Imphal: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla chaired a meeting at Raj Bhavan here on Thursday and reviewed the prevailing education system, focusing on strengthening the system in the state. Secretary of the Department of Education (Schools), N. Praveen Singh, made a presentation highlighting progress in school enrolment. It also offered a district-wise overview of school…
Imphal: With the confirmation of 16 new COVID-19 positive cases the cumulative number of positive cases rose to 53 in Manipur on Thursday. The new cases were confirmed positive out of 38 samples tested on this day. Eight belonged to Imphal East, seven to Imphal West and one to Tengnoupal. The positivity rate was 42.1…
Imphal: A farmer was hit by a bullet allegedly fired by Kuki terrorist while he was working at his paddy field in Phubala of Bishnupur district on Thursday. The farmer was identified as Ningthoujam Biren, 60. He was hit by a bullet on his left arm, and rushed to Bishnupur hospital. About 8-9 rounds were fired…
Imphal: Government of India was alleged of Playing Divisive game in Manipur, during the 24th anniversary of the Great June Uprising day organised at the memorial complex, Kekrupat, here on Wednesday. The day was observed in commemoration of the historic people’s uprising of June 18, 2001, when 18 civilians were killed in a security force…
Imphal: With the confirmation three more Covid-19 active cases in Manipur, the cumulative number of positive cases in the new wave has risen to 37 on Wednesday. The three new cases was identified when 22 samples were tested. Each of the three belonged to Tengnoupal, Imphal East and Imphal West districts. Imphal West has the…
Imphal: Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, on Wednesday, chaired ‘Governor-in-Council’ meeting held at the conference hall of Raj Bhavan, here. The discussions underscored the government’s commitment to enhancing coordination and ensuring the effective delivery of public services, said a statement released by the governor’s secretariat. The meeting was attended by the chief secretary along…
Imphal: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Kuki-Zo insurgent groups have agreed to relocate and close seven designated camps under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement situated near Meitei-dominated areas. “The second round of talks held on Monday has reached an understanding on the closure and relocation of at least seven SoO camps located…
Imphal: A 29-year-old intellectually disabled man, who was allegedly abducted by members of the Arambai Tenggol (AT), a Meitei voluntary group, was found dead on Tuesday morning near the Nambul riverbank between Samurou and Thounaojam in Imphal West. The victim was Chesam Abdul Kadir of Phaobitek Mayai Leikai, Imphal West district. Police said Abdul had…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, presently working as DFO/Chandel Email: nmunall@yahoo.in World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is celebrated on June 17. The theme for 2025 is “Restore the Land. Unlock the Opportunities.” This theme emphasizes on one of the most urgent global challenges: restoring 1.5 billion hectares of degraded land and jumpstarting a…
Imphal: The Meitei Heritage Society (MHS) has strongly condemned the ‘repeated acts of violence and intimidation targeting Meitei farmers in Manipur by Chin Kuki groups to provoke retaliation and reignite a cycle of violence.’ “On Sunday, Chin-Kuki individuals obstructed Meitei farmers from cultivating their land, even in the presence of security forces. This highlights the…
