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Strong demand for safe release of missing man raised

OSR/CorrespondentIMP/JIRI, Nov 27 : Demanding safe release/rescue of Laishram Kamalbabu whose whereabouts remain unknown after his mysterious disappearance on November 25, womenfolk of Kanto and surrounding villages staged a sit in protest at Kanto by blo..

Student bodies question rational of closing schools

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 27 : Saying that suspending normal classes to avert law and order crisis is undesirable, the Coordinating Committee on Disturbance Free Educational Zone Demand (CCDFEZD) has urged the Government to take up necessary and im..

Pambei-led UNLF seeks suggestion-5

Contd from previous issueIMPHAL, Nov 27 : The Pambei led UNLF claimed that Kuki-Zo people from Myanmar started entering Manipur decades back.Further claiming that systematic influx of illegal Kuki-Zo immigrants is still continuing with the help of some se..

COCOMI locks Govt offices

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 27: The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) locked several Government offices including the New Secretariat in Babupara today.This came after it raised calls to boycott Union Home Minister Amit Shah and sh..

Domestic violence declines, but no dip in crimes against women, children

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 27 : The number of complaints of domestic violence has declined, but extreme cases of rape and killing of women in violent incidents have occurred during the Manipur conflict, said Chairperson of Manipur State Commission f..

HC issues notice on missing man case

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 27: The High Court of Manipur has issued notice to the State Government and the Army in connection with Laishram Kamalbabu's missing case.The notice was issued by a division bench of the Court comprising Chief Justice D Kr..

Net ban extended

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 27 : The State Government has yet again extended the suspension of mobile internet and data services including VSATs and VPN services in 9 districts by 2 more days till November 29.Mobile internet and data services includi..

CoTU backs search exercise

Our CorrespondentKANGPOKPI, Nov 27 : The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) Kangpokpi, along with its subsidiary area units in Leimakhong, including the Leimakhong Area Protection Committee (LAPC), have condemned the reported abduction of an MES employee st..

Army continues search for Meitei man missing from Leimakhong camp

Imphal, Nov 27 The army continued their intense search operation in Manipur's Kangpokpi district to locate and rescue a Meitei man, who has been missing since Monday evening, defence officials said on Wednesday.Meanwhile, tension continued to prevail in I..

Google Maps faces probe after car falls off bridge killing 3

New Delhi, Nov 27 Google said Tuesday it was assisting Indian authorities probing the deaths of three men who reportedly drove off an incomplete bridge while following a route on Google Maps.The group was on their way to a wedding in Uttar Pradesh State w..

Remanded

IMPHAL, Nov 27: The Special Court NIA Manipur has remanded Sapermeina bridge blast accused LS Yosef Chongloi, self-styled finance secretary of UKNA to 5 days NIA custody.The Sapermeina bridge bomb blast occurred on March 24, 2024.Initially, the case was r..

Postponed

IMPHAL, Nov 27 : The Manipur Indigenous People's Cultural Exchange Festival 2024, scheduled for November 29 and 30 at Chadong in Kamjong district, has been postponed until further notice "due to incomplete arrangements", the Indigenous People’s Foru..

Curfew relaxed

IMPHAL, Nov 27 : Curfew has been relaxed from 5 am to 12 noon in Imphal East and Imphal West on Thursday (November 27)...

Heroin seized

IMPHAL, Nov 27 : Kakching commandos seized 135 gram of heroin while checking vehicles along Pallel-Chandel road.It is reported that the heroin was found concealed in a car (Maruti Alto) driven by one Md Kadir of Sora and he has been arrested...

Tremor jolts

IMPHAL, Nov 27 : An earthquake of 4.3 magnitude (ML) joled Imphal today at 6.20 pm.A press release issued by Department of Earth Science, Manipur University said that the epicentre was located in Henglep Sub-Division of Churachandpur.The depth of the eart..

Traffic resumes

IMPHAL, Nov 27: Traffic has resumed on National Highway-37 (Imphal-Jiribam) after six days and loaded trucks carrying petroleum products and essential commodities have reached Imphal.The traffic on the NH-37 was disrupted after large boulders of rocks and..

Autopsy report reveals more gory details

Imp/New Delhi, Nov 27A 10-month-old baby who was among six family members kidnapped and killed by "Kuki militants" in Manipur's Jiribam district on November 11 was shot in the knee, stabbed on the chest, and hit with a blunt object on the jaw, according t..

"ELISA Hands on Training" kicks off at Shija

IMPHAL, Nov 27: A three-day "ELISA Hands on Training" for lab technicians, labour in-charge and DSU microbiologists kicked off at Shija Academy of Health Sciences, Langol today.ELISA, which stands for Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, is a laboratory tes..

Centre has acted on some resolutions: Biren

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 26 : Claiming that the Government of India has translated some of the resolutions adopted by the ruling MLAs on November 18 into action, Chief Minister N Biren has appealed to the people to calm down.Briefing media persons..

Pambei-led UNLF condoles

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 26: The Pambei-led UNLF has condoled the demise of PREPAK Chairman Heikrujam Ibotombi alias Ngamdairen Khuman alias Oja Inao alias Oja Macha and paid revolutionary salute to the late revolutionary leader.Oja Macha st..

Pambei-led UNLF seeks suggestions-4

Contd from previous issueIMPHAL, Nov 26: The recent incidents of carnage blatantly violated all the laws of war and all relevant international organisations ought to condemn these incidents. The cold blooded murder of innocent women and children was a fla..

Cong speaks out against ‘tyrannical’ rule

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 26 : Former Chief Minister Okam Ibobi has accused the BJP led Government in Manipur of being tyrannical on the occasion of the Constitution Day.The Manipur Pradesh Congress Party (MPCC) observed the 75th Constitution Day a..

COCOMI boycotts Shah, shuts Govt offices

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 26: The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has boycotted Union Home Minister Amit Shah and shut down all Central and State Government offices for two days with immediate effect.Speaking to media persons a..

Log book shows entry into Leimakhong Army camp, but no exit Man missing from Army base camp

OSR/JNN/NDTVIMPHAL, Nov 26 : Tension gripped Imphal again as a Meitei man who used to supervise contract work at the Leimakhong army base camp has gone missing allegedly from inside the military base since yesterday.The missing person has been identified ..

Legal fraternity pledges by spirit of Constitution

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 26 : The 75th Constitution Day was observed at the High Court of Manipur and the Lamphel Court Complex today.Constitution Day is observed every year on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India o..

Evict illegal Kuki settlers : Karbi Anglong

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 26 : The Chief Executive Member of the Karbi Autonomous Council, Tuliram Ronghang, has made a strong appeal to remove illegal Kuki settlements from Karbi Anglong in Assam.Nearly 1000 individuals of the Kuki community have ..

Violence orchestrated from outside, NIA learns

NEW DELHI Nov 26 The National Investigation Agency (NIA) which is probing several cases relating to the Manipur violence has learnt that a large part of the violence is being orchestrated from outside the State.There are direct links with elements from ot..

NIA starts probe into Jiri massacres

NEW DELHI, Nov 26 The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched thorough investigations into three major cases relating to the recent spate of violence in Manipur, an official statement issued on Tuesday said.The NIA teams visited the spots on Nove..

Meira Paibis protest

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 26 : Aggrieved meira paibis of Keishamthong Irom Pukhri Mapal took out a rally in protest against the arrest of meira paibi leader Th Sushila by police early this morning.No official reason has been given for the arrest ye..

School closure extended

IMPHAL, Nov 26 : All schools (Government/Government-aided, private and Central) as well as all Government educational institutions/Government-aided colleges under Higher and Technical Education Department, Government located in the districts where curfew ..

Curfew relaxation

IMPHAL, Nov 26: As in the previous days, curfew in Imphal East will be relaxed from 5 am to 12 noon on November 27, according to an order issued today. ..

Rein in Kuki marauders : Tangkhul body

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 26 : Take immediate action against Kuki militants attacking farmers harvesting paddy, and arrest chief of Urangpat Kuki village for keeping criminals inside his village, said Tangkhul Naga Foothills' Organisation (TNFO) to..

Lanslides continue to block NH-37

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 26: NH-37 or Imphal-Jiribam highway is still blocked by landslide and as a result transportation of essential items on the highway has remained suspended for the past six days.Nonetheless, there is no interruption in movem..

Criminal Acts in Meitei Mayek released

Imphal, Nov 26 : Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that spreading awareness on the Indian Constitution is crucial to build a strong and united India.He made the statement during the 75th Constitution Day held at the Durbar Hall of the CM’s..

Ops underway in Jiribam

Imphal, Nov 26 (DIPR) : The State Government has launched a massive operation in Jiribam in collaboration with Central security forces to arrest the perpetrators involved in the series of violent activities which took place in the border district between ..

Faculty development programme kicks off

IMPHAL, Nov 26 : A one-week faculty development programme on “Augmenting Teaching Management Skills Using Innovative Technologies” commenced today at College of Agriculture, Iroisemba, Imphal.The programme is being organised by College o..

Lay off : Sanajaoba to Mizoram MP

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 25 : "Don't cross the line" and "be a good neighbour", said MP Leishemba Sanajaoba hitting out at Mizoram MP K Vanlalvena for advocating "separate administrative units" for Meiteis and Kuki-Zo people to end the conflict in..

Koireng-led UNLF condoles

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 25 : The Koireng-led UNLF has condoled the demise of PREPAK Chairman Heikrujam Ngamdairen Khuman alias Ibotombi alias Oja Macha on November 19, 2024.According to a statement issued by the outfit’s Central Committee, ..

Pambei-led UNLF seeks suggestions-3

Contd from previous issueIMPHAL, Nov 25: Although plebiscite is the most democratic means of resolving the Manipur-India conflict, the Government of India rejected the proposal from the very beginning, said the Central Committee of Pambei-led UNLF.It said..

Koireng-led UNLF shares thoughts-III

Contd from previous issueIMPHAL, Nov 25: To be able to take the responsibility together with a sense of sacrifice, building unity among the Meiteis is imperative. On the other hand, given the respective aspirations of the indigenous people/communities, bu..

MCPCR to approach HC if necessary to secure justice fo butchered kids, women Policy for Children yet to be implemented

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 25: The Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) has registered a suo-moto case in connection with the brutal murder of six women and children in Jiribam. The Commission will approach the High Court if nec..

Rally staged against re-imposition of AFSPA

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 25 : Organisations in Imphal East joined hands to take out a rally along the Imphal-Yairipok road against the recent re-imposition of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 in areas under the jurisdiction of six p..

Centre directs telecom operators in Manipur to preserve call records for five years: Report

New Delhi, Nov 25The Centre has directed telecom operators in strife-torn Manipur to preserve all call records of citizens for a period of five years.The instructions were issued to telecom operators after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) gave direction..

MCPCR directs

IMPHAL, Nov 25 : The Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) has directed the Commissioner, Home Department to submit a detailed report and reasons for restricting Licypriya Kangujam's ‘X’ and Facebook account on or before De..

Resignation accepted

IMPHAL, Nov 25 : DGP Rajiv Singh has accepted the resignation tendered by Inspector Sagapam Ibotombi Singh, Officer in-Charge Jiribam police station.After Inspector Sagapam Ibotombi tendered his resignation on November 15, the DGP issued an order on Novem..

Thangmeiband folks contribute Rs 1.94 lakh

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 25: A sum of Rs 1,94,500 contributed by the people of Thangmeiband to purchase essential items for displaced persons staying in the relief camps opened at Thangmeiband AC has been handed over to Thangmeiband Kendra Develop..

INDIA Bloc to protest at Delhi

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 25: INDIA Bloc Manipur held a meeting today at Congress Bhavan here and decided to stage a National level sit-in-protest demonstration at New Delhi during the winter session of Parliament as an extra Parliamentary movement..

Satellite-tagged AFs bound for Africa

Imphal, Nov 25Amur falcons, the world’s longest-traveling birds, have embarked on their annual migration from Siberia, China, and Russia to the Somalia-Kenya border in Africa.A significant stopover for these magnificent creatures is India’s No..

NIA Court issues warrant

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Nov 25: Special Court NIA Manipur on Monday issued a warrant for producing LS Yosef Chongloi, a self-styled finance secretary of UKNA before the Court on November 27.LS Yosef Chongloi (35) is presently lodged in Guwahati Centr..

Absurd, says UNC

Newmai News NetworkSENAPATI, Nov 25: The United Naga Council (UNC) has rejected third amendment of ADC 2008 and the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils (sixth amendment) Act 2022 as “null and void”. It has also termed the ..