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    Assam Rifles pays tribute to Kargil bravehearts

    Imphal: ​Chandel battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR(S), on the occassion of Kargil Vijay Diwas paid homage to the heroes of Kargil War in Chandel district on Monday. ​A wreath laying ceremony was organised at native villages of the valiant soldiers. Troops of Assam Rifles laid a floral wreath followed by Guard…

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    Assam Rifles promotes Covid appropriate behaviour

    Imphal: Khoupum Battalion under the aegis of IGAR (South) promoted Covid-19 appropriate behaviour at Lamdangmei Village, Noney on 10 July. Due to the increasing cases of Covid-19 across the country, the significance of social distancing, proper sanitisation, maintaining hygiene and prompt actions to be taken during emergencies were explained to the villagers. ​The event culminated…

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      Serving the needy is the greatest service: Biren

      Imphal: “As a human being, extending help and serving the poor and needy people is the greatest service among all,” Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh said at the launching function of dry ration distribution to 3000 beneficiaries of Churachandpur district. The function was held via video conference held at chief minister’s secretariat on Wednesday….

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        788 positive out of 5950

        Imphal: A total of 788 persons were confirmed positive for Covid-19 out of 5950 test results released on Saturday resulting to positivity rate of 13.2 percent in Manipur. Seven Covid-19 related death cases were reported in 24 hours. The fresh positive cases were from Imphal East (190), Imphal West (285), Thoubal (55), Bishnupur (68), Kakching…

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          Biren inspects 120 ft high statue of Sagol Kangjei

          Imphal: Chief minister N. Biren Singh inspected the progress of the ongoing construction work of the 120 feet high statue of a Sagol Kangjei (Polo) player riding a pony at Marjing Hills, Imphal East on Wednesday. Biren said the construction of the 120 feet high statue has been affected and delayed due to the pandemic….

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            Former Manipur PCC president Govindas joins BJP

            Imphal: Former Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee president Govindas Konthoujam has joined BJP in a function held in Delhi on Sunday. Govindas Konthoujam had resigned from Congress and as member of Manipur Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. Govindas was elected six times from 26-Bishnupur Assembly Constituency. Welcoming the new member in the BJP, chief minister N. Biren…

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              General officer commanding-in-chief, Eastern Command visits Manipur

              Imphal: ​Lieutenant general Manoj Pande, AVSM, VSM general officer commanding-in-chief, Eastern Command visited the field formations and forward areas of Assam Rifles. ​During the visit the Army commander was briefed in detail by various commanders on ground about the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness. The general officer expressed his satisfaction on the security measures…

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              Easy availability of illegal Covid-19 testing kits hinders in controlling the pandemic: ACOAM-Lup

              Imphal: Easy availability of illegal Covid-19 testing kits in various pharmacies is becoming a major factor on failure to control the pandemic in Manipur, says All Club Organisation, Association and Meira Paibi Lup (ACOAM-Lup), Kangleipak. In a press statement issued by joint secretary ACOAM-Lup Th. Baleswar said during the visit of a central expert team,…

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