Security forces conducted operations in Senapati district, successfully intercepting a four-wheeler at T. Khullen Naka Check Post. They apprehended Abu Mohammad Tahir (28) from Khola Part-1, Karimganj, Assam, seizing 840 grams of suspected heroin, a Bolero vehicle (Regd. No. AS 01FY 9787), its keys, and a mobile phone. Additionally, another interception occurred at Tengnoupal where…
The Union Rural Development ministry has approved the construction of 5,000 new houses for the rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Manipur, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY–G) for the financial year 2025-26. This decision was made by Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during a meeting with…
Khongnangthaba University, located in Khurai Konsam Leikai, Imphal East, marked its 5th Foundation Day with a celebratory program attended by dignitaries, faculty, staff, students, parents, and supporters. The event featured prominent guests including Prof. Kiran Hazarika, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Central University of Punjab; Dr. G. Mariappan, Professor and Head at St. Mary’s College of Pharmacy; and…
During such a timing of communal tension between the Meitei and Kuki communities, a small but significant gesture of reconciliation was witnessed as one Anthony Naukak, a Paite-Zomi man from Churachandpur district recently visited his Meitei mother-in-law on February 21 in Imphal.The visit came as he travelled to the city to raise issues concerning internally…
The National Integration Tour (NIT), organized by the Assam Rifles under its Civic Action Programme, has recently arrived in Dimapur during its Northeast phase. This initiative involves a delegation of 23 members alongside 68 officials and troops, embarking on a 15-day journey focused on promoting national unity, enhancing civil-military cooperation, and expanding perspectives on governance…
Manipuri comedy-drama Boong, produced by Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment, won the prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Children’s and Family Film in London on Sunday. The film’s debutant director, Lakshmipriya Devi, made an emotional plea for peace in her acceptance speech after receiving the coveted trophy from Paddington Bear, the lead character starring in the West…
Chief Minister Y Khemchand extended heartfelt congratulations to Lakshmi Priya Devi for her achievement in winning the First Award in the Best Children & Family Film category at the 79th British Academy of Film & Television Awards (BAFTA) 2026 for her film “Boong.” In his social media announcement, Khemchand expressed pride in her accomplishment, emphasizing…
The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Vungzagin Valte, MLA of Thanlon Assembly Constituency, who died on February 21 after a lengthy struggle following severe injuries sustained during a mob attack in May 2023. The attack occurred after Valte met with then Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, resulting in…
On February 21, the Thadou Students’ Association (TSA) mourned the death of Vungzagin Valte, who passed away in New Delhi after suffering from a prolonged illness stemming from severe injuries sustained during a brutal attack on May 4, 2023. Valte, born in Mualnuam village, served three terms as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for…
Following the appointment of Keisham Meghachandra Singh, the MLA of Wangkhem Constituency and former President of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), as the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader of the Indian National Congress in Manipur, the Wangkhem Block Congress Committee (WBCC) held a grand felicitation ceremony. This event took place at the WBCC office…
