Renowned Manipuri writer Haobam Nalini has been awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 in the Manipuri language category for her acclaimed short story collection Kanglamdriba Eephut.The Sahitya Akademi announced this year’s winners on Monday, recognizing outstanding literary contributions across 24 languages. The awards span multiple genres, including poetry, novels, essays, memoirs, and short stories.Nalini’s…
The 1st Foundation Day of Daichiro Professional Skill Academy was celebrated at Public Library Hall, Uripok Sorbon Thingel in Imphal West with the launch of a new initiative, “Skill Nest After-School Club.”Founder-cum-Director Potshangbam Sachipriya stated that the academy has been actively providing skill-based training to children from a young age, focusing on life skills, confidence…
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Churachandpur witnessed an inspiring initiative on Monday when Khuga Battalion Assam Rifles organised a career counselling session for its students. The programme was designed to motivate and guide the youth towards meaningful career choices, with a special focus on opportunities in the Indian Army. An officer from Khuga Battalion delivered an engaging…
Social activist Malem Thongam has formally appealed to Chief Minister Y Khemchand, urging the government to publicly disclose actions taken within 15 days to guarantee the free and safe movement of the Meitei community across all districts of Manipur. In his letter, Thongam, a resident of Imphal East, highlighted the ongoing inter-community conflict that has…
The All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) has started observing the 46th Realization Month, from March 17, under the theme “Realize to Save the Indigenous People of Manipur.” The observance will continue till April 17. The month-long observance aims to raise awareness on issues related to the protection of indigenous identity, demographic changes, and the influx…
The Central Working Committee (CWC), Tangkhul Naga Foothills’ Organization (TNFO), has demanded the immediate dismantling of the illegal bunker allegedly established by the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) at the foothill of Lungter Hill in Sinakeithei, located barely 500 meters from the residential area of Sinakeithei Tangkhul village. What was once a road opened in 2019…
Chief Minister Y Khemchand has informed the House that an administrative committee will be constituted to conduct an inquiry into suspected fake cases and fraudulent withdrawals under CMHT and PMJAY, and a report will be furnished within one month. On the evening session of the last day of the 7th Session of the 12th Manipur…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday addressed the State Assembly and reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to fighting corruption.“Despite challenges, the Vigilance Department is making steady progress, with 149 out of 222 cases disposed. Clean governance is achievable—as demonstrated through merit-based recruitments during my tenure as Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister,” Singh…
Actress Sneha Ullal, who famously debuted in the 2005 film ‘Lucky: No Time for Love,’ has recently revisited the memories of her early days in Bollywood, specifically addressing the long-standing comparisons to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her experience working with Salman Khan. For years, Ullal was the subject of intense media scrutiny due to her…
Security forces and Manipur Police have arrested five cadres linked to valley-based insurgent groups and also apprehended a key accused in a recent arson case along National Highway-2, officials said on Tuesday.According to official sources, the arrests were made during an operation carried out on March 16 in the border belt under Moreh Police Station…
