Imphal: Villages neither recognised by the government neither registered with the government shall not be provided government benefits, like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Power, Water Supply, etc. Chief minister N. Biren Singh said this during the Grand Finale of the 70th Wildlife Week Celebration 2024 held at the City Convention Centre, Imphal…
Imphal: Chief minister N. Biren Singh has appealed youth not to go by emotions as they are the pillars of future generations as he appealed to the public to refrain from violence and stressed the need to solve every problem through peaceful means. The chief minister was interacting with youths trained in the Hospitality Sector under…
Imphal: Reacting against continuous and ‘unbearable’ monetary demands, employees of the Manipur Youth Affairs and Sports (YAS) department staged a one-day sit-in at Khuman Lampak, here, on Monday. Speaking on the sidelines, Taekwondo coach L. Meghabarna told reporters that, despite the YAS department being small with a limited budget, it takes on major responsibilities in…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, email-nmunall@yahoo.in The first Monday, 7th October is observed as the World Habitat Day. The objective the day is to raise awareness about urbanization trends, challenges and sustainable solutions for life in cities and towns in exchange of forests and natural habitats. World Habitat Day this year will be observed in…
Imphal: Manipur government has foiled Suicide protest of transgender rights activist Malem Thongam against the disunity of 45 ruling MLAs to oppose the 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs who have been demanding a Seperate Administration for Kuki-Zo parallel to the armed Kuki-Zo attacks to Meitei community. Malem Thongam was apprehended by police in the early morning ahead…
Imphal: Social activist Malem Thongam, a transgender, on Friday, re-declared to stage suicide protest in front of the chief inister’s Bungalow on Saturday demanding restoration of peace in Manipur and the withdrawal of 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs from the Biren-led government, among others. Thongam issued a deadline of 15 days cautioning to respond to the demands. Talking…
Imphal: Manipur titular king and Rajya Sabha MP Maharaja Leishemba Sanajaoba expressed his pain over not recognising Manipuri in the Classical language status. Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee has sought clarification from the competent authority on the issue. “I am very EMOTIONAL & SHOCKED today. Union Cabinet has approved Recognition of Five more Languages – Assamese,…
Imphal: Another civilian injured in Ukhrul violence that occurred on Wednesday between two villages over a land dispute died on Thursday morning at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences, here on Thursday. The victim was YR Pamzeijo of Hungpung, Ukhrul. Two civilians and one state security personnel had died and several others were injured in…
Imphal: In a compelling demonstration of solidarity for wildlife conservation, hundreds of students converged for a spirited rally in Imphal in Thursday, marking the 70th Wildlife Week Celebration 2024. This significant event, organized by the Wildlife Wing of the Forest department in collaboration with the Central Forest Division, aimed to foster awareness about wildlife conservation…
Imphal: Two youths who have been held hostages by Kuki militants since September 27 have been handed over to Kangpokpi district police superintendent in presence of Assam Rifles at Gamgiphai, Kangpokpi on Thursday at around 5.15 am. They were set release through representatives of Commitee on Tribal Unity (COTU). The two youths have reached Imphal…
