The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has moved petitions before the Supreme Court challenging the grant of bail to two men accused of committing gang rape and being part of the mob that paraded two women naked amid the 2023 ethnic clashes in Manipur. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and…
The 18th death anniversary of three youths who were gunned down by unidentified militants in the infamous “Heirok Thabal Chongpham shooting incident of 2008” was observed with solemn floral tributes to the departed souls with a large amount of public participation. The incident occurred on March 24, 2008, during the fourth day of the Yaoshang…
The 45th World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, 2026, was observed with the launching of the 100 Days TB Mukta Abhiyan at the auditorium of JNIMS, Imphal. The program was organized by the National TB Elimination Programme, National Health Mission, and Directorate of Health Services, Government of Manipur, under the theme “Yes, we can end TB: Led…
The Assam Rifles, recognized as the oldest paramilitary force in India, celebrated its 191st Raising Day with a series of commemorative events across Manipur. Established in 1835, the force has evolved over nearly two centuries from a regional guard into a premier internal security agency. Historically known as the “Sentinels of the North East,” the…
A one-day Special Outreach Programme focusing on Viksit Bharat@2047 was held at the Royal Academy of Law in Oinam, Bishnupur District, organized by the Central Bureau of Communication, Regional Office, Imphal. The event featured prominent attendees including Yelam Ramananda Singh (Secretary, Governing Body), Eliza Maisnam (Principal), Ibeyaima Thounaojam (Lecturer), and Thokchom Anthony from the Central…
With an aim to strengthen farmers’ capacity and promote entrepreneurship in soybean-based products, a four-day hands-on training program on improved soybean production commenced at Ikop Ningthou Laibung in Heirok Part II. The program was inaugurated by Heirok AC MLA, Dr. Thokchom Radheshyam Singh, who emphasized that Heirok has strong potential to emerge as a leading…
In a significant move to stabilise volatile areas in Manipur’s hill districts, security forces carried out coordinated, multi-location operations in the last 24 hours across several sensitive regions, resulting in the dismantling of fortified positions, recovery of illegal arms, and the arrest of a key accused. Under the jurisdiction of Litan Police Station in Ukhrul…
A three-day Festival of Dance and Music was inaugurated at the Government Dance College, Palace Compound, Imphal today.It was organised by the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), Kolkata under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in association with the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur.Chief Guest of the inaugural function, Tongbram Robindro…
Students of Blossom Hebron English School in Kangpokpi district allegedly came under fire while returning home after their board examinations, raising serious concerns about security in the hill district. The incident reportedly occurred around 11:40 am on March 24 along the Tingpibung–Leplen road, when Class X students were travelling from Saikul to Simol village under…
A one-day awareness programme on the Chief Minister’s Entrepreneurship Support Scheme (CMESS) was held at the INA Auditorium Hall in Moirang, organized by the Planning Department and the District Administration Bishnupur. Targeting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the area, the programme outlined significant aspects of CMESS, including 100% coverage under CGTMSE and MCGS, collateral-free loans,…
