Renowned film critic Meghachandra Kongbam has been appointed to the FIPRESCI International Jury for the 12th Duhok International Film Festival 2025, taking place from December 9 to 16 in Duhok, Iraq. He will join fellow jury members Olivia Popp from Germany and Dr. Kovan Hussein Saado from Kurdistan to select the recipient of the esteemed…
Former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh emphasized that violence is never a solution to societal issues during the 31st death anniversary of Moirangthem Ibotombi, following the tragic killing of Ibotombi by armed assailants. Speaking at the memorial event held at the Moirangthem Ibotombi Memorial Complex, organized by the Moirangthem Ibotombi Memorial Charitable Trust, he called…
One of Manipur’s largest polo tournaments began on December 5 at the iconic Mapal Kangjeibung, with more than 30 teams participating in the 15-day DGAR Men and Women Polo Championship. The championship is being jointly organised by the Directorate General of Assam Rifles (DGAR) and the All Manipur Polo Association (AMPA). Speaking at the venue,…
Representatives of internally-displaced persons (IDPs) on Friday urged the Manipur government to expedite resettlement of all IDPs, while ensuring security in the vulnerable villages and issuing a a timeline-based progress report so that the commitments made are honoured within December 2025.Joint representatives of the IDPs submitted a memorandum to the Manipur Governor and Chief Secretary…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday graced the presentation ceremony of the Manipur State Kala Akademi (MSKA) Awards 2023 and 2024, held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Akademi in Imphal. Altogether 69 distinguished individuals were conferred the prestigious Manipur State Kala Akademi Awards (MSKA), in a diverse range of categories, including the MSKA…
The Manipur Government has issued a strong warning to groups that are allegedly trying to create fear and disturb peace in the State. The Home Department released a press note on December 4, saying that some organisations have been threatening and intimidating ordinary citizens. Officials said that the State Police have already started taking action…
Reports of some educational institutions in Manipur overcharging students for Class 10 examination form fill-up beyond the fee structure fixed by the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BOSEM) have evoked concern among the Manipur Semgat Sagatpa Lup (MASSAL). Warning schools to immediately stop the practice, MASSAL stated that people across Manipur are already facing severe…
Manipur observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday with a clarion call for greater inclusion, improved accessibility, and sustained support for persons with disabilities (PwDs) under the global theme “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.” In Bishnupur, the district-level programme was organised at Kyamba Ningshing Shanglen by the District Social Welfare…
Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has raised alarm over what he alleged as “large-scale” deforestation in the hill ranges under Kangpokpi district, while requesting concrete action to avert a possible environmental disaster. Sharing a short video on social media on Wednesday night – which he claimed shows illicit poppy plantations and large-scale deforestation…
The Manipuri Students’ Federation (MSF) on Wednesday renewed its agitation, demanding the translation of school and college textbooks into Manipuri language, following the Centre’s allocation of Rs 18 crore for the preservation and promotion of the vernacular language and script. The agitation took the form of human chains on key routes in Imphal East district,…
