Silchar: Barak Festival 2025 is a signature event of the KRC Foundation and promises many opportunities with multiple launches that were part of the inaugural session spread across three days from Jan 10. The inaugural day was graced by dignitaries like the Member of Parliament of Silchar, Parimal Suklabaidya, Maj. General Suresh Bhambhu, Sena Medal,…
Imphal: The Cultural Workers and Activies Forum (CWAF) Manipur, an apex body of the cultural organisations and activies, observed it’s 7th foundation day on Monday at the auditorium.of the Kanglei Mime Theatre Repertory at Langthabal, Imphal West. Discourse on the present status of Manipur culture was the main highlights of the observance. Imphal Theatre director…
Imphal: Manipur Police department has refuted allegations made by National Socialist Council of Nagaland, Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) against the Ukhrul district police superintendent of aiding Kuki militants. The Naga outfit, in a statement issued on Saturday, also alleged that the central government was sustaining the Kuki militants by providing them with material and logistical support. They…
Imphal: Clarification on the Congress’s accusation that the BJP-led state government paid Rs 6 crore to a militant group under the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement, would come from the party, said chief minister on Sunday. The chief minister was responding to reporters who went to cover Gaan-Ngai state-level festival celebration at Sagolband Ramji Kabui village…
Imphal: Security forces recovered arms and explosives in Churachandpur and Tengnoupal (bordering Myanmar) districts during search operations and area domination conducted in the fringe and vulnerable areas of Manipur. One AK-56 rifle with one magazine, one .303 rifle with one magazine, one 8mm pistol with one magazine, one 12mm Single Barrel rifle, three 12mm Single…
Imphal: Tensions escalated in Konsakhul and Leilon Vaiphei villages after a Liangmai woman was allegedly assaulted by some youths reportedly belonging to the Chin-Kuki community on January 7 in Konsakhul village, Kangpokpi district. The district magistrate of Kangpokpi has imposed an indefinite curfew in the two villages under the Kangchup Geljang sub-division of Kangpokpi district, effective…
Imphal: BJP led Manipur government has played a role in exacerbating the ongoing crisis in the state by making questionable financial transactions with insurgent groups, alleged Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Saturday. MPCC president K. Meghachandra accused the state government of paying Rs 6.27 crore to the Kuki-Zo militant outfit and the Hmar People’s…
Imphal: Two individuals, including a purported member of the Bharatiya Janata Party Youth Manipur (BJYM), were apprehended at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, Imphal on Saturday with around 31.680 kg of cannabis (Ganja). The duo was preparing to board an Indigo flight to Delhi. “The contraband was detected by security personnel and CISF staff during routine…
Imphal: Manipur Police and 38 AR arrested one active cadre of Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) on Wednesday and recovered explosives and Brown Sugar from his possession. The arrested person was identified as Lalchuollo, 48, of Lungthuilien village, Pherzawl district from Barak River bank near Tuisolen village under Borobekra police station, Jiribam district. Twenty explosive sticks,…
Imphal: Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and chief minister N. Biren Singh on Friday greeted the people of Manipur on occasion of Imoinu (Goddess of Wealth) Iratpa (Pujah) that falls on Saturday. “I extend my heartiest greetings to the people of Manipur on the happy and auspicious occasion of Imoinu Pujah (Goddess of Wealth), 2025….
