PM Modi addresses rally in Imphal; inaugurates development projects

Thousands turned up at the Hatta Kangjeibung in Imphal where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally besides inaugurating developmental projects worth over Rs 1500 crore. Among the flagship schemes inaugurated by the Prime Minister are Integrated Check Post at Indo-Myanmar border, Dolaithabi Dam, FCI godown water supply scheme, sports infra projects etc. Addressing the […]

Manipur Cong sounds poll bugle for 2019 Lok Sabha elections

The Manipur Congress has sounded the poll bugle for 2019 Lok Sabha elections on the occasion of the 134th foundation day of the Indian National Congress. On the occasion, former chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh said with elections fast approaching, the party workers  were gearing up for a good show in the state. Manipur Pradesh […]

Manipur observes Nupi Lan Day

Manipur observed the historic Nupi Lan Day on Wednesday. Nupi Lan, which means women’s war in Manipuri- was a significant movement in the history of the state. The women in Manipur have always enjoyed a special status in society as they played a significant role in shaping the history of Manipur. The programme was marked […]

Myanmarese delegates attend session on ‘Borderland and Governance’ in Imphal

A two-day long academic interaction session titled “Borderland and Governance: Northeast India and Myanmar” kicked off on Tuesday at the Court hall of Manipur University in Imphal. The session, organised by Manipur University’s Centre for Myanmar Studies, is being attended by 33 delegates from different part of Myanmar, which include various political leaders, leaders of […]

Manipur govt confers MC Mary Kom with ‘Meethoi Leima’ title

The Manipur government conferred 6-times World Women Boxing Champion MC Mary Kom with the title of ‘Meethoi Leima’ during a felicitation ceremony held at Kuman Lampak sports complex on Tuesday. The Star pugilist was also awarded a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh rupees for bringing laurels to the nation following her astounding feat of […]

Thailand Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn arrives in Imphal; to witness Sangai Fest

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand who is on her maiden visit to Manipur was welcomed by Chief Minister N Biren Singh and other state officials on her arrival. On her two-day visit to the state, Princess Maha Chakri will attend 10-day long Sangai Fest, the annual tourism festival of the state. The Princess is […]

Imphal hosts friendly women football match between Manipur-Mandalay

A friendly women football exhibition match was played between Manipur and Mandalay at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal. Manipur women’s football team defeated Myanmar’s Mandalay team 3-1. The exhibition match was organized as part of the Sangai Festival aiming to foster a close friendship relation between India and Myanmar. The endeavor is to […]

Assam Rifles seize drugs worth Rs 30 lakh in Manipur

The Assam Rifles seized drugs worth around Rs 30 lakh in Manipur on Saturday. According to the office of the Inspector General of Assam Rifles, South Sector, the Tengnoupal Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR, South seized a huge cache of contraband drugs, worth Rs 29.88 lakh from Khudenthabi. During […]

National Press Day observed in Manipur

Manipur today joined the rest of the nation in observing National Press Day. The day was organised by the Directorate of Information & Public Relations and the function was inaugurated by Chief Minister N Biren Singh at the 1st Manipur Rifles banquet hall in state capital Imphal. A workshop on ‘Journalism Ethics and Challenges’ was […]