Manipur flood: Governor Uikey promises government’s measures, assistance

Imphal: The state government is committed to taking all necessary measures to prevent the situation from worsening and to extend all possible assistance to those affected, said governor Manipur Anusuiya Uikey on Wednesday. “Incessant rainfall due to cyclone Remal over the past 48 hours has severely disturbed the lives of people of Manipur. The low-lying…

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Manipur government announces 3-day closure of schools in wake of cyclone

Imphal: As precautionary measures taken up with the prevailing situation due to the cyclone Remal, Directorate of Education (schools) has announced three days holiday for all schools from Wednesday. The announcement was made through an order issued on Tuesday by director L. Nandakumar, The order said, in view of the widespread destruction and inconveniences caused…

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Health services CMOs alerted

Imphal: Directorate of Health services has directed all the chief medical officers (CMOs) not to leave their respective stations and ensure continuity of health care service in the public health facilities. The directorate, in its office memorandum issued on Tuesday signed by director, health services, Manipur, Dr. O.Sanahanbi Devi mentioned that the initiatives was taken…

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Imphal under flood

Imphal: Imphal has been flooded following incessant heavy rainfall in Manipur since Monday evening with rising water levels in major rivers passing the capital city. The precipitation amount is recorded 62.7 mm and it may increase, a weather report said. The rainfall is expected to continue till next day. “One gate of the Ethai Barrage…

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Arms, explosives recovered in Manipur

Imphal: Security forces have recovered arms and ammunitions during their continuous search operations and area domination. During the search operations one .22 rifle with one magazine, one 9mm pistol with one magazine, one 7.65mm pistol with one magazine, one improvised mortar, two improvised projectile launchers, two sten grenades, one telescopic sight, two Baofeng radio sets,…

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