Landslides cut off Imphal-Ukhrul highway, worsening flood affects vital sectors

Imphal: Following incessant rainfall since the past few days in Manipur, multiple landslides have cut off Imphal-Ukhrul road (National Highway 202); state government has extended closure for educational institutions till Wednesday; patients at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences have been advised to evacuate. The highest rainfall was recorded at Sainik School, Pangei,  Imphal East…

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5 Polytechnic student Reps see Governor over critical grievances

Imphal:  Five student representatives of Government Polytechnic, Takyel, Imphal, after about 20 days of agitation called on Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, at Raj Bhavan Imphal, on Tuesday and submitted a memorandum highlighting various challenges concerning the Institute. The students have been agitating since August 28 demanding appointment of adequate faculty members, non teaching staff…

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NH-2 belongs to India government, its obstruction is violation of Fundamental Rights: Thadou Inpi

Imphal: Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) on Monday issued an official advisory regarding the situation on National Highway 2 (NH-2), reaffirming that the highway belongs to the Government of India and that its obstruction constitutes a violation of fundamental rights. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Kuki Zo Council (KZC) have reported no untoward…

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Schools, colleges in Manipur valley to shutdown on Tuesday in wake of flood

Imphal: Manipur government has announced to close schools and colleges in five valley districts on Tuesday due the incessant rainfall and subsequent flooding. A government notification issued on Monday evening said due to the incessant rainfall in the past few days and subsequent flooding in different parts of the state, all schools and colleges in…

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Governor Bhalla praises Manipuri women’s legacy of economic leadership

Imphal: Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla praised Manipuri women’s legacy of economic leadership referring to the historic Ima Keithel on Monday. The governor said, the recent inauguration of four new Ima Keithels by the Prime Minister will further strengthen the legacy by creating new avenues for women’s participation in the economy. He was addressing at the…

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