Imphal: Eighteen persons including three central security personnel were confirmed positive for Covid-19 in Manipur on Thursday while India reported 2,00,739 new positive cases. The positive cases from general population belonged to Imphal West (8), Thoubal (1), Bishnupur (1), Kakching (1), Churachandpur (3) and Kangpokpi (1). All necessary medical precautionary measures like containment and contact…
Imphal: Thangmeiband Kendra Development Organisation (TAKDO) will start taking necessary steps against drug dealers to root out drug from the state, MLA Kh Joykisan, who is also patron member of TAKDO, said on the launching of annual calendar of the organisation on Thursday. The calendar was launched at the residence of Joykisan at Thangmeiband, here….
Imphal: Eminent film personalities suggested filmmakers and producers for giving better focus on pre-production works especially scripting to uplift the status of Manipuri cinema, during the Cine Dialogue on Future of Manipuri Cinema held on the fifth day (Thursday) of the ongoing inaugural programme of yearlong golden jubilee celebration of Manipuri cinema. Eminent film personalities…
Imphal: All Manipur working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) in collaboration with Forest Department and Directorate of Environment and Climate Change awarded Manipur journalists for a competition on “Know your sanctuaries and wetlands” in a function held at Manipur Press Club, here on Thursday. In the photography category Robenson of Sanaleibak daily received First position, Sh. Ajit…
Imphal: With the motive to foster healthy lifestyle and well-being amongst the people residing in remote areas of Manipur in consonance with Fit India Movement, Churachandpur Battalion Assam Rifles under the aegis of Churachandpur Sector Assam Rifles organised a Yoga Camp for various villages under Thanlon sub-division on Thursday. The camp was organised in the…
Imphal: As the holy month of Ramzan/Ramadan commences, chief minister N. Biren extended his ‘warm’ greetings to the people of Manipur, especially to ‘our Muslim brothers and sisters’. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. It develops perseverance, self-restraint, discipline, social belongingness, unity and brotherhood. For believers of Islam, fasting and…
Imphal: With the confirmation of 21 new positive cases Covid-19 active cases have surged to 133 in Manipur on Wednesday. The new positive cases from general population belonged to Imphal West (10), Thoubal (1), Bishnupur (4), Churachandpur (5) and Tengnoupal (1). Five air passengers were tested positive out of 117 passengers who were tested in…
Imphal: The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced Class XII exams postponed and Class X exams cancelled. The central board on Wednesday made the announcement in wake of the ‘present situation of the pandemic and school closures, and also taking in account the safety and well-being of the students’. The board exams for Class…
Imphal: First hoisting of Indian National Army (INA) flag on Indian soil in Manipur was observed as 77th Anniversary of Flag Hoisting Day at INA Martyr’s Memorial Complex in Bishnupur district on Wednesday. It was on this day in 1944 that the flag of the Indian National Army was hoisted for the first time on…
Imphal: The North Eastern Region Districts SDG Index: Regional consultation 2021 is being held at Shillong, Meghalaya from April 12 to 14 April, organised by ministry of development of north eastern region NITI Aayog with the support of UNDP. Planning director N. Kulkarani, additional health director Dr Kh. Shashikumar, additional education (S) director R.K Tenedy,…
