MACS invites journalists for media fellowship

    Imphal: The Manipur State AIDS Control Society (MACS) invites eligible journalists based in Manipur to apply for a 6-month media fellowship to write and publish news reports on HIV and AIDS. The fellowship is open to journalists working in print media with minimum 3-years’ experience in journalism. Applicants should apply along with Bio-data; a letter…

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    689 positive for Covid-19, 520 recoverd, 13 expired

    Imphal: Manipur on Saturday recorded 689 Covid-19 positive cases, 13 Covid-19 related death cases and 520 recoveries. The positive cases from general population were from Imphal East (138), Imphal West (247), Thoubal (62), Bishnupur (67), Kakching (31), Uldirul (2), Churachandpur (90), Chandel (2), Senapati (10), Teng,noupal (11), Pherzawl (15), Jiribam (2), Noney (2) Kangpokpi (4)…

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      Spring-water harvesting projects inaugurated

      Imphal: Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh on Saturday inaugurated Spring Water Harvesting, Sustainable Water and Forest Conservation project at Heingang, Kameng and Lamdeng in a solemn function held at the chief minister’s secretariat. The project was jointly undertaken by Central Forest Division, forest department, Manipur and ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth. Preservation and protection…

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        Assam Rifles apprehends HPC(D) insurgents

        Imphal: Churachandpur Battalion under the aegis of IGAR (South) apprehended two active insurgents of HPC(D)- LK Hmar in Churachandpur district, Manipur on Friday. Based on specific input from reliable sources, troops of Assam Rifles launched an operation which led to the apprehension, the Assam Rifles said on Saturday. The insurgents have been handed over to…

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          Loken appointed as MPCC interim president

          Imphal: After Govindas Konthoujam had tendered resignation as president of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) the AICC has appointed N.Loken Singh as interim president of MPCC on Saturday. General secretary, AICC in a press release said the Congress president has approved the proposal of the appointment of Loken Singh, senior vice-president in MPCC as interim…

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            ‘MPP will rule Manipur this time’

            Imphal: Manipur People’s Party (MPP) will govern the state by winning in the upcoming Manipur State Assembly elections, the party president Laishram Krishnadas said. MPP preparing to produce intending candidates for each Assembly Constituencies for the state Assembly elections. Krishnadas told reporters on Friday at the party head office, here. He said there are various…

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              Minister Lukhoi visits mass vaccination sites

              Imphal: Agriculture, veterinary and animal husbandry and tourism minister, Oinam Lukhoi Singh stressed on the importance of COVID-19 Vaccination to totally eradicate this deadly disease during hid visit to various Mass Vaccination Campaign held in and around Wangoi Assembly Constituency in Imphal West on Saturday. Lukhoi appealed to all the people to get vaccinated at…

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              Pregnant women now eligible for Covid-19 vaccination

              Imphal: Based on recommendations from National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI), the Union ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW) on Friday approved the vaccination of pregnant women against Covid-19. The decision empowers pregnant women to make an informed choice on taking the Covid vaccination. The decision has been communicated to all the states…

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