38th State Mini Handball Tournament KVWA claim both boys and girls' titles
KVWA, Kokchai Mayang Imphal sealed both the boys and girls' titles yesterday in the 38th State Level Mini Handball Tournament hosted by Indira Memorial Club IMC , Leishangthem Awang Leikai, Thoubal KVWA girls bagged the top honours by defeating KKLYDO, Kongpal by 24 14 margin in a one sided final encounter br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 06 Handball 20260609 jpg border 1 alt 38th State Mini Handball Tournament KVWA claim both boys and girls' titles td tr tr td align center 38th State Mini Handball Tournament KVWA claim both boys and girls' titles td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br Ng Jenybala dazzled for KVWA as she single handedly teased the KKLYDO defence set up and netted 13 goals alone to fashion her team a 24 14 win Jenymax 5 , Bidyalaxmi 4 , and Th Likla 2 were also on target and contributed 11 goals for the same team For KKLYDO, Dolly N scored highest 10 goals as Christina Th and Lucky M added 2 goals apiece Meanwhile in the boys' final, KVWA posted a 24 15 win over hosts IMC to complete the title sweep Th Ronaldo and S Nganba scored 9 goals apiece for the winners as Th Ronaldo 3 , Yohenba Thongam 2 and Yohenba Asem 1 shared 6 goals Y Rishikanta was the leading scorer for IMC as he found the target 7 times while Th Somraj and Tomthinganba scored 3 and 2 goals respectively Lorit Arubam, T Paikhomba and Y Rahul also added a goal apiece for IMC in a lost cause Source The Sangai Express
O Manglem elected as AMHLL president for 2026 30 term
Okram Manglem Meetei of MEEHULS, Khongman Okram Chuthek has been elected as the president of the Apunba Manipur Huyen Lanlong Lup AMHLL for the term 2026 2030 during the general body meeting and election of the executive members of the association held today at MEEHULS office As Manglem was elected as the president, Thangjam Robindro of ABDHLACA, Kumbi and Kshetrimayum Manilal of IKTTA, Kakching were elected as the vice presidents for the new term The other elected members include Sapam Inaobi of Chainarol Temple, Bamon Kampu as the general secretary Loukrakpam Sanajaoba of TYYSS of Uchol, IE as the assistant secretary Okram Wangamba of MEEHULS as the organisation secretary Maisnam Leikhendro of Nambul Lakpa as the treasurer Kshetrimayum Sanjit of IKTTA as secretary HRD Dept Okram Mongyamba of OMACA as the secretary of Publicity and Information and L Thaba of POAC, Keirao Khunou as secretary Women Development Dept Ngangom Somorjit of IWHLSS, Changangei Khoirom Lukhoi of Nongpok Mahulas, Thoubal Mutum Herojit of MITTACI, Kongba Kshetrileikai Thongam Yaiphaba Kha Nganba of Chainarol Temple, IE Haorongbam Pandit of Sanaleipak Nambol and Ningthoujam Sangeeta of Sangeet Natak Kanglei Thang Ta Manipur were also elected as the executive members, as per a press release issued by AMHLL Source The Sangai Express
Men's U 19 One Day Trophy Anderson enjoys fifer as TRAU hammer FORCE by 10 wickets
Anderson bowled TRAU to a 10 wicket win over FORCE today in a Group B match of the 4th MNCA Men's U 19 One Day Trophy today at Model Hr Secondary and Oriental College ground TRAU rode on Anderson Keisham 5 12 in 5 4 overs and Preethson Arubam 3 6 in 7 overs to dismantle toss winners FORCE for 55 runs in 23 4 overs before the opening stand between Tyrus Chabungbam 20 off 48 balls 2 fours and Huiningshumbam Luching 19 off 27 balls 2 fours was more than enough for TRAU to seal the victory in 12 3 overs The day also saw Model Club, Chingamakha beat MPA, Thounaojam by 10 wickets at Lairenjam Public Ground for the third win in five Group A matches AMCA, Thoubal meanwhile beat SSC, Porompat by 126 runs for the second straight Group E victory at Khudeiband Lampak YPHUC also posted their third Group C win in four matches by defeating KSDO by 4 wickets at Khangabok Cherapur Public Ground as TCMDC overwhelmed SHADOW by 8 wickets for the second Group D win at Moijing Public Ground Source The Sangai Express
Stage set for semi finals of 38th State Level Mini Handball Tournament
The semi final line up for both the boys and girls competition in the 38th State Level Mini Handball Tournament hosted by Indira Memorial Club, Thoubal Leishangthem have been completed today with the end of league round Pool A winners KVWA, Mayang Imphal will play Pool B runners up YLK, Chingarel Tejpur in the first semi final for the boys before hosts and Pool B winners IMC play Pool A runners up CYDOL, Lilong Chajing in the second semi final match In the Girls semi finals, KVWA will play YLK and KKLYDO will play SSC B Boys B br br CYDOL beat KKLYDO by 21 18 goals today in a Pool A match for boys to seal their place in the semis as pool runners up In the final Pool A match, SSC, Khurai thrashed KKLYDO by 26 19 goals but they failed to make it to the semis In the final Pool B match, IMC played out a 26 26 draw with YLK to finish pool winners B Girls B br br In a Pool A match of the girls' competition, SSC, Khurai defeated OYO, Kongpal by 11 7 goals as YLK got the better of IMC by 10 7 goals in the final Pool B match Source The Sangai Express
PCC, ESU script third wins in 4th MNCA Men's U19 One Day Trophy
PCC, Mayaikoibi and ESU, Wangkhei Palace Compound sealed their third Group stage wins in the ongoing 4th MNCA Men's U19 One Day Trophy At Model Hr Sec and Oriental College ground, PCC crushed SU by 117 runs for the third Group B victory courtesy of half century knocks from Maverick Wakambam and Rahis Khan and Lamnganba Nongmaithem's four wicket haul Maverick struck 57 off 83 balls including 3 fours and 1 six while Rahis Khan scored a quickfire 53 off just 28 balls laden with 7 fours and 2 sixes to steer PCC, who were asked to bat first, to 221 10 in 39 2 overs Lamnganba 4 13 and Moirangthem Hirachandra 2 15 then led the PCC bowling attack to dismantle SU for 104 runs in 27 overs For SU, Keisham Malemnganba 3 15 , A Romen 2 7 , Philan Rajkumar 2 29 , and David Keisham 2 54 shared 9 crucial wickets before their chase failed horribly Only Jenibas 17, Philan 14 and Malemnganba 16 made double digit runs for SU in their dismal chase W Mudakir, P Tashan and W Maverick also chipped in with a wicket apiece for PCC to cut SU innings short Elsewhere at Moijing Public Ground, ESU sealed their third win and extended their unbeaten run to four games in the Group D competition by defeating Al Ameen by 122 runs Hanjabam Donba scored a 92 ball 110 filled with 8 fours and 5 sixes to guide ESU to a modest total of 236 9 in the allotted 40 overs before Thokchom Simesh ran riot to pick five wickets 5 26 in 8 overs and led in bundling out Al Ameen for 114 runs in 35 5 overs Thokchom Simesh 37 and Soibam Venus 28 also made significant contributions for ESU, who won the toss and elected to bat first The innings saw Umar 3 26 , Thoubalmayum Aarish 2 58 and Makakmayum Rashid Ahamed 2 23 of Al Ameen sharing 7 crucial wickets In reply, Singamayum Tarique 20, Umar 18 and Shohel Akter 15 emerged as the only double digit run getters for the team as ESU's Simesh, Sayonba 2 24 and Devashree 2 25 shared 9 wickets among them to keep things tight In a Group D match staged at Khudeiband Lampak, AKSDO defeated KASC, Khomidok by 179 runs for the second win in three matches Source The Sangai Express
Manipur policeman killed in knife attack
The incident took place in Thoubal district during an anti-drug operation; attacker arrested
Manipur CM inspects proposed MTU extension campus at Heirok, promises road, power and water upgrades
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inspected the proposed Manipur Technical University (MTU) extension campus at Heirok, Thoubal district. He directed the Public Works Department to blacktop the connecting road and assured improvements to internal infrastructure, power, and drinking water supply. The visit aimed to review project progress and enhance public service delivery.
Six militants arrested in Manipur
A 24-year-old member of the banned United National Liberation Front (Pambei) was also arrested from Lilong Chajing area in Thoubal district for his alleged involvement in a bomb explosion in the State
Mobile Internet Services Restored in Five Districts of Manipur
Imphal, April 18: The Manipur government has made a significant decision. It has lifted the temporary ban on mobile internet and data services in five districts: Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur. The Home Department announced this order on April 18, stating that the restrictions were imposed on April 7 due to deteriorating ... Read more Mobile Internet Services Restored in Five Districts of Manipur
Protest rallies across Manipur valley districts against bomb attack, demand arrest of perpetrators
Thousands defied curfew in Manipur's valley districts, protesting a bomb attack that killed two children. Rallies and tyre burning occurred across Bishnupur, Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, and Kakching districts. Protesters demanded swift arrests, with some attempting to reach the Chief Minister's residence. The incident followed an earlier mob attack on a CRPF camp.
Security forces nab three militants in Manipur, huge ammo haul recovered
Security forces apprehended three militants from different proscribed outfits in Manipur. These individuals are suspected of involvement in extortion activities. The operations also led to the recovery of over 2300 rounds of ammunition and explosives. The arrests and seizures occurred across Imphal West, Imphal East, and Thoubal districts, highlighting ongoing security efforts.
Five militants arrested in Manipur
A member of PREPAK was apprehended from Thoubal Haokha Mamang in Thoubal district, they added
