Two books titled 'Khongul Mutluraba Meitei Laining' penned by Dr N Birchandra and Malem Ima Panthoibi' written by Longjam Somorendro alias Arun were released on Saturday at DIPR auditorium located at Nityaipat Chuthek Author N Birchandra said that the book is about reviving the Meetei religion and knowing about it in a proper way by the younger generations L Somorendro stated that his book includes a message for a clean environment as well as information about the Meetei s rituals

As part of their 2 day relief initiative, New Life Foundation Manipur along with its affiliates and partners distributed essential items, sanitation products and water storage tanks to flood affected people across 4 relief camps in Imphal East district The relief items were handed over to the relief camps at YOSC Community Hall Khurai, Netaji Club Khurai, Kongba Bazar and Kongba Nongthombam Leikai Other donated essential items include rice, lentils, cooking oil, soap, blankets, tea leaves etc It

Dr Nameirakpam Dwijamani Singh of Uripok AC has been appointed as the chairman of Doctor Cell of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee MPCC K Meghachandra Singh, president, MPCC is pleased to approve the appointment of D Nameirakpam Dwijamani Singh as chairman, Doctor cell of MPCC with immediate effect and until further order , read a MPCC's notification Source The Sangai Express

The Democratic Students' Alliance of Manipur DESAM has informed all concerned that the 2nd State Level Environment Quiz Competition which was to be held on June 1,2025, has been rescheduled on June 22, 2025, due to the prevailing law order situation of the State Also, the Federal Students' Organisation, Kangleipak FESOK has announced that the Painting Competition, which was to be held on June 5, 2025, has been rescheduled on June 22, 2025, due to the recent floods The competition will

With three more samples confirmed positive today, the total number of COVID 19 positive cases in the State has reached eight Two out of two samples tested in Imphal East were confirmed positive while one out of 13 samples tested in Imphal West was found to be positive Out of the eight positive cases detected so far in the State, one is a resident of Bishnupur district, three belong to Imphal East and four to Imphal West While one of the Covid 19 patients is currently at Shija Hospital, the other

Three more individuals have tested positive for COVID 19 putting the total number of COVID positive cases in the State at five There were two active cases in the State till yesterday Altogether 15 samples were tested for COVID 19 today and three of them turned out to be positive which puts the positivity rate at 20 per cent Of the three individuals who tested positive for COVID 19 today, two belong to Imphal West while the other one is a resident of Imphal East While four of the five active case

Emergency landline number 101 03852450101 of Manipur Fire Service went out of order at around 2 pm on June 13 As such, people may contact Manipur Fire Service for emergency matters on the mobile number 8415925200 until the landline number is fixed Source The Sangai Express

The free summer coaching class for Class V to VIII organised by the Uchathol Pioneer Club, Jiribam was concluded today at New Life Academy School, Uchathol, Jiribam The coaching class began from May 27 The closing ceremony of the free summer coaching class was held today in the presence of Pioneer Club president M Premchandra Singh The free coaching class which was attended by 30 students was taught by 5 teachers During the closing event, the teachers and outstanding students were felicitated wi

Association of Surgeons of India ASI Manipur State Chapter has informed that the remaining events of National Surgeon s week June 8 14 organised by the association will be resumed A release issued by ASI Manipur State Chapter stated that the decision for resumption of the events was taken after an executive meeting held at its office located at IMA house on Wednesday It added that they will observe National Surgeon's Day on June 15 Source Chronicle News Service

Representatives of Longmai Village Authority and Longmai PEI called on Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan, here, on Thursday and submitted a memorandum The memorandum outlined several grievances experienced by the residents of Noney district, due to insufficient infrastructure in administration, education, healthcare, and other essential services The delegation urged the Governor to consider these issues and implement suitable measures Source Chronicle News Service

The Association of Surgeons of India ASI , Manipur State Chapter convened an executive committee meeting at its office premises in IMA House, Imphal on Wednesday As per a release issued by ASI Manipur State Chapter, the meeting decided to resume the remaining events of ASI Manipur State Chapter National Surgeon's Week June 8 14, 2025 and to observe National Surgeon's Day on June 15, 2025 Source The Sangai Express

The suspension of internet services has been extended till 6 am of June 13 in the territorial jurisdiction of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur districts According to an order issued by N Ashok Kumar, Commissioner Home , the internet ban will be lifted after 6 am tomorrow The people have been asked not to indulge in any activities which may warrant further internet suspension The ban was imposed from the night of June 7 Source The Sangai Express

Manipur University of Culture MUC will conduct the BA BVA II, IV, VI, VIII BVA , and MA MVA II and IV semester examinations in the last week of June Students concerned have been advised to collect the examination forms with effect from June 13 and submit the same within June 19 Source Chronicle News Service

In view of the present restive situation in the state and the recent flood calamity, Manipur Women's Federation MWF celebrated its 2nd foundation day in a low key manner at its Thongju Boroi Makhong head office, district units and branches on Wednesday A release issued by MWF informed that individuals, proactively involved in upholding interest of the state and its people were honoured as a part of celebration It also reminded all concerned that unity and firm resolve of the people is essen

Lainingthou Sanamahi Thougal Kanglup LSTK on Wednesday performed the annual Sanamahi Cheng Hongba ritual at Sanamahi Kiyong, Selloi Langmai Ching The ritual was participated by thousands of devotees from across the State who offered rice, fruits, etc, and sought blessings from the almighty Source The Sangai Express

MLA Yumnam Khemchand today called on Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan and the two discussed restoring peace and normalcy in the State Khemchand went inside the Raj Bhavan at around 12 30 pm and the two talked for around 15 minutes Even as media persons waited for Khemchand at the Raj Bhavan gate, Khemchand went away without saying anything to the media persons Nonetheless, sources said that Khemchand and Ajay Kumar Bhalla talked about normalising the State's law and order situat

As announced earlier, the ANSAM officials joined the fellowship with Somdal Baptist Church in Ukhrul district on Sunday as a mark of the first ANSAM's 'Day of Prayer Sown the seed of prayer' Rev Aping Khamrang, Pastor, Somdal Baptist Church showered blessings upon the ANSAM leaders and led the intercession for the key prayer points outlined by the association The Constituent Units and Subordinate Units of the All Naga Students Association Manipur ANSAM also observed the ANSAM Day

In the run up to the upcoming 11th International Yoga Day, Yoga activities were conducted at the Keithelmanbi garrison on Monday The event organised with an aim to promote holistic health and well being among personnel, witnessed participation of over 200 service personnel of Keithelmanbi garrison engaging in various yoga postures and breathing exercises led by trained instructors The International Yoga Day underscores importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle and holistic wellness Source Chro

A total of 60 loaded trucks departed from the Noney police check post for Imphal at 3 30 pm on Monday The convoy included oil tankers, LPG carriers, FCI vehicles, and trucks transporting other essential commodities Notably, these vehicles had been stranded since Saturday, awaiting security clearance for convoy movement Source Chronicle News Service

The Manipur Institute of Technology, Manipur University, Imphal has informed all concerned that the important dates for admission to BE and MTech programmes at the institute for the academic session 2025 26 have been postponed until further notice Source The Sangai Express

Arambai Tenggol volunteers and Meira Paibis caught two alleged drug peddlers near Babupara BSNL office, Jiribam today The two youths, Thangsitlung Kamei and Manshi Kamei of Nungkao village under Tousem Subdivision, Tamenglong district were arrested by the Meira Paibis and Arambai Tenggol volunteers and later handed over to the Jiribam Police It is alleged that the two individuals were trying to smuggle drugs from Cachar Assam Notably, two alleged drug users from the Kuki community were also held

A team of the Ministry of Home Affairs led by Government of India's Interlocutor AK Mishra today held talks with Kuki militant groups under Suspension of Operation SoO agreement Leaders of Kuki militant groups which are affiliated to UPF and KNO KNA talked with the MHA officials at Guwahati but details of what transpired at the meeting could not be ascertained However, it is being speculated that extension of the SoO agreement which expired on February 29, 2024, resumption of political dial

Kanglei Mother's Movement has issued a stem warning to MLAs who are outside Manipur to return by June 10 and form a Government by 6 pm of the same day If the MLAs, who are staying outside Manipur, are unable to return to Manipur by June 10 and form a Government, they will not be allowed to ever return to the State, the Kanglei Mother's Movement KMM said in a statement The KMM also called for the transfer of IPS Gaurav Dogra from Manipur Source The Sangai Express

Kakching district was significantly affected on Sunday, the first day of a 10 day total shutdown called by Arambai Tenggol, in protest against the arrest of its leader and members Markets across the district, including at Kakching town, Pallel, Wabagai Hiyanglam, Sekmaijin, Waikhong, Kakching Khunou and Sugnu remained completely closed All shops and business establishments in these locations downed the shutters and vehicular movement negligible throughout the district Supporters of the shutdown

Dhanamanjuri University DMU has notified that BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, LLB and BPES 2nd, 4th and 6th semester examinations scheduled to start from Monday shall be postponed sine die until further order The notification was issued by DMU controller of examinations Th Jayantakumar, apparently taking note of the unstable law and order situation in the state Source Chronicle News Service

A wreath laying ceremony was conducted at Maram on Saturday to honour the supreme sacrifice of lance naik GD Bhakta Bahadur Thapa, who laid down his life while fighting insurgents during an operation at Rezenhima in Nagaland on this day in 1962 As part of the event, wreaths were laid by attendees remembering the supreme sacrifice of the soldier A one minute silence was also observed during the ceremony Source Chronicle News Service

Strongly condemning that the arrest of Arambai Tenggol members by security forces on Saturday, the Manipur People's Party MPP demanded immediate and unconditional release of all the AT members According to a statement of MPP arrest of AT members amidst the ongoing violence and the devastating flood and framing very serious charges against them is a ploy of the present administration to create an unending chaos in the state Source Chronicle News Service

Arambai Tenggol volunteers and Meira Paibis rounded up at least two alleged drug users from the Kuki community at Jiribam Lamkhai today at around 12 noon, reports JNN They have been identified as Paojajin Singson and Thangneo Singson, both residents of Phaitoul Village under Tousem Sub Division in Tamenglong It is alleged that the two individuals were trying to smuggle drugs from Jirighat in Cachar, Assam, to their village through Jiribam Lamkhai The individuals have been handed over to Jiri pol

The SDC office at Yairipok Tulihal was set ablaze by unidentified persons today at about 8 pm No employee however reports at the office as most of the staff are at the Porompat office Details of the fire are however not yet available Source The Sangai Express

Wayel Kati, an evening newspaper was released in a simple function at its office at Keishampat Thiyam Leikai today The release function was graced by All Manipur Working Journalists' Union AMWJU president Asem Bhakta, Editors' Guild Manipur EGM president Khogendra Khomdram, senior journalist Brojendra Ningomba, Impact TV Editor in chief Yumnam Rupachandra and Wayel Kati Editor Hemantakumar Ningomba Hematakumar is the Editor, Publisher and Printer of Wayel Kati Source The Sangai Express

A key leader of the Arambai Tenggol was arrested by security forces on June 7 night leading to tense face off with groups of people and security forces in different pockets of greater Imphal areas There were also reports of confrontation between protesters and security forces at some places Source The Sangai Express

LB Steel House proprietor Wahengbam Lakshmikanta provided food items to the rescue team of All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation AMUCO and Manipuri Students' Federation MSF being stationed at AMUCO office The teams have been providing rescue and evacuation aid to flood affected people in different parts of the state, and staying at AMUCO office since the flood began Lakshmikanta visited AMUCO office on Friday and provided 57 kg of local rice, 10 litres of mustard oil, and 30 kg of spl

The second memorial day of three village volunteers, who went missing since June 6, 2023 during the ongoing conflict, was organised by Anti Drug Campaign, Bishnupur District and Apunba Lup, Ningthoukhong at Ningthoukhong Bazar community hall on Friday The three missing VVs are Maisnam Malemn ganba 23 , son of M Sanamacha of Ningthoukhong Kha Ward No 9, Gurumayum Bony Sharma 22 , son of G Gunakanta of Ningthoukhong Ward No 3 and Pukhrambam Abhinash 22 , son of P Thambalshana of Ningthoukhong Ward

To address the health concerns of flood victims, Sangai Trust Foundation and Chanu Nawa Tengbang Lup jointly organised a 1 day free medical camp at Khuman Lampak Youth Hostel today under the theme, Leave on one behind The camp was conducted under the supervision of Dr Bhegyabati specially for the women inmates of the shelter home run by Ima Leimarel Women Welfare Association, who have been forced to take refuge at the Khuman Lampak Youth Hostel Relief Camp due to the devastating floods affecting

The Khoupum Area Village Authority Council, Zeliangrong Students Union Khoupum area and Rongmei Luh Phuam Khoupum area have expressed their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Chairman, HAC, MLA 54 Nungba AC for his relentless work forbringing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya JNV in Khoupum Sub Division under Noney district The joint bodies in a release stated that the JNV has not only provided quality education to their children but has also brought a significant transformation in the community a

As in the previous years, the Great June 18 Uprising, Unity Day would be observed at Kekrupat, Kangla on June 18 where rich tributes and fitting homage would be paid to the June 18 martyrs In this regard, AMUCO and UCM have formed an Observation Committee on the 24th Great June 18 Uprising Unity Day, 2025 AMUCO president Ph Nando Luwang is the chairman of the observation committee while UCM president YK Dhiren is the vice chairman Source The Sangai Express

The Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited MSPDCL has informed all concerned that the ongoing flood water logging conditions in several parts of Porompat crossing, Porompat Ayangpalli, Thambalkhong, Seram Leirak, Andro Parking and Keithel Ashangbi have led to power outages supplying from 11KV Wangkhei I, Thambalkhong and Wangkhei II feeders as a precautionary and safety measure We are closely monitoring the situation to restore supply as soon as it is safe We appreciate your patience a

The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, has declared Id ul Zuha Bakrid , which is to be celebrated on June 7, 2025 as a restricted holiday In continuation of the Institute's Circular of even number dated December 19, 2024, notifying the List of General Holidays and Restricted Holidays 2025 for RIMS, Imphal, Id ul Zuha Bakrid , which is to be celebrated on June 7, 2025, has been included in the ANNEXURE II therein, as a Restricted Holiday , the RIMS' notification read Source

World Environment Day activities scheduled to be held as a part of World Environment Day on June 5 at City Convention Centre has been postponed until further notice due to prevailing flood situation in the state The activities planned for observance of World Environment Day included poster competition, environmental management model exhibition and Cyclothon cycle rally from Thangmeiband THAU ground to City Convention Source Chronicle News Service

A loaded diesel tanker heading towards Imphal skidded off the road and fell down a deep gorge near Kambiron village along the NH 37, under Nungba police station, Noney district around 1 10 pm Wednesday According to reports, the driver jumped out of the moving vehicle and sustained minor injuries The driver has been identified as Gopal Chand Das, son of Binod Das of Rangpur, Silchar, Assam The registration number of the ill fated vehicle is NL01AA7506 Source Chronicle News Service

Indian Army extended humanitarian assistance to flood ravaged Soibam Leikai in Imphal East district According to a PRO Defence release, the unprecedented floods had left the local population struggling for survival, with clean drinking water becoming an urgent necessity Thus, the Army established emergency drinking water distribution points, ensuring that the residents had access to clean and potable water Also, 5750 litres of fresh water was supplied to fulfil the immediate requirement, the PRO

Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, has informed that the Eid ul Zuha Bakri Eid , which is to be celebrated on June 7, shall be a restricted holiday for the institute A circular issued by RIMS deputy director Admn Mecolt Rajkumar Singh on Wednesday notified the inclusion of Eid ul Zuha festival as restricted holiday It may be mentioned that Manipur Meitei Pangal Welfare Organisation had on Tuesday questioned the rationale for RIMS authorities not enlisting the festival in the holiday

Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha BJYM , Heirok Mandal on Wednesday extended monetary assistance to one RK Meipaksana 24 , son of RK Gopal of Heirok Part II Thokchom Leikai, who is presently suffering from liver cirrhosis and tuberculosis Speaking to media person, BJYM Heirok working president Thokchom Birjit informed that the financial aid was extended under the aegis of Heirok MLA Thokchom Radheshyam, upon learning about Meipaksana's health condition on May 27 Mandal members were also present

The Manipur State Power Company Limited MSPCL has informed all concerned that the 1MVA power transformer at 33 11KV substation, Hundung has tripped on June 2, 2025, and the rectification works have not yielded results To make it operational soon, the substation will remain shutdown for a few days for replacement of the faulty 1MVA power transformer Hence, all areas serviced by 11KV Phalang feeder will be affected during the aforementioned period, said the MSPCL Source The Sangai Express

The All Assam Manipuri Student's Union AAMSU Central Committee, Assam has condoled the demise of former president of All Assam Manipuri Meira Paibi Apunba Lup AAMMPAL , Ema Ingudam ongbi Sanathoi Acknowledging the role played by Ema Santhoi for the uplifiment of Meitei society in Assam and Tripura, AAMSU said that her demise is a great loss for the Meitei society Source The Sangai Express

A rifleman of 8th Manipur Rifles, who was on duty at the Khongnang Pheisabi police outpost in Kakching district, allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his service weapon on Tuesday afternoon The incident reportedly occurred around 1 30 pm The deceased has been identified as rifleman Kabrambam Ibomcha Singh 33 s o late Sanaton Singh of Serou Bazar His service number is 082010223 The body has been brought to RIMS mortuary for post mortem examination Source Chronicle News Service

The floods in Manipur have damaged 35,193 homes, affecting 1,64,897 individuals, according to a bulletin issued by the Relief and Disaster Management Department today The report also stated that 643 villages localities have been affected by the flood, with 469 villages freshly affected Of the 1,64,897 individuals, houses of 1,08,363 were inundated in the last 24 hours, it added Till today, 82 79 hectares of paddy lands have been affected Source The Sangai Express

The Manipur State Power Company Limited MSPCL has informed all concerned that the 132 33 11 KV Kongba Substation has been put under emergency shutdown from 5 10 am of June 3, 2025, due to flooding of the Substation equipment inside the switchyard Due to this emergency shutdown there will be power outages in areas covered by 132 33 11 KV Kongba Substation Source The Sangai Express

Chandel Cycling Club CCC in association with the District Health Society, Chandel NCD Cell observed World Bicycle Day 2025 under the theme 'Get Screened for Hypertension and Diabetes' on Tuesday A cycle rally, which was participated by over 50 cyclists, started from the 21 Assam Rifles, Mahamani camp and concluded at the 21 AR, Modi post CCC president T Bingky Coordinated the programme, while Chandel CMO and CCC advisor Dr Joyson Monsang delivered the welcome address during which he hi

Informing that Eid Ul Adha Bakra Eid festival falls on June 7, Manipur Meitei Pangal Welfare Organisation questioned rationale for RIMS, Imphal for not declaring the festival as a holiday In a release, MMWO secretary general Firoj Khan Sangomsumbam pointed out that the office circular issued by RIMS deputy director Admn made no mention about inclusion of the festival in the list of general or restricted holidays Questioning the hidden agenda, he appealed authorities concerned to look into the ma