A massive wildfire that erupted in the southern stretch of the Dziko area on Wednesday morning has rapidly spread across surrounding hills, engulfing large tracts of land and triggering serious safety concerns. The blaze has also affected parts of the Dzukou Valley region, forcing trekkers to evacuate and prompting authorities to suspend trekking activities. While…
Manipur Police continued its operations against militants and criminals, arresting two active cadres associated with the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (City Meitei) and recovered a stolen two-wheeler in separate operations across Imphal on Wednesday. Official sources said that Nongthombam Isingchaoba Singh (19), also known as Kondum, was arrested from Kongba Laishram Leikai Heinoubon under Porompat…
Shija Hospitals inaugurated the Itocha Block today at the SJ Auditorium, marking a major milestone in the expansion of advanced healthcare services in Manipur. The event was graced by M. Rajkumar Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Imphal West, as Chief Guest; Dr. M. Amuba Singh, Director, Shija Academy of Health Sciences, as Guest of Honour; and Dr….
The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has withdrawn its 24-hour total shutdown along Asian Highway-2 (Imphal–Dimapur) and National Highway-37 (Imphal–Jiribam) in the larger interest of peace and inter-tribal harmony.The shutdown, which began at midnight on January 27, was called to protest the alleged failure of the Manipur government to arrest those involved in the Republic…
Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh has expressed deep sadness over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar who died in a plane crash, recalling him as a seasoned leader who served the people of the state with unwavering commitment.Mention may be made that Pawar and four others lost their lives when an…
Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla accompanied by the First Lady, Jyoti Bhalla, graced the opening ceremony of the 7th Manipur Women’s International Polo Tournament 2026 held today at Mapal Kangjeibung, Imphal Polo Ground. The Governor unfurled the flag of the All Manipur Polo Association (AMPA) and formally inaugurated the tournament.In his address, Governor Bhalla…
The State PC-PNDT Cell, Directorate of Family Welfare Services and National Health Mission Manipur, jointly organised a Walkathon today as part of the awareness campaign on the occasion of National Girl Child Day, 2026. The event was held under the slogan “Empowering Every Daughter and Building a Stronger India.” The Walkathon was flagged off by…
Security forces in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district have taken significant action against illegal drug cultivation by destroying five acres of poppy fields. This operation, carried out on January 27 in the Machi Police Station area, is part of a broader initiative involving multiple agencies to eliminate narcotics networks in the state. Earlier efforts included the arrest…
Several student and community organisations have jointly announced a peaceful rally to be held on January 28 under the theme “We Want Political Solution, Not Popular Government.” According to a public notice, the rally is intended to express concern over the proposed formation of a popular government in Manipur without what organisers describe as a…
A joint peace meeting will be held on Tuesday afternoon at the Kangpokpi district headquarters in Manipur following the Republic Day arson incident that affected K. Songlung village. The meeting is being seen as an important step by the administration and community leaders to calm tensions and restore normalcy in the area after the violence….
