Imphal: The government continues to address the key challenges of agriculture in the state and the Northeast region, including low productivity, small holdings, under utilization of irrigation potential and inadequate infrastructure along the supply chain. This was said by chief minister N. Biren Singh at the inaugural session of a national virtual workshop organised by…
Imphal: Chandel Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) foiled smuggling of contraband items in Chandel District on Sunday. Based on specific intelligence from reliable sources, troops of Assam Rifles launched an operation on 13 June near Indo Myanmar Border to intercept contraband items being smuggled from across. The troops intercepted two…
Imphal: While as Covid-19 claimed 16 lives 459 persons were found positive for the contagion and 499 Covid patients were recovered in Manipur in 24 hours. Manipur Covid-19 common control room on Monday said in the past twenty-four hours, 459 persons were confirmed as new Covid-19 positive cases. The positive cases from general population are…
Imphal: Out of over 3000 Sekmai people tested for Covid-19, 323 were resulted positive so far, MLA H. Dingo said stating that the entire population of Sekmai Assembly Constituency will be tested. A statement released by Joint Committee on Covid-19, Sekmai said the RAT mobile testing was launched in May 14 at Kanglatongbi Hindi Secondary…
Imphal: Manipur government on Sunday released schedule of opening of vegetable vendors, grocery shops and wholesalers in respect of districts where curfew has been imposed. Local vegetable vendors can open their market during 7 am to 10 am for purchase by the locals on June 16, 19, 22, 25, and 28. The vending shed should…
Imphal: Covid-19 claimed yet another 15 persons and infected 530 more persons while 726 Covid patients were recovered in 24 hours. The positivity rate on Sunday was 10.5 percent as 530 were found positive among 5059 samples. “In the last 24 hours, the State Level Covid-19 Deaths Audit Committee has reported 15 Covid 19 deaths….
Imphal: Education minister S. Rajen Singh inspected the construction progress of Government Polytechnics at Imphal East and Thoubal districts, and Government Engineering College at Khangarok in Heirok, Thoubal district. The work orders were issued for the construction of eight new Government Polytechnics at Thoubal, Imphal East, Ukhrul, Bishnupur, Chandel, Tamenglong, Churachanpur and Senapati in the…
Imphal: Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday condoled the demise of Thotshang Shaiza, correspondent of ‘The Aja Daily’ and former president of Ukhrul District Working Journalists’ Association (UDWJA) and also a member of Manipur Hill Journalists’ Union (MHJU). “I am deeply aggrieved to learn about the untimely demise of Thotshang Shaiza,” Biren said…
Imphal: Fishery minister S. Rajen Singh has warned to immediately stop any form of illegal encroaching activities by individuals in the Waithou fishery area. “Not only at Waithou lake, there have been instances for encroaching in other sites belonging to fishery department. Individuals involved in such practices should understand that illegal encroachment is liable to…
Imphal: A combined team of Imphal West district commando apprehended one active cadre of a proscribed underground group in connection with the recent bomb blast at All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) head office, Imphal. He has been remanded for five days police custody. The person was identified as Huidrom Ajit alias Langdai, 45, son of…
