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18 Jan

Recently militants kill 2 cops in Manipur

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Two Manipur Police commandos were killed and two sustained bullet wounds after heavily-armed militants targeted them amid renewed violence in Moreh, a business town close to the Myanmar border, on this Wednesday. In fact the deceased have been identified as Wangkhem Somorjit (32) and Takhellambam Saileshwore from Lamshang in Imphal West district, officials said. Actually Somorjit was hit by bullets during an ambush near Ima Kondong Lairembi Devi temple in the morning. He succumbed to injuries during treatment at Key Location Point of Assam Rifles. Saileshwore was shot on this Wednesday evening, officials said. In reality Constable N Bheem (35),…

12 Jan

In Manipur’s Imphal West district heavy fuel leaked from a power station and spilled into streams

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Recently the CMO directed departments concerned to take immediate necessary action to prevent an environment calamity, making use of all available resources in terms of machinery, manpower and expertise. Actually heavy fuel leaked from a power station in Manipur's Imphal West district and spilled into streams flowing alongside it, officials said. In reality the incident happened on Wednesday (January 10) night at the Leimakhong power station. In fact streams passing through villages such as Kanto Sabal and Sekmai were affected by the spill, they said. These streams meet the Imphal river- the lifeline of the region- downstream, they added. To…

11 Jan

At Manipur Press Club, Majorkhul, Imphal the 14th National Dalit Sahitya Conference 2024 was held

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Recently the 14th National Dalit Sahitya Conference 2024 organised by the Dalit Sahitya Academy, Manipur was held today at Manipur Press Club, Majorkhul, Imphal. Actually it was attended by DM University, Vice Chancellor, Prof N Rajmuhon Singh; Global Corona Award Committee Asia convenor, Dr Yumnam Mahendrakumar Singh; Smart Security Services Manipur secretary Laimayum Pratap Singh; and national secretary of Bhartiya Dalit Sahitya Academy, New Delhi, as presidium members. During this conference discussion on problems faced by Dalits in India & abroad, and presentation of awards to Dalit workers & eminent scholars were the main highlights of the event. This is…

06 Jan

A cash award for the Manipur U-16 boys cricket team has announced by The Manipur Cricket Association

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Recently the Manipur Cricket Association (MNCA) has announced a cash award for the Manipur U-16 boys cricket team including the support staff as they scripted history by winning BCCI Men's U-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy (Plate Group) by defeating Meghalaya in the final by an innings and 35 runs which is actually great. Actually MNCA in a release said that our players have created history by clinching the first ever Full Membership BCCI Winning Trophy of the association by their grit and passion. In fact Rajkumar Imo Singh, president of Manipur Cricket Association also congratulated the team over the huge achievement,…

02 Jan

In Manipur as fresh clashes erupted on Monday evening leading to the imposition of curfew in Thoubal and Imphal West districts

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Recently troubling episodes of violence persist in Manipur as fresh clashes erupted on Monday evening, leading to the imposition of curfew in Thoubal and Imphal West districts. The incident unfolded in the Lilong area of Thoubal district, where an altercation between unidentified armed individuals and local residents escalated into gunfire. Actually three person sustained serious gunshot injuries in the clash, sparking outrage among the locals. In response to the increasing violence, the administration rescinded the earlier relaxed curfew measures. Right now Imphal valley and Bishnupur district are now under curfew to maintain public safety. Chief Minister N Biren Singh addressed…

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…