Pothashang News Service Imphal, January 4, 2018: Manipur scientist Rajkumar Kishor has introduced “Kishor’s Fire Ball” that would be the hottest chilli in India. The chilli was produced by crossbreeding two local’s hottest chillies, Mashingkha (Capsicum frutescens) and Umorok (Capsicum chinense). The new chilli is named under Rajkumar Kishor, managing director and chief scientist of…
Imphal, January 4, 2017 (DIPR): The State Cabinet has approved re-designation of the State Vigilance Department as the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department. Accordingly, the new Department, which will now have an Anti-Corruption Bureau, will function directly under the administrative control of the Chief Secretary cum Vigilance Commissioner with single file system. The landmark decision towards checking…
Pothashang News Service Imphal, January 4, 2018: A rape accused was shot dead by unknown armed persons while he was driving his vehicle at Zoo road, Iroisemba towards Lamdeng in Imphal West district. The deceased was identified as Loukrakpam Sananingthem Singh, 35 son of L. Inaobi, resident of Lamshang Mayai Leikai. He has been accused…
Pothashang News Service Imphal, January 3, 2018: In view of the ongoing publication of the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam and its spillover effects on Manipur, special arrangements have been made by the Manipur government for effective checking of illegal immigrants into the state. Special teams of state police led by senior…
Pothashang News Service Imphal, January 3, 2018: Security forces have apprehended three militants belonging to KCP and KCP Poirei group from different locations. Thoubal police commando unit today apprehended Athokpam Dinesh Singh alias Mathoi, 22 son of A. Kokngang Singh of Pechi Mayai Leikai a member of outlawed KCP while he was at his home. Following…
Imphal: Forests and environment minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar has warned to take up stern action against those who threaten Loktak Lake and its environment. The minister made the warning during 2018 calendar publication of Loktak Development Authority (LDA) at his office chamber today. He said his department is keeping a strict vigil to safeguard the Loktak Lake, including…
Pothashang News Service Imphal, January 3, 2018: Chief minister Nongthombam Biren Singh has assured all possible help to boxers from the government while he met M. Suranjoy Singh boxing coach and Arjuna Awardee, and S. Sarjubala Devi, international boxer at his secretariat, today. Suranjoy and Sarjubala discussed about development of boxing and grooming of young players in…
Imphal, January 3, 2018(DIPR): The 34th Men’s and 13th Women’s and 1st Junior Boys’ under 16 State Polo Tournament 2018 kicked off today at Mapal Kangjeibung(Pologround) today. The tournament organised by the All Manipur Polo Association(AMPA) was based on the theme “ Save Pony Save Polo Save Pologround. The inaugural function of the tournament was…
Imphal: Chief Minister Shri N. Biren Singh today launched the official website of the 105th Indian Science Congress, 2018 to be hosted by Manipur University under the theme, ‘Reaching the Unreached’ from March 16 to 20, 2018. The official website, https://isc105.org/ was launched at a simple but solemn ceremony held at the Cabinet Hall of Chief Minister’s…
Imphal, 2nd January, 2018 (DIPR): Deputy Chief Minister Shri Yumnam Joykumar Singh reiterated that Government is fully committed to all round development of Manipur, irrespective of hill and valley. Government have no intention to ignore or hurt anybody or any agency. Addressing a press conference held today at his official chamber in Manipur Secretariat, Deputy…
