Imphal: A team of Churachandpur Police, NAB, DFO, and 37 AR destroyed approximately four acres of illicit poppy cultivation at Haopi Mollen hill range of Churachandpur district. While no arrests were made, 10 poppy pods were seized, and formalities were completed at Sangaikot police station. An FIR has been registered and efforts are on to…
Imphal: Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) disease is a respiratory illness which was discovered in 2001, it is not a new virus or an imminent pandemic threat; seasonal surges are typical, said Manipur Health directorate on Wednesday. No cases has been reported in Manipur till date. Mock drill for preparedness of health facilities to meet any outbreak/unusual…
Imphal: The government has been extending all possible assistance in shifting people affected by the conflict to safer places, chief minister N. Biren Singh said, as he distributed benefits to labour card holders under special scheme for providing financial assistance for education of children of labour card holders staying at relief camps at his secretariat,…
Imphal: The Special Judge, CBI, Guwahati, has granted absolute bail to three of the five accused in connection with the arms looting case at the Manipur Police Training Centre (MPTC) on May 4, 2023. The accused, identified as Athokpam Kajit, Konthoujam Romojit Meitei, and Keisham Johnson, were initially granted interim bail on December 17, 2024,…
Imphal: Youth turned to village defense volunteers and took up arms as compelled to defend their villages against attacks by narco-terrorists and to protect Manipur’s territorial integrity, said MLA Th. Lokeshwar on Tuesday. “Why aren’t security forces deployed in vulnerable areas stop militants’ attack and gunfights, instead of chasing village volunteers who are defending their…
Imphal: The statement by chief minister N. Biren Singh, that the newly appointed governor would be able to restore peace in Manipur, was disappointing, said MP Bimol Akoijam on Tuesday. “The chief minister’s remark suggests that the central government is discriminating the state by interfering in its matters,” said Akoijam. “The law and order in a…
Imphal: As per the schedule fixed by the Election Commission of India, the Final Photo Electoral Rolls of all 60 Assembly Constituencies of Manipur have been published on Monday by the concerned electoral registration officers. Chief electoral officer of the said, the general public and representatives of political parties may verify the Final Photo Electoral…
Imphal: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, said PIB on Monday. Both cases were identified through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, as part of ICMR’s ongoing efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses across the country. It is emphasized that HMPV is already in circulation…
Imphal: A group of 26 Myanmar nationals who entered India through Manipur’s porous border were deported to their home country on Sunday. The Government of Manipur reaffirms its commitment to providing humanitarian assistance to those fleeing war, ensuring their care and dignified departure. However, the state maintains a firm stance against allowing illegal migrants to…
Imphal: Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), Kangpokpi, a Kuki-Zo body, has announced the lifting of the indefinite economic blockade along NH-2 (Imphal-Dimapur), which passes through Kangpokpi district, effective from 2 am of Sunday. The decision was taken after an agreement was brought between the concerned authorities and the committee regarding the deployment of the 112th…
