Security forces in Manipur have detained four cadres of the UNLF (P) from various locations within the Imphal West district and seized a truck laden with fish. The apprehended individuals are Borish Sagolsem (25), Herojit Sharma (32), Asem Amar Meitei (20), and Md Salman Khan (35), originating from different districts surrounding Imphal. The cadres had…
A new opportunity for young people in Manipur to build careers abroad has emerged with NSDC International partnering Manipur University to set up a Japanese Language Training Centre in Imphal. The initiative focuses on preparing youth from the state and the wider Northeast for employment opportunities in Japan through structured language training. The centre will…
The 18th foundation day of the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal, marked nearly two decades of service in medical education and healthcare in Northeast India. The celebration underscored JNIMS’s development in tertiary healthcare and its pursuit of excellence among leading medical institutions. Present at the ceremony were Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla,…
Neeraj Ghaywan’s film Homebound, featuring Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, has achieved the distinction of being the fifth Indian film shortlisted for the Best International Feature category at the Academy Awards. Selected as India’s official entry in September, it successfully competed against 86 global films to secure a spot in the top 15 announced on…
Women who experience puberty before the age of 11 or give birth before turning 21 may face significantly higher health risks later in life, according to a new study. The research reveals that early reproductive events can double the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and obesity, and increase the likelihood of severe…
At the MIG Cricket Club in Mumbai, members of the Indian women’s blind cricket team, who recently won the T20 Blind Cricket World Cup, met Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. This encounter was a major turning point for the team. Tendulkar spent almost an hour with the players, congratulating them on their historic accomplishment and…
Manipur Member of Parliament Angomcha Bimol Akoijam on Thursday, December 17, raised several concerns in the Lok Sabha during the discussion on the VB-G RAM G Bill. He urged members to look beyond party lines and work together while passing laws that directly affect people’s lives and rights. Speaking in the House, Dr. Akoijam said…
Twenty-two students from Manipur participated in a National Integration Tour organized by the Assam Rifles, exploring Kolkata’s cultural and scientific landmarks. The tour included significant sites such as the Howrah Bridge, the Vijay Diwas Tattoo Show at the Mangal Pandey Training Ground, and Science City. This initiative aimed to promote national integration and showcase India’s…
Tensions have escalated in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district following an incident involving a Meitei cyclist’s attempt to traverse a Kuki-Zo area as part of a self-declared “Manipur Peace Route” from Delhi to Imphal. Local residents, particularly women, organized immediate protests along National Highway-2, blocking the route to prevent the cyclist, identified as Malem Thongam, from entering…
Legendary Indian boxer MC Mary Kom provided humanitarian aid to internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the ongoing conflict in Manipur on December 17. She distributed blankets and shared messages of solidarity at Lanboikhongnangkhong in Imphal West, a site of continuous protests led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) for the resettlement of…
