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AIMS new executive members elected

New executive council members of Apunba Ireipakki Maheiroi Sinpanglup AIMS for the session of 2025 26 were elected on Saturday In a release, AIMS election committee returning officer Rajesh Yumnam informed that the 31 member executive council included Longjam Thonglen Meitei as president, Sunil Salam as vice president, Oinam Amarjit Meitei as secretary general and Swamisonarjit Hemam as finance secretary Source Chronicle News Service

25 May 2025 6:35 am
One killed in hit and run incident

A 65 year old man was killed in a hit and run incident involving a four wheeler near Khurai Chaithabi Leirak under Porompat police station early Saturday morning The deceased has been identified as Hijam Gojendro son of late Hijam Jugeshor of Lairikyengbam Leikai According to a report, Gojendro was on his morning walk along Imphal Ukhrul road when he was hit by a four wheeler near Khurai Chaithabi Leirak at around 4 am Saturday The four wheeler fled the scene while Gojendro succumbed to his inju

25 May 2025 6:35 am
Kunja Ras Leela performed at Kakching

A 'Kunja Ras Leela' dance performance organised by Harinam Sankirtana Jagya Mandali, Kakching Khunyai Leikai under the sponsorship the Ministry of Culture gi Cultural Function and Production Grant Scheme CFPGS was held at Shri Radha Madhava Mandop, Kakching Khunyai Leikai on Thursday The dance performance was attended by Kakching Municipal Council ward No 7 caretaker councillor Sandham Premita as chief guest, scholar cultural activist Naorem Chandramani as president and retired teacher

25 May 2025 6:35 am
13 year old boy drowns in pond

A 13 year old boy got drowned while swimming with some of his friends in a water supply pond near a mosque at Sangaiyumpham Part 2, under Thoubal police station, around 1 pm on Thursday The deceased has been identified as Md Sarif, son of Md Sahid of Sora Maning Leikai in Kakching district He was a Class VIII student at Child Care English School, Sangaiyumpham Part 2 According to reports, Sarif and his friends were swimming in the pond when he drowned Despite frantic efforts by his friends and l

23 May 2025 6:35 am
One held with drugs worth 8377 5 crore

A drug trafficker has been apprehended in Noney district and large quantity of narcotic items being transported in a truck along the Imphal Jiribam section of National Highway 37 recovered on Wednesday On checking of the truck at a security check post in Noney district, 50 soap cases of heroin weighing 569 24 grams and estimated to worth around Rs 4 crore, and 49 sachets containing Amphetamine Methamphetamine tablets, valued around Rs 1 crore were seized Identity of the drug trafficker has not b

23 May 2025 6:35 am
Sit in staged against Gwaltabi incident

Denouncing the Gwaltabi incident of harassing journalists and directing them to conceal the word 'Manipur' from an MST bus, 14 Meira Paibi organisations staged sit in protest at Nongpok Sekmai Shikhong Bazar on Thursday Protesters held placards inscribed with slogan such as Central government is keeping us in a cage , Withdraw central forces from Manipur , Governor and security advisor should resign immediately , and Whois behind the order to disallow the use of the word Manipur , amon

23 May 2025 6:35 am
Justice Somashekar takes charge as CJ

Justice Kempaiah Somashekar was on Thursday sworn in as the ninth Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur The oath of office to Justice Somashekar was administered in the swearing in ceremony held at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, Imphal Justice Kempaiah Somashekar of Karnataka High Court was appointed as the Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur by the President of India on May 20 Judges of the High Court of Manipur, judicial officers and representatives of Bar Associations, among others attend

23 May 2025 6:35 am
IKAL to host remembrance event

Ireibak Kanba Apunba Lup IKAL will be organising a remembrance ceremony in memory of the lives lost in the tragic Khamenlok massacre which occurred on June 13, 2023 Speaking to the media, IKAL advisor N Sanatomba Meetei said that the remembrance ceremony will be held at Nongshum on June 13, 2025 He also appealed to the public to attend the ceremony and offer flowers prayers as homage to the martyrs Source The Sangai Express

23 May 2025 6:35 am
SHiROCK music fest kicks off in Ukhrul

The SHiROCK music festival, part of the state level Shirui Lily festival 2025, commenced on Tuesday night at Bakshi Ground in Dungrei, Hurigpung, attracting thousands of music enthusiasts The evening featured an impressive lineup of acclaimed artistes, including popular bands such as When Chai Met Toast , Rain in Sahara , Gingerfeet , Magdalene , and Divine Connection A drone show preceding the musical concert added to the vibrant atmosphere, creating a colourful night Source Chronicle News Serv

21 May 2025 6:35 am
Input distribution prog held at Shirui village

As part of the inaugural function of the 5th State Level Shirui Lily Festival 2025, an input distribution programme under the Transfer of Technology initiative of the Farmer FIRST Programme, ICAR, New Delhi, was held on Tuesday at Heritage Ground Vahgayan, Shirui village, in Ukhrul district The inputs were distributed to the beneficiaries of Shanshak Khullen, Ukhrul in the presence of Central Agricultural University , Imphal vice chancellor of Dr Anupam Mishra Tangkhul Naga Long president Sword

21 May 2025 6:35 am
TDSPU meet elects office bearers

The general council meeting of Thoubal District State Pensioners' Union TDSPU was held at Thoubal Awangleikai community hall on Sunday during which new office bearers were elected for a three year term The new office bearers are Likmabam Binod as president, Mutum Nabachandra as secretary and Laishram Yaiskul as treasurer Source Chronicle News Service

19 May 2025 6:35 am
'Vacate temple premises'

A Court has directed one Vinod Sharma and his family to vacate the premises of Shri Shri Radha Krishna Tetnple Tha kurbadi , Paona Bazar within two months The Court delivered a verdict against the illegal occupation of the temple premises by Purnanand Sharma and his son Vinod Sharma who claimed the temple and the deity as their private property, according to a press release issued by the Shri Shri Radha Krishna Mandir Working Committee, Paona Bazar Source The Sangai Express

19 May 2025 6:35 am
MPCC extends wishes to Haj pilgrims

The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee MPCC has extended its best wishes to Muslims from Manipur embarking on the Haj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia A MPCC team led by its president K Meghachandra Wangkhem AC MLA and Khangabok AC MLA Surjakumar Okram met the pilgrims at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport and wished them well The MPCC team included Md Amir Hussain general secretary , Md Wahidur Rahman general secretary , Md Siraj Ahmed general secretary and Md Zakir Hussain chairman of Mino

19 May 2025 6:35 am
TG Hr Sec School informs

TG Higher Secondary School has informed all the students who had registered earlier for the entrance test for admission into Class XI Science Arts Commerce streams to collect their admit cards from the school on May 19,2025 from 10 am onwards A release issued by the school's Principal also urged all the registered students to bring their mark sheets Sportspersons, internally displaced persons and People With Disabilities are also advised to bring relevant original documents certificates Sou

19 May 2025 6:35 am
Landslide disrupts vehicular movement

A massive landslide and rock fall occurred on Sunday afternoon at K Sinam village, near the waterfall along the National Highway 37 Imphal Jiribam Road , in Kangpokpi district As a result, vehicular movement was severely disrupted, leaving numerous vehicles stranded on both ends of the road awaiting debris clearance The road construction firm, Ganpati Company, promptly mobilised efforts to address the situation, deploying three excavators to remove the debris After several hours of intensive wor

19 May 2025 6:35 am
State stall bags prize at Madhya Pradesh Expo

The Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Manipur bagged the second best stall coordination prize at the Asia Agri, Horti and Food Tech Expo 2025 held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, from May 14 to 16 The state stall showcased Gl tagged products of Manipur like Tamenglong orange, Kachai lemon, and Sirarakhong chilli Department officials including MIDH mission director Chungong Pamei, officer in charge Bikram Yumlembam, and assistant agriculture officer Deepak Huidrom, represented the stat

19 May 2025 6:35 am
Poknapham asst machine man Gogo listed for award

All Manipur Newspaper Electronic Media Employees Association AMNEMEA has announced that its group c member and Poknapham assistant machine operator Gogo Meitram, son of late Meitram Nabadwip of Keishampat Leimajam Leikai, will be conferred with AMNEMEA Award, 2025 In a release, AMNEMEA informed that the award will be presented at its foundation day to be held on May 20 at Laishoi AQUAMAN , Bishnupur district The award carries Rs 10,000, a memento and a certificate, it added Source Chronicle News

18 May 2025 6:35 am
Health camp held in connection with World Hypertension Day

In connection with 'World Hypertension Day', the Senior Citizen Society, Khundrakpam A C, organised a health camp on the theme 'Measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer' at RAM School located at Pangei Bazar on Saturday Senior Citizen Society secretary Dr Ksh Kala appealed to the public to regularly monitor their blood pressure, reduce salt intake, avoid tobacco products and alcohol, maintain a healthy body weight, follow a balanced diet, and engage in

18 May 2025 6:35 am
Painting competition organised

Resident Welfare Association, Wangkhei Khunou organised second edition of summer vacation painting competition at the club premises on Saturday The painting competition was held under two categories Class I to V on the theme 'Mother', and Class VI to X on the theme 'No single use plastic' In all, 51 students took part at the competition Source Chronicle News Service

18 May 2025 6:35 am
CRPF organises friendly football at Haraothel

D 158 Bn CRPF organised a football match between the villagers of Haraothel and Alphaijan at Haraothel village on Friday The football friendly was organised by the sub unit of 158 Bn CRPF to enhance rapport between the force and the local population, and for working together for the society and the nation It was facilitated by D 158 Bn CRPF AC Sudhir Kumar under the supervision of commandant Sanjay Negi Team A representing Haraothel village won the match Later, prizes were distributed by Sudhir

17 May 2025 6:35 am
Chandel police hand out helmets to senior citizens

Under the supervision of Chandel SP Babitarani Swain, the district police conducted a traffic enforcement and awareness drive on Thursday around Chandel town and other parts of the district During the drive, traffic violators were detained and advised to follow traffic rules for their own safety and that of others, while senior citizens and elderly persons riding two wheelers without helmets were provided helmets free of cost Approximately 20 elderly persons received the helmets during the drive

17 May 2025 6:35 am
One held with drugs

A team of special commando unit arrested a man with six vials of heroin from Khabeisoi area on Thursday morning According to a police report, acting on reliable input, the team raided the residence of one Md Abdullah Khan 46 s o Md Atawallah Khan of Khabeisoi Sabal Leikai The team body searched Abdullah and recovered six vials of heroin from his possession Abdullah confessed to dealing in drugs and he was arrested at around 11 25am He was handed over to Heingang PS for further course of legal ac

17 May 2025 6:35 am
MPCC clarifies on president's tenure

Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee MPCC has clarified that the term of president of MPCC is not three years, as reported in some media outlets In a release, MPCC informed that the term of the president is five years under Article VI i of the Constitution of Indian National Congress Rules, as amended and approved at the 83rd Congress Plenary Session, 2010 85th Congress Plenary Session, 2023 Source Chronicle News Service

17 May 2025 6:35 am
Governor discusses development projects

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla chaired a meeting of 'Governor in Council' on Thursday at the conference hall of Raj Bhavan, here A release issued by Governor's secretariat informed that the meeting was attended by chief secretary, commissioners, secretary to Governor and secretaries from various departments Several proposals were discussed, mainly fo cusing on development projects, administrative improvements, and steps to strengthen overall governance The discussions reflecte

17 May 2025 6:35 am
Awareness on job placement held

Kha Manipur College, Kakching Placement and Progression Cell Committee PPCC and Internal Quality Assurance Cell IQAC , in collaboration with Emporium Training and Consultancy Private Limited Manipur Kolkata organised a one day awareness programme on 'Job Placement in Hospitality Sectors' at the College's multipurpose hall on Wednesday The event was attended by Emporium operation manager Anirban Mukherjee as chief guest, Kha Manipur College principal Dr Okram Rudrababu as president

15 May 2025 6:35 am
Police nab woman with banned syrup

Manipur police have arrested a woman along with 51 bottles of banned Codeine Phosphate Tripolicline HCI Syrup 100 ml TUSSREX TR on Tuesday According to Manipur Police Control Room release, the banned items were seized from the house of Fatima 44 of Lilong Haoreibi Turel Kaleikhong, who has also been arrested Source Chronicle News Service

15 May 2025 6:35 am
CPI Local Council condoles

Kshetrigao Local Council, Communist Party of India held a condolence meeting today to mourn the passing of Council member Th Irabot on May 10 He was 80 According to a press release, the condolence meeting was held at the residence of the deceased located at Naharup Awang Leikai The gathering also observed a two minute silence to pay their respects to the departed soul with the attendance of party leaders and other members Source The Sangai Express

14 May 2025 6:35 am
CADA organises academic awareness programme at Moirang

Coalition Against Drug Alcohol CADA organised an academic awareness programme on the theme Mayai Kaba Nishana Maheiroi Khunaida Piba Cheitheng at Moirang Multipurpose Hr Sec School, Moirang today A release issued by CADA informed that the awareness programme was attended by CADA president, Hijam Priyokumar, Moirang Multipurpose Hr Sec School, principal RK Saratkumar and secretary general of CADA Bishnupur District Committee as presidium members Takhellambam Geetchandra Meitei, secretary general

14 May 2025 6:35 am
ZSUD elects new office bearers

The Zeliangrong Students' Union, Delhi in its general body meeting cum election held on May 10, 2025 elects 14 new office bearers to the executive council of the Zeliangrong Students' Union Delhi ZSUD for the tenure 2025 26 A release issued by ZSUD informed that, Janet Riamei was the elected the president, Sirailiu Nring and M Poudiuwibou as vice presidents, and Kairidinbo Marenmai as general secretary Source The Sangai Express

14 May 2025 6:35 am
Protestors denounce war

Womenfolk of Kangmong staged a protest yesterday as part of National Federation of Indian Women's NFIW all India program of action denouncing war in the backdrop of the Indo Pak conflict Led by All Manipur Nupi Marup AMNP leader Maisnam Sakhi, the sit in protest was held at Kangmong Sangeet Kala Mandal, said a press release issued Konthoujam Area Committee, AMNM The protestors held placards with messages such as We want freedom from tension, not conflict and We want peace, not war Source Th

14 May 2025 6:35 am
MSPDCL arrests 20 for power theft

Officers and staff of MSPDCL have arrested 20 persons for power theft during raids conducted in different parts of the State on May 12 and 13 A press release issued by Ng Kirankumar Singh, General Manager Commercial MSPDCL has informed that 7 were arrested from Lamlai Sub Division area 1 from Wangjing Sub Division area 2 from Moirang Sub Division area 1 from Churachandpur Distribution Sub Division area 7 from Yairipok Sub Division area and 2 from Bishnupur SubDivision area Additionally, MSPDCL d

14 May 2025 6:35 am
NFSA rice

The Directorate of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution CAF PD has informed all concerned district authorities to ensure advance lifting of rice allocated under NFSA up to August 2025 A circular issued by CAF PD Director K Bono said that the process of lifting rice must be completed by May 31, 2025 and distribution of the lifted rice for the months of June, July and August 2025 shall be completed on or before June 30, 2025 Source The Sangai Express

13 May 2025 6:35 am
'Ibudhou Pakhangba Cheng Kongba' ritual held at Shillong

Ibudhou Pakhangba Thougal Lup IPTL Shillong organized the Ibudhou Pakhangba Cheng Kongba ceremony today at Ibudhou Pakhangba Shanglen inside the Manipur Bhavan compound at Laitumkhrah Shillong The ritual is observed on the 15th day of the Kalen lunar month The programme was attended by many meiteis who are presently residing in Shillong Source The Sangai Express

13 May 2025 6:35 am
Saplings planted at sacred site

Members of Committee of Civil Societies Kangleipak CCSK along with local clubs and Meira Paibi of Kongba Uchekon planted fruit bearing tree saplings around the Purukshoubi sacred site located at Kongba Uchekon on Sunday Speaking in this regard, CCSK Secretary General Laikhuram Jayenta informed that the programme is part of its ongoing initiative to plant trees at sacred sites He stated that the tree plantation initiative would continue and appealed to everyone to plant trees to protect the envir

12 May 2025 6:35 am
KDYSA General Body meeting on May 25

The annual general body meeting of Kakching District Yogasana Sports Association KDYSA will be held at the Association's Kakching Chumnang Leikai office at 3 pm on May 25 In a release, KDYSA informed all advisory board members, office bearers, managing committee members and members to attend the meeting Source Chronicle News Service

12 May 2025 6:35 am
HSLC exam result today

The result of the High School Leaving Certificate HSLC Examination conducted by Board of Secondary Education Manipur BOSEM will be declared on Monday Education secretary N Praveen, Education Schools director Ng Bhogendro Meitei along with BOSEM chairman Akham Joykumar and other officials will jointly declare the result at the BOSEM conference hall around 3 pm The result will also be uploaded on the BOSEM website Source Chronicle News Service

12 May 2025 6:35 am
Memorial meeting held

Manipuri Sahitya Parishad Tripura in collaboration with NECOL organised a memorial meeting today in honour of Late RK Jitendrajit and Takhellambam Atul Ranjan Dutta at Agartala Najrol Kala Kshetra, Sahitya Academy Hall The event was attended by Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, president L Birmangal, AMC ex Mayor, RK Prafullajit Sinha, NECOL director, Dr Nirmal Das, Dr Arindom Dutta and family members of Late RK Jitendra and Atul Ranjan Dutta Floral tributes were paid to the portraits of Late Jitendraj

12 May 2025 6:35 am
Bishnupur MLA Govindas inaugurates two community halls, fitness arena

Bishnupur Assembly Constituency MLA, Govindas Konthoujam inaugurated two community halls and a fitness arena at Bishnupur today The newly constructed community halls of Khongnang Makha Community Hall at Bishnupur ward no 1, Sorarel Sabal Community Hall at Bishnupur ward no 4 and Bishnupur Young Pioneer Fitness Association BYPFA Fitness Arena at Bishnupur ward no 3 were constructed under the Local Area Development Fund The inaugural event was attended by elders of Bishnupur Municipal Council ward

12 May 2025 6:35 am
Assn submits memo

he Sarit Sarak Association Manipur has submitted a memorandum to Governor Bhalla seeking reinstatement of the erstwhile N Biren Singh led Govt In the memorandum submitted on Sunday, the association highlighted remarkable achievements of N Biren Singh during his tenure as the Chief Minister During his tenure as the CM, the State witnessed a drastic decline in the number of protests and blockades, arbitrary arrests, etc Source The Sangai Express

12 May 2025 6:35 am
MBC observes Mother's Day

The Manipur Baptist Convention Centre Church Imphal celebrated Mother's Day at its Chingmeirong campus, gifting shawls to all the mothers in attendance Pastor Zuankamang Daimai led the Mother's Day observance, singing a hymn praising Lord Jesus The Children Ministry of the Church, on the other hand, performed a cultural item dedicated to every mother Source The Sangai Express

12 May 2025 6:35 am
BSF jawan from Manipur killed

A BSF jawan from Manipur has been killed in cross border firing by Pakistani troops Constable Deepak Chingakham of 7 Bn, BSF sustained grievous injuries during cross border firing in Jammu on May 10 He was rushed to MH Satwari for medical treatment but he succumbed to the injuries today Born on January 15, 2000, Deepak Chingakham joined BSF as a Constable in 2021 He hailed from Yairipok Yambem Mathak Leikai, Imphal East He is survived by his mother, father and one brother Source The Sangai Expre

12 May 2025 6:35 am
Thoubal DC inaugurates patient public's portico

Deputy Commissioner of Thoubal, Ahanthem Subhash today inaugurated a newly constructed Patient Pubic's Portico at Thoubal District Hospital The 100 feet long and 41 feet width portico was built under the MP Local Area Development Scheme MP LADS of outer MP Alfred Kanngam Arthur and DRDA Thoubal being the Implementing Agency The inaugural function was also attended by ADM Thoubal, B Lokeshwor Sharma, District Rural Development Agency DRDA Thoubal, Executive Engineer Ng Somendro and District

10 May 2025 6:35 am
COHSEM notifies

The Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur has notified all the concerned heads of the institutions that the Original Certificates of the Higher Secondary Examination, 2022 including Improvement Examination will be issued with effect from May 12 The certificates may be collected from the Office of the Secretary, COHSEM, during office hours by the concerned head or his her duly authorised person of the institution Source The Sangai Express

10 May 2025 6:35 am