A recent media workshop in Imphal on November 13 underscored growing concerns over the public’s increasing dependence on social media as a primary source of news. Experts and state officials emphasized the importance of media literacy and responsible consumption to counter misinformation and ensure citizens remain well-informed. The one-day “Vartalap” workshop, organised by the Press…
Security forces in Manipur have arrested an active cadre of the banned outfit People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Progressive), popularly known as PREPAK (PRO), during a coordinated operation in Imphal West district. The arrest comes amid intensified efforts to curb insurgency and extortion activities in the state. The apprehended individual has been identified as Ksh….
Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Ajay Tamta, visited Churachandpur district on Monday to assess the delivery of government aid to families displaced by ongoing ethnic violence. The visit highlighted the central government’s commitment to restoring normalcy and supporting communities affected by unrest in Manipur’s hill districts. During the visit to the…
The Additional District Magistrate of Noney has issued a comprehensive prohibitory order on November 10 to safeguard migratory Amur falcons, locally known as “Akhuaipuina”, which have begun arriving in the district. The order mandates an immediate and complete ban on hunting, catching, killing, and selling these migratory birds throughout the Noney district and surrounding areas….
A large-scale medical outreach was organised at the Leikop DIET Centre in Kangpokpi district on Friday, providing critical healthcare services to hundreds of internally displaced tribal families. The initiative, conducted as part of the upcoming Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2025, marked a significant step in improving healthcare access for displaced communities in Manipur. The camp was…
A shocking video from Manipur has surfaced online, drawing nationwide anger after it showed a group of transgender women being assaulted by several men during Diwali celebrations. The viral clip, widely shared on social media, depicts the victims being forced to stand with their hands raised while they are repeatedly beaten with sticks. The visuals…
Manipur Police have arrested five young men in connection with the assault on four students near Bijoypur along the Kakching Lamkhai–Pallel Road on Thursday night, an incident that has raised concern among residents in the area. The attack, which took place on October 30, involved several unidentified individuals who allegedly stopped the students on the…
Security forces in Manipur have arrested a woman operative of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (City Meitei) faction during an intelligence-led operation at Wangkhei Andro Parking area in Imphal East district. The arrested individual has been identified as Wahengbam Kiran Singh, 45, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Authorities said the arrest was made as part of…
In a significant effort to strengthen child protection systems in Manipur, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), in collaboration with the Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR), organised a State-Level Conference on “Gaps and Challenges in Implementation of Key Child Rights Legislations” at the Imperial Hall, Classic Grande, Imphal, on…
Preparations are gaining momentum in Tamenglong district of Manipur for the much-awaited 18th edition of the Tamenglong Orange Festival — the state’s premier cultural and agricultural celebration that highlights the region’s reputation as the “Orange Bowl of Manipur.” To ensure smooth execution of the event, Tamenglong Deputy Commissioner Dr. L. Angshim Dangshawa (IAS) chaired a…
