In recognition of World TB Day, the Assam Rifles organized awareness programs in Tengnoupal and Kamjong districts to address tuberculosis (TB) challenges. These initiatives aimed to enhance public understanding of the health, social, and economic impacts of TB while encouraging efforts to eradicate the disease. Medical professionals discussed the disease’s significant public health implications, emphasizing…
Mera Yuva Bharat, formerly known as NYKS, is executing the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, at three tiers: District, State, and National levels. The District Round competitions have concluded in 15 districts, where top five youths were selected from each district. The State Level Youth…
In continuation of operation by security forces which commenced yesterday, six bunkers illegally constructed were dismantled on Wednesday at Litan and Mongkat Chepu upper village areas in Ukhrul district. Following the operation, majority of bunkers in the violence affected Litan area have been rendered ineffective. Security forces continued to remain alert, and troops are strategically…
In a significant move to leverage the creativity of India’s future doctors in the fight against tuberculosis, the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) announced the results of its National-Level Short Video Competition on World TB Day 2026. The competition, themed “Yes! “We Can End TB! Led by countries, powered by people” saw…
In a tragic incident, three children, including two siblings, lost their lives after they were drowned in a water-filled pit at a construction site near a security forces camp in Churachandpur district on Tuesday. The heart-wrenching incident took place near a security forces training centre at Gangpimual village, where the children, aged between three and…
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed unhappiness over the delay in appointing legal aid counsel for victims of sexual violence during the Manipur ethnic violence, observing that compliance with its earlier directions had not been ensured even after a month. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has moved petitions before the Supreme Court challenging the grant of bail to two men accused of committing gang rape and being part of the mob that paraded two women naked amid the 2023 ethnic clashes in Manipur. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and…
The 18th death anniversary of three youths who were gunned down by unidentified militants in the infamous “Heirok Thabal Chongpham shooting incident of 2008” was observed with solemn floral tributes to the departed souls with a large amount of public participation. The incident occurred on March 24, 2008, during the fourth day of the Yaoshang…
The 45th World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, 2026, was observed with the launching of the 100 Days TB Mukta Abhiyan at the auditorium of JNIMS, Imphal. The program was organized by the National TB Elimination Programme, National Health Mission, and Directorate of Health Services, Government of Manipur, under the theme “Yes, we can end TB: Led…
The Assam Rifles, recognized as the oldest paramilitary force in India, celebrated its 191st Raising Day with a series of commemorative events across Manipur. Established in 1835, the force has evolved over nearly two centuries from a regional guard into a premier internal security agency. Historically known as the “Sentinels of the North East,” the…
