Rahul Gandhi to visit Manipur on March 19

AICC President Rahul Gandhi will visit Imphal on March 19 to launch the parties campaign in the state ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Manipur Okram Ibobi Singh informed Northeast Live that the National Congress Chief may in fact arrive in the capital one day before the actual […]

Assam Rifles conduct anti-drug campaign in Manipur

In a bid to make Manipur a drug-free state, the Assam Rifles conducted an anti-drug campaign at Manipur’s Tingri village on Monday. As part of the campaign, an interactive lecture was conducted at the village to enlighten and generate awareness concerning the ill effects of drugs among the youth. The lecture was followed by an […]

41st National Junior Boys Handball Championship kicks off in Manipur

The 41st National Junior Boys Handball Championship 2019 kicked off on Wednesday at the Indoor Stadium of Imphal’s Khuman Lampak Sports Complex. The Championship is being organised by the Manipur Handball Association under the aegis of the Handball Federation of India. Over 500 boys from 28 states and 2 Sports Academies are participating in the […]

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 […]