Imphal: Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, on Wednesday, chaired ‘Governor-in-Council’ meeting held at the conference hall of Raj Bhavan, here. The discussions underscored the government’s commitment to enhancing coordination and ensuring the effective delivery of public services, said a statement released by the governor’s secretariat. The meeting was attended by the chief secretary along…
Imphal: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Kuki-Zo insurgent groups have agreed to relocate and close seven designated camps under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement situated near Meitei-dominated areas. “The second round of talks held on Monday has reached an understanding on the closure and relocation of at least seven SoO camps located…
Imphal: A 29-year-old intellectually disabled man, who was allegedly abducted by members of the Arambai Tenggol (AT), a Meitei voluntary group, was found dead on Tuesday morning near the Nambul riverbank between Samurou and Thounaojam in Imphal West. The victim was Chesam Abdul Kadir of Phaobitek Mayai Leikai, Imphal West district. Police said Abdul had…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, presently working as DFO/Chandel Email: nmunall@yahoo.in World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is celebrated on June 17. The theme for 2025 is “Restore the Land. Unlock the Opportunities.” This theme emphasizes on one of the most urgent global challenges: restoring 1.5 billion hectares of degraded land and jumpstarting a…
Imphal: The Meitei Heritage Society (MHS) has strongly condemned the ‘repeated acts of violence and intimidation targeting Meitei farmers in Manipur by Chin Kuki groups to provoke retaliation and reignite a cycle of violence.’ “On Sunday, Chin-Kuki individuals obstructed Meitei farmers from cultivating their land, even in the presence of security forces. This highlights the…
Imphal: Renowned fashion designer from Manipur and handloom entrepreneur Robert Naorem continues to promote the region’s rich textile heritage on the global stage. Naorem on Saturday showcased his latest collection at an exclusive international fashion event organized by the World Fashion Council and the International Model Council at the WestCord Fashion Hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands….
Imphal: Assam Rifles seized 4 Kg opium along the Sita-Tengnoupal road axis on Friday from a vehicle, traveling from Chelep towards Tengnoupal, carrying two males, two females, and one child. Acting on credible intelligence from its own sources, Assam Rifles personnel intercepted a black Suzuki Fronx (Registration No. MN-06LX5938) along the Sita-Tengnoupal road axis. The vehicle…
Imphal: Tension erupted between Meitei and Kuki communities when a group of Kuki obstructs Meitei villagers to plough a paddy field which remained unutilised after Kuki began to occupy Meitei villages in the Meitei-Kuki conflict that show seeds on May 3, 2023. A Meitei farmer, resident of Leitanpokpi, Imphal East went to with a tractor…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, presently working as DFO/Chandel Email: nmunall@yahoo.in Global Wind Day is a worldwide event held on June 15. This day is celebrated to know about wind energy, its power and the possibilities it holds to change the world for a clean future environment. The wind is created by three simultaneous events:…
Imphal: Manipur Police seized a large quantity of contraband drugs along National Highway 37 (Imphal–Silchar via Jiribam), on Friday. According to police, a truck traveling from Imphal was intercepted near the New Keithelmanbi police picket under Patsoi Police Station in Imphal West district on Thursday. The police team discovered suspected contraband hidden inside the truck’s…
