Imphal: Indian National Congress has won the parliamentary elections in both the Outer and Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituencies. In the Inner constituenty, professor Bimol Akoijam defeated his BJP rival Thounaojam Basanta Kumar by a margin of 109801 votes. Bimol was an associate professor at JNU, Delhi. Basanta was Manipur Education minister. Congress candidate Alfred Kanngam…
N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, email – numall@yahoo.in Everybody has seen the impact of the recent cyclone Remal (sand) killing nearly hundred people, damaging thousands of houses and millions of people homeless all over the Eastern India including Manipur. This is a vivid example for why we are to celebrate “World Environment Day”. In the universe…
IMPHAL : The Senapati District Students’ Association (SDSA) urgently appeals to all concerned parties to refrain from unnecessarily hampering the vehicular movements ferrying goods and passengers along National Highway 2 (NH-2) i.e. Imphal-Dimapur national highway. In a release issued by Information and Publicity Wing Senapati District Students’ Association (SDSA) issued on Monday mentioned that it…
Imphal: The Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) signed agreement with We Care Skill Solutions on Monday with the objective to empower the youths of Manipur with vocational skill sets and enhance their employment opportunities.The agreement was signed at the Headquarters of Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) at Mantripukhri, Imphal West, Manipur on Monday. Assam Rifles…
Panaji/Imphal: A workshop on Ham Radio held today at Jambul Café in Panaji introduced attendees to the fascinating world of amateur radio communication. Organized by Babul Gogoi, a ham radio enthusiast, the workshop aimed to educate participants about the potential of this technology. Resource persons Sandesh Bhat (call sign: VU3FGJ) and Amey Pandit (call sign: VU2YQ),…
Imphal: To commemorate World Bicycle Day, the Indian Army organised a Bicycle Rally in Bishnupur district. Embracing and promoting the theme ‘Healthy Me, Healthy Environment’, the event witnessed enthusiastic participation of 65 people from all ages. The Bicycle rally was flagged off at Toronglaobi and culminated at Sendra. Covering around 24 Kms, the cyclists promoted…
Imphal: In wake of flash flood in Manipur the government has extended closure of schools and colleges including government, government aided, private and central till June 4. In an order issued and signed by the Directorate of Education (school), L. Nandakumar Singh on Sunday mentioned that in view of the widespread destruction and inconviniences caused…
Imphal: Manipur police on Saturday foiled attempt to establish “Paite Bazar” forcibly at Khumujamba Leikai in Churachandpur district. Khumujamba Leikai, Churachandpur district is a village where Meitei community resides. As Churachandpur district is a Kuki dominated district, Meitei in the Khumujamba Leikai has been residing as minority community. After the last year’s May 3 incident,…
Imphal: Security forces arrested one lady from Dalpati Road near Shiva Mandir under Moreh Police station at Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur on Friday. The lady was identified as Chinngaivung, 30. From her possession 60 packets containing suspected Brown Sugar weighing 27 grams (including the weight of packing material), 2000 Packing pipe packet, 15 pieces gemstones …
Imphal: A combined team of Manipur Police and Assam Rifles recovered arms ammunitions and explosives at Kangpokpi and Noney districts on Saturday. A search operation was conducted by a joint team of Kangpokpi district police and 16 Assam Rifles in the general area of Wakan ridges under the jurisdiction of Saikul Police Station, Kangpokpi district….
