Imphal: Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, graced the observance of Jana Neta Irawat (Irabot) Day, 2025 held at Irawat Square, Lilashing Khongnangkhong, Thangmeiband, Imphal. On the occasion, Governor paid floral tributes at the statue of Jana Neta Hijam Irawat. Jana Neta Hijam Irawat (1896–1951), widely revered as Lamyanba, was a prominent social reformer, political…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, presently working as DFO/Chandel, email-nmunall@yahoo.in “Fire made us human, fossil fuels made us modern, but now we need a new fire that makes us safe, healthy and durable.” – Amory Lovins October 1, the first Wednesday is observed as World Energy Efficiency Day since 2016 creating awareness campaign to make…
Imphal: Security forces on Monday nabbed two passengers from Imphal Airport after detecting contraband ganja (cannabis) weighing approximately 21.420 kg inside their luggage bags. The passengers were identified as Laishram Vikash Singh, 20, of Nagamapal Lamabam Leikai, Imphal West district and Ngangbam Nelson Meitei, 19, of Takyel Kolom Leikai Takyel Mapal, Imphal West district. Security…
Imphal: Director IPR Ngangom Uttam Singh has appealed translators to translate scholarly works previously written in Bengali Script to Meitei Mayek Script to make them accessible to future generation. The director made the appeal while speaking at the International Translation Day observation, here on Tuesday. Sahitya Thoupqng Lup and Laishram Samarendra Birth Centenary Celebration Committee…
Imphal: Former Manipur chief minister Nongthongbam Biren Singh has reacted to the busting of two individuals from Manipur in West Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, along with heroin powder with foreign currency as a large threat to national security. The two individuals identified as Chuchung Serto (Kangpokpi) and Thanggin Towthang (Churachandpur), were arrested with over 512…
Imphal: Over 15 Kuki village chiefs of Tengnoupal district, Manipur, bordering Myanmar have opposed the ongoing construction of border fencing and declared a non-cooperation policy. In a press communique issued on Monday, the village chiefs of the Tengnoupal (border district of Manipur along Indo-Myanmar) alleged that the construction of border fencing along Indo-Myanmar has affected…
“Throwing away food is like stealing from the table of the poor and hungry.” – Pope Francis Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist working as DFO/Chandel, email- nmunall@yahoo.in Food and Agriculture Organization observed the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September since 2020 with the goal to raise awareness of the…
Imphal: A thirteen years old minor presently staying at a relief camp opened at Jiribam Higher Secondary School, Jiribam district found dead hanging at the school’s park in the wee hours on Sunday. Police confirmed that the deceased as Yurembam Angamba, 13, of Lamtaikhunou, Borobekra sub-division, Jiribam district. His family has been staying at the…
Imphal: The fourth edition of World Food India (WFI) 2025 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi under the theme “Processing for Prosperity,” positioning India as a “Global Food Hub”. The event has been organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India and continue…
Imphal: Manipur celebrated World Tourism Day with vibrant cultural zeal and enthusiasm, organised by the Department of Tourism, on this year’s theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation” at Thangmeiband Cheiraoching in Imphal West. The event showcased a vibrant array of cultural and traditional performances including Echoes of Fusion (a musical fusion of indigenous instruments), Thang Ta…
