Former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh emphasized that violence is never a solution to societal issues during the 31st death anniversary of Moirangthem Ibotombi, following the tragic killing of Ibotombi by armed assailants. Speaking at the memorial event held at the Moirangthem Ibotombi Memorial Complex, organized by the Moirangthem Ibotombi Memorial Charitable Trust, he called…
One of Manipur’s largest polo tournaments began on December 5 at the iconic Mapal Kangjeibung, with more than 30 teams participating in the 15-day DGAR Men and Women Polo Championship. The championship is being jointly organised by the Directorate General of Assam Rifles (DGAR) and the All Manipur Polo Association (AMPA). Speaking at the venue,…
IndiGo’s operational crisis, triggered by the new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules effective from November 1, has revealed a clear gap between the airline’s assurances to investors and the reality on the ground. Despite repeatedly claiming that the revised crew-rest norms would have minimal impact and that it was fully prepared for the busy…
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah opened the ‘Swadeshotsav 2025’, a national expo produced by Swarnim Jagran Manch and Swarnim Bharat Varsh Foundation, at the Gujarat University Ground in Ahmedabad’s Navarangpura. The event is consistent with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s objective of creating a ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (developed India) by encouraging indigenous industry, knowledge, and…
Representatives of internally-displaced persons (IDPs) on Friday urged the Manipur government to expedite resettlement of all IDPs, while ensuring security in the vulnerable villages and issuing a a timeline-based progress report so that the commitments made are honoured within December 2025.Joint representatives of the IDPs submitted a memorandum to the Manipur Governor and Chief Secretary…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday graced the presentation ceremony of the Manipur State Kala Akademi (MSKA) Awards 2023 and 2024, held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Akademi in Imphal. Altogether 69 distinguished individuals were conferred the prestigious Manipur State Kala Akademi Awards (MSKA), in a diverse range of categories, including the MSKA…
The Manipur Government has issued a strong warning to groups that are allegedly trying to create fear and disturb peace in the State. The Home Department released a press note on December 4, saying that some organisations have been threatening and intimidating ordinary citizens. Officials said that the State Police have already started taking action…
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is approaching a critical turning point, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing that bidding for the national carrier will take place on December 23, to be broadcast live for transparency. The move comes under a $7 billion IMF program after years of losses and failed attempts to privatise the airline. Once…
Following allegations of deaths and FIRs against ground-level officials, the Supreme Court issued a series of orders to relieve the burden of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) working in the Election Commission’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in various states. A bench consisting of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi…
Usha International, one of India’s leading consumer durables brands, extended strong support to the two-day Yubi Lakpi Indigenous Sports Festival 2025 held at Kambongput Lampak, Nongpok Sanjenbam in Imphal East. The event, deeply rooted in Meitei-Pangal tradition, showcased over 200 athletes competing in the ancient coconut-snatching game played in a seven-a-side format similar to football….
