WY drug worth Rs 53.8 crore seized in Manipur, 2 smugglers nabbed

Imphal: A joint team of 22 personnel from Assam Rifles and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) successfully apprehended two individuals in possession of a massive cache of narcotics in Chandel district, Manipur. The operation was conducted on Friday following specific intelligence inputs. Acting swiftly on the information, a mobile vehicle check post was established in the…

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Manipur civil organisations demand comprehensive flood management project

Imphal: Civil society organisations have appealed to Manipur governor for urgent action to tackle the state’s recurring floods, calling for a Comprehensive Riverbank Strengthening and Flood Management Project. The plea was made through memorandum submitted by the Khurai Pana Apunba Singlup and the Co-ordinating Body. They expressed concern over the increasing vulnerability of the Imphal…

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‘Lakpati Didi scheme benefits 11,000 women during Manipur crisis’

Imphal: The “Lakpati Didi” scheme has provided benefits to nearly 11,000 women in Manipur during the ongoing crisis. This was informed by N. Bandana Devi, Secretary of Skill, Labour, Employment and Entrepreneurship and State Mission director of Manipur State Rural Livelihood Mission (MSRLM) on Thursday. She was speaking at the inauguration of the “Rural Roots…

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Convocation of NIT Manipur held

Imphal: Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, graced the 12th Convocation of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Manipur, on Wednesday, held at City Convention Centre, Imphal East.  The governor distributed medals and PhD degrees to the outgoing students of various departments. Bajrang Lal Bagra, former CMD NALCO and chairperson, Board of Governors of the Institute, presided…

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