | May 17 : “The issue surrounding 7th pay is political not economical. All the Indian states have financial issues, and the inability to implement 7th pay in Manipur while the rest of the northeastern states have already implemented it, shows the a.....
‘DESAM does not intend to create enmity with govt’
IMPHAL | May 17 : “Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) does not have any intentions to create enmity with education minister or department concerned, we only pointed out defects in the mission.” General secretary, DESAM, Shital Oinam stated.....
Need stringent action to curb drug-users extortion issues, says Nalinikanta
IMPHAL | May 17 : Despite the ongoing fight of Community Network for Empowerment (CoNE) to curb extortion by excise department officials from drug-users, such cases are still happening in the state. In this regard, CoNE and one of its affiliated CBOs, The.....
National Workshop on management of FAW held
IMPHAL | May 17 : Taking serious concern on the infestation of Fall Armyworm in the state, a national workshop on,” management of Fall Army Worm in the scientific production of maize” was organised at ICAR Complex, Lamphelpat today. Officials during the .....
Shop and building owners begins renovation : ‘More than 80 percent of buildings against bye-laws’
IMPHAL | May 17 : Seven days after collapse of a building portion along BT Road near Flyover killed one and injuring three others, repairing works of the dilapidated buildings commenced today following instructions from the Imphal Municipal Corporation. .....
‘Love is the ultimate manifestation of cultural harmony’
IMPHAL | May 17 : “Human love is a great unifier. It can conquer everyone irrespective of one’s geographic and ethnic affiliations. We should remind ourselves that when we strive towards building cultural harmony, its ultimate manifestation is love,” said.....
Arrested UGs remanded to police custody
IMPHAL | May 17 : Two members of separate underground organisations apprehended by the security forces during search operations conducted at different places have been remanded to police custody by the Court. Arrested persons were identified as Shanglai .....
‘3,26,548 job-seekers registered till end of March’
IMPHAL | May 17 : A total of 3,26,548 applicants including 2,22,806 males and 1,03,742 female applicants are “Live-Registered” in the different Employment Exchanges of Manipur at the end of March, 2019, stated a monthly progress report on the working of.....
Mega Manipur Society clarifies
IMPHAL | May 17 : In connection with the allotment of land for construction of a school, Mega Manipur Society has clarified that the organisation is not owned by any single individual and not run to earn any profit, and it was duly registered under the Ma.....
Know your armed forces programme conducted
IMPHAL | May 17 : In its continuous efforts to guide the youth of the nation to a better path, Mantripukhri Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles organised an awareness programme on ‘Know Your Armed Forces’ at Chingtam High School, Yaingangpokpi today, said .....
Brief News
CM congratulates successful candidates
IMPHAL| May 18 Chief minister, N. Biren Singh has extended his congratulations to the position holders and students who have successfully cleared the High School Leaving Certificate Examination (HSLCE) 2019 conducted by the Board of Secondary Education.....
Moreh fire razes house
MOREH| May 18 A fire that reportedly broke out at around 11:00 am today has totally incinerated a house located near the Inspection Bungalow of Moreh Police, Moreh Ward no.8. Sources said the house owned by one Samuel Lhungdim has two shops adjoined.....
World Malaria day held in Tml
TAMENGLONG | May 18 World Malaria Day was held today at Shekinuh Inn Tamenglong district headquarters under the theme “Zero Malaria starts with me”. The programme was organised by District Health Society under National Vector Borne Disease Control P.....
Workshop on Rotavirus and Td vaccines held
CHURACHANDPUR| May 18 A two-day ‘District Level Workshop on introduction of Rotavirus and Td vaccines’ was held at the conference hall of District Family Welfare Office, Churachandpur. The event was attended by joint secretary of Family Welfare .....
‘Pupugi Susu’ released
IMPHAL | May 18 A short story book titled ‘Pupugi Susu’ penned by Nokulsana Rajkumar was released today during a function held at Manipur Press Club. The book comprising of 11 short stories was released by acting chairperson of Manipur Human Rights .....
Man arrested on charges of sexual assault
IMPHAL | May 17 : A 46 years old person was arrested by the police on alleged charges of sexually assaulting a four- year old minor girl on evening of May 12. The arrested person is identified as Mayengbam Inao Singh, 46, son of late M. Kulla Singh of Pi.....
State level review meeting of NMHP held
IMPHAL | May 17 : A one-day state level review meeting of National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) was held today at Hotel Classic, North AOC Imphal. The review meeting was attended by additional director (Medical Care), Dr. P. Shyamsunder; state mission .....
International Mother’s Day observed
THOUBAL | May 17 : International Mother’s Day observation was held today at Romeo Bal Vidya Mandir located at Heirok, Thoubal district. The event was attended by students of the Primary School along with their parents and guardians; and the occasion was .....
10-day course on reporting commences
IMPHAL | May 17 The State Institute of Journalism under directorate of information and public relations (DIPR) today inaugurated a 10-day short term course on Basics of Reporting at Thambal Marik College Oinam, Bishnupur. Speaking at the programme, .....
AR inaugurates water supply scheme
MOREH| May 17 In a ceremony held today, Moreh Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles handed over a Water Supply Scheme to the villagers of H Lhangcham village, Tengnoupal district. The water supply scheme was constructed by the battalion under the aegis o.....
Training of counting personnel begins in Bishnupur
BISHNUPUR | May 17 The first round of training for counting personnel to be deployed on duty in the counting stations for the 17th parliamentary elections starts today at Kyamba Ningshing Shanglen, Bishnupur for Bishnupur district. The training was .....
HSLC 2019 exam results on May 18
IMPHAL | May 16 The Board of Secondary Examination Manipur (BOSEM) has notified that the results of High School Leaving Examination (HSLC) 2019 will be declared on May 18, 2019. A notice issued by the secretary of the board said that there will be n.....
Mahei Masing App launched
IMPHAL | May 16 Mahei Masing Education Technology private limited has released its application and E-commerce which can be used on both Mobile phone and desktop devices today in a programme at Classic Grande. It is also offering an application ‘mah.....
Sit in protest held against twin blast
IMPHAL | May 16 A sit in protest organised by JAC against twin bomb blast was staged today in Khurai Lamlong bazar, Imphal in condemnation of the twin bomb explosions which injured one Konsam Santoshkumar on April 22 near the office of Manipur Mountain.....
KSO Gunpi Block executives surrender to SP Kakching
KANGPOKPI | May 16 The seven KSO Gunpi Block executives who were accused for burning down St. Joseph School, Sugnu handed over themselves to the SP Kakching today. Meeting mediapersons at the SP office, the members of KSO Chandel stated that the acc.....
Editorials
Who wants to plan ahead?
Well, everyone just received a shocking reminder that we all have been walking on the footpaths in a city along with a heavy crowd under buildings which are more than 100 years old! After the incident, IMC officials are now scrambling to their feet for pa.....
Sports News
Youth Club dazzles its way to final in Youth Basketball
IMPHAL | May 18 Youth Club, Uripok entered the final of the 27th Youth State Basketball Championship for Boys 2019 played at Model Club, Chingamakha Court. In the first semi-final, Youth Club Uripok had an easy game till the second quarter against .....
Pupu Pungdongbam and AMBA record wins in Challenge Cup
IMPHAL | May 18 Pupu Pungdongbam drubbed FVWA Mapal Kangjeibung by 3-1 goals in the 21st Challenge Cup Veteran Football Tournament 2019 organised by Manipur Veteran Football Association at Mapal Kangjeibung. Both teams failed to deliver goal in the .....
UVSA and Cyclone soars with wins in Challenge Cup Veteran Football
IMPHAL | May 17 UVSA(Thangal) Lilong Chajing got the better of IEVSA Imphal East by 4-2 goals in the 21st Challenge Cup Veteran Football Tournament 2019 played at XI Star Sporting Union, Akhampat in Imphal East. IEVFA team started on a strong note w.....
Jiribam Police team emerge winner
JIRIBAM | May 17 Jiribam Police Team lifted the trophy of the 9th Y. Kesho Memorial Volleyball Tournament after defeating KYLSC team in the final match at Jiribam Higher Secondary School playground. In today’s final match Jiribam Police Team defeate.....
ESU lifts champion title of Youth Girls Basketball
IMPHAL | May 17 ESU Wangkhei beat Model Club, Chingamakha by 30-18 points to claim the champion title of the 27th Youth State Basketball Championship (Boys & Girls) 2019 played at Model Club Baskteball Court, Chingamakha. The girls match proved to b.....
Articles
Daughters in Law – Part 5
By: Thiyam Ningol, Dr. Nalini (Africa) Very unexpectedly, just 2 weeks after their meeting, Yanula was back again to see her. -I have given a good thought. I cannot blame you alone for what has happened. We all are equally guilty. I should hav.....
Bamboo Flower, a novel – Part 45
By Akendra Sana “Bamboo Flower”, serialized here, is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously and any resemblance to any actual person, living or dead, event.....
Summer Beauty Tips and Tricks for Busy Moms
By Shahnaz Husain Summer is our favorite season for obvious reasons. Come summer, and we think of colors, cool drinks and sheer clothes. With the temperatures rising, It’s that time of the year again when the scorching sun takes a toll on your s.....
Zhaoshamai, fading indigenous religion of Liiyai Khullen, Senapati, Manipur
By Mamta Lukram The Barak River and its riverine ecosystem uphold primordial significance in the state. It shares its course with the neighbouring states and later meanders through Myanmar and Bangladesh. Another silent feature worth mentioning of the .....
The Tamna Tamna Video (Critical Analysis and Dissection)
By Ningombam Captain Nothing is found fresh nowadays, not even the superficially attractive vegetables at the market. We should tell the pan-chewing shopkeeper that peeling off the outer flesh of an old carrot and making it look more red (redder than h.....
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