Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss key issues concerning the state, officials said. A senior official confirmed the meeting but did not disclose detailed agenda points. The interaction comes weeks after the formation of the new government led by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand…
A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was organized on Saturday at the Late Maj. Bob Khathing Memorial, Awungtang, Ukhrul, to commemorate the birth anniversary of the distinguished officer and to honor his lasting legacy in the region. The event was conducted with dignity and reverence, reflecting the deep respect held for his service and contribution to the…
The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, observed World Rare Disease Day 2026 at the OPD Complex of the hospital. The program was organized to raise awareness about rare diseases, promote early diagnosis, and strengthen support systems for patients and their families. Prof. G. Sunil Kumar Sharma, director of RIMS Imphal, graced the occasion…
The District Administration of Pherzawl has stepped up its campaign to safeguard children by organizing a Special Adoption Awareness Campaign-cum-Awareness Program on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, 2012, at Parbung village on Friday and at the DC Office Complex on Saturday. The initiative was conducted in collaboration with the District Social…
Members of the Railway Affected Landowners Association, Karuangmuan Nungtek Village, staged a strong protest on Saturday against land encroachment at chainage nos. 87387-88500. The protesters, carrying flex banners, demanded respect for their traditional land rights and an end to the alleged suppression by authorities. “No settlement, no work,” “Respect our traditional land rights,” and “Don’t…
The District Administration of Pherzawl has rolled out an extensive public awareness campaign to prepare residents for the upcoming Census 2027, which officials describe as India’s most technologically advanced population survey to date. The programme, conducted under the aegis of the Government of Manipur, was held at Parbung Village on Friday and later at the…
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh attended the nationwide launch of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Campaign against Cervical Cancer today at the auditorium of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal East. The program was launched virtually across all states and union territories by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Ajmer, Rajasthan. Prior to the…
Security forces arrested an active cadre of PREPAK (Pro) from the Khuman Lampak area under Imphal-PS, Imphal West district, identified as Oinam Dhananjoy Singh (36) of Liwa Road, Maibam Leikai, Imphal West district. A mobile phone along with two SIM cards was seized from him. Security forces also arrested an extortionist, an active PREPAK (Pro)…
The 74th birth anniversary of noted poet A.K. Seram was observed at Bhanubil, Bangladesh. The program was organized by the Manipuri Library & Research Centre. On the occasion, the “Leichombam Rajendro Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award 2026” was ceremonially presented to Yaiskul Khwairakpam from Manipur. The commemorative event was held at Luxmi Narayan Mandap, Bhanubil, where…
The Central Forest Division of Manipur successfully executed a comprehensive capacity-building program alongside a mock drill for frontline forest staff at the Forest Office Complex in Mantripukhri. The initiative focused on bolstering field-level enforcement and effective implementation of key legal frameworks, including the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, the Indian Forest Act of 1927, and…
