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30 Dec

Recently renowned Manipuri singer and lyricist Akhu Chingangbam was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen from his home

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Renowned Manipuri singer and lyricist Akhu Chingangbam was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen from his home in Imphal on Friday which his family said. Actually the vocalist of the band Imphal Talkies was later released unharmed, around 20 km away from his house. A relative of the singer said that a few armed men barged into Chingangbam's home in Khurai on Friday morning and took him to a place around 20 km away. In fact the unidentified gunmen released him later unharmed at that location in Imphal West district. Police have also confirmed the incident, but did not give details. A…

05 Nov

Mobile Internet Ban In Manipur Extended Till Nov 8

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The Manipur govt. again took a decision to extend timeline of restrictions on the use of mobile internet services in the state until November 8, as announced by officials on Sunday. The decision comes in the backdrop of a recent incident where a mob attacked a camp of the 1st Manipur Rifles with the mindset to loot its armory, resulting into security forces firing warning shots into the atmosphere. The extension of the timeline of internet ban is based on concerns that individuals with malicious intention may exploit social media platforms to share images, hate speech, and incendiary video messages…

06 May

Manipur Violence: Long queues at petrol pump situation improving in Manipur

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The violence in Manipur is slowly simmer down but the situation in the state still remains tense. Today i.e. on Saturday after the violence, long queues were seen outside the petrol pump in Imphal. The ongoing violence in Manipur is slowly settling down, but the situation remains tense. DGP P Dongel said that due to security forces, the situation has improved and strict orders have been issued to punish those who contributed to the violence. Urge to impose President's rule MP Manoj Kumar Jha Rashtriya Janata Dal's Rajya Sabha member wrote a letter to President Draupadi Murmu on 5 May…

05 May

NFR cancels all Manipur-bound trains amid violence

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A massive violence took place during a 'Tribal Solidarity March' on Wednesday to protest the demand of Meiteis for Scheduled Tribe(ST) status in Torbung area in Manipur's Churachandpur district, due to which the trains scheduled to Manipur have been cancelled, a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) spokesperson said here on Friday. “The only two trains that connect Manipur have been cancelled for two days from Friday,” NFR CPRO Sabyasachi De told PTI.The decision on resuming the service will be taken after evaluating the situation, he said. The Agartala Khongsang Jan Satabdi Express, which runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the…

23 May

Skechers kick-starts the GO RUN Beat My Speed Challenge

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The Comfort Technology Company™ and American performance and lifestyle footwear brand Skechers kick-started an on-ground challenge in Imphal, at the Skechers Store in Thangmeiban Senapati Leikai between 14 to 15 May 2022. The Skechers GO RUN Beat My Speed Challenge invited participants to run on a treadmill at a speed of 16 km/hr for 3 minutes.Fitness enthusiasts from all over the city offered support and encouragement by cheering each participant during the challenge. The event saw a great number of participants who completed the challenge and won various goodies and hampers from Skechers. It is part of a larger Skechers…

02 Nov

33/11 KV Substations launches in Wangoi&Yairipok

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Two 33/11 KV Substations were inaugurated in Wangoi&Yairipok, Manipur as part of ‘AzadikaAmritMahotsav’ by Shri Th. Biswajit Singh, Hon’ble Minister ofPublic Works Department, Rural Development &Panchayati Raj, Commerce & Industries, Power, Administrative Reforms & Training, Information & Public Relations.The inauguration ceremony began with the ceremonial lamp lighting by the dignitaries which was followed by a cultural performance by the local artists showcasing Manipur’s rich tribal and cultural heritage commemorating the celebration of 75 years of India’s Independence. The LOA cost of the Wangoi substation is Rs 8.42 crores, the LOA cost of Yairipok substation is Rs 9.32 crores. The inauguration…

24 Jul

Manipur Journalist, Arrested Under NSA For “Cow Dung” Post, Released

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A journalist in BJP-ruled Manipur who was jailed under the stringent National Security Act in May for a Facebook post on the death of a BJP leader due to COVID-19 has been released by the Manipur High Court.Kishorechandra Wangkhem, a journalist with the news website The Frontier Manipur, had after Manipur BJP chief S Tikendra Singh died of Covid, posted on Facebook, "Cow dung and cow urine didn't work?" A bench of Chief Justice PV Sanjay Kumar and Justice Kh Nobin Singh ordered the release of Mr Wangkhem after the journalist's wife, Elangbam Ranjita, filed a petition. Ms Ranjita opposed…

05 May

Amway’s project Nari Shakti completes one year

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Amway India, one of the country’s leading FMCG Direct Selling companies announced the successful completion of the first phase of project Nari Shakti. Launched last year, project Nari Shakti is part of Amway’s 10-year growth vision, with a clear focus on supporting women to unleash the spirit of entrepreneurship. Initiated in the East region, project Nari Shakti is aimed at bringing Amway’s women Direct Sellers to the forefront by enhancing their existing skills to run their Amway businesses independently. The project gave women an opportunity to own and operate their businesses while exploring their passions around fitness, healthy living, cooking,…

19 Mar

The Birds and Bees Talk organizes a bike rally in Imphal

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Reckitt Benckiser, the global leader in consumer healthcare with ADRA India has organized a purpose-led bike rally in Imphal, Manipur under the Durex led Birds and Bees Talk program. The rally aims to showcase the support for the importance of informed decision making, consent and life skills for adolescents. A group of 55 riders will cover 110 km from Imphal East to Bishnupur, Imphal West in support of Durex led The Birds and Bees Talk program. The program was designed to address the information gap around young people's reproductive and sexual health and rights and provide them with a comprehensive…

22 Jul

Manipur enforces complete lockdown for 14 days, starting 2 pm tomorrow.

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The COVID-19 recovery rate in the state is 68.68 per cent, the bulletin added. Meanwhile, the District Magistrate of Thoubal, Bandana Devi imposed curfew in the entire district to prohibit movement of people to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The DM also declared three areas of Thoubal district as containment zones to prevent the spread of the virus and also to facilitate intensive contact tracing and house to house surveillance and testing of primary contacts, officials said. The containment zones are Thoubal Khunou, Moijing Gram Panchayat areas and Heirok Part III. Earlier, the DM had ordered all the main markets…