The Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, on Monday announced the names of the twenty-four distinguished litterateurs from across the country who have been selected for the prestigious “Sahitya Akademi Award 2025”, given annually. This prestigious award will be presented to the acclaimed litterateur Dr. Nalini…
Malem Thongam’s peace march to restore peace in the state and revive the lives of the people has been enthusiastically received by the “Meitei Community Joint Coordinating Committee-Waithou, Kiyam, Kiyam Siphai, Haokha & Waithou” (MCJCC) at Babu Bazar in Thoubal District on Monday. The peace march of Malem Thongam, which was supposed to go from…
A group of volunteers associated with the Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) were prevented from advancing towards the Manipur Legislative Assembly Complex after security personnel intercepted them at Thangmeiband in Imphal. The volunteers had assembled in the area intending to hold a protest demonstration while the seventh sitting of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly was…
The 7th Session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly focused on discussions and voting for 7 Demands for Grants for the Financial Year 2026–27 on its sixth day, approving a total allocation of Rs. 2524,88,16,000 across various departments. Notable approvals included specific amounts such as Rs. 16,29,33,000 for Information and Publicity, Rs. 1423,53,69,000 for Medical,…
The Central Agricultural University (CAU), under the All India Coordinated Research Project on Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (AICRP on PHET), organized an entrepreneurship development and hands-on training programme on fermented soybean (Hawaijar) production at Lamboikhongnangkhong in Imphal West district. The programme was conducted especially for internally displaced persons (IDPs) currently staying at the Lamboikhongnangkhong relief…
The Thadou Students’ Association (TSA) has rejected a complaint filed at Kangpokpi Police Station against social activist Ashang Kasar, calling it a “baseless” attempt to misuse the name of the Thadou community and escalate ethnic tensions in Manipur. The complaint was lodged on March 15 by Lungoulen Guite, who identified himself as the general secretary…
The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) has issued a warning over reports that a Meitei cyclist, Malem Thongam, is planning to visit Churachandpur on March 17, cautioning that such a move would violate the existing buffer zone between Meitei and Kuki-Zo inhabited areas. In a press statement issued on Monday, the organisation said any attempt…
Hundreds of citizens gathered at the historic Koirengei Airfield in Manipur’s Imphal East district on Sunday, urging authorities to preserve the site and protect it from ongoing construction activities.The demonstration was organized by the Campaign for Protection and Preservation of Koirengei Airfield (CPPKAF). Protesters assembled at the airfield carrying placards highlighting the historical significance of…
Director Lakshmipriya Devi’s BAFTA award-winning Manipuri drama Boong has crossed ₹1 crore at the Indian box office following its re-release on March 6, becoming the first film from Manipur to reach the milestone. The film was co-produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment along with Chalkboard Entertainment and Suitable Pictures. According to the…
A heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds and hailstorms caused significant damage to houses and properties in many areas of the state on Sunday. Stong winds accompanied by hailstorms have reportedly damaged large stretches of agricultural land in several areas, leading to significant losses for famers. The sudden weather conditions have raised concerns over crop…
