A combined team of security forces along with Forest Department destroyed about 65 acres of poppy field at Govok hill range under Chakpikarong Police Station in Chandel district yesterday. Two temporary huts, poppy pods and poppy seeds etc. Found at the site were destroyed. On the same day, a combined team of security forces, Forest…
Petrol pumps across Manipur’s Imphal valley resumed operations on Tuesday, bringing fuel supply back to normal after a three-day shutdown triggered by security concerns. The shutdown, observed from January 10, was called by petroleum dealers in protest against a bomb attack at a petrol pump in Bishnupur district on January 8. Although no casualties were…
Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, along with Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, co-chaired a review meeting today through video conferencing at the Conference Hall, Lok Bhavan, Imphal, to discuss the overall development of Polo in Manipur.The meeting reviewed the proposals submitted by the State Government regarding the…
A contingent of 92 artistes and students from Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA), Imphal will participate in the Republic Day Parade 2026 in New Delhi, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Manipur on the national stage.A 50-member Manipuri dance advance team left for the national capital on Monday, while a 42-member Pung and Sankirtana…
The Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW), successfully organised a one-day capacity building programme on “Empowerment Through Education & Legal Literacy” today at DM Community College Hall, DM College of Science, Imphal.Speaking at the programme, W. Phajatombi Devi, Member Secretary, MSCW and Additional Director (IPR), Government of Manipur, highlighted the importance of the Central Industrial…
The security situation in Manipur has shown marked improvement in 2025, according to Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. He credited the progress to decisive, neutral, and transparent actions by the security forces, supported by proactive government initiatives. Speaking on the overall situation in the Northeast, General Dwivedi said the combined efforts of the military…
Discussions on Manipur’s future, stability and long-term growth took centre stage at the 2026 North-East Seminar held at the City Convention Centre in Imphal on Monday. The day-long seminar, themed “Resurgent Manipur: Framework for Stability & Sustained Growth,” brought together policymakers, security experts, academics and students to deliberate on the challenges and opportunities facing the…
The Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025 concluded its latest edition after delivering a series of immersive and high-impact fashion showcases across Gurugram, Jaipur and Kolkata, setting new benchmarks for experiential fashion in India. Conceptualised around the theme “Making Fashion Move”, the tour brought together technology, design innovation and cultural storytelling, positioning fashion as a dynamic,…
Arambai Tenggol chief Korou Nganba Khuman has said that his outfit does not view all members of the Kuki community as enemies and is committed to peaceful coexistence, while stressing that a lasting resolution to the ongoing conflict in Manipur would require addressing issues related to demographic imbalance caused by illegal immigration. Speaking to reporters…
Soubam Ibopishak Singh was sworn in as the Chairman of Manipur Electricity Regulatory Commission (MnREC), today. Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, administered the oath of office to Soubam Ibopishak Singh in the Swearing-in Ceremony held at the Darbar Hall of Lok Bhavan, Imphal. MLAs, Chief Secretary, Security Advisor, and other senior officers attended the…
