Imphal: Fifteen persons were tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday in Manipur taking the cumulative cases to 217. The new positive cases were confirmed out of 60 samples. The positivity rate was 25 percent. Nine of them belonged to Imphal West, four to Imphal East, and one each to Thoubal and Bishnupur districts. With the…
Imphal : BJP central leaders are making serious efforts to create a conducive environment for the restoration of a popular and stable government in Manipur. This was said by BJP MLA Khongbantabam Ibomcha of Lamlai Assembly Constituency, while talking to reporters at the BJP Bhavan, here on Thursday. “Establishing a favourable environment for a stable…
Imphal: The department of Art and Culture, Manipur, organised a commemorative event titled “Samvidhan Hatya Diwas” on Wednesday at Palace Auditorium of Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), here. The event aimed to reflect on the impact of Emergency imposed in 1975 and promote the values of democracy and patriotism. Vivek Kumar Dewangan, additional chief…
Imphal: The Child Welfare Committee, Kakching district, in collaboration with the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), launched the “One Child One Plant” campaign along with a Children’s Meet at Kakching Garden on Tuesday. The event was graced by Keisham Pradipkumar, chairperson of the Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights, as chief guest, and Rohit…
Dr. Mona Nongmeikapam & Kshetrimayum Sanathoi “Organized crime is driving the illicit drug trade with devastating consequences for people and communities around the world” screams the headlines of the UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) website. Ironically, we are sitting right in the heart of a sociopolitical conflict that has dragged out for…
Imphal: Manipur Police, on Tuesday cracked down on an inter-state organised gang of arms dealers, arms smugglers and middle men who were smuggling unauthorised arms across different states, operating clandestinely in greater Imphal area. The police arrested four individuals in this connection and recovered incriminating articles including arms and ammunitions. They were identified as Sinam…
Imphal: As part of a wide-ranging initiative to spark conversation around drug abuse and recovery, the Manipuri narrative fiction film Spaced Out — Panthung Di Kadaaida! is set for special screenings across Punjab and Chandigarh on June 26, marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The screenings are being organised through a…
Imphal: Airport Authority of India (AAI) has informed the general public that it is mandatory to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for height clearance for all buildings and structures near Imphal Airport. “In accordance with the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 (Indian Aircraft Act, 2024), the Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions Caused by Buildings and Trees,…
Imphal: Thadou Inpi Manipur and the Meitei Alliance have together submitted a memorandum to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, demanding deletion of “Any Kuki Tribes” (AKT) from the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list of Manipur, as listed under Article 342 of the Constitution of India. The appeal came following the official stance of the Government of…
Imphal: Tree Plantation programme was organised at Kabowakching, Nambol, by Nambol Municipal Council, Town Planning department, Manipur, and the Manipur Urban Development Agency (MUDA). The programme was a continuation campaign under the theme of “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam/ Upal ama Emagi Mingda”, a campaign initiated under AMRUT Mitra of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and…
