Mirabai Chanu has requested the Sports Ministry to install CCTV cameras in her room at the national camp. Commonwealth Games gold-medallist has the fear that her diet could be spiked. Mirabai has been subjected to an astonishing 45 dope tests in the last four years but has come out clean each time. IWF Secretary has
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 Wednesday, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh regarding Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016. This meeting yielded an assurance from Home Minister that one committee will be formed to make recommendations for implementation of clause 6 of Assam Accord. Clause 6 of Assam Accord is about proving constitutional, legislative and administrative
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) member S. Rath said that the plans are afoot to connect the northeastern states with a gas pipeline. In the sixth roadshow for the 9th city gas distribution bidding round in Guwahati, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) member S. Rath said that all northeastern states will
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
Yesterday, Manipur’s Director, Health Services, K. Rajo has denied all the social media reports about Nipah virus in North-eastern states. He shared that social media posts were claiming about some cases of Nipah in Meghalaya, but officials in the state denied any confirmed case. He added that an outbreak of the disease has happened in
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
