Imphal: “The absence of proper and systematic planning in many developmental works and infrastructures, coupled with the growing encroachment of public lands in recent years, has turned Imphal city into an overcrowded and unhygienic place,” warned Manipur University vice-chancellor Prof. N. Lokendra Singh. Lokendra described the situation as a menace that requires urgent corrective measures…
Imphal: Two Kuki organisations have strongly condemned recent remarks of Lt. Gen. Vikas Lakhera, director general of Assam Rifles (DGAR), that around 42,000 outsiders had crossed into Manipur from Myanmar since December 2024 and that their biometrics had been collected. The Kuki Organization for Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) and the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) warned that such…
Imphal: Dileep Mangsuli, chairman, American Oncology Institute (AOI), along with three officials of the Institute called on governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan, Imphal on Thursday. Mangsuli highlighted the journey of the Institute as a premier cancer specialty since its inception in the country. He said, 90 cancer treatment units have been…
Imphal: Representatives of various organisations of internally displaced persons (IDPs) called on Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and apprised him of the challenges and grievances faced by them, on Thursday. The delegation highlighted key concerns relating to road accessibility, resettlement in their respective homes, education, healthcare, and the provision of housing. The governor assured them…
Imphal: Mona Laboratory celebrated its 38th anniversary on Wednesday by organising a one-day free health camp at its premises at Kombirei Keithel, Imphal, drawing positive response from the community. Around 100 people participated in the camp, which offered consultations across multiple specialties including skin, medicine, dental and psychiatric services. Dental check-ups were conducted by doctors…
Imphal: Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi, a Kuki body, has sounded alarm after a Meetei man reportedly entered ‘Kuki-Zo territory’ across the ‘Buffer Zone’ on Wednesday, raising fears of renewed friction in the conflict-hit region. The Meitei who entered the buffer zone was identified as Yumjao Angom, 50, of Sekmai Makhan Leikai,…
Imphal: In a significant step toward the protection and preservation of forest land, the Central Forest Division said, it carried out a major encroachment removal drive in the Heingang Reserve Forest on Tuesday. The operation was lead by Range Forest Officer (RFO) Sadar East, M Jobid Meitei, and RFO Nongmaiching, S Robatson Singh. During the…
Imphal: Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, on Wednesday inaugurated the Lamangdong Ima Keithel at Bishnupur district headquarters. H. The governor was welcomed by Govindas Konthoujam, MLA; along with the deputy commissioner, superintendent of police, Bishnupur, other officers, and members of the public. He inspected the market sheds. The governor, along with the first lady governor,…
Imphal: A one-day legal awareness programme on illegal poppy cultivation was held on Wednesday at the conference hall of Senapati police superintendent. Organised by District Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Senapati Police, the programme was attended by village chiefs, chairmen and secretaries of Taphou Kuki, Willong, Maopungdung, Ngatan, Sorbung, Makuilongdi, Maram Bazaar, Willong Khunou,…
Imphal: Office of the Rajya Sabha MP Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba has lodged a complaint on Wednesday against one Sanaton Meitei of Kabo Leikai, Imphal, for allegedly making derogatory remarks on social media against the MP and his royal lineage. The complaint was made to Porompat Police on August 20, pertaining to a post dated August…
