Imphal: The North East Students’ Organisation (NESO), an umbrella body of eight influential student organisations from across the region, raised voice over the ‘unchecked influx of illegal migrants’ into the Northeast. It warned that the indigenous peoples’ cultural, linguistic and political identities are facing an existential threat. All Manipur Student’s Organisation, under the aegis of…
Imphal: Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, chaired a series of meetings on Monday at Raj Bhavan, here, focusing on strengthening the digital ecosystem for better delivery of public services. Key discussions included the introduction of an AI-powered case management system for legal matters, enhancing e-Office services, using Geographic Information Systems for village and habitation analysis,…
Imphal: The Disabled Development Association Manipur (DDAM) has urged the state government to fully implement the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016, and to set up a separate department for persons with disabilities in Manipur to safeguard the rights of differently-abled citizens. The demand was made by DDAM general secretary Md Yunnus Khan…
Imphal: Manipur Police have arrested a police constable, and another person allegedly for extorting money, looting mobile phones, and threatening the public with toy guns. They were produced before a duty magistrate on Sunday and remanded to 10 days’ police custody. The police constable was Khulakpam Amumacha, 38, of Yairipok Tulihal Makha Leikai, Thoubal district…
Imphal: Security forces in Manipur nabbed three drug smugglers at two different locations in Bishnupur district on Saturday. The arrested drug smugglers were identified as Md. Arab Khan Ipham, 26, of Kwakta Khuman Ward No. 5, Md. Najeruddin, 42, and Md. Altab Khan, 31 of Kwakta Ward No. 8 (KMC). Arab was nabbed at Kwakta…
Imphal: The EMA Trust on Saturday organised an In-Person Interaction Programme in Imphal, bringing together sponsors and 94 children who have been receiving financial support for education and basic sustenance through the trust. The event also included the children’s families, providing a platform for direct engagement and encouragement. The interaction focused on the overall development…
Imphal: United Naga Council (UNC), the apex Naga body in Manipur, says the Nagas cannot accept construction of Indo-Myanmar border fence in Naga areas. This was stated by UNC president Ng Lorho after a delegation led by him met governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan here, on Saturday. “The demand of the Nagas remains…
Imphal: Combined teams of Special Operations Team Senapati police station, D-78 CRPF and B-109 CRPF seized 2.066 kg of Heroin powder at T. Khullen Naka checkpoint in Senapati district of Manipur, in the morning of Friday, the Independence Day. The Heroin powder was packed in two separate packets. They were seized from the possession of…
Imphal: The state government has been working tirelessly to restore normalcy, enhance security, and ensure a safer environment for all communities, said Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on the 79th Independence Day celebration held at 1st Manipur Rifles Parade Ground, here. A clear timeline has been set to facilitate the safe and dignified return of…
Imphal: Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, extending his ‘sincere’ greetings and ‘best’ wishes to the people in the state and across the nation on Janmashtami, said he prays that the blessings of Lord Krishna bring peace, prosperity, and harmony to every household. Janmashtami marks the divine birth of Lord Shri Krishna, whose life and teachings…
