INA flag hoisting anniversary observed at Moirang

    Imphal: First hoisting of Indian National Army (INA) flag on Indian soil in Manipur was observed as 77th Anniversary of Flag Hoisting Day at INA Martyr’s Memorial Complex in Bishnupur district on Wednesday. It was on this day in 1944 that the flag of the Indian National Army was hoisted for the first time on…

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      26 more positive for Covid-19 in Manipur

      Imphal: In the past 24 hours, 23 persons from general population and three personnel from Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) were confirmed as new Covid-19 positive cases, state Covid-19 common control room said on Tuesday evening. The fresh positive cases from general population belonged to Imphal East (7), Imphal West (11), Thoubal (1), Churachandpur (1),…

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        People throng at Ima Keithel on Cheiraoba eve

        Imphal: Large number of people thronged at Khwairamband Ima Keithel, a unique women market in Imphal City, to procure materials to celebrate Cheiraoba, traditional New Year Day despite of the surge in Covid cases in Manipur. Cheiraoba is celebrated in two days by Meitei/Meetei community. One is celebrated on the first day of Sajibu month…

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          Ceasefire Agreements with Naga groups extended

          Imphal: Ceasefire Agreements are in operation between the Government of India and National Socialist Council of Nagaland/NK (NSCN/NK), National Socialist Council of Nagaland/ Reformation (NSCN/R) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland/K-Khango (NSCN/K-Khango). It was decided to extend the Ceasefire Agreements for a further period of one year with effect from April 28, 2021 to April…

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            Manipur youth bags Mr India United Continents

            Imphal: Songashim Rungsung, who hails from Ukhrul district of Manipur won the Rubaru Mr India United Continents and also bagged the “Best National Costume” during the contest. Songashim Rungsung hails from Ukhrul district, Manipur. Tourism director W. Ibohal Singh congratulated the winner. “His win is a testament that the youth of this state are not…

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              Cine Dialogue discusses importance of film preservation

              Imphal: The Cine Dialogue on Monday stressed on the aspects and importance of film archiving and restoration. The dialogue is being conducted as a regular feature of the ongoing golden jubilee celebration of Manipuri cinema that began on April 9. Founder director of Film Heritage Foundation Shivendra Singh Dungarpur opined that people have a wrong…

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                18 new Covid-19 positive cases confirmed in Manipur

                Imphal: Eighteen fresh Covid-19 positive cases reported in Manipur on Monday with four air passengers found positive at Imphal. At least 174 air passengers were tested on Monday. So far a cumulative number of 3, 048 air passengers have been tested, out of which 55 air passengers have been found positive for the contagion. According…

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