A one-day awareness programme on the Chief Minister’s Entrepreneurship Support Scheme (CMESS) was held at the INA Auditorium Hall in Moirang, organized by the Planning Department and the District Administration Bishnupur. Targeting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the area, the programme outlined significant aspects of CMESS, including 100% coverage under CGTMSE and MCGS, collateral-free loans,…
On Tuesday morning in the Kamjong district of Manipur, two individuals suffered gunshot injuries when armed assailants opened fire in Sharkaphung village. The victims, Ringyui Ramror (22) and Raichan Lungleng (34), both from the Tangkhul Naga community, sustained bullet wounds to their legs and feet and were subsequently transported to a hospital in Ukhrul district…
In a landmark judgment that reinforces the principles of gender equality within the Indian Armed Forces, the Supreme Court has ruled that the denial of Permanent Commission (PC) to several women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers was a result of “systemic discrimination.” The apex court observed that the evaluation criteria employed by the Indian Army—specifically…
Member of Parliament Dr. Akoijam Bimol raised serious concerns over the continuing violence in Manipur during the session of the 2nd phase of the budget session, Lok Sabha, calling for justice, accountability, and restoration of normalcy in the state. Addressing the House, Dr. Bimol highlighted a recent incident involving an engineer, Mayank Nambam Rishikanta, who…
In a bold step toward long-term economic transformation, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh unveiled a comprehensive roadmap aimed at building a $1.3 trillion economy for Northeast India by 2047, with agriculture as its central pillar.The policy document, titled “Agricultural Extension Innovations for Achieving a US $1.3 Trillion Northeast India Economy @ 2047 (Shillong Declaration),”…
A special outreach program titled “Viksit Bharat @ 2047 and Nari Shakti through Financial Inclusion” was held at the Laipung Community Hall in Thoubal district, organized by the Central Bureau of Communication, Regional Office Imphal, in collaboration with multiple local women’s organizations. The event featured notable attendees, including Moirangthem PriyaRoshni, the chief guest and Assistant…
An eight-day intensive training programme focused on “Recent Advances in Pulse Production Technologies for Strengthening Food and Nutritional Security among Smallholder Farmers in North East India” commenced on Monday and will run until March 30. This initiative, sponsored by the ICAR–Indian Institute of Pulses Research (ICAR-IIPR) under the NEH program, is organized by the ICAR…
The Village Authority of Mongkot Chepu condemned the repeated attacks on civilians allegedly perpetrated by Tangkhul militants, emphasizing their complete disregard for human life. A press release revealed that on March 19, an unprovoked assault with automatic weapons targeted the village, damaging several homes and instilling fear among residents. Further escalation occurred with militants opening…
Ahangruak Chief Chairman Association has condemned the recent arson and threats by an armed Kuki militant group against the Liangmai Naga people in the Thonglang Liangmai Naga village, which occurred on March 21. In a press release, the association accused the Kuki militants of burning construction materials, temporary shelters, and eco-tourism surroundings, as well as…
Security forces conducted a drug seizure at the Mao check post, intercepting a white AStar Maruti Suzuki with registration no. HR 05AG9844. The driver, 35-year-old Firoz from Yairipok Tulihal Mayai Leikai in Imphal East district, was arrested along with 174 grams of Brown Sugar. Authorities seized a wallet containing Rs 5000, as well as key…
