Manipur conducts war mock drill under ‘Operation Abhyaas’

Imphal: Manipur joined the nation conducting war mock drill under ‘Operation Abhyaas’ amid tension between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 16 individuals. Air raid sirens sounded simultaneously across five districts in Manipur at 4 pm. on Wednesday, marking the commencement of a statewide civil defence mock drill. The district administrations of…

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India launches strike at terrorists camps in Pakistan, POK

Imphal: Indian armed forces carried out precision strike at terrorists in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK) on Wednesday early morning. “A little while ago, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘OPERATION SINDOOR’, hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed,” said Defence…

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Manipur Music College celebrates 63 Foundation Day

Imphal: Shri Shri Balmukndadev Government Music College, the lone government Music College of Manipur celebrated 63 Foundation Day on Tuesday at its auditorium at Palace Compound, here. Indian Classical music concerts violin recital by Moirangthem Cherish, Table recital by Elangban Khogen Singh and vocal recital by Dr.Rajkumar Satyadita were the main highlights of the celebration….

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BJP leader Sambit Patra visits Imphal for stake meeting with BJP legislators

Imphal: Bharatiya Janata Party, Northeast in-charge, Sambit Patra arrived Imphal on Monday for his two-day visit to Manipur to hold meetings with BJP legislators in Manipur. Hiss visit was made nearly two months and 23 days after the central government imposed President’s Rule in the state, placing it under suspended animation following N. Biren Singh’s…

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Ministry of Home Affairs instructs states to conduct mock drills for effective civil defence on May 7

Imphal: Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has asked states to conduct mock drills for effective civil defence on May 7 as India-Pakistan tensions rose following Pahalgam terror attack. The Home ministry tells states to take up several measures including operationalisation of Air Raid Warning Sirens. It ordered states to train civilians, students, etc,…

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Kuki in combat dress carry arms on Separation Day observation, arms seized 

Imphal: Manipur Police on Saturday seized five single-barrel guns and camouflage uniforms which were used during the observance of ‘Separation Day’ in Saikul of Kangpokpi district. As part of the security preparations, the district magistrate of Churachandpur issued a restriction order on Friday permitting the assemble of May 3 anniversary events under strict conditions. The…

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Brown Sugar worth Rs 47.8 crore seized from drug peddler in Churachandpur on Seperation Day

Imphal: While Kuki-Zo community celebrated May 3 as Seperation Day marking the second anniversary of Meitei-Kuki conflict, security forces seized suspected Brown Sugar worth approximately Rs 47.8 crore in the international market from a drug peddler in Churachandpur district. The drug peddler was identified as Thianmuansiam Samte, 32, of Gamgpimual village in Churachandpur district, which…

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Meitei hold convention for Manipur unity, Kuki-Zo hold Separation Day marking 2 years of conflict

Imphal: Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (Cocomi), a Meitei civil body, held a people’s convention on Saturday marking two years of Manipur crisis, pushing for peace and unity in the state. Kuki groups observed the day as Separation Day in hill districts of Churachandpur, Tengnoupal and Kangpokpi. May 23, 2023 was the day conflict erupted…

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