Sonakshi Sarkar

Manipur government orders verification of M.Phil./Ph.D. degrees amid rising concerns over dubious credentials

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…

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Manipur Chief Justice visits Kangpokpi relief camp, stresses legal empowerment and equality

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…

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Manipur’s Father’s Day turns tearful as Kangpokpi mourns Air India crash victim Lamnunthem Singson

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…

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NEC Yearbook 2025 unveiled, Rs 6.19 crore disbursed for Manipur projects

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…

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‘Brooms’, not ‘Bars’: Manipur Police turns protest cleanup into civic lesson for youths

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…

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19 detained in Imphal East for street violence and public disruption

In a firm response to escalating tensions, Manipur Police on June 10 detained 19 individuals in Imphal East district for their involvement in incidents of street violence and public disorder. According to officials, the group had been blocking roads, harassing commuters, and disrupting normal life in several localities, with many reportedly under the influence of…

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Manipur tense as SDC Office torched in Andro Kendra

In a fresh wave of violence that has rocked Manipur, unidentified miscreants torched the Sub-Divisional Collector’s (SDC) office in Yairipok Tulihal under Andro Kendra, Imphal East district, late Sunday evening. The arson attack, which occurred around 7:45 p.m., caused extensive damage to the structure and destroyed crucial government documents. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The…

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