IRB Jawan Held Over Alleged Role in Malemnganba Death

The Kakching district police arrested Salam Oken Meitei, a 39-year-old personnel from the 7th IRB, for investigation related to the death of Ch. Malemnganba. Oken, a resident of the same locality as the deceased, is currently in police custody for 10 days following a remand ordered by a duty magistrate. In response to his arrest,…

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TIA Calls for Measures to Protect Thadou Identity in Assam

The Thadou Inpi Assam (TIA) expressed gratitude to the Government of Assam for its efforts towards ending armed militancy through the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) signed with the Kuki groups on March 15. This initiative aims to incorporate armed groups into the democratic framework, promoting peace, stability, and development in Assam’s hill districts. The TIA…

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Khemchand Directs DCs to Support Hailstorm Victims

On the morning session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh presented the 16th Annual Report (2022–2023) of the Manipur Information Commission. The Secretary informed the Assembly about the Governor’s assent to several Bills, including: The Manipur Contingency Fund Bill, 2024; The Dhanamanjuri University (Second Amendment) Bill, 2024; The Manipur Private School…

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Homage Offered at Shangshak War Memorial Ceremony

The Shangshak Battalion of the Assam Rifles solemnly paid tribute to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation at the War Memorial, Shangshak, in the Ukhrul district. The ceremony was conducted in the esteemed presence of the Inspector General Assam Rifles (South), together with officials and troops of the battalion, who…

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Ex-Servicemen Engage with Assam Rifles in Outreach Programme

A significant interaction with Ex-Servicemen (ESM) took place at the Company Operating Base (COB) Ukhrul, organized by Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (South). The event was attended by the Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) and senior officials of Assam Rifles, creating a robust dialogue platform for the veteran community. Thirty-two Ex-Servicemen from the Indian Army…

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Dr Nalini Wins Sahitya Akademi Award for Kanglamdriba Eephut

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…

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Activist Malem’s CCPur Peace Rally Halted in Chandel

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…

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Security Forces Foil JFD March to Assembly

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…

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₹3 Lakh Compensation Announced for S*xual Violence Victims, Says CM

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,…

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Hawaijar Production Training Held for IDPs

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…

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