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….
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Reports of some educational institutions in Manipur overcharging students for Class 10 examination form fill-up beyond the fee structure fixed by the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BOSEM) have evoked concern among the Manipur Semgat Sagatpa Lup (MASSAL). Warning schools to immediately stop the practice, MASSAL stated that people across Manipur are already facing severe…
Post-festive season demand remained strong, driving impressive sales growth for leading automakers in November compared to the same month last year. Maruti Suzuki India recorded its highest-ever total sales, including exports, at 2,29,021 units, marking a 26% year-on-year increase. Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches rose 21% to 1,70,971 units, while total domestic sales, including LCV Super…
Manipur observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday with a clarion call for greater inclusion, improved accessibility, and sustained support for persons with disabilities (PwDs) under the global theme “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.” In Bishnupur, the district-level programme was organised at Kyamba Ningshing Shanglen by the District Social Welfare…
Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has raised alarm over what he alleged as “large-scale” deforestation in the hill ranges under Kangpokpi district, while requesting concrete action to avert a possible environmental disaster. Sharing a short video on social media on Wednesday night – which he claimed shows illicit poppy plantations and large-scale deforestation…
