Yesterday, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has disclosed the names of five international weightlifters, including gold medallist Sanjita Chanu for testing positive for banned substances. As per a statement from IWF, As a consequence of the test result, the Athlete is provisionally suspended in view of a potential anti-doping rule violation. If proven guilty, Sanjita
One state-level drafting committee for “Protection of Manipuri People’s Bill” has been constituted by Manipur government on May 23. The government spokesperson, Thongam Biswajit Singh has announced it yesterday, in presence of media persons at his office. And, this committee will be putting all efforts to introduce a draft Bill during the upcoming Monsoon Session
On Tuesday, a discussion meeting was organized in Manipur Press Club by Apunba Manipur Kanba Ima Lup (AMKIL), named as “One-day Discussion on Peoples’ Movement Against Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).” Speaking on the occasion, Sunil Karam, President of United Committee, Manipur (UCM) recalled the incident of killing Thangjam Manorama in Year 2004. He
Panthoiba Akoijam, who has secured the overall second position for Uttarakhand state in class XII examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), is the next Manipuri name in the limelight. He again proved that Manipuris are not only excellent in sports, but they are also excellent in education. Panthoiba got 97 in
On Tuesday, Special Judge POCSO, Senapati, A. Noutuneshwari Devi has given order for DNA profiling of the infant who was given birth by a minor aged rape victim. The incident came to light after the family members of the victim lodged a written complaint to police on March 19 stating that the victim was sexually
On Saturday, Convener of the People's Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA), Erendro Leichombam was arrested from Thangmeiband residence in Imphal West. Erendro was accused of sharing one hate video which has inflammatory speeches made by some suspected Biharis against Manipuris. Imphal court has ordered for his 15 days judicial custody. As per reports, Erendro Leichombam
On Monday, Manipur Secretariat employees have started an indefinite cease-work strike. S. Shashikanta, vice president of the Manipur Secretariat Services Association shared with the media that all of us want to be on work. But, we should also get the enhanced pay as recommended by the 7th Pay Commission. There’s no reason why the Manipur
Last week, Tourism Director, Waikhom Ibohal has inaugurated solar toilets at Ibudhou Marjing hill Heingang. He mentioned that he met an entrepreneur during the global summit in Guwahati, where he got to know about this technology of solar toilets. Waikhom Ibohal further shared that this is like an initial project and if it got successful
On Sunday, Manipur Police rounded up 98 suspected foreigners with fake Aadhaar cards. As per the police, these raids were conducted in the early hours in two residential areas at Naga Mapal in Imphal. The suspects were found staying in rented houses. Director General of Police L.M. Khaute said that all vehicles reaching Imphal from
United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) will carry out a two-day strike in Manipur from May 30 to protest against the “nominal 2 percent wage hike” offered by the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). UFBU Manipur State Committee convenor, H Keshorjit Singh said employees of various state-run banks have called for a two-day nationwide strike from
