Manipur

Manipur community intensifies demand for separate administration with mass rally

Manipur community intensifies demand for separate administration with mass rally

The Kuki community's movement demanding a separate administration intensified on Monday(24 June 2024) after more than one lakh people participated in a mega rally in the Churachandpur district of the state. The movement was led by the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF). Vociferous sloganeering could be heard at the rally, demanding separate admissibility and Union Territory status for the Kuki Zo inhabited areas in the state. The ITLF had called for a total shutdown in the entire district and the movement coincided with the start of the Parliament's Lok Sabha Session on the Monday. While the locals in the valley…
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Assam-Manipur border tightened ahead of Manipur violence

Assam-Manipur border tightened ahead of Manipur violence

Fresh violence hits Manipur again, the latest surge began as Soibam Saratkumar Singh, a 59-year-old Meitei farmer who had been missing for weeks. His death sparked outrage among the local residents and have been demanding the right to arm themselves for protection. The incident took place at Manipur's Jiribam district on June 6, 2024. Following the incident, the state has been unrest prompting hundreds to flee and seek refugees in neighbouring state, Assam particularly in Lakhipur area of Cachar district. To prevent the crossing border, Assam has tightened security measures at the Assam-Manipur border. Numal Mahatta, the Superintendent of Police…
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Manipur schools to remain shut for three days

Manipur schools to remain shut for three days

The northeast region states have been facing landfall cyclonic storm 'Remal' these following days. The natural disaster has left a trail of destruction in the states. In the view of the situation, Manipur Education department officials has announced that both private and government schools will remain close for three days from 29 May to 31 May, 2024. The incessant rain and storm has caused widespread destruction and inconvenience to too many households, for precautionary measures the government has decided to issued the order.
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Poll duty at sensitive areas

Poll duty at sensitive areas

Recently several Government Meetei employees have urged the Election Commission and all relevant authorities to let them do election duty at Meetei villages given the situation in Manipur. It is reported that some Government employees who are Meeteis have been given election duty at Tamenglong and Noney. Actually speaking to the media at Manipur Press Club today, a staff teacher Nongmaithem Hemchandra said that it will be unsafe for the Meeteis to pass through Kuki villages and discharge election duty at Tamenglong and Noney. In fact he said that they have taken a resolution to not discharge election duty at…
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Recently Assam Rifles distributed sports items

Recently Assam Rifles distributed sports items

Recently Assam Rifles of IGAR (South) distributed sports items to residents of Mulam village in Ukhrul district as part of the Assam Rifles Civic Action Programme on Wednesday. Actually the initiative was part of Assam Rifles' ongoing efforts to connect with the local populace and engage in welfare activities aimed at enhancing community relations. In fact the sports items, including volleyball, football, football shoes, football gloves, badminton rackets, shuttlecocks, and other indoor sports equipment, were provided to the village.In reality the village chief and members of the local youth club attended the function, informed a statement issued by PRO IGAR…
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Recently Road safety awareness bike rally held

Recently Road safety awareness bike rally held

Recently in connection with the observance of Road Safety Month from January 15 to February 14 on the theme 'Suraksha Jeevan Raksha', Manipur Police Traffic Control Wing and Transporters & Drivers' Council (TDC) took out a traffic awareness bike rally from Kangla Western Gate on this Friday. Actually the bike rally participated by several traffic officers including Traffic Control Police Wing Manipur additional SP Amakcham Debananda was flagged off by Traffic Control Police Wing SP Wungpam Kasar. In fact speaking in this regard, SP Wangpam Kasar appealed to the people to strictly follow traffic rules and regulations. Actually while urging…
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Recently Sabir Ahamed tops Talent Search 2023

Recently Sabir Ahamed tops Talent Search 2023

Recently Mohammed Sabir Ahamed of Lilong Haoreibi College studying BSc (Hons) Zoology, topped the National Talent Search, 2023 in senior/degree colleges (undergraduate) category organised by Association of Muslim Professionals. Actually Sabir Ahamed is the son of Md Zamin Ahamad of Khekman Amakcham, Thoubal. In fact informing this in a release, Lilong Haoreibi College principal Prof Md A Sattar Shah, on behalf of the teaching and non-teaching fraternity of the college, congratulated Sabir on securing the top position in the National Talent Search, 2023. This is actually good as today student are spending their most time in study and becoming very…
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For unpaid electric bills and unauthorized connections 24 arrested

For unpaid electric bills and unauthorized connections 24 arrested

Recently twenty four consumers were arrested for unpaid electric bills and illegal usage of electricity during widespread raids conducted by the Manipur State Power Distribution Company Ltd (MSPDCL) officers and staff across Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur districts. As per a statement issued by the Executive Director of MSPDCL, one was arrested from Napet Palli area, one from Tera Sayang area, six from Thangmeiband Tarung, two from Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai, one from Babupara, two from Lilong, five from Wangjing, two from Yairipok and four from Kodompokpi Lamkhai area making it more clear.In reality MSPDCL has disconnected the…
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Recently MLA Ranjit reaches out to injured

Recently MLA Ranjit reaches out to injured

Recently Sugnu MLA K Ranjit Singh extended financial assistance to news anchor of ISTV Network S Arunbala Devi, who is undergoing treatment at RIMS hospital, following a road accident on December 26, 2023 while returning home after finishing duty. Actually MLA Ranjit visited RIMS hospital on Friday and handed over Rs 10,000 to Arun-bala Devi and prayed for her speedy recovery.In reality Arunbala suffered multiple leg injuries in the accident and awaiting for the second operation after completion of the first operation. Actually this is very sad news as news anchor S Arunbala Devi is undergoing treat after a road…
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In a fresh firing between two groups in Manipur two people were killed and five others were injured

In a fresh firing between two groups in Manipur two people were killed and five others were injured

Recently two people were killed and five others were injured in a fresh firing between two groups in Manipur on Tuesday. Actually a gunfight erupted between two communities on the border of the Imphal West and Kangpokpi districts. In fact at least one person is also said to be missing. In reality the state is witnessing violence since May 3 last year.  This is actually very bad news as today violence is happening in Manipur and effecting people life badly. Today in every corner of the world tension is going on and for this reason peace is required. Actually Manipur…
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