The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal has achieved a significant milestone by successfully performing a complex aorto-biliac bypass surgery for a large bilateral common iliac artery aneurysm—marking the first such procedure in the state of Manipur.The surgery was performed on a 79-year-old male patient on March 15, 2026, who presented with a large…
In a significant step towards rehabilitation and self-reliance, Deputy Commissioner of Bishnupur, Pooja Elangbam, today led a distribution programme providing livelihood equipment and resources to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.A total of 10 looms, 10 sewing machines, 5 popcorn-making machines,…
Governor of Manipur and Chief Rector of Manipur University, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, today attended the 15th Convocation Ceremony of the University as the Chief Guest. On the occasion, degrees across various disciplines were conferred upon graduates from the academic years 2013 to 2020. The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh; Chancellor of…
The 45th World Tuberculosis (TB) Day was observed today in alignment with 100 days Campaign of Jan- Jan Ka Rakhe Dhyaan TB- Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan at CMO, Conference Hall, Old District Hospital, Senapati.The programme was organised by District Tuberculosis Centre (DTC) under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) of the District Health Society, Senapati under…
The All Zeliangrong Students’ Union–Assam, Manipur and Nagaland (AZSU-AMN) has appealed to the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) to eschew violence and resolve differences through dialogue, following a recent gunfight in Tamenglong district.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the students’ body expressed concern over a fresh exchange of…
Unidentified miscreants has triggered a blast at the residence of Congress leader Toijam Lokendro Singh on Tuesday night, promoting tension and to stage sit-in-protest at Khurai Kongpal Ningthoubung Leikai on Wednesday.Toijam Lokendro Singh presently serves as Chairman of the Labour Department of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC). The blast happened at around 10.35 pm. Luckily,…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has given the President, Droupadi Murmu, a briefing about the prevailing situation in the state yesterday. Chief Minister Khemchand Singh called on the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan to deliberate on the present challenges in the strife-hit State.The meeting focused on the continuing ethnic unrest between the Meitei and Kuki…
EcoNetwork Manipur’s drive for plastic wastes management has been intensified under the Clean and Green Mission. The Network is working in coordination with several Self-Help Groups in Heirok to address the growing challenge of plastic pollution across the region. It seeks support from the State govenment to manage the activity with enhanced public participation.According to…
A bomb planted by unidentified miscreants exploded at the residential gate of a Congress leader in Imphal East district on Wednesday.The explosion took place at the residence of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee Labour Department chairman Toijam Lokendro located at Kongpal Ningthoubung in Imphal East district at around 10.30 pm on Tuesday night.No one was injured…
Department of Community Medicine, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal conducted the World Health Day Quiz in connection with World Health Day to be celebrated on April 7 on the theme “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” under the aegis of IAPSM (Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine).The event was conducted under the…
