Kuki-Zo MLA Vungzagin Valte passed away on Friday at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after a prolonged struggle with injuries sustained during ethnic violence in May 2023. The hospital has not released an official statement, but tributes from political leaders have begun to pour in. Valte, who was 61 years old and a three-time legislator for…
In a shocking incident, a senior editor of a leading daily newspaper in Imphal was reportedly ambushed and assaulted by armed miscreants last night. The assailants fired shots at his vehicle before physically attacking him. Khoirom Loyalakpa, editor of daily Naharolgi Thoudang newspaper, was reportedly attacked near the Hatta cemetery in Imphal East at around…
Manipur Police arrested one Sahid Shah (35) of Kairang Mayai Leikai, Imphal East district, a Warder in Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa who was illegally facilitating unauthorized use of mobile phones to inmates, including those imprisoned under UAP (Act) to make and receive phone calls. Multiple mobile phones and SIM cards have been seized. Investigation so…
The Somsai Battalion of Assam Rifles, under Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (South), organised an Army Ex-Servicemen (ESM) interaction programme at Headquarters 10 Sector Assam Rifles, Somsai, Ukhrul. The initiative brought together 39 veterans from Ukhrul and Kamjong districts, reaffirming the enduring connection between serving troops and the veteran community in Manipur’s hill regions. Deputy…
The Red Shield division of the Indian Army’s Spear Corps have sanitized a corridor of 2.6 km length along the Indo-Myanmar border in dense jungle terrain, destroying nine IEDs and two ordnances in Manipur, a Defense official said on Wednesday. The sanitization and demining operation in the area was undertaken on a requisition from government…
The All-Manipur Gorkha Students’ Union (AMGSU) expressed strong dissatisfaction over the unfortunate incident that occurred on the first day of the Higher Secondary Examination (HSE) conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur. In a press release, AMGSU deeply regretted the inconvenience and distress caused during such a crucial academic examination, saying the examination…
In a significant move to enhance healthcare accessibility in the State, Hakshel Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. was formally inaugurated at Uripok Bachaspati Leikai, Imphal West district. The consultancy aims to bridge the gap between patients and private medical facilities by providing comprehensive and real-time information on healthcare services across the state. Alongside its inauguration, the…
The second foundation day of the Manipur People’s Development Foundation (MPDF) was celebrated at Salungfam Mamang Ching in Thoubal district. The foundation, which was established with the objective of nurturing responsible youth and building a self-reliant society, marked the occasion with various activities and speeches. The programme was attended by MPDF advisor Th. Manihar, MPDF…
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has announced that construction work of Moirang to Wangoo road via Kumbi will commence within 15 days. The announcement was made during a reception held at the residence of Sanasam Premchandra Singh, MLA of the Kumbi Assembly Constituency, in Bishnupur district. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister assured the public…
The Tribal Youth Council Manipur (TYCM), Council Headquarters, submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, urging the appointment of a Minister-in-Charge of Tribal Affairs & Hills from among tribal MLAs able to be stationed in Imphal. According to a press release of TYCM, as mandated by Article 164 of the Constitution of India,…
