A panel discussion titled “Wetlands and Rivers for Water Security” took place at Manipur University in Canchipur. The Department of Earth Sciences hosted the event. It was organized jointly with the INTACH Manipur Chapter and Apunba Imagi Machasing (AIMS). The panel featured several prominent experts and officials. Dr RK Ranjan Singh, former Minister of State…
Khongnangthaba University today hosted a one-day workshop on “Clinical Efficacy of Homoeopathy in Acute and Chronic Diseases – Evidence-Based Case Analysis,” including free consultation and practical demonstration. The programme was jointly organized by Khongnangthaba University, the Homoeopathic Medical Association of India (HMAI), Manipur State Branch, Northeast Nutraceuticals LLP (Palace Compound, near Harikhagok Makhong, Imphal East)…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has congratulated the cast and crew of Manipuri film ‘Boong’ for winning a BAFTA award, saying the film had created history “against all odds”. Directed by debutant Lakshmipriya Devi in her debut, the coming-of-age story set in Manipur won the Best Children’s & Family Film award at the British…
In a noteworthy cultural initiative designed to foster unity and preserve indigenous traditions, four communities in the state—Meetei, Kabui, Chothe, and Maring—have agreed to collectively celebrate the Sajibu Nongma Panba Kumhei Festival starting this year. This festival will commence on the first day of Sajibu (Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba) under a unified arrangement. To facilitate…
In a move to promote unity and preserve indigenous traditions, the Meetei, Kabui, Chothe, and Maring communities in the state have collectively resolved to celebrate the Sajibu Nongma Panba Kumhei Festival, commencing with Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba. A joint committee named the Apunba Kanglei Yelhou Phurup Sajibu Nongma Panba Kumhei Festival Committee was formed on…
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, accompanied by the First Lady, visited the Assam Rifles Headquarters at Pallel in Kakching district to welcome a 23-member team returning from the National Integration Tour 2025–2026. This diverse group, including leaders from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and members of Self-Help Groups, undertook a 15-day journey to key Indian cities: Ahmedabad,…
Sandeep Raj, Joint Secretary and Financial Adviser of the Department of Atomic Energy, visited PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) scheme schools in the Kakching district. Accompanying him were education officials and district administration members, including Ng. Bhogendra Meitei, the Director of Education (S), and P. Shantikumar, Additional District Magistrate. During his visit…
The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal has announced that a fake notification is circulating on social media, falsely claiming that Lourembam Jessica Devi has been appointed as a Staff Nurse at the institute. Another fraudulent notification dated February 12, allegedly signed by the Deputy Director (Admin), mentions a “personnel interaction” for staff…
A hand grenade attack occurred on February 22, around 10:40 pm, targeting a betel leaf shop owned by Ningthoujam Roben in Wangjing Heirok crossing, Thoubal district. Although there were no casualties due to the late hour, the explosion damaged the shop’s shutter and roofing sheets as well as an adjacent shop’s door. Roben, who has…
Water is crucial for human survival and civilization, with rivers playing an essential role in sustaining life and ecological balance. In Manipur, prolonged dry spells and insufficient rainfall have led to acute water scarcity for many. The Sengmai River, a primary water source for locals in Kakching, faces severe threats from excessive sand and stone…
