The 12th edition of the Manipur Sangai Festival drew to a close on November 30 with a vibrant ceremony at the Bhagyachandra Open-Air Theatre, marking the end of one of the state’s most significant cultural events. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, who graced the closing function, emphasised the festival’s growing role as a national and international…
The 12th Manipur Sangai Festival drew to a close at the Bhagyachandra Open-Air Theatre on November 30, with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla highlighting its growing importance as a platform for both national and international cultural outreach. The closing ceremony saw participation from a wide spectrum of attendees, including tourism stakeholders from across India and abroad….
The Chandel District Administration on Friday conducted a hands-on training session for district police personnel on operating biometric machines as part of the state’s intensified effort to register illegal immigrants entering Manipur through its sensitive border regions. The programme, held at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s office, comes amid a steady rise in…
Marking Constitution Day, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday appealed to the people of the state to reaffirm their commitment to constitutional values, uphold unity, and reject all forms of violence. His message came at a time when Manipur continues to confront deep social and ethnic tensions, making the call for peace and constitutional…
Operations against militants in Manipur remain intensified with security forces arresting five active cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) [KCP (PWG)] during separate operations conducted in Imphal East and Imphal West districts on November 26 and 27. Official said an active cadre of KCP (PWG), identified as Khulem Robindro Singh (36) of…
A spiritually enriching Christian Book Fair, organised by Beautiful Books, the literature ministry of the Layman’s Evangelical Fellowship (Chennai), was inaugurated today at Parazeau Maranatha Academy, Kangpokpi. The event was formally opened by Rev. Paolenlal Singson, Pastor of Chongthu Baptist Church Kangpokpi, who cut the ribbon in the presence of church leaders, school authorities, and…
In a swift follow-up investigation of a threat video recently posted on social media, Manipur Police along with Assam Rifles conducted an operation and arrested active cadres of Kangleipak Communist Party (Military Formation Lotus) who were involved in the incident, the state police informed. The arrest comes after a Facebook video uploaded on November 21,…
The Manipur Sangai Festival 2025 has entered its fifth day, but the state’s biggest cultural celebration is witnessing an unusually dull atmosphere. Despite major preparations by the government, the main venue at Hapta Kangjeibung remains largely empty, lacking the vibrancy and festive spirit that once defined the annual event. Organised by the Manipur Tourism Department…
A major counter-insurgency sweep led to the seizure of an improvised long-range rocket packed with nearly 40 kilograms of explosive in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, police confirmed on November 26. The device, found on November 11 in Gelmol village, was accompanied by a launching stand and a battery, indicating it was ready for use. The discovery…
In an extraordinary feat of endurance, three satellite-tagged Amur Falcons from the forests of Manipur have completed one of the most remarkable long-distance migrations recorded in the natural world. Each bird, weighing only about 150 grams, travelled thousands of kilometres across land and sea, reaching East Africa in less than a week, leaving scientists astonished…
