Normal life in Manipur state especially in the valley area has been paralysed due to Manipur University Students’ Union (MUSU) call for the 48 hours general strike. Yes, it was the move for intensifying its demand for removal of vice-chancellor and it started from July 17 midnight. MUSU had launched the protest to oust the
On Thursday, the Supreme Court said in reference to the extra-judicial killings by the security forces in Manipur that what had happened in the state appeared to be widespread and that the issue been given far more importance as human lives have been lost. The court was hearing a PIL to seek a probe into
Chandel Battalion of HQ 26 Sector Assam Rifles has done a a tree plantation drive under the “Green Campaign” at Chandel, Manipur on Tuesday. This army unit have earlier also given such efforts towards enhancing environmental awareness among locals. All the officials and members of Naga Village Chief Association took part in this initiative. Around
Yesterday, Maoist Communist Party Manipur warned the Imphal Valley Academy, over failure to response to the party's request for consideration of the fee structures. A statement by the Maoist Communist Party Manipur said that it had taken up the matter last February but since the response did not come the bomb was placed at the
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
Yesterday, a joint drive with JCILPS and TUYC ended with detection of many migrants residing without the valid documentation. Convenor of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System, Student’s Wing, Manjit Sarangthem shared with the media that 56 non-locals were detected at Thangmeiband Khomdram Selungba Leikai and Thangmeiband Hijam Dewan Lekai. Two of them were
A young Manipur woman, lieutenant, S. Vijaya Devi became part of the first all-women team from India to achieve historic accomplishment. Prime Minister, Narendra Modi had also expressed his heartfelt happiness over the great achievement. Navika Sagar Parikrama was aimed at promoting women empowerment along with the Government of India’s thrust for Nari Shakti. The
Education minister Thokchom Radheshyam has declared HSLC result on Friday evening in Imphal. The pass percentage in the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) is 73.18. This year, it is recorded as the highest figure in this decade. Last year, it was around 67 percent. In 2013, it was recorded around
