Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday addressed the State Assembly and reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to fighting corruption.“Despite challenges, the Vigilance Department is making steady progress, with 149 out of 222 cases disposed. Clean governance is achievable—as demonstrated through merit-based recruitments during my tenure as Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister,” Singh…
Security forces and Manipur Police have arrested five cadres linked to valley-based insurgent groups and also apprehended a key accused in a recent arson case along National Highway-2, officials said on Tuesday.According to official sources, the arrests were made during an operation carried out on March 16 in the border belt under Moreh Police Station…
Noted Manipuri writer Haobam Nalini has been awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2025 in the Manipuri language category for her short story collection Kanglamdriba Eephut. The announcement was made as part of the Akademi’s annual recognition of outstanding literary works across Indian languages.The Sahitya Akademi Award is considered one of the country’s most respected…
MLA of Thanga Assembly Constituency Tongbram Robindro Singh yesterday visited several villages affected by the sudden hailstorm accompanied by heavy rain on Sunday last, in Bishnupur district. He extended relief materials to the impacted families of his Assembly Constituency.The hailstorm that struck parts of the district on Sunday, damaged many houses and caused hardships to…
A field staff of electricity department, government of Manipur has died due to electrocution while repairing a high-tension power line at Khurkhul Lamkhai in Imphal west district yesterday morning.Reports said that the deceased has been identified as one Nongthombam Lokendro Singh, son of late Nongthombam Sanajaoba Singh. He is a resident of Kanto Sabal under…
Wushu Association of Manipur (WAM) has announced selected list of State Wushu players and officials to participate in the upcoming All India National Wushu Trial Selection for the preparation of Indian Wushu team at SAI CRC, Bhopal in connection with the 10th Junior Asian Wushu Championship to be held in Brunei and 15th World Wushu…
On March 17, 2023, Thadou Inpi Manipur observed the 109th anniversary of Sajam Lhah – The Thadou War (Gaal), 1917-19 Declaration Day, reflecting on the courage of their ancestors. The ceremony at the historic Jampi Summit, under the leadership of Khotinthang Sitlhou, involved a traditional oath-taking ritual where Thadou chiefs united to declare war against…
Security forces arrested five cadres of valley based insurgents groups (VBIGs) from a stretch between BP 73 and 75 under Moreh Police Station in Tengnoupal district. They have been identified as Thangjam Ashok Kumar Singh alias Khongthang of Waikhong Village (PREPAK): Laishram Nipamacha Singh alias Loiya of Sagolmang Awang Leikai (PREPAK): Thangjam Manimatum Meitei alias…
The Kakching district police arrested Salam Oken Meitei, a 39-year-old personnel from the 7th IRB, for investigation related to the death of Ch. Malemnganba. Oken, a resident of the same locality as the deceased, is currently in police custody for 10 days following a remand ordered by a duty magistrate. In response to his arrest,…
The Thadou Inpi Assam (TIA) expressed gratitude to the Government of Assam for its efforts towards ending armed militancy through the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) signed with the Kuki groups on March 15. This initiative aims to incorporate armed groups into the democratic framework, promoting peace, stability, and development in Assam’s hill districts. The TIA…
