Imphal: Manipur Democratic Alliance (MDA) has ruled out speculation about extension of President’s Rule in Manipur and expressed confidence on formation of a new popular government by the first week of August, “There is no question of extending President’s Rule or dissolving the existing government. Most central leaders, including those from the NDA (National Democratic…
Imphal: Farmers of Bishnupur district on Saturday urged district deputy commissioner Pooja Elangbam to take necessary steps to ensure safe access to their fields. During Pooja’s visit on Friday, farmers conveyed their inability to access and cultivate their fields due to prevailing security issues. They appealed the deputy commissioner for proper water supply in their village….
Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, presently as DFO/Chandel, email-nmunall@yahoo.in National Mango Day is celebrated on 22 July since 1987 as supported by the National Horticulture Board, acknowledged by the Tourism Board of India. Since then, the day is observed by mango lovers with bustling mango markets, vibrant exhibitions and a plethora of delectable mango sweets….
Imphal: For the first time in Manipur, 91 young taekwondo athletes under the age of 7 categorized under the ‘Pee Wee’ group drew the attention of the crowd during the inaugural ceremony of the 18th Governor’s Taekwondo Cup, Manipur, 2025. The opening ceremony was held on Thursday at the Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium in Imphal…
Imphal: Security forces arrested one person from T. Khullen Naka Check point, Senapati district of Manipur with 150 packets of WY (World is Yours) tablets, on Tuesday. The arrested individual was identified as Makakmayum Firdos Sharif, 26, of Yairipok Tulihal Awang Leikai, Imphal East district. From his possession, 29,974 suspected WY tablets packed in 150…
Imphal: Census Operations director of Manipur, Th. Chitra on Wednesday briefed governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla about the update on the preparations and activities undertaken by the department for the upcoming Census 2027, scheduled to commence in April 2026. Chitra Dev called on the governor at Raj Bhavan, here. She highlighted the administrative and managerial challenges…
Imphal: With no positive cases detected on Wednesday, active cases have fallen to 19 in Manipur. Thirteen of the active cases are in home isolation, said state authority. The cumulative positive cases remained at 326. Fifteen samples were tested on this day and none appeared positive. Three persons were discharged. So far 307 Covid patients…
Imphal: Manipur governor on Wednesday chaired a meeting with senior officials of the Planning department to assess the progress and functioning of the Manipur Projects Coordination Portal (MPCP) – a digital initiative aimed at enhancing inter-departmental coordination for infrastructure and development projects across the state. The officials presented a detailed overview of the portal’s objectives…
Imphal: Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, chaired a review meeting on Wednesday at Raj Bhavan, here, to assess the condition of the prison infrastructure and administration across the state. The meeting was attended by the chief secretary, DGP, DG of Prisons, IG of Prisons, and other senior officials. During the meeting, IG Prisons highlighted the…
Imphal: Amid efforts to restore peace in the ethnic violence-hit Manipur, Puneet Kumar Goel was named as new Manipur chief secretary in place of Prashant Kumar Singh. “The position should be given to someone from the Manipur cadre whether a native or an outsider who understands the ground realities of the state,” said MP Lok…
