Security forces conducted search operations and recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from Lambal Awang Leikai under Lamsang police station in Imphal West district on Tuesday.Officials said that one local made Single Barrel Gun, one 9 mm pistol, six pistols along with a magazine each, 64 ammunition rounds of different calibers, three…
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president K. Meghachandra has filed a writ petition in the High Court of Manipur alleging unconstitutional actions by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla under Article 174(1) of the Indian Constitution. The petition also seeks the dissolution of the remaining term of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly under Article 174(2). Meghachandra approached…
Technology-led manufacturing and innovation will take centre stage as INDIAWOOD 2026 returns from February 26 to March 2 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru. Organised by NürnbergMesse India and supported by EUMABOIS, the 26th edition is set to be the largest in the platform’s history. The biennial exhibition will host over 1,000 brands…
A one-day awareness programme on “Pre-Marital Counselling in Manipur” was jointly organised by the Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW) and the Women Cell, Regional College, Lilong Chajing today at the Seminar Hall of the college.The programme aimed at creating awareness on the importance of pre-marital counselling in promoting healthy family relationships, mutual understanding, and…
Security forces recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives and arrested two militants in separate operations across Manipur, police said on February 3, as security agencies continued efforts to restore calm in the violence-affected state. According to the police, the recovery of warlike stores was made during a search operation carried out in…
Members of the Rajya Sabha expressed grave worries about the mounting health and developmental catastrophe that India’s youngsters are experiencing, with a focus on smartphone addiction and a dramatic increase in myopia cases. Lehar Singh Siroya, a member of the BJP, cautioned that unrestrained smartphone use among students is seriously impairing their capacity to focus,…
At a time when the BJP has intensified efforts for the restoration of an elected government in Manipur, a BJP MLA has opposed the move, stating that the Kuki-Zo MLAs will not partake in the process. “Without justice for the ethnic cleansing of our people, and sans a written commitment for political settlement, representatives of Kuki…
In a dual-location initiative reflecting the global theme of wetland conservation for human wellbeing and ecological health, Assam Rifles observed World Wetlands Day through community-driven environmental actions at Komlakhong and Moreh. World Wetlands Day, observed every year on February 2, marks the adoption of the Ramsar Convention in 1971 and raises global awareness about the…
In a major drug seizure, Manipur Police arrested one Md. Sabir Ahmed (46) of Lilong Nungei, Thoubal district from North AOC area under Imphal-PS, Imphal West district. From his possession, 15.556 kg of brown sugar and a TATA truck were seized. On the other hand, security forces arrested two individuals from New Checkon, Tribal Market…
The Naga seed sowing festival Lui-Ngai-Ni will be celebrated this year at the Ukhrul district headquarters in Manipur on February 14 and 15, under the aegis of the United Naga Council (UNC). The two-day gala event will be hosted by the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL). Observed annually to mark the beginning of the agricultural season,…
