Imphal: Lions Club of Imphal Greater organised a voluntary blood donation camp at the Blood Bank and Transfusion Unit of Jawarharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) on Wednesday. The camp was organised under the theme “Give Blood, Give Life – A Tribute to Our Patriots”. It was the 36th edition of the voluntary blood…
Imphal: The Assam Rifles commemorated ‘Operation Sindoor’ as part of India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations at the historic Kangla Western Gate, with IGAR (South) Major General Ravroop Singh underscoring the nation’s military preparedness and honouring the courage of Manipur’s people. Addressing the media, major general Singh said the event was both a celebration of Independence…
Imphal: Manipur government Ajay Kumar Bhalla, on Tuesday, flagged off the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign Bike Rally at Hatta Kangjeibung, Imphal. The bike rally, organised by the Manipur Police as a run-up to the 79th Independence Day, aimed to foster patriotic spirit and encourage citizens to proudly hoist the national flag. The event saw large…
Imphal: Manipur Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Singh has pledged uncompromising action against anyone involved in drug-related crimes, warning that even police personnel will face the law without leniency. The drug menace is a serious threat not only to Manipur but to the entire Northeast region, the DGP said while talking to reporters on…
Imphal: Following assurance from Manipur government, the Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI), Manipur Chapter on Tuesday announced to resume the ‘cashless treatment’ for PMJAY cardholders with a immediate effect. The AHPI said, this decision comes after a very constructive meeting between AHPI members and Sumant Singh, Health commissioner, Manipur, held on Monday at…
Imphal: United Naga Council has issued a public statement calling for Naga people’s action in demanding abrogation of FMR and construction of Border Fencing in Naga homeland. The public statement was made upon expiry of the 20 days ultimatum served to the government of Manipur and government of India in regard to the issue of…
Imphal: In a ‘significant’ development emphasizing the importance of safe and accessible road infrastructure, the High Court of Manipur has registered a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) being No. PIL No. 20/2025 titled “Monitoring of Road Conditions in the State of Manipur” based on a suo motu cognizance initiated at the instance of the Registrar General,…
Imphal: Four MLAs of Manipur called on Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, at Raj Bhavan, here on Monday and discussed various issues related to border areas. The MLAs were Awangbou Newmai, Khashim Vashum and Leishiyo Keishing of the Naga People’s Front (NPF), and Independent MLA J. Kumo Sha. They apprised the governor about the issues…
Imphal: Manipur Government has made all necessary arrangements for the observance of the Patriots’ Day, 2025 on August 13 which falls on Wednesday, said a government press release. ‘Patriots’ Day is commemorated to honour the heroes of the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891, who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending the sovereignty of the state. The…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, presently working as DFO/Chandel, email-nmunall@yahoo.in The 12 August is the International Youth Day organized on since 2000 to celebrate the contribution that the youth make in education, employment, conflict resolution, social justice and environmental protection. The theme for 2025 is “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond” which places…
