The town of Nambol witnessed a women-led tree plantation drive on Monday under the theme “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam / Upal ama Emagi Mingda”. The event, part of the ongoing “Women For Trees” campaign, was held at Kabowakching Makha Leikai Pukhri Achouba, a site currently undergoing rejuvenation under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and…
The United States has issued an updated travel advisory for India, placing the country under Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, while issuing stronger warnings for several Northeastern states, particularly Manipur, due to the ongoing unrest, ethnic violence, and safety concerns.In its revised guidance, the US Department of State explicitly advises American citizens against traveling to…
In a significant move aimed at upholding academic integrity and cracking down on fake qualifications, the Government of Manipur has directed all teachers serving in Government and Government-Aided Colleges to submit their M.Phil. and Ph.D. certificates for verification—particularly those earned from CMJ University, Meghalaya, and other potentially unrecognized institutions. The directive, issued by the Higher…
A wave of sorrow swept through Kangpokpi town on Thursday night as thousands gathered to welcome home the mortal remains of Lamnunthem Singson, affectionately known as Neonu, who tragically lost her life in the recent Air India crash. The 26-year-old’s body arrived at 9:20 PM, escorted with honour and deep emotion from Dimapur Airport to…
In a powerful outreach effort to promote justice and dignity for displaced families, Justice K. Somashekar, Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur and Patron-in-Chief of the Manipur State Legal Services Authority (MASLSA), visited the Mandop relief camp in Ward No. 11, Kangpokpi Town, on Wednesday. The visit was part of MASLSA’s ongoing Promotional…
Amid the ongoing humanitarian and law-and-order crisis in Manipur, the Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) has called upon the state’s Governor, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, to take urgent and direct action on matters concerning children’s welfare and Covid preparedness. A delegation of MCPCR officials met the Governor at Raj Bhawan in Imphal…
Father’s Day in Manipur’s Kangpokpi turned into a day of deep sorrow and remembrance as the town mourned the tragic loss of 26-year-old Lamnunthem Singson, a cabin crew member of Air India who perished in the devastating plane crash near Ahmedabad on Thursday. Singson, a native of Kangpokpi, had been living in a temporary shelter…
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), through the North Eastern Council (NEC), has released the NEC Yearbook 2025, highlighting major socio-economic achievements across the North Eastern Region (NER). Alongside the release, NEC has also announced the disbursement of ₹6.19 crore for various development projects in Manipur, marking a renewed focus on grassroots…
A pall of grief has descended over Manipur as two young women from the state are feared to be among the victims of the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash that occurred shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. The ill-fated Boeing 787 Dreamliner, bound for London’s Gatwick Airport,…
In an unprecedented step towards reformative justice, Manipur Police has launched a unique initiative where dozens of youths detained during recent protests are being put to community service instead of being jailed. The approach replaces handcuffs with brooms and shovels, sending a strong message about second chances and social responsibility. The decision follows widespread unrest…
