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Drug lord Haji Masle under preventive detention for one year
IMPHAL | Aug 14 : The state government has for the first detained Md. Haji Basleuddin alias Haji Masle of Lilong, for a period of one year for his involvement in trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances under Prevention Illicit Traffic of.....
Congress mocks BJP of being scared to hold Assembly session
IMPHAL | Aug 14 : Not circulating the official order of holding an Assembly session till today even though the government announced it would hold an Assembly session on August 16 clearly shows that the BJP led government are ‘scared’ to hold the Assembly,.....
Governor inaugurates Imphal and Khongjom tourism project
IMPHAL | Aug 14 : Governor, Najma Heptulla dedicated ‘Development of North East Circuit: Imphal and Khongjom’, the first project under government of India’s Swadesh Darshan Scheme, to the public in the presence of chief minister, N. Biren Singh and union .....
Guv, CM and ministers extend I-Day messages
IMPHAL | Aug 14 : Manipur governor Najma A Heptulla and chief minister N. Biren Singh greeted the people on the occasion of the Independence Day. In her greetings the governor said that on August 15, 1947, India attained freedom from the British and the .....
Kiren Rijiju misled House regarding Indo-Myanmar boundary issue: Ibomcha
IMPHAL | Aug 14 : Union minister of state, Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju has misled the Rajya Sabha regarding the Indo-Myanmar boundary issue in his supplementary reply during question hour on August 1, 2018, alleged former secretary (law), Laishom Ibomcha. .....
Court proclaims children home administrator as absconder
CHURACHANDPUR | Aug 14 : Special judge POCSO, Imphal West has proclaimed the administrator of North Eastern Children Home, Timothy L. Changsang as absconder, for allegedly raping a minor girl. The alleged accused, Timothy L. Changsan, 55, son of late Tha.....
CIRCA and PPCM observe Manipur Independence Day
IMPHAL | Aug 14 : Remembering the most significant day of the history of Manipur the state got freedom from the clutches of colonial British, Coalition for Indigenes’ Rights Campaign (CIRCA) today observed 72nd Manipur’s Independence Day at Sana Konung, P.....
Gallantry short-listed Brinda dreams drug-free Manipur
IMPHAL | Aug 14 : “Drug abuse is the biggest enemy of the youths and it would be a great achievement if drug menace is controlled,” said Thounaojam Brinda, additional superintendent of police, Narcotics and Affairs of Borders (NAB) Manipur, who has become.....
UCM appeals for torch rally on Independence Day
IMPHAL | Aug 14 : United Committee Manipur (UCM) has appealed all the civil voluntary organisations, clubs and Meira Paibi groups of Manipur to organise a torch rally on their own locality in the evening of the Independence Day. Talking to reporters at t.....
Maoist puts ban on office of RIMS director
IMPHAL | Aug 14 : Maoist Communist Party Manipur stated that the organisation has given prior notice to the director of RIMS to leave his post but the director has remained silent till date. A release signed by coordinator standing committee, Kyonghan M.....
72nd Naga Independence Day celebrated
UKHRUL | Aug 14 : Commemorating the 72nd Naga Independence Day, Naga Youth Locomotion for Peace (NYLFP) organised a mass walkathon and motor rallies and a confluence gathering today at Somdal village, demanding expedition of the on-going Indo-Naga Peace p.....
Multipurpose community hall inaugurated at Yairipok Khoirom
THOUBAL | Aug 14 : A multipurpose community hall which has been constructed at Yairpok Khoirom Mathak Leikai by MLA of Wangkhem assembly constituency through his MLA Local Area Development Fund, was inaugurated and handed over to the public today. The oc.....
14th death anniversary of Pebam Chittaranjan to be observed
IMPHAL | Aug 14 : Like every year since 2004, the 14th death anniversary observation of ‘Athouba Pebam Chittaranjan Mangang’, will be observed on August 16 under the theme ‘to excel right to life.’ President of Manipur Students Federation (MSF), Ngariyan.....
National Deworming Day held at Churachandpur
CHURACHANDPUR | Aug 14 : A district level workshop on National Deworming Day 2018 was held today at Synod Hall, IB, Churachandpur, however the main launching function will be held on the occasion of the 72th Indian Independence day celebration to be held .....
New website of Imphal West district launched
IMPHAL | Aug 14 : Deputy commissioner of Imphal West district, Naorem Praveen Singh launched the new website of Imphal West district which is being hosted on the national cloud of NIC at the auditorium hall of its office complex located at Lamphel today. .....
Vehicle lifters, UG, drug peddlers arrested
IMPHAL | Aug 14 : Two vehicle lifters namely, Anash, 19, son of Abo from Ushoipokpi Makha and Sabir, 21, son of (L) Anjob Ali from Lilong Kaleikhong were arrested as they were caught driving a stolen Honda Activa on August 12 by a team of Lilong Police St.....
Names of the martyrs of Manipur must be included in Indian history: Governor
IMPHAL | Aug 13 : Governor, Najma Heptulla said that she will urged ministry of Human Resource to include Manipur freedom fighters in the Indian history as they are also a major role of free India. She was speaking as chief guest during the function of P.....
‘We are descendants of the patriots who laid down their lives for the land’
IMPHAL | Aug 13 : “We want to live with love and peace, we do not need even an inch from the neighbouring states so do not interfere in our state too,” said Okram Ibobi Singh. The former chief minister made the statement during the observation of Patrio.....
CVOs to carry out cease-drive strike on August 16
IMPHAL | Aug 13 : Eight civil voluntary organisations (CVOs) under the banner of United Committee Manipur (UCM) will organise a cease drive strike on August 16, to demonstrate people’s detestation of probable implementation of Article 371 (A), said presid.....
ASUK to boycott Independence Day
IMPHAL | Aug 13 : The proscribed umbrella organisation Alliance for Socialist Unity, Kangleipak (ASUK) stated that the organisation will boycott the observance of Independence Day of India in the state starting from 5 am to 6 pm. A release signed by con.....
Govt needs to have firm policy to maintain green environment: RK. Anand
IMPHAL | Aug 13 : The government needs to have a firm policy for maintenance of the trees that are planted during tree plantation programme, said former MLA, RK. Anand, while attending a tree plantation programme at Naoriya Pakhanglakpa, Lourembam leikai .....
CTLLSM demands fund allocation for tribal languages development
IMPHAL | Aug 13 : Decrying non-allocation of funds for tribal language education in state budget, Council of Tribal Languages and Literature Societies, Manipur (CTLLSM) today urged the state government to do the necessary at the earliest. Due to lack of .....
MPSC aspirants group asks MPSC to respect the judgment of MIC
IMPHAL | Aug 13 : Group of aspirants of Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) 2016 has asked the MPSC to respect the recent judgment passed by Manipur Information Commission (MIC) and provide the certified copies of the answer sheets of the 82 selected.....
Various organisations of the state remembered the martyrs of Manipur on Patriots Day
IMPHAL | Aug 13 : As part of the state-wide observations of the 127th Patriots Day, various organisations remembered and paid tribute to the patriots of Manipur who sacrificed their lives in the Anglo-Manipuri War, 1891, at different places of Manipur tod.....
Man absconds after attempting to rape, public hold public meeting
THOUBAL | Aug 13 : A man after attempting to rape a married woman of his locality is currently absconding. On the other hand, alleging that the police are still unable to arrest the accused after the victim had filed a complaint, the womenfolk from the vi.....
Brief News
NIA verifies document at JNIMS
IMPHAL | Aug 14 : A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) today conducted verification of some of the official documents maintained at administrative block of JNIMS as a part of ongoing probe into alleged raising of funds and supply of arms and ammu.....
‘Article 371 (A) or any similar act should not be implemented in Manipur’
IMPHAL | Aug 14 : A public meeting against the implementation of Article 371 (A) or similar acts in the state was held at Nambol Keithel today. It was jointly organised by United Peoples’ Front (UPF), Manipur, Bishnupur District Council, Chaokhat Khongth.....
Women burn effigy of Churachandpur DC
CHURACHANDPUR | Aug 14 : Following the boycott of deputy commissioner of Churachandpur, Shyam Lal Poonia by Thaduo-Kuki Students’ Union (TKSU), there were also strong protests today morning against the DC by women folks which were held at two main interse.....
Restore academic activities in MU immediately: FEGOCTA
IMPHAL | Aug 14 : Federation of Government College Teachers’ Associations, Manipur (FEGOCTA) has expressed deep concern over the disturbances resulting from the Manipur University (MU) crisis. A release said that the academic paralysis which has exceede.....
IGAR (South) greets on Independence Day
IMPHAL | Aug 14 : Major General Virendra Singh, VSM, IGAR (South) and All Ranks of Assam Rifles extended warm greetings and best wishes to all the people of Manipur on the occasion of Independence Day, said a release by PRO IGAR (South). In the release, .....
Two MCJ personnel to be conferred with award for meritorious service
IMPHAL | Aug 14 : Office of the Superintendent, Manipur Central Jail (MCJ), Imphal, has informed that the President’s Correctional Service Medal for Meritorious Service has been awarded to two personnel of Jail department, Manipur. A press note signed by.....
Gallantry awards conferred to Th. Brinda and W. Ibomcha
IMPHAL | Aug 13 : The governor has today conferred the award of Manipur Chief Minister’s Police Medal for Gallantry to additional SP in-charge (NAB), Th. Brinda and sub-inspector W. Ibomcha Singh. According to a release signed by Manipur Police PRO, W. B.....
Power Shutdown
IMPHAL | Aug 13 : Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL) has informed all consumers of 11KV Lamshang feeders of 33/11 KV Iroisemba Sub-Station that there will be a planned shutdown from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on August 14 for jungle cuttin.....
Lions club holds blood donation camp
IMPHAL | Aug 13 : On the occasion of Patriots’ Day on August 13, a blood donation camp was jointly organised by Lions Club of Imphal, Lions Club of Imphal Valley and CRPF (Manipur and Nagaland Sector), in association with Lions Clubs sponsored by Lions Cl.....
Lieutenant colonel rescues a Slow Loris
IMPHAL | Aug 13 : Lieutenant colonel K. Kaping of 165 Territorial Army leimakhong handed over a Slow Loris to authority of Manipur Zoological Garden, Iroisemba. According to the lieutenant colonel, he along with his family found the endangered and rare a.....
KCP observes 14th raising day of MFL
IMPHAL | Aug 13 : Kangliepak Communist Party (KCP) has observed the 14th raising day of its military wing Miyamgi Fingang Lanmi (MFL) at 131 Battalion of MFL in a programme attended by battalion commander, captain, Dhana as chief guest and general secreta.....
One-day convention on ‘Manipuri Youth in Politics’ held
IMPHAL | Aug 12 : A one day convention on ‘Manipuri Youth in Politics’ was held today at Manipur Press Club, organised by Youth Forum Manipur. The theme of the convention was ‘Representatives of youth in the present scenarios of Manipur’ and it was moder.....
Advocate Vijayananda appointed as Manipur HC’s senior panel counsel
IMPHAL | Aug 11 : The ministry of Law and Justice, department of Legal Affairs (Judicial Section) has appointed advocate, S. Vijayananda Sharma as senior panel counsel on August 2 before the High Court of Manipur, for conducting Central government litigat.....
Wife of former Transport minister donates money to PWF
IMPHAL | Aug 11 : Akoijam (O) Shantibala, wife of former Transport minister, (Late) Akoijam Langam donated Rs. 10,000 to Paomi Welfare Foundation (PWF), a trust set up by All Manipur Working Journalist Union (AMWJU). The donation was made in memory of he.....
Health camp on awareness on naturopathy and yoga held
IMPHAL | Aug 11 : Dr. Kala Nature Cure and Yoga Health Centre today organised a one-day free health camp with the objective to create awareness on naturopathy and yoga, which is a part of AYUSH, a non-allopathic medical system in India. The health camp w.....
Editorials
Reflections on the republic
India will be celebrating its 72nd Independence Day today, having given itself a constitution as the sole authoritative guideline by which the country is to be ruled. This constitution is said to be the most detailed ever, having borrowed features from pr.....
Sports News
LAGSA golden jubilee meet 2018 concludes
CHANDEL | Jan 27 : The defending champion Seijamang Memorial Team (SMT) Phaijang, G.Songel Youth Club and M.Moljol Youth Club lifted the Men’s Football, Junior Boys Football and Women’s Volleyball Champion Trophies of the Lonpi Area Games and Sports Assoc.....
KBCA Youth Gospel Olympics concludes
IMPHAL| Jan 27 : The closing ceremony of 2nd Youth Gospel Olympic, organised by Komrem Baptist Church Association (KBCA) Manipur, was held on January 26 at Sinamkom Baptist church. IGP L. Kailun was the chief guest at the closing programme while social.....
Articles
The Improper Use of the State Emblem of India in Manipur
Can the state of Manipur, which has its own state emblem, also use the State Emblem of India as its own? The statute book clearly says that any state can adopt the National emblem wholly as its own without seeking the permission of the Union government, a.....
Wanted Troubleshooters Not Troublemakers in the Manipur University
Conflict situation in the only Manipur (Central) University has unprecedentedly and unexpectedly protracted over time resulting into compounding the situation and causing unintended harms to local communities increasing day by day seemingly adding to the .....
A tribute to patriots of Manipur : MANIPUR NEEDS ANOTHER TIKENDRAJIT
During prehistoric times and even in early historical periods, infighting among the small groups inhabiting in a territory was very common in various part of the world. Various ethnicities and communities indulged in bloody warfare, burning and raiding vi.....
Life sketch of G.C. Tongbra
Compiled by Tayenjam Bijoykumar Singh “Since I’m senior to you I’ll have to leave first. One of my feet is already placed on the other side. When I go there tomorrow, I don’t know what to tell them?” said GC Tongbra when he felt his end was looming large.....
Irony of fate
“Who is it again this time”? Mzee Hatibu wept. For the third time his grand daughter was pregnant again. “Who on earth would think of doing this injustice to my grand child”-he continued weeping. Zuhura was orphaned even before she was born. Her father .....
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