Imphal: Manipur on Friday recorded 29 new cases of Covid-19 active cases pushing the active cases tally to 77. The cumulative number of positive cases rose to 82 in the state. The new cases were confirmed positive out of 65 samples tested on this day. Twenty-two belonged to Imphal West, six to Imphal West and…
Imphal: The tree plantation campaign of “Women For Trees” continued with a tree plantation programme on Friday at Thana Maning Leikai Pukhri Achouba, Mayang Imphal in Imphal West district. The programme was jointly organized by the Mayang Imphal Municipal Council, Town Planning department and the Manipur Urban Development Agency (MUDA). It was conducted under the…
Imphal: Security forces have prevented explosion of three command-wire-based Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at Mata village of Churachandpur district, Manipur. Acting on credible intelligence regarding the presence of three command-wire-based IEDs, each weighing approximately 750 grams, in the general area of Mata village, on NH 102B in Churachandpur district, Manipur, a joint team comprising personnel…
Imphal: The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (Cocomi) has issued a strong statement urging the government to take immediate and decisive action to counter the growing threat posed by armed Kuki militants to valley farmers. Addressing reporters here on Friday, Cocomi convenor Khuraijam Athouba said, “We have been alerting the authorities for years. The pattern…
Imphal: A member of the NSCN (Niki Sumi) faction was arrested by security forces in Jiribam district on Wednesday for his alleged involvement in a series of kidnappings and extortion activities along National Highway-37. The accused, identified as Gaisinglung Meiringmei alias Ronald, 46, son of Digongthu Meiringmei from Mukti Samjang village under Nungba police station…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, presently working as DFO/Chandel Email: nmunall@yahoo.in June 22, World Rainforest Day, is a wonderful opportunity to dive into the vibrant ecosystems of rainforests and discover the incredible diversity of life they support. As defined, rainforests are tall trees, mostly evergreen, with a high amount of rainfall. Many of the forests…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, presently working as DFO/Chandel Email: nmunall@yahoo.in International Yoga Day, celebrated on June 21st, highlights the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga, emphasizing its connection to both individual well-being and environmental harmony. This year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” underscores the interconnectedness of personal health and the planet’s…
Imphal: Phubala women groups have issued an ultimatum to the governor, chief secretary and DGP of Manipur, demanding that the culprits involved in the Phubala firing incident allegedly carried out by Kuki militants be identified by 11 am on Friday. A 60-year-old farmer injured in the incident. The women groups warned that if their demands…
Imphal: A Kuki woman was killed in crossfire between security forces and suspected Kuki militants in Chingphei area, Churachandpur district. The incident took place shortly after a firing incident in Phubala, Bishnupur district on Thursday afternoon. The crossfire began around 3:30 pm when security forces moved into Chingphei for area domination following the Phubala incident….
Imphal: In a resolute move to safeguard the ecological integrity of forest lands, the Central Forest Division has launched a crackdown on illegal excavation activities that have surfaced under the guise of flood-related operations across Manipur. “The division has observed that several individuals and contractors are exploiting the recent floods as a cover to extract…
