Ahead of the much-anticipated Cabinet expansion, the State Government has appointed Oinam Sunil Singh and retd Lt Gen L Nishikanta Singh as Advisors to Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand. As per an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, the appointments were approved during a Cabinet meeting held on February 17. Both have…
A newly constructed community hall at Kokchai Makha Leikai under the Mayang Imphal Assembly Constituency was inaugurated by the local MLA, Kongkham Robindro Singh. The community hall was built under the MLA Local Area Development (MLALAD) Fund and has been formally handed over to the public. The inauguration programme was attended by several prominent individuals,…
In a significant boost to the State’s forest frontline staff, a solemn and dignified Pipping Ceremony for 68 newly promoted Deputy Rangers including six women officers was held on Friday at the state Forest Headquarters, Sanjenthong, Imphal. Newly promoted personnel include six officers promoted in 2025 and 62 officers promoted in 2026. The ceremony formally…
The State-Level Consensus Building Meeting under the Mental Health System Assessment initiative was successfully convened on Friday at Sushruta Hall, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, policymakers, health officials, and experts to deliberate on strengthening the mental health system in Manipur. The programme was graced by Prof. G….
Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM), together with its affiliated bodies (TIM, TSA, TCI, TAS, THRA, TEA, and others), conducted a joint meeting on Thursday. The primary agenda was the planning and celebration of the Hun–Thadou Cultural Festival, 2026, which is officially declared a State (Restricted) Holiday in Manipur and celebrated annually on April 7. After in-depth…
In a significant science achievement involving a member of the “Manipuri’s in Taiwan” community, a research work of Dr. Puyam Tondonba Singh conducted at Academia Sinica, Taiwan, under the supervision of Dr. Ho-Ming Chen has been featured by a leading Taiwan media, “Focus Taiwan”, and published in the prestigious journal Proceedings of the National Academy…
The Bharatiya Janata Party, Manipur Pradesh has strongly condemned the shameful and irresponsible conduct of Indian Youth Congress workers who staged a topless protest and raised anti-Modi slogans at Bharat Mandapam during the prestigious global AI Summit. M. Asnikumar Singh, Spokesperson of BJP, said that the Summit is a moment of immense national pride. With…
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…
