Covid-19 claims two more lives as virus cases reach 8724

IMPHAL WEST CROSSES 2500-MARK; OVER 250 FRONTLINE WORKERS INFECTED; UKHRUL HOSPITAL CLOSED

Covid-19 death toll in the state has reached 55 with the demise of two more patients even as the total confirmed cases has risen

India records over 93K fresh cases

Continuing with its massive daily spike, India recorded 93,337 coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, taking its overall

CM urged to shield destitute girls till maturity

Taking serious note of plight of girls staying in various orphanages, BJP Mahila Morcha national president Vijaya Rahatkar

Congress to petition Guv for disqualifying 12 MLAs

Congress MLA and MPCC spokesperson K Meghachandra has said that Congress party will submit a representation to the

Prep for ADC election begins; poll date likely soon

Preparations have been started for holding the delayed Autonomous District Council (ADC) election in 10 hill districts

NSCN-IM flays manipulative media reports

While condemning Indian intelligence agencies for linking Naga chief negotiator and NSCN-IM general secretary to Chinese

WAD condemns rape of kid girl in Moreh town

Women Action for Development (WAD) has strongly condemned the heinous act of raping a three and half-year-old minor

Will never compromise our ancestral lands: Z Choro chief

"We will never compromise our ancestral lands with anyone". This was the categorical statement given by Zingshophai Choro village chief

Tally crosses 7000 as two more deaths take toll to 38

With detection of 139 new positive cases and two new deaths, the tally of Covid-19 positive cases in the state has crossed 7000 mark

CM vows firm action in rape case, CCpur robbery

Strongly condemning the incidents of alleged gang-rape and murder of a minor girl in Mayang Imphal and robbery of Rs 1.15 crore

India breaches 90K single-day infection mark

With a massive spike of 90,632 cases, including 1,065 fresh deaths, India's Covid-19 tally on Sunday crossed 4.1 million with a total of 4,113,811 cases.

NSCN-IM rues selective war mongering reportage

The Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN/NSCN-IM) has strongly condemned the news report carried by The Telegraph

Decentralize power to bridge emotional gap: MLA Leishiyo

Ridiculing people in power shouting for integrity of the state, Phungyar assembly constituency MLA K Leishiyo has called for putting

Corona fatalities continue as state’s tally touches 6699

With one more death on Friday, coronavirus related death toll in the state has reached 35 while the total confirmed cases

India’s COVID-19 tally goes past 39 lakh

India's COVID-19 tally went past 39 lakh on Friday with 83,341 fresh cases reported in a span of 24 hours,

After CM chat with Amit Shah, ex-MLAs fly home

Five ex-MLAs namely O Lukhoi, Okram Henry, Paonam Brojen, Ngamthang Haokip and Ginsuanhao Zou, who resigned

By-polls likely in state in November

Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that it has taken a decision to conduct Bihar assembly election and pending by-polls around the same time.

NSCN-IM discusses talk status with NGBF

Issues pertaining to Naga political affairs and the need to come together all the warring Naga political groups were discussed at length

SBI branch looted, one dead, three detained

In a daring broad daylight robbery, the State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Churachandpur was looted of approximately Rs 1.15 crore

Russian vaccine safe, effective: Lancet study

The COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, approved by Russia last month, has been shown to elicit antibody response with

Ukl case resolved, virus source unknown

One of the recent positive cases of Covid-19 without any known travel history that had raised a spectre of local transmission in Ukhrul town has

Naga Talks: COCOMI alerts public on divisive policy

While reiterating that final agreement of the Naga peace talks should confine to Nagaland state only and it should not infringe on integrity

DESAM locks DMCTE principal room

Some members of Democratic Students' Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) led by its secretary general Leishangthem Lamyanba

KIM questions Govt nod to Gaidinliu-centric museum project

Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) on September 1 submitted a representation to chief minister N Biren Singh conveying its strong disapproval

15 guards of ex-CM test positive, Ibobi & family safe

At least 15 escort personnel of former chief minister Okram Ibobi tested positive for Covid-19 in the past couple of days.

India’s tally crosses 37 lakh, recoveries above 29 lakh

India's COVID-19 tally of cases galloped past 37 lakh on Wednesday with 78,357 new instances of the disease reported in a day,

Covid fatalities reach 29, CCpur sees virus upsurge

With the death of a 55-year old woman from Thoubal district, the total number of fatalities from Covid-19 in the state has

PM urged to resolve Naga issue

The Nagaland Gaon Bura Federation (NGBF) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed hope

Biswajit probes MGNREGS complaints, assures action

Following reports on social media claiming wrongdoings in awarding man-days to job card-holders under Mahatma Gandhi

Friendship Gates to remain closed till Sept 30

Myanmar’s Tamu district administrator Kyaw Win Oo has on August 30 intimated to Tengnoupal deputy commissioner M Rajkumar

Unrestrained ‘unlock’, sensitive issues worry PANDM

With the lifting of restriction on movement and major relaxation in opening of markets as per the latest Unlock 4.0 guidelines issued

AR DG exhorts troops to serve people of Manipur

Assam Rifles Director General (DG) Lieutenant General Sukhdeep Sangwan visited the field formations and forward areas of Assam Rifles in Manipur from August 31 to September 1.

Death toll rises to 25, local cases reach 1960

As the tally for confirmed Covid-19 positive cases has reached 5585, one more death at JNIMS hospital on Wednesday

67,151 new COVID cases; 1059 deaths in India

India's novel coronavirus tally rose to 32.34 lakh on Wednesday with 67,151 more people testing positive for the

CM hails Covid warriors, scans RIMS facilities

Chief minister N Biren Singh personally reviewed treatment of COVID-19 patients and general patients at Regional

MGSF demands 7th CPC in toto, submits memo to CS

Setting August end as the deadline, Manipur Government Services Federation (MGSF) has demanded the state government

EC on course to meet delimitation exercise deadline

As political activity begins to open up in Jammu and Kashmir, the Delimitation Commission is looking to increase

Tribal student bodies mull stir over unfulfilled demands

All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM), All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) and Kuki Students’

MPSC states stand on conducting main exam afresh

Amid growing calls to withhold MCSCC (Main) examination 2016, Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) has

Death toll reaches 22, local cases rising rapidly

With the death of an elderly woman from Thoubal district, the death toll from Covid-19 has reached 22 as the total tally

Panic in Ccpur as virus infects villagers, claims one

One person each from Rengkai, Neihsial Veng and Tuilaphai villages in Churachandpur district tested positive for COVID-19

India records highest single day spike of 69,874 cases

With a record spike of 69,874 infections in a day, India's COVID-19 tally increased to 29,75,701, while the recoveries

Student bodies decry gag order on teachers

Decrying the ‘gag’ order issued upon academicians by the state’s Directorate of University and Higher Education

Bust of Dr TS Gangte, pioneer of higher education, unveiled

The bust of Dr TS Gangte, founder of Churachandpur Govt College, was unveiled at Churachandpur Govt College

NEET-JEE may go ahead with 'elaborate arrangements'

Government sources have claimed that there has been a rise of almost 50 per cent in NEET centres this year

Two more deaths take toll to 21 as tally crosses 5000 mark

As the Covid-19 tally crossed 5000 mark with 124 new cases reported on Friday by the government authority, two more deaths have

BJP united, ready for by-polls: CM Biren

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh, whose government recently won a keenly watched trust vote on August 10 after

COVID-19 tally in India crosses 29-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally zoomed past 29 lakh, a day after it crossed 28 lakh, with a single-day spike of 68,898 infections,

Police driver dead in accident

A police driver was killed in an accident after his water tanker rolled down a steep, slippery roadside at Kahumtang in Ukhrul town on Friday.

Rk Imo breaks silence, says bad leadership will ruin Cong

Sagolband MLA Rk Imo, who was recently expelled from Manipur Pradesh Congress Party (MPCC), has spoken out on his

Naga talks must have a destination: Leishemba Sanajaoba

Leishemba Sanajaoba, the titular king of Manipur who was recently sworn in as a Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha,

One more dies as tally reaches 4765, local cases 1384

Death toll related with Covid-19 has reached 18 in the state as the virus claimed a 75-year old woman from Imphal West

AMSU demands probe by retired HC judge

Demanding that the enquiry into procedural lapses with regard to recommending a tainted policeman for the Chief Minister’s Medal for Gallantry,

India’s Covid-19 tally crosses 27-lakh mark

A spike of 55,079 cases took India's COVID-19 tally past 27 lakh on Tuesday just a day after it crossed the 26-lakh

CM Biren meets Nadda; Prof Tikendra, Th Biswajit asked to reach Delhi

Chief Minister N Biren met BJP national president JP Nadda on Tuesday as part of their plan to meet central leaderships

JNIMS blood bank facing acute shortage

The number of people donating blood has drastically reduced owing to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic situation

Foundation laid for projects worth Rs. 3000 cr

Union minister for road transport, highways and MSMEs Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stones for 13 different highway

Death toll rises to 17, local cases reach 500 in Imphal West

The Covid-19 pandemic situation continues to remain grim, especially in Imphal West district where the number of locally

Indian Railways sustains work on world’s tallest pier bridge

Indian Railways in its effort to provide connectivity to various parts of the country, especially in the remote areas

NEP 2020 will make India knowledge powerhouse: Radheshyam

The new National Education Policy 2020 will transform India into a global knowledge powerhouse, but it will require

Peace talk ‘distrust’ worries ex-PM

Former Prime Minister and Rajya Sabha MP, HD Deve Gowda on Monday expressed his concern over the Union

Three more die, 371 fresh cases in two days

Three new deaths and 371 fresh Covid-19 positive cases were reported in the past two days taking the death toll in the state

SOPs for home isolation of Covid ‘patients’ issued

As part of a new strategy to contain COVID-19 pandemic amidst increasing cases and almost reaching initial stage

Don’t stigmatise healthcare workers, frontline warriors: CM

As in other parts of the country, the state celebrated the 74th Independence Day of India on August 15.

‘No virus risk at Babina Diagnostics’

There is no risk of contracting Covid-19 when one visits Babina Diagnostics situated at RIMS road and Porompat,

Battle over FA in public domain now: NSCN-IM

Circulating both the original and manipulated copies of Framework Agreement (FA) to media houses, the Government

Virus claims NAB jawan as state’s tally crosses 4000

A 37-year old police constable attacked to Narcotic Affairs and Border (NAB) has become the 13th victim of Covid-19

Student bodies cry foul over death of Covid-19 patient

The death of the 13th Covid-19 positive patient from Mayang Imphal, who passed away at the Covid-19 Isolation Ward

Amit Shah keen to resolve NE issues: Sarma

With the Centre and the NSCN-IM having resumed peace talks, Assam Finance and Health Minister Himanta

India records 66,999 fresh cases

With a record single-day increase of 66,999 cases, India's COVID-19 tally mounted to 23,96,637 on Thursday,

Threats to state need collective tackling: MPCC chief

As did every year, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) observed 129th Patriots’ Day at Congress Bhawan Thursday.

Naga peace talks won’t affect integrity of Manipur: CM

Chief minister N Biren Singh has reiterated that the Naga peace talks won’t affect the integrity of the state.

Virus haunts RIMS, CAPF posts, 76 recovered

The threat of Covid-19 pandemic looms large over RIMS hospital and several CAPF posts located at different parts of the

CorCom calls for boycott of I-Day events

Boycotting celebration of India’s Independence Day, the proscribed Coordination Committee (CorCom) declared total

Guv, CM, others greet on Patriots’ Day

Governor Dr Najma Helptulla, Chief Minister N Biren Singh, Rajya Sabha MP & titular king Leisemba Sanajaoba

Chinese hawala operator with NE links held

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) officials busted a big hawala operation involving several Chinese companies

Local spread close to 1000 mark, cross 300 in IW

55 local cases in IW; 12 cops found positive; fatality count reaches 12

On Tuesday, 73 locally transmitted cases were defected from among 88 fresh Covid-19 positive cases recorded in the state,

Speaker accepts resignation of six Congress MLAs

Manipur Legislative Assembly speaker Y Khemchand on Tuesday accepted the resignation of six Congress MLAs, who had submitted the same on Monday.

Russia registers COVID-19 vaccine

In what could alter the course of the Covid-19 pandemic that is still creating mayhem across the world, Russian President

UCM asks Govt to state its stand on Naga issue

United Committee Manipur (UCM) has urged the elected representatives of Manipur to make their stand clear and carry out

NSCN-IM accuses Ravi of tweaking FA truce

The Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN/NSCN-IM) has said that Indo-Naga political talks is in a state

Naga peace talks to conclude by Sept

The Centre has decided to conclude the decades-old peace talks with the NSCN (I-M) and NNPGs

N Biren Govt wins trust vote, Ibobi furious

The BJP-led Manipur government on Monday won the trust vote in the Assembly following a day-long debate after

Fajur Rahim first MLA to test positive for Covid-19

Congress MLA Md Fajur Rahim has become the first MLA of the state to test positive for Covid-19. He was among

KIM memo reminds PM on NSCN-IM ‘genocide’

Reiterating its firm stance, Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), an apex body of the Kuki tribe, has mailed another

‘Covid’ woman delivers healthy baby at RIMS

A 20-year pregnant woman from Lilong, who had tested positive for Covid-19, gave birth to a healthy baby girl weighing

Crowded markets, lack of social distancing worry many

Who is to blame for the mess? A few days after the lockdown was relaxed, Ukhrul town was on Monday seen flooded

Spike in local cases continues as 117 recover

Infection rate reaches 1210 CPM; 40 pc of active cases among CAPF

CISF personnel posted in Imphal Airport, CRPF personnel from different battalions, and civilians from seven different

‘Confidence' motion key agenda in today’s assembly session

A day-long session of Manipur Legislative Assembly is all set to convene Monday and a ‘confidence’ motion likely

India records 64K+ cases in one day

India, the third-worst COVID-hit country globally, recorded a single-day spike of 64,399 coronavirus cases,

Congress to demand ‘division’ vote

Negating viral post on social media that some Congress MLAs skipped Sunday evening’s CLP meet to remonstrate against

RN Ravi ‘hounding’ groups engaged in peace talks: Naga bodies

Two influential Naga civil society groups have complained to Prime Minister Narendra Modi against Nagaland

More frontline workers infected; virus at SP’s office

Bpr, Cdl emerging as potential hotspots, local cases rate reach 21 pc

More and more frontline workers from the health sector and police department are among the new Covid-19 positive cases

Ministry approves Imphal elevated highway corridor project

Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari has given the green signal for construction of a 25km

Covid Care Centres in complete mess

After witnessing several stirs from patients of Covid Care Centre JNIMS over inadequate food and water, many complaints

Govt policy on Covid-19 a failure: Hemanta

Considering that the state government's policy for combating the Covid-19 pandemic has been a massive failure,

‘Cong to challenge confidence motion’

The ‘no confidence’ motion moved by Congress party against BJP led coalition government and council of ministers has been rejected.

61,537 new cases in India, 933 deaths

Registering 61,537 more cases in India, the coronavirus tally reached 20,88,611 on Saturday, while the death toll rose

Traders throng Thangal bazar, containment zones increase

Even as retailers could be seen cramming wholesale shops located at the state’s commercial hub Imphal during the few hours

State sees record spike of 249 cases as death toll reaches 10

New cases detected in IW, RIMS; 20 per cent of total cases without travel history

In the highest ever single day spike in the state, 249 fresh cases of Covid-19 were detected and two deaths were reported

Weavers urged to avail ‘Buy Back Scheme’ benefit

Commerce and industry minister Thongam Biswajit Singh has said that the state directorate of handloom and textiles

Ccpur tense over infant’s death, probe ordered

An Enquiry Committee has been formed to investigate into the death of a minor following alleged denial

India records 60K-plus single day cases for first time

Registering over 60,000 cases in 24 hours for the first time, India's COVID-19 tally galloped past 20 lakh on Friday,

MLAs elected Ibobi CLP leader: MPCC chief

While asserting that O Ibobi Singh was elected Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader as per consensus of the party MLAs,

Many condemn medical negligence, demand action

Expressing shock and despair over the cruel fate that befell upon Kanpatliu Kamei (20) w/o Roshan Balang of Puichi (Oktan)

Commission stresses special hospital

Manipur State Commission for Women chairperson Dr Binota Meinam has opined that special child delivery hospitals should be established

Downfall of Cong under Ibobi imminent: RK Imo

Congress MLAs RK Imo and Okram Henry, who voted against INC candidate in the Rajya Sabha election held on June 19 last,

Probe ordered into death of pregnant woman

The government of Manipur has constituted an enquiry committee to investigate into the death of a pregnant woman

Cabinet approves increment of VDF remuneration

The state cabinet gave the approval for increasing remuneration of VDF personnel from Rs 9,500 to Rs 10,500 per month

94 new ‘local’ cases in state, teen dies

The Covid-19 toll in the state has reached 8 following the death of a 15-year old boy with co-morbid condition on Thursday

Edu min seeks inputs on NEP, 2020

Education Minister Dr Thokchom Radheshyam convened a review meeting with officials of Education Department to chalk

Centre releases Rs. 890 cr Covid fund

The Central Government on Thursday released Rs 890.32 crore as the second instalment of the COVID-19 Emergency Response

Trend points to community spread, 19 pc cases local

With 19 per cent of total cases being locally transmitted ones, some of which have unknown sources of infection, the trend

Two state lads clear UPSC exam

At least two candidates from the state cleared the civil services examination-2019 conducted by Union Public

Ukhrul frontline workers virus tested for free

The lone TrueNat Testing Centre in Ukhrul town has commenced free Covid-19 tests for front-line workers, including

AMUCO calls for stopping all communal rhetoric

In commemoration of the mass rally taken out on August 4, 1997, All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO)

70-bedded Kpi Covid Care Centre inaugurated

With an aim to accommodate asymptomatic Covid-19 patients from the district for treatment, a Covid Care Centre

India records 50K-plus cases for 6th day

India's COVID-19 tally increased to 18,55,745 with 52,050 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day,

Nagaland reports highest single-day spike of 276 cases

Nagaland on Tuesday reported its highest single-day spike of 276 COVID-19 cases, taking the state's tally to 2,405,

Covid panel calls for fighting pandemic collectively

The Joint Committee for Public Awareness on COVID-19 which was formed under the initiative of chief minister

Nearly 80 areas categorised as virus zones

Over 12 residential areas and specific blocks of quarantine centres have been declared as containment zones in the past 24

CM rules out community transmission in state

Though there is evidence of local transmission of Covid-19, there has been no community transmission of the disease in the state, asserted chief minister N Biren Singh.

80 cases sans travel history detected

Local spread begins in Cdl, PHQ, Lamphel & Heingang PSes, Wangoi PHC; threat lingers in 1st MR, RIMS

Even though the state health authority has not declared community spread in the state, nearly 20 per cent of the

Spraying of Sodium Hypochlorite hazardous: Dr Sasheekumar

Additional director health and spokesperson Dr Kh Sasheekumar has said that spraying Sodium Hypochlorite on roads

Negative RAT results to be confirmed by RT PCR

Bringing a much needed change in the testing protocol, the state government has made RT PCR confirmatory test mandatory

APSRA to gherao JNIMS director on Aug 10

Denouncing the delay on the part of JNIMS authority in implementing the demand for time scale promotion,

NIA raids DU Prof’s house over KCP-MC links

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday claimed that the Delhi University Professor Hany Babu M T

Naga organisations observe 5th anniversary of FA

Various organisations in Manipur observed the Framework Agreement anniversary on Monday under the common title,

Imphal West district emerging as new virus hotspot

With number of Covid-19 positive cases increasing sharply in the last few days, Imphal West district is emerging

Girl suffering from paralysis dies, tests Covid positive

A 20-year-old girl from Pureiromba Leikai in Imphal East district, who was suffering from paralysis for a long time

Flaws in testing protocol, withholding data pose big risk

As the number of Covid-19 confirmed cases continue to surge taking the situation to the edge of community spread,

Amit Shah tests +ve; attended last cabinet meeting

After taking personal charge of controlling the spiralling numbers of Covid-19 cases in the national capital

Collective responsibility must to curb pandemic: Speaker

Expressing concern that the Covid-19 situation in the state is edging towards community transmission,

More containment zones declared across state

In view of confirmation of more Covid-19 positive cases, District Magistrates (DM) concerned have declared the

NSCN-IM fumes over delay in FA implementation

On the eve of the 5th anniversary of the signing of Framework Agreement (FA) with the Government of India (GoI),

1st MR tally reaches 62, more cases in TBL, RIMS

The 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles campus and RIMS hospital are emerging as the latest hotspots of Covid-19 after Jiribam

Delay in giving test results risky: Club

Delay in providing test results of close contacts of positive cases has created a sense of uncertainty among the people.

Upgrade Expo Centre into 1000-bedded CCC: CM

Chief Minister N Biren along with deputy chief minister Y Joykumar and health minister L Jayantakumar assessed

Man succumbs to Covid; Chandel mourners quarantined

A 76-year old man died of COVID-18 at CMC hospital, Koirengei Friday evening thus taking the toll from

Student bodies cry foul as Govt appoints new CS

Subsequent to retirement of Dr J Suresh Babu, additional chief secretary Dr Rajesh Kumar has been asked to take

Liquor, betel leaves, cigarettes seized

Police as well as local organisations seized large quantities of liquor, betel leaves and illegally imported cigarettes

Virus zones increase as Covid-19 cases surge in state

With confirmation of several Covid-19 positive cases in several parts of the state, district magistrates concerned

Perpetrators will be hunted down: CM

Chief Minister N Biren Singh paid last respects to the three Assam Rifles soldiers, who lost their lives in the July 29

Covid toll climbs to five in state

After four fatalities in the past 48 hours, one more Covid patient died early Friday morning at JNIMS hospital,

Police officers, lawyer, doctors, hostel staff test positive

CCC34 FROM 1ST MR, 55 FROM CCPUR BSF, 44 FROM UKHRUL AR, 4 FROM MONGSANGEI CRPF AMONG NEW CASES

Several frontline workers including two doctors, personnel of both state and central forces including SP of Kamjong

55k-plus cases in a day for first time in India

With a record single-day surge of 55,078 infections, India's COVID-19 caseload raced past 16 lakh on Friday,

3 more Covid-19 fatalities take state’s tally to four

Covid-19 related fatality in the state has reached four after three more patients succumbed to the disease on Thursday.

3 AR soldiers die, 5 hurt in Chandel ambush

At least three soldiers of Assam Rifles were killed and five others suffered injuries in an ambush on a patrol party of 4 AR

MNPF, PLA, ULFA-I claim attack; ‘regret’ casualty

While claiming responsibility for the ambush at Sajik Tampak area in Chandel district wherein at least three soldiers

Total lockdown extended till Aug 6

In view of the surge in Covid-19 cases amongst people with no travel history outside the state, the government has

Four kids, 24 from AR facility among 47 new cases

As cases without any travel history continue to swell up in the state, four kids were found positive of Covid-19

Covid scare for ND&PS judge, staff, NAB personnel

Judge and staff of ND&PS Court, Lamphelpat would be undergoing test for Covid-19 after an accused person

AMUCO urges hospitals to treat non-Covid patients

All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO) has urged the medical institutions of the state to be considerate

Centre urged to approve state AYUSH projects

Health minister L Jayantakumar pressed Union AYUSH minister Shripad Naik to give approval for two AYUSH

India sees record spike of 52,123 COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 cases in India crossed the 50,000 mark in a single day for the first time, pushing the virus tally to 15,83,792,

NEP 2020 will improve education sector: Dr Radheshyam

Welcoming the Union Cabinet’s approval of the National Education Policy, (NEP) 2020, education minister Dr Thokchom Radheshyam

Covid-19 claims first victim in state

Manipur recorded its first Covid-19 fatality in the wee hours of Wednesday. The victim was a 56 years old man

State records highest single day spike of 141 cases

With the government confirming 141 new cases without proper travel history in the past 24 hours,

Using all means to fight COVID-19: Minister

Allaying apprehension among public following sudden spike in COVID-19 positive cases at different places across the state,

India’s tally crosses 15-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally went past 15 lakh on Wednesday, two days after it crossed the 14-lakh mark, with 48,513 fresh cases recorded

Radheshyam takes stock of Covid situation in Thoubal

In view of the rising number of Covid-19 positive cases in Thoubal district, Education minister Th Radheshyam,

Chaos at hospital over testing kit inadequacies

District Hospital Thoubal saw scenes of chaos and unrest among the people who had come for Covid-19 tests after

List of hospitals for non-Covid patients notified

As non-Covid patient care remains critical even during this ongoing pandemic, the state health agency has notified a list of hospitals,

Complacency, lack of transparency to spur community spread

As the prevailing situation of Covid-19 pandemic in the state is getting uglier with each passing day, several questions

Situation grim as local transmission cases reach 280

Two doctors of RIMS including a professor, a lab technician of the hospital, an employee of secretariat horticulture section and four staffers

Several areas in IW, IE declared virus zones

Following confirmation of several Covid-19 positive cases in certain areas of Imphal West and Imphal East districts,

Brinda detained for lockdown SOP

Regarding detention of three persons including MPS officer Th Birnda at Sangaiprou traffic crossing on Monday midnight,

Congress moves ‘no trust motion’

Opposition Congress party has moved a ‘no confidence motion’ against the BJP led coalition government with a formal intimation

300-bedded CCC set for operation soon

With the increasing cases of COVID-19 in Manipur, the state government continued to put maximum efforts by initiating various measures and steps

India’s COVID-19 recovery stands at 64.24 pc

With a single-day increase of 47,703 COVID-19 cases, India's virus tally mounted to 14,83,156 on Tuesday, while the recoveries surged to 9,52,743

Four RIMS nurses, PWD SO test positive; relief for CCR staffers

Four nurses of RIMS hospital, a section officer of Public Works Department main office (Khoyathong) and three persons who have contact history with

Don’t create issues amidst crisis situation: MANPAC to Govt

Demanding the state government to withdraw its order for resuming issuance of Inner Line Permit (ILP) passes to non-locals, Manipur People Against Citizenship Bill (MANPAC)

‘Restricting Thoubal denizens discriminatory’

Prohibiting movement in the entire Thoubal district and restricting the denizens from getting out of the district over the local spread of Covid-19

AMSU, CADA for punishment of drug dealers

Decrying the attempt allegedly being made to portray a sincere person, who stands for truth as wrongdoer; All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU)

Single-day record of 49,931 cases in India

With a record single-day jump of 49,931 COVID-19 cases, India's caseload climbed to 14,35,453 on Monday,

Ukhrul police seek public support in COVID-19 battle

Police have been on the frontlines of the ongoing fight against COVID-19, but policing alone cannot win the battle without the people's cooperation and support to the police.

Virus at health minister’s home; doctors, RIMS staff test positive

The Covid-19 pandemic has found its way to the home of state’s health minister as three of his family members tested positive while the chief minister

200 local transmission cases; 25 healthcare workers affected

With the Covid-19 pandemic seemingly spiralling out of control, number of locally transmitted cases has crossed the 200 mark with

Nagaland reports 5th fatality, Sikkim first

An 82-year-old COVID-19 patient, who was admitted to the COVID-19 hospital in Dimapur with comorbid conditions, passed away on Sunday.

India’s COVID-19 tally soars to 13.85 lakh

With 48,661 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 13,85,522 on Sunday, while the recoveries

Man dies as hospitals keep referring

A man from Lilong Haoreibi Makha Leikai in Thoubal district died after certain hospitals kept referring him back and forth under the suspicion that he was Covid-19 positive.

JCILPS casts aspersion on Govt motive

Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS), Jiribam Branch has questioned what hidden agenda the state government has behind resumption

Bishnupur, Kakching cops seize drugs

Bishnupur district police commandos on Saturday evening recovered 3.7 kg of brown sugar from the western hills of Pukhao in Imphal East district.

Govt must ensure inclusion of Meeteis in ST list: STDCM

Understanding the pulse of the Meitei/Meetei community, the state government should send the pending recommendations to Union government at the earliest

NHM staff posted at CM secretariat tests positive

Two officials of the National Health Mission (NHM) Manipur including one posted at the Covid-19 Common Control Room located inside the Darshan hall of CM’s secretariat,

Cong ready to move ‘no confidence motion’

Congress party is all set to move a ‘no confidence motion’ against the BJP-led coalition government during the upcoming Manipur Legislative Assembly session scheduled on July 10.

India’s COVID-19 tally crosses 13 lakh

India's COVID-19 tally zoomed past 13 lakh on Saturday, just two days after it crossed the 12 lakh mark,

Senapati DH doctor tests positive for Covid-19

Subsequent to a doctor posted at the Senapati District Hospital testing positive for Covid-19 on Friday, the district magistrate has issued an

Covid-19: Stricter measures in place in Moreh

With the state government imposing complete lockdown and curfew from 2 pm of July 24, stricter measures have also been put in place in Moreh

Rain brings back road woes for Ukhrulites

Rain has brought back worries of the public over deplorable condition of roadways in Ukhrul town. But it's the same old story about the government

State to soon have affordable cancer treatment facilities

Since Manipur does not have a cancer hospital, many people who are battling cancer have no choice but to go outside the state to avail the necessary treatment,

Shutdown likely to affect hawkers' job

In view of the upsurge in COVID-19 active cases in the state and to discuss the problems faced by newspaper hawkers

Shutdown from 2pm today as positive cases surge

In view of increasing COVID-19 positive cases in disorderly manner at different parts of the state since the past few days,

JCILPS threatens stir over ILP resumption order

Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) does not have the authority to allow/prevent entry of non-locals into the state.

CM Biren files defamation suit against 11 people

Chief Minister N Biren has filed a defamation suit against 11 people including police officer (NAB) Thounaojam Brinda

PM Modi to lay foundation stone today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be laying the foundation stone for Manipur Water Supply Project on Thursday through video conferencing.

12 more local transmission cases in Thoubal

With the detection of 12 fresh positive cases, all having contact history with patients infected earlier, Thoubal district

New Honda City car launched

Khundrakpam AC MLA Th Lokeshwar has launched the new Fifth-Generation Honda City car at Sangai Honda Showroom, Airport road here on Wednesday.

DCs asked to declare containment zone immediately

Chief secretary Dr J Suresh Babu has directed all the DCs to declare containment zones immediately without any delay,

Nodal officer reviews TBL Covid situation

Covid-19 nodal officer for Chandel and Thoubal districts and education commissioner T Ranjit reviewed the Covid-19

BJP ministers return, mum on Delhi visit

After meeting several national leaders and Union ministers at New Delhi since July 17, four BJP ministers returned to Imphal on Tuesday.

Covid cases cross 2000 mark; JNIMS hostels sealed

Cumulative number of Covid-19 confirmed cases in the state has reached 2015 with 90 fresh cases detected in the last 24 hours.

Govt warns against use of ‘valved’ N-95 masks

The Centre has written to all states and union territories warning against the use of N-95 masks with valved respirators by people,

India’s recovery rate stands at 62.72 pc

India recorded 37,148 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, pushing its tally to 11,55,191 , while the total number of recoveries

Tribal student bodies call for resolving pay, fee spat

All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM), Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) General Headquarters and All Naga Students’ Association,

Total curfew in virus ‘hotspot’ Thoubal district

With nearly 30 cases of local transmission of Coid-19 detected in Thoubal district among people who have no travel history,

140 permits issued as ILP system resumes

Issuing of Inner Line Permits (ILP) in the state resumed on Tuesday after a hiatus of over three months in wake of the Covid-19 outbreak

Locust swarm reaches state, farmers worried

Even as locust attack has been a major issue in several countries including western and northern parts of India,

NSCN-IM denounces Nagaland Govt directive

The Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN/NSCN-IM) has termed the July 7 order of Nagaland government

12 more local transmission cases in Thoubal

With the detection of 12 fresh positive cases, all having contact history with patients infected earlier, Thoubal district

31 new cases detected; local transmission touches 100 mark

Even though the number of Covid-19 positive cases among evacuees is decreasing significantly in the past couple of days,

Indo-Naga truce not state bound: ANSAM

Condemning the killing of six NSCN-IM cadres near Nginu village in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh by security forces on July 11,

RIMS OPD closed amid fear of community spread

Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal has closed its OPD block and several other departments for one week

India creates new record with 40K-plus cases

India's COVID-19 case tally crossed the 11-lakh mark on Monday, while the total number of recovered patients increased

Joy dares CM, threatens to expose council of ministers

Responding to Chief Minister N Biren’s comments on a 'veteran politician' during an event,

Dr Radheshyam calls on NCTE, UGC heads

Education minister Dr Thokchom Radheshyam called on the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) chairperson

How Hunphun village eases burden of community quarantining

In the present pandemic situation, community participation has come as grist for the mill in battling Coronavirus in a big way.

India records 38k-plus cases, recoveries stand at 6,77,422

India saw a record single-day jump of 38,902 COVID-19 cases pushing its tally to 10,77,618 on Sunday,

Minister Biswajit pushes for power sufficiency in state

Power minister Thongam Biswajit on Sunday met with Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power Raj Kumar Singh

OFC cable work abetting highway degradation

Works for laying Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) of different telecom companies along the roadside contribute to the deterioration of NH 37,

Joykisan says leaders should lead virus fight

Contending that there are several flaws in the Covid-19 containment measures and cautioning that a single mistake could prove catastrophic,

Babysana case: JAC warns stir until justice done

The JAC, which is demanding justice in the case of Ningthoujam Babysana Chanu, who was found dead under mysterious

I love Manipur, want to see her grow brighter: Brinda

Manipur’s decorated lady police officer Thounaojam Brinda has stuck to her guns, reiterating that the drug business thrives

Local transmission cases increase in state

Number of local transmission cases has reached 90 in the state which is 4.7 per cent of the total confirmed cases of 1911 as on Sunday evening.

Five of a family test positive in Thoubal district

At least six cases of local transmission including four of a family and a close contact of the PG student of RIMS, who tested positive a couple of days earlier,

Three Army, 63 CRPF men among 91 fresh cases in state

At least 63 CRPF personnel from a CRPF training centre and three other army personnel, who recently returned from leave,

Four ministers on meeting spree in Delhi

Four BJP ministers, who are in the national capital since Friday, reportedly met almost all the central leaders Saturday and

SC serves notice to Centre over delimitation exercise

The Supreme Court of India has served notice to the Union of India and other respondents over the delimitation exercise

Covid-19: India records 34,884 fresh cases

With 34,884 people testing positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 caseload surged to 10,38,716 while 6,53,750

Top cop shoots self; out of danger, says CS

Additional Director General of Police (Law & Order) Arvind Kumar shot himself in his office premises on Saturday afternoon.

Society regressing due to some rotten CSOs: Joykisan

Thangmeiband MLA Khumukcham Joykisan has remarked that Manipuri society has taken a back seat after some rotten apples

Gopal Sharma Award presented to Arambam Memchoubi

The annual Gopal Sharma Award given by Sahitya Thoupang Lup (Sathou Lup) to writers on the occasion of World Poetry Day

Local transmission continues to rise, six more detected

Despite measures taken up to prevent transgression into further stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, cases of local transmission

Awangbow assures to restore IT Road connectivity

Forest & environment minister Awangbow Newmai on Thursday assessed condition of the Imphal-Tamenglong Road (IT Road)

JCILPS asks Govt to deport non-locals

Taking serious note of stealthy entry of non-locals into the state in-spite of the fact the government has ceased issuance of inner line permit (ILP),

India records single day 30K-plus Covid cases for first time

COVID-19 cases in India crossed the 30,000 mark in a single day for the first time pushing the tally to 9,68,876 on Thursday,

Court tells Govt to upgrade COVID-19 rules

The High Court of Manipur has directed the state government to formulate new COVID-19 protocols in light of the changing situation in the state.

State’s first educational channel ‘Lairik’ launched on JioTV

Education minister Dr Thokchom Radheshyam launched the state’s first educational channel called ‘Lairik’ TV channel on JioTV

46 including CRPF quartet test positive, 109 Bn sealed

A total of 46 people including a serviceman of 109 Battalion CRPF, Mongsangei tested positive for Covid-19 in the last

Contact tracing intensifies in Dungrei locality

Even as the primary contact list of a 21-year-old Mumbai returnee girl has been cleared, the pace of contact tracing of

Many BJP MLAs skip legislature wing meet

As majority of party’s MLAs were conspicuously absent in a legislature wing meet convened Tuesday, it seems that the rift

No move for changing minister: Awangbow

Asserting that Naga Peoples’ Front (NPF) does not act on the pressure of some people, Forest and Environment minister Awangbow Newmai,

NSCN-IM seeks clarity on truce

The Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN/NSCN-IM) has sought clarification from the competent authority over validity

17 new cases detected, recovery rate improves

With the detection of 17 fresh cases, cumulative number of Covid-19 confirmed cases in the state has reached 1626 while

India records single-day spike of 28,701 cases

India saw yet another record single-day jump of COVID-19 cases, with 28,701 fresh infections pushing its tally to 8,78,254 on Monday,

NPP showed its strength despite numerical inferiority: Health minister

Health minister L Jayantakumar has claimed that National People’s Party (NPP) showed its strength in the recent political turmoil

Suspicions raised on fake permits for tinted glass

The Supreme Court, in April 2012, had prohibited the use of tinted films/glass on vehicles except in certain categories.

PMGKAY items to NFSA beneficiaries only: Karam Shyam

Benefits of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), which were provided to all citizens in view of the Coronavirus pandemic,

Keeping alive the cultural heritage of Kom

Inhabited by different communities, Manipur is known for its various art forms and cultural expressions to the world outside and

16 fresh cases detected, 53 more discharged

The cumulative number of Covid-19 confirmed cases in the state has reached 1609 after detection of 16 fresh cases while

Scuffle at Kpi IQC as inmates ‘shield’ infected patients

Kangpokpi women police and frontline workers from the district administration had another violent scuffle with alleged

Peculiar case of recovered patients testing positive

The state Health Department has stressed the need for retesting all 896 patients who have been discharged and currently

Pineapple shipment flagged off, machineries distributed

For the third consecutive year, Manipur Organic Mission Agency (MOMA) has started exporting locally grown organic

Russia first to finish human trials for Covid-19 vaccine

Russia has become the first nation to complete clinical trials of Covid-19 vaccine on humans, and the results have proven

‘Cadres gunned down in cold blooded murder’

Stating that July 11, 2020 will go down into history when the combined forces of Assam Rifles (AR), Indian Army and Arunachal Pradesh

India’s tally nears 8.5 lakh

India added a record 28,637 cases of coronavirus infection on Sunday pushing the country's COVID-19 tally to 8,49,553,

CM, others fete Gyanendro Ningombam

Chief minister N Biren Singh felicitated Gyanendro Ningombam on Saturday on the latter’s appointment as the officiating

4-year old among 11 fresh cases, tally reaches 1593

A four-year old boy was among 11 fresh cases (five male and six female) of Covid-19 detected in the last 24 hours in the state,

Covid-19 committee reviews situation

In continuation of the consultative committee meeting held every Saturday at the Chief Minister's secretariat office,

Six NSCN-IM rebels killed in Arunachal encounter

Six NSCN (IM) rebels were killed in a gunfight with security forces in a jungle in Longding district

Recovered COVID patient tests positive at home

A girl returnee serving home quarantine after recovering from COVID-19 tested positive again and has been re-admitted at COVID Care Centre,

Will fight till AFSPA scrapped: Apunba Lup

Working Committee of the Apunba Lup (WACAL) has reiterated that it will continue to campaign against the draconian

Minister states stand on reopening education sector

Education minister Th Radhyeshyam has revealed that plans are afoot for reopening of educational institutions after completion

How years of neglect alienates land of two CMs!

For the Tangkhul community, it has long been quite an unsettling experience - something that resembles Samuel Beckett's ‘Waiting for Godot’.

India’s COVID-19 tally reaches 8.2 lakh

With a record single-day increase of 27,114 cases, India's COVID-19 tally zoomed past the eight-lakh mark on Saturday,

Biggest ever spike takes tally to 1582

After a slowdown in detection of fresh cases of Covid-19, the state witnessed the highest ever single day spike with 132 new cases

Subashchandra’s ‘twisted’ statement shameful: Ex-CM

Refuting the charges made by former Naoriya Pakhanglakpa MLA S Subashchandra against two Congress MLAs

No Covid-19 vaccine before 1st Qr 2021, Parl panel told

As soon as the Parliamentary standing committees started to resume work after a long spell of hibernation,

Does Manipur have a health minister, Joykisan questions

Thangmeiband MLA Kh Joykisan has questioned whether Manipur has an actual working health minister or not,

India's COVID tally climbs to 7,93,802

India saw yet another record single-day jump of 26,506 COVID-19 cases pushing its tally to 7,93,802 on Friday,

WY tablets, Heroin worth Rs 2 cr seized

Moreh Police seized World is Yours (WY) tablets and Heroin worth more than Rs 2 crore during frisking and checking at Moreh Police Check Post

Draft state substance use policy released

The draft ‘Manipur State Policy on Substance Use, 2019’ has been released and state’s social welfare

Ukhrul movie firm eyes social cause in era of Covid-19

In the wake of COVID-19 outbreak, reverse migration is being seen as inevitable fallout of the pandemic situation,

JNIMS lady doctor, Jiri girl test positive

A lady doctor, who was assigned duty at JNIMS sample collection centre, and a 12-year old girl from Jiribam district have been found positive

Tap water to every household by 2022: CM

Union minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Shekhawat discussed various aspects of implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in Manipur

Traditional weaving thrives among Senapati women

Three months after the imposition of lockdown for containing Covid-19 pandemic, people have adapted to the new way of living

Minister bats for upgrade of higher education system

Education Minister Dr Thokchom Radheshyam has inaugurated a two-day panel discussion on “Emerging Disciplines

More SFs test positive in Jiribam; upsurge in Senapati

Five more police personnel posted in Jiribam district tested positive for Covid-19, taking the tally of the district to 46

CBI books six in NSU bribery case

The CBI has booked Moyukh Bhaduri, a former Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Hindustan Steelworks Construction Limited,

India’s COVID-19 toll crosses 20K-mark

India's COVID-19 tally raced past the seven-lakh mark on Tuesday after a single-day spike of 22,252 infections,

AMCTA, FEGOCTA to resume suspended stir

An online emergency executive committee meeting of All Manipur College Teachers’ Association (AMCTA)

Dy CM attends office for one & half hour

In what could be seen as a testimony to the end of feud between BJP and NPP in the state, deputy chief minister Y Joykumar

Rumour triggers rush in Senapati PO

Rumours indeed travel far and wide, and it is no different in the rumour of government extending financial assistance

CSOs deride conduct of delimitation amid pending cases

Five civil society organisations (CSOs), namely PANDM, IPSA, ACOAM-Lup, IPAK and KSA have derided the conduct

Lockdown brings out the best among talented youngsters

We are currently under the grip of the biggest lockdown in history with people being asked to stay at home and

Nine more SFs from Jiribam among 24 fresh cases

Days after 28 fresh cases of local transmission took the tally of Jiribam district to 32, nine more Covid-19 positive

India’s COVID-19 tally crosses 7 lakh-mark

With another big single-day jump in coronavirus cases, India's COVID-19 tally crossed the seven lakh-mark on Monday,

AR recovers Rs. 12 lakh cash, cigarettes

Troops of Assam Rifles recovered huge quantity of cash and imported cigarettes in two different incidents while

Dy CM retains finance, other NPP MLAs to get earlier portfolios

Deputy chief minister Y Joykumar of National People’s Party, who was stripped of all his portfolios earlier,

CoHSEM resumes pending Class-XII exams

The pending examinations of Class XII conducted by Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur (CoHSEM),

Govt employees begin lock out strike

As the assurance of the government regarding the demands of government employees, including implementation of 7th

Whom to blame for the mess at Sangaiprou?

Following the first report of COVID-19 active case in the state, many felt the need to maintain hygiene for containing COVID-19

Covid cases continue to rise, tally reaches 1366

Covid-19 positive cases continued to rise in the state with 41 fresh cases (32 male and 9 female) detected

16 NDRF, AR, BSF troopers test Covid positive

Ten National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel, four Assam Rifles personnel and two Border Security Force (BSF)

Many states report highest single-day spike

A highest single-day surge of nearly 25,000 cases pushed the COVID-19 tally in India to 6,73,165 on Sunday,

Govt urged to plan reopening of educational institutions

Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) has suggested that the government chalk up strategy for reopening

Residents call for early contact tracing, screening

Disgruntled residents of Greenland which is currently under containment zone, have expressed serious reservation

Committee for delimitation on true data

Maintaining that the only hope for the people of eight assembly segments in the valley, which are clustered

Cong belittles ex-MLA Subashchandra’s claims

Remarking that ex-MLA S Subhashchandra had clearly stated his reasons for resigning to the media on June 17;

16 MT pineapples lifted from Jiribam, sold

With the stated objective to mitigate problems faced by pineapple growers of Jiribam district in marketing their harvested

MLA Kh Joykisan launches Covid-19 pension scheme

A scheme to distribute monthly amount of Rs 200 each to persons above 70 years of Thangmeiband AC has been launched

Recovery rate improves as tally climbs to 1325

Despite suffering a setback of sort in curbing spread of Covid-19 when large-scale infections were detected in some specific locations,

Minister credits doctors for no fatalities

Though the state has over 1000 Covid-19 positive cases, credit goes to doctors of Manipur for ensuring zero fatality

India sees highest one-day spike of nearly 23K cases

India's COVID-19 tally neared 6.5 lakh cases on Saturday with a record single-day spike of 22,771 new infections,

Website launched for skill mapping of returnees

Labour and employment minister Dr Th Radheshyam on Saturday launched a website to conduct skill mapping exercise of citizens of the state,

CM launches web portal to track Covid-19 stories

Chief Minister N Biren Singh launched a web portal www.manipurcovidstories.org, a platform to share Covid-19

Two newborn babies named Covina and Covida

Although the COVID-19 tally of Kangpokpi District has crossed the 100th-mark, the frontline health

Flood fear grips Senapati denizens

The incessant rainfall at Senapati has reportedly destroyed properties of different shops worth more than Rs 4 lakh.

No community spread yet in state, says Dr Rajo

Allaying fear of community transmission among the public following the case of Jiribam, health director Dr K Rajo

Lockdown sees sprouting of ‘corona’ keithel in capital city

h Jul: With each passing day, it is getting crystal that the worst-affected due to the lockdown in the state are the daily wage earners

Covid explodes in Jiribam, authority allays community spread fear

In what could be major setback to the government’s relentless effort to contain the spread of Covid-19, 29 fresh cases,

CM takes Covid test, says political feud will end

Chief minister N Biren Singh has said that there is no intervention by central leaders in functioning of the BJP-led

Amid record spike, India’s recovery rate improves

India's COVID-19 cases soared by over 20,000 in a day for the first time taking the country's total figure

Bazar communities ridicule ‘mall road’ project

Denizens as well as shop keepers in Thangal Bazar opposed development of ‘Smart city mall road’ along the

UCM cautions Centre over talks with NSCN-IM

United Committee Manipur (UCM) will not remain silent if the ongoing peace talks between Government of India

Historic UAE flight repatriates 189 stranded NE natives

Three historic charter flights took off with stranded Indians from the UAE on Friday.

‘No concealment of facts from public or media’

Even as new cases of Covid-19 continue to rise, the recovery rate too is getting healthier with the state having 48.16 per cent recovery.

CM Biren calls on BJP chief, to return today

Chief minister N Biren met BJP national president JP Nadda in the national capital on Thursday night and discussed

India records over 20,000 cases in 24 hrs

With an increase of 20,723 new Coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India’s Covid-19 count soared to 6,17,833 by late Thursday, PTI news agency reported.

AR busts illegal arms factory in Ukhrul town

Assam Rifles busted an illegal arms factory in the heart of Ukhrul town in the wee hours of Wednesday and seized arms,

Scribes join campaign to save Nambul River

Forest, environment and climate change minister Awangbow Newmai flagged off a one-day media campaign on ‘Save Nambul River’

Funds raised to aid return of state natives from Dubai

The pandemic has definitely brought out the best and worst of humanity. It has also renewed our oneness and belongingness despite the rising cases of COVID-19.

Visually impaired students bearing brunt of lockdown

With schools and colleges remaining shut for long due to the ongoing lockdown for Covid-19 pandemic,

ASI tests Covid-19 positive, 26 fresh cases detected

Manipur reported the first Covid-19 positive case amongst its Police personnel with one Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI)

CM Biren meets Amit Shah, JP Nadda

Union home minister Amit Shah has expressed gratitude to MLAs of Manipur for electing titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba

MST bus service resumption evokes mixed response

The inter-state bus services of Manipur State Transport (MST) resumed from Wednesday after a 3-month lockdown over COVID-19.

June worst month with close to 4 lakh cases

India on Wednesday recorded the highest single-day jump of 507 COVID-19 deaths and also a majority of cases--close

CPI-M picks flaws in PM’s announcement

Communist Party of India (Marxist), Manipur State Committee has said that the announcement made by Prime Minister

Nagaland Guv RN Ravi meets Najma Heptulla

RN Ravi, who is the Nagaland Governor and centre’s interlocutor to the peace talk between Government of India and NSCN-IM,

ZUF asks NSCN (U) to rein in cadres

Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has strongly refuted the press statement of Liangkebou published by a Tamenglong

Smart City Mall Road job likely to complete in October

The ongoing construction work of Smart City Mall Road undertaken by Manipur Police Housing Corporation (MPHC)

JNIMS, DESAM end row over biomedical waste

JNIMS authority and DESAM arrived at an understanding over the issue of disposal of biomedical wastes generated from JNIMS in a meeting held on Wednesday.

Tally reaches 1234, recovery rate 44.81 per cent

Even as fresh cases of Covid-19 positive continued to be detected on daily basis, the state is witnessing improvement

CM Biren heads to New Delhi with MLA RK Imo

Accompanied by Sagolband AC and Congress MLA RK Imo, chief minister N Biren Singh headed to New Delhi on a chartered flight Tuesday at 2pm.

Ukhrul gets first Covid-19 testing centre

In line with the government's plans to augment testing capability amid rising number of Covid-19 cases in the state,

India’s COVID-19 tally rises to 5.66 lakh

As Unlock-2 begins from Wednesday, India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 5,66,840 with nearly 66 per cases reported in June alone.

Meet resolves to pursue delimitation exercise

A consultative meet organised by All Tribal Rights’ Protection Forum Manipur (ATRPFM) was held at RNBA Centre Church

Bus services allowed, night curfew remains

As the state extended lockdown to contain Covid-19 pandemic till July 15, chief secretary Dr J Suresh Babu has issued

25 persons discharged from Ukhrul QCs test positive

In a first of its kind, two villages in Ukhrul district have been declared as new containment zones amidst rising cases of Covid-19 here on Sunday.

ACOAM Lup calls for Chak-hao policy

All Clubs Organisations and Meira Paibis Lup (ACOAM-Lup) has demanded the government to frame policy for cash crops including Chak-hao (Black rice) of Manipur.

Lockdown to be extended till July 15: CM

The state government has decided to extend the ongoing lockdown for another 15 days with effect from July 1.

Yet another mega spike takes state’s tally to 1185

The state witnessed yet another mega jump in the detection of fresh Covid-19 cases as 93 (56 men and 37 women) new cases were detected in the last 24

Girl under home quarantine found dead hanging

In what could be the first COVID-19 induced death in the state, a 21-year-old girl who was undergoing home quarantine after recovering from the disease was found dead hanging inside a room at her home.

Special train from Bengaluru reaches Jiribam

A Shramik Special train from Bengaluru ferrying 1258 stranded Manipuris reached Jiribam Railway Station at around 4:50 pm on Sunday.

COVID-19 India: Cases surge to 5.28 lakh

With a record spike of nearly 20,000 cases in a day, India's COVID-19 tally mounted to 5,28,859 on Sunday and the death toll rose to 16,095,

Stalemate continues over tuition fees, staff salary for private schools

Even though the education department had issued a directive instructing private schools to refrain from collecting monthly tuition fees from their students

Community spread feared as QC food supplier tests positive

As Covid-19 cases continue to rise in the state, fear of community transmission of the contagious disease

CM reviews Covid-19 situation; more centres likely

Chief minister N Biren Singh took stock of the Covid-19 situation in the state in a meeting of the Covid-19

NPP studies political situation sans MLAs

National People’s Party (NPP) state unit convened its executive committee meet Friday and discussed present political

Cong made scapegoat by NPP, BJP MLAs: Joykisan

Thangmeiband MLA Kh Joykisan has categorically stated that Congress was made the scapegoat of the recent political

‘BJP ‘murdered democracy’ in Manipur to remain in power’

The Congress accused the BJP on Thursday of murdering democracy in Manipur by its sinister efforts to remain in power.

Govt working to finalise state drug policy: Nemcha

Social welfare minister Nemcha Kipgen has called for public support to address the issue of drug use especially by the street drug users.

India records highest daily jump of over 17k cases

With 17,296 COVID-19 cases, India on Friday recorded the highest one-day increase continuing a grim trend this

Armed gangs rule Nagaland, says RN Ravi’s letter to CM

In a scathing letter to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Nagaland Governor RN Ravi has said the

BJP-led Govt to remain, CM’s fate uncertain: BJP leaders

BJP's trouble-shooter in the northeast, Himanta Biswa Sarma, had to step in once again as did

CBI grills ex-CM Ibobi in Rs. 332 cr scam case

The CBI questioned Congress leader and former Manipur chief minister O Ibobi Singh in Imphal

Two Congress MLAs reach BJP camp

In what could be a setback for Congress party amidst the ongoing race for numbers between the party

Ruckus at CCpur QC over shifting of positive inmate

After receiving information from medical team stationed at VK Tawna High Quarantine Centre

‘NPP to continue support to BJP’

NEDA convener and Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the four NPP MLAs,

State has second highest active cases in NE

With 49 fresh Covid-19 positive cases detected in the last 24 hours and 70 individuals discharged after being

Officials asked to address labour shortage

Labour & Employment minister Dr Thokchom Radheshyam on Wednesday instructed officials concerned to

NPF demands ministerial berths for neglected Ukhrul, Kamjong

Naga People's Front (NPF), Ukhrul Division has demanded ministerial berths for its MLAs from Ukhrul

Tally races to 1000 as June records 864 cases

As the total number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the state inches towards the 1000-mark with the tally

CBI to quiz O Ibobi in MDS scam case today

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned Congress leader and former Manipur

Four NPP MLAs whisked away to Delhi

As the earlier attempt to pacify the four NPP MLAs, who withdrew support from the BJP led government,

Charges against CM baseless: MLA Rajen

Lamsang MLA S Rajen has said that all the allegations levelled by former health minister L Jayantakumar against

Bandh on alternate days in Senapati to curb Covid-19

Taking up measures to prevent community spread of Covid-19 pandemic in Senapati district,

Edited videos/pictures worse than pandemic: CMO

The ongoing trend of circulating edited videos and photographs of quarantine centres and related matters

India, China military reach consensus to disengage

After 11 hours long Corps Commander level talks between India and China, government sources

591 active cases in state's tally of 841

Tml tops chart; inmates stage hunger strike to protest test delay

With 64 more fresh cases of Covid-19 positive detected during the last 24 hours, the total confirmed cases

India continues to break daily Covid spike record

India crossed another grim milestone of four lakh COVID-19 cases on Sunday recording the addition

Radheshyam reviews steps to check Covid-19

Education minister Dr Th Radheshyam handed over two ambulances to volunteers of Khangarok

Centre sanctions Rs 190 cr to improve NE healthcare facilities

Union minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that Rs 190 crore has been sanctioned for augmentation

Amidst Covid-19 upsurge, frenzied political activity in state

While Manipur's ruling BJP clinched the state's lone Rajya Sabha seat on Friday even after three of its

Congress eager to prove majority, date with Governor today

Day after nine MLAs from the ruling parties shifted allegiance to support the Congress, a common political

HC bars Speaker from declaring judgment

The High Court of Manipur in an interim order has directed the Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly

54 fresh cases take state’s COVID-19 tally to 606

With 54 new positive cases detected at the VRDL JNIMS in the last 24 hours, the state's COVID-19 tally

Political parties file PIL to halt delimitation

With the objective of halting the delimitation process based on 2001 census data, a public interest litigation

Two flights operate, 189 passengers arrive

Even though there had been a notification from Civil Aviation ministry to allow landing of only one flight

India sees record rise of 12,881 COVID-19 cases

As India recorded its biggest single-day jump of 12,881 COVID-19 cases, the testing strategy was

Centre must refrain from divisive politics: Sunil Karam

The 19th Great June Uprising/Unity Day was observed by the Great June Uprising/Unity Day Observation

Individual-based issue: Conrad on Manipur turmoil

Meghalaya Chief Minister and NPP National President, Conrad K Sangma, on Thursday, maintained that

State’s COVID-19 tally reaches 524 with 34 new cases

Around 34 new positive cases were detected at the VRDLs of RIMS and JNIMS in the last 24 hours,

HC issues contempt notices to six

A division bench of Gauhati High Court Imphal (now Manipur High Court) issued notices for contempt

UNACCO to become 300-bedded facility: Minister

Informing that 253 beds are ready for utilisation at UNACCO COVID Care Centre,

20 Indian soldiers killed in Galwan Valley standoff, toll may rise

Twenty Indian Army men, including officers, were killed in an unprecedented violent clash with

CMO allays Covid-19 fear in Ukhrul

Asserting that Ukhrul district has steered clear of any potential risks of 'community transmission' of Covid-19 so far,

India’s COVID-19 death toll crosses 10,000

India's COVID-19 death toll crossed 10,000 on Tuesday as the Centre scaled up the daily testing capacity to three lakh samples.

Kangpokpi lad defies poverty to shine in HSLC-2020 exam

In a classic case of steely resolve and hard-work overcoming all obstacles, Satmunchon Kipgen,

HSLCE 2020: Lowest pass percentage recorded in five years

The High School Leaving Certificate Examination (HSLCE) 2020 recorded the lowest pass percentage

Kid candidate scores 72 percent mark

Isaac Paulallungmuan, who appeared the HSLC-2020 examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Manipur

CM inaugurates three PHED projects

New Development Bank (NDB) has sanctioned Rs 3000 crore to provide potable water to every household of the state.

32 fresh positive cases detected, 60 discharged

Around 32 new positive cases were detected at the VRDLs of RIMS and JNIMS in the last 24 hours,

Two Govt school students make it to top 25

The result of the High School Leaving Certificate Examination, 2020 conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Manipur

India’s COVID-19 tally crosses 3.3 lakh

India's COVID-19 tally rose further on Monday to cross 3.3 lakh and the death toll surpassed 9,500 even as the central

Scheme rumour triggers mad rush at Post Office

The Sub-Post Office in Ukhrul town has been witnessing an unprecedented rush as hundreds of people

Ministry limits daily flight service to one

Ministry of Civil Aviation (MCA) has agreed to stop domestic flight service as requested by the state

HSLC-2020 toppers share life-goal, stress hard work

Want to be doctor and help people: Reshmi

Covid-19 peak likely in mid-Nov: Study

The peak stage of Covid-19 pandemic in India has been delayed by the eight-week lockdown along with

HC links Covid-19 to destruction of forests

Linking diseases including COVID-19 to the destruction of forests and displacement of forest species,

“Need focus on data management to fight Covid”

As the whole world is facing an unprecedented crisis crumbling the system and economy of almost

Drug worth 1.24 cr seized, one arrested

CORRESPONDENT/STAFF REPORTER

MOREH, 14th Jun: A team of Moreh Police led by SDPO L Meghabarna and assisted by a commando unit arrested a man for

64 fresh cases in 24 hrs take state’s tally to 449

DELHI RETURNEES TOP CCPUR POSITIVE CASES; MLA KORUNGTHANG INSPECTS COMMUNITY QUARANTINE CENTRES

With 64 new positive cases detected in the last 24 hours, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 positive

Testing lab, Covid centres in some districts: Biswajit

Keeping in view increasing numbers of Covid-19 positive cases in the state, the consultative committee

India’s Covid-19 death toll crosses 9000

India's COVID-19 death toll crossed the 9,000-mark on Saturday with a record daily increase making

Lack of discipline cause of Covid spike in state: CM

Lack of discipline among inmates and violation of safety guidelines are the main reasons for the rise

Centre asks NE states to set up e-offices in a fixed time

The central government has advised to all the eight north-eastern states to set up e-office in a fixed time and all technical

ASUK says 60-70 lakh cases in India possible

The Alliance for Socialist Unity, Kangleipak (ASUK), the joint body of the proscribed Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL)

Nemcha exhorts officials to prevent community spread

Following the unexpected spike of Covid-19 positive cases in the district, the minister in-charge

Man traceless after falling into river

Whereabouts of a man in his late 20s remains unknown after he reportedly fell into Leimatak

Seven new cases detected, tally rises to 311

Seven new cases of Covid-19 positive were detected in the last 24 hour as the state’s total confirmed cases

Sample collection halted in Ukhrul

Collection of Covid-19 test samples has been halted from Wednesday in Ukhrul district as samples

State gets Rs. 235.33 crore Covid aid

The Finance Ministry on Monday released Rs 6,195 crore revenue deficit grant to 14 states to enhance

CM Biren makes public COVID fund receipts

Chief minister N Biren Singh has disclosed amount donated by the people to ‘CM COVID-19 Relief Fund’

Edu minister reviews feasibility of re-opening schools

Education minister Dr Thokchom Radheshyam chaired the review meeting of school education held at the conference

‘Safeguarding Loktak must for future generation’

In order to save and protect the future and life of the people of Manipur, it is necessary to safeguard

Body flays KIK blockade call

The Senjam Khunou & Senjam Chirang Joint Development Organisation said that Kuki Inpi Kangpokpi

State doctors pin hope on Australian varsity’s findings

Shifting from the earlier treatment protocol of Covid-19 patients as per ICMR protocol, which is followed

Tangkhul chiefs' body up in arms over ‘injustice’

Whether it actually made sense or aspires to do so but for years, the popular state’s unity slogan

India's COVID-19 tally sees another record jump

India's COVID-19 tally saw a record addition of nearly 10,000 cases on Tuesday to cross 2.6 lakh

State’s COVID-19 count crosses 300 mark

COVID-19 positive count in the state crossed the 300 mark after 32 more people/returnees tested positive on Tuesday.

Case registered against inmates

Churachandpur police station has registered an FIR under section 51 of Disaster Management Act, 188/269/34 IPC against four

CM cautions jail quarantine of rogue inmates

Due to continuous surge of COVID-19 positive cases in the state, chief minister N Biren has assured

Air passengers increase, transit QC manpower static

Lack of adequate officials and volunteers coupled with large number of persons arriving on flight every day

NSU delayed due to communication gap, resolved: CM

National Sports University (NSU) project was delayed due to a communication gap between the centre

Pregnant woman dies of malaria in Noney

With the death of a two-month pregnant woman of Taukoklong village at RIMS, Lamphelpat on Tuesday

15 fresh cases reported in state; QC inmates revolt

State’s official total COVID-19 positive cases reached 172 following confirmation of 15 fresh

Kpi tops COVID chart with 26 active cases

With the sudden spike in COVID positive cases in the district Saturday evening and another confirmed on Sunday morning,

Bodies oppose delimitation on ‘wrong’ census

Drawing attention of government to stop delimitation process of Manipur for a while, Leihou Khunai Kanba

Violence at quarantine centres worries many

As reports of violence by inmates at some quarantine centres crop up despite strict measures to contain COVID-19 pandemic,

‘BJYM action at media house autocratic’

Deeply concerned over threat and intimidation by volunteers of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM)

Siblings among three women held in drug cases

A team of Kakching district police commando along with women police on Saturday night rounded up two women for possessing 250 grams of Heroin.

ATSUM reminds Govt on ST seat deal

All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) has urged the state government to adhere to the agreement reached between the two sides on August,

Govt says ‘fine-tuning’ strategy, slams media reports

Asserting that coronavirus is a "new agent" about which not everything is known, the government

Nurse among 26 new positive cases detected in state

A nurse on duty at Churachandpur district hospital and a three-year old girl were tested positive as the state

SC to AR: Pay 5 lakh for killing youth

At a time when Armed Forces and Manipur police are facing Supreme Court ordered CBI

RIMS, JNIMS under strain as COVID-19 cases surge

As the number of positive cases continue to increase due to continuous return of stranded state natives from outside,

JNIMS augments Covid care beds to 100

In view of the increasing number of COVID-19 positive cases in the state, JNIMS hospital has increased

Efforts on to fight Covid pandemic: Jayantakumar

Health & Family Welfare minister L Jayantakumar Singh has said that the state government is putting all-out

7 held for destroying marigold, tomatoes

A team of Nambol police with the help of Cyber Crime, Imphal West on Thursday arrested seven persons for destroying Marigold and Tomatoes.

‘Worried’ TNL calls for COVID-19 care centres in Ukhrul, Kamjong

Raising concerns over the inordinate delay in Covid-19 testing process amid emergence of several

COVID-19: Social distancing amiss in public spaces

Although the world is reeling under the COVID-19 pandemic, many people in the state seem unable to

India’s COVID-19 tally reaches 2.17 lakh

The nationwide tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 2.17 lakh on Thursday with a record number of over

Rajya Sabha election on June 19

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that elections to 18 Rajya Sabha seats including one for

State’s tally rises to 83 with 8 fresh cases; baby tests negative

Another eight more returnees tested positive for COVID-19 at the VDRLS of RIMS and JNIMS on Monday,

India’s COVID-19 tally reaches 1.92 lakh

The nationwide tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases crossed 1.9 lakh on Monday after thousands more

Bodies demand GI tag to Leirum Phee, native items

Many civil bodies including IKAL, KSAL, AMACSU and IYAK have raised strong objections against

2pm-5am curfew in Imphal city, all district HQs

There will be complete lockdown in areas declared as containment zones after detection of Covid-19

JNIMS doctors raise posers over COVID-19 hospital plan

Doctors of state-run Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) have appealed government

CM vows monetary aid to ‘victim’ scribes

Chief Minister N Biren Singh has announced payment of an amount of Rs 5 to 10 lakh as

Baby born at Haipi QC named ‘Emmanuel Quarantino’

As the local saying goes, ‘sometime sadness is always followed by happiness’ has really happened to the

MLA Khashim urges villages to be more accommodating

Chingai MLA Khashim Vashum has categorically urged villages in Chingai assembly constituency to be

Boxer Dingko among 13 tested positive, state’s tally soars to 75

Asian Games gold medal-winning boxer and cancer stricken Ngangom Dingko Singh was among 13

Lockdown to continue till June 30: CM Biren

As a preventive measure to stop further spread of COVID-19, Chief Minister N Biren Singh has announced

Ukhrul ADC bats for testing labs in Ukhrul, Kamjong

Caught in a quagmire of detection of new COVID-19 positive cases and accumulating number of returnees

Three fresh positive cases take state’s tally to 62

With confirmation of three new positive cases, the number of positive cases in the state has increased to 62 and number of active cases to 55.

India’s COVID-19 death toll nears 5,000

India's COVID-19 death toll neared 5,000 on Saturday after a record one-day spike of 265 fatalities,

Lockdown likely to remain till June 10

The 4th meeting of the State Consultative Committee for COVID-19 held at the CM’s secretariat

Bhabananda rejoices as Modi 2.0 completes one year

Conveying that people called the period under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as ‘golden period in the history of India’,

Ukhrul MLA set to rescue quarantine inmates in distress

Considering the plights of many poor inmates and their families who are faced with the burden of paying for meals at community quarantine centres,

281 natives arrive in flights, 202 by train

In all, 281 state natives arrived here in two flights on Saturday.

Manipuri scientist discovers ELP based biopolymer

Dr Vijaya Sarangthem and her collaborator at Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea,

After 14-day IQ, troubles await many inmates in Ukhrul

Many inmates, who have completed mandatory 14-day institutional quarantine, are finding themselves

NPF’s Awangbow Newmai sworn in as minister

Filling up the vacant seat of cabinet minister left after the disqualification of Thounaojam Shyamkumar,

Four more returnees test positive; three discharged

Total number of COVID-19 positive cases in the state reached 59 after four more returnees tested positive

DCs asked to release COVID-19 funds

State’s Health and Family Welfare deputy secretary Soiminlian Legen has directed Health Services director

India’s COVID-19 tally reaches 1.68 lakh; Recoveries cross 81k

The nationwide count of confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 1.68 lakh on Friday with a record number of nearly

Special trains with stranded natives reach Jiribam

Shramik Special train from Delhi with 1,600 stranded residents of Manipur arrived at Jiribam Railway

Make returnees feel ‘at home’ in quarantine centres: Nemcha

Exhorting the district level officers, SDOs and all frontline workers of Kangpokpi district,

DCs directed to verify complaints

In compliance with the judgement passed by the court on May 13 in the PIL filed by Human Rights Alert,

11 more test positive, 50 active cases in state

After results of 11 more people returned positive of the virus in the past 24 hours from RIMS and JNIMS,

NE states warn of action against those defying quarantine norms

Several northeastern states, including Assam, Manipur and Tripura have warned of strict action, including imprisonment, if anyone defies the quarantine protocols.

3 new cases confirmed; mother-son test negative, discharged

Three persons have been confirmed positive for Covid-19 even as Mumbai-returned mother-son duo from Moreh tested negative for COVID-19

No COVID-19 fatality among Manipuris in Canada

Manipuri Association of Canada (MAC) is extending help to Manipuri students and professionals stranded

Nearly 40K held for lockdown violation

Since the lockdown began in March last week, the state government has so far collected Rs 40,65,490 as fine from

Government decides to enhance testing capacity

With the continuous arrival of state natives, Chief Minster N Biren held discussion with government officials and health authorities

TDC appeals public not to discriminate drivers

Amid complaints of discrimination and non-cooperation to drivers ferrying stranded state natives from Jiribam,

Ukhrul public urged to fast for Covid-19 battle

As mass return of migrant workers from cities triggers fear of Covid-19 infection among the local

Imphal airport readied, curfew norms eased

Airports Authority of India (AAI), Imphal International Airport has begun testing its preparedness for commencement of flight operations around 2 pm Saturday.

India’s COVID-19 tally nears 1.3 lakh

The nationwide tally of COVID-19 cases neared 1.3 lakh on Saturday with over 6,000 new cases getting detected.

No health screening done at Mumbai, says returnee

As many as 1,600 stranded persons hailing from Manipur boarded Indian Railways’ first special train from Mumbai

6 buses Jiri-bound to pick up Kpi natives

Six buses namely Emmanuel, Moiching, Kainou, Jehovah Jairi, Biswas and Bibi Sangboboi left Kangpokpi

Covid-19 isolation bed to be increased

Directorate of Health and Family Welfare has notified CMOs and medical superintendents of all the districts to arrange 30

Evacuees to be sent to CQCs only after testing

Chief Minister N Biren Friday said that in a shift from the existing practice of screening and testing the returnees,

Delhi-returnee tests positive, 24 active cases in state

A 22-year old youth, who had recently returned from Delhi to Imphal has tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, taking the number of active cases in the state to 24.

Health minister seeks Rs. 100 cr emergency fund

Citing sudden upsurge of COVID-19 positive cases in the state, Health Minister L Jayantakumar has urged the Union Health Minister

Ccpur scribes to cease work, accuse DC

Strongly reacting against the Churachandpur district DC/DM Pawan Yadav’s order which prohibited the movement

District police commend Ukhrul public

Regardless of whether they have done it out of compulsion or through self discipline,

BJP helps return of stranded labourers to Delhi

In all, nine stranded labourers from Delhi who came for work but were stuck in the state due to the

41 yrs on, Manipuri classic relives forgotten chapter of British Raj

Forty-one years ago novelist, short story writer, playwright and lyricist MK Binodini Devi,

Nationwide tally sees 6,000-plus spike

The nationwide tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases rose by a single-day record of over 6,000

Bed crunch likely as Covid-19 cases rise in state

With the possibility of detecting more positive cases remaining high and asymptomatic patients being

School staffers assigned Covid duties

With the continuous inflow of native returnees from various parts of the country and the sudden upsurge of Covid-19 positive cases in the state,

More stranded natives return to state

A special train from Hyderabad reached Manipur at Jiribam Railway Station at 10 am on Thursday.

PREPAK for safeguard of labourers

Deeply concerned over plight of labourers amidst COVID-19 pandemic, the proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK)

Now is not the time for vilification: HERICOUN

Stating that it is inevitable for some of the people returning to Manipur to be a carrier of coronavirus,

Market to open from today

Bringing changes to the guidelines issued on May 19, the government has allowed operation of wholesale

Senapati CSOs shelve blockade plan

Senapati CSOs who had threatened to impose indefinite economic blockade at National Highway 2

Covid cases spike in state, 16 new infections confirmed

23-DAYS OLD BABY BECOMES NE’S YOUNGEST COVID-19 PATIENT

With 16 fresh positive cases detected on Wednesday from among the returnees from different parts of the

Cong continues to aid outgoing non-locals

Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) continued providing financial assistance to stranded

AMUCO asks Govt to share Covid-19 fight plan

Expressing concern over increasing number of Covid-19 positive cases in the state, All Manipur united Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO)

Covid-19 cases cross 1.10 lakh in India

The nationwide COVID-19 tally crossed 1.1 lakh with over 5,000 new cases getting detected on Wednesday.

Fresh returnees to be separated from resident inmates

The state cabinet has resolved to segregate incoming people, who returned from different parts of the state

Man shoots self after bid to kill wife, child

In a shocking incident, a man tried to kill his wife and child before shooting himself with his own license gun.

Special train from Vijayawada reaches state

Special train from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh ferrying stranded residents of Manipur due to the

KNF salutes martyrs, ready to help fight COVID-19

Suspension of Operation (SoO) signatory and an entity of the tripartite talks, Kuki National Front (KNF)

Ceasefire covers all Naga territories: GPRN

The Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN-NSCN) said that the United Committee Manipur (UCM)

Mother-daughter duo test positive; 7 active cases in state

A woman and her daughter, who recently returned from Delhi, have tested positive for COVID-19

6961 persons in quarantine centres

As many as 6961 are staying in different institutional and community quarantine centres in different parts

Evacuation of stranded natives must, says CM

Chief Minister N Biren said that it is a must to evacuate state natives stranded in different parts of the

Special train from Hyderabad arrives at Jiribam

A special train from Hyderabad ferrying Manipuris stranded due to the nationwide lockdown,

Senapati CSOs warn indefinite NH-2 blockade

After the expiry of the 48-hour ultimatum served to the state government for the suspension of deputy

Police seize 159 baskets of betel leaves

Khongjom police confiscated huge quantities of betel leaves found transported into the state from Assam amidst nationwide

Ukhrul gears up for swab collection of quarantined persons

In tune with the state government's measures to stem any possible spread of Covid-19 in the state,

WHO faces virus probe after Trump ultimatum

World Health Organization member states agreed Tuesday to launch an investigation into its coronavirus response,

CM vows legal action against NSCN-IM after Covid crisis

In the aftermath of reports about presence of NSCM-IM camps in the state allegedly in violation of the ceasefire agreement,

SC writes to MHA for removal of IM camps

The state government has demanded the Ministry of Home Affairs to direct NSCN (IM)

India Covid-19 tally crosses 1-lakh mark

The nationwide tally of COVID-19 cases crossed one lakh on Monday with more people testing positive for the deadly virus in Maharashtra,

Delhi returnee nurses possessed Covid-19 negative document

The state health department has informed the public that three nurses who reached Imphal from Delhi on Monday possessed COVID-19 negative certificate issued by a hospital.

Special train from Vadodara reaches Jiribam

Special train from Vadodara ferrying stranded residents of Manipur due to the nationwide lockdown

Nurses say lack of safety reason to quit job

Nurses and other healthcare workers, who recently quit jobs in West Bengal's capital Kolkata and returned to Manipur,

Wancho Council demands arrest of Army men

Wancho Council, the apex body of Wancho community, along with several other organisations of Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district

Senapati tense over ‘hosting’ COVID patients, DC draws flak

Different opinions started pouring in on different social media platforms about how 36 returnees from Mumbai

Returnees dismiss allegations, commend DC

Reacting to a social media post alleging DC Senapati Somorjit Salam of violating protocols by allowing

Centre mulls to fly back 375 NE students from abroad

The Union ministry of external affairs has informed the home ministry that around 428 students from Northeast India are stranded in Russia,

Stranded Manipuris in Delhi send SOS

Concerned over the various difficulties faced by the people from Manipur in Delhi due to the lockdown,

Government advised no one to return to state: CM Biren

Chief minister N Biren has made it clear that the state government has not advised any natives including

High risk of Covid-19 community transmission in state

Amidst ceaseless return of state natives stranded outside due to nationwide lockdown imposed to prevent spread of COVID-19,

India Covid-19 cases cross 90K

The country recorded the highest single day spike of 4,987 new cases as the total climbed to 90,927

Special train from Bengaluru reaches Jiribam

A Special train from Bengaluru ferrying 1384 stranded Manipuris reached Jiribam Railway Station at around 3:52 pm on Sunday.

Wrong to sideline CSOs/NGOs in combating COVID-19: MICAN

Unhappy over the government’s decision of cancelling all curfew passes issued to NGOs/CSOs

‘Packing’ of returnees condemned

Eight state natives who returned from Chandigarh, and were transported to JNIMS hospital together with four symptomatic returnees

Another Covid-19 positive case confirmed in state

HEALTH STATUS OF THIRD PATIENT NORMAL; POSERS RAISED OVER ENTRY INTO STATE

Just 24 hours after a Mumbai returnee tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, another COVID-19 positive case has been confirmed on Friday.

MHRC orders proper management of returnees

In connection with the recent arrival of a large number of native people from other states of the country amid the COVID-19 outbreak,

NHRC takes cognizance of racial attack on state eve

The National Human Rights Commission on Friday took suo motu cognizance of a racial attack on a girl from Manipur in Haryana.

Second train with 932 state natives arrives

A special train carrying 932 people who were stranded in Punjab reached the Jiribam railway station on Friday.

India overtakes China

The nationwide tally of confirmed Covid-19 cases crossed 85,000 on Friday with more people testing positive for the deadly virus infection from Kashmir

CM condoles demise of Lt Col Robert

Chief minister N Biren Singh has expressed his deepest condolences over the sad demise of lieutenant colonel Robert TA of the 3rd Engineers

Lambung women stage protest, demand arrest of culprits

While demanding immediate arrest and punishment of the culprits, aggrieved womenfolk of Lambung village in Chandel district

Myanmar army hands over 12 Manipuri UGs

Myanmar Army handed over 22 northeast insurgents including 12 cadres of four Manipur based UG groups, who have been languishing

‘Be prepared for any eventuality,’ doctor warns UKL public

A massive inflow of stranded natives that has been continuing since last week, has already set the alarm bells ringing here in Ukhrul district.

RPF for firm stand against Covid-19, scripting new history

The proscribed Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) has called upon people of Manipur to write a new history of the land while fighting COVID-19 pandemic in a traditional way and self-sustenance.

One Mumbai returnee tests positive for COVID-19

36 RETURNEES SHIFTED TO QUARANTINE CENTRE, KHABEISOI FACILITY SEALED

A 31-year old man from Khomidok Umang Leikai, who arrived in the state from Mumbai, Maharashtra on Wednesday, has tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

Pray at home, pleas MLA Susindro

Khurai MLA L Susindro has appealed to the Meetei Pangals to offer Namaj at their respective homes instead of going to the Masjids during their holy month of Ramzan.

Pool-wise testing conducted: CS

While informing that stranded Manipuris who returned to the state will be sent to home quarantine if tested negative of COVID-19

Two women injured in CDL firing

Two ladies were injured in a firing incident that took place at Chandel around 3:30 pm on Thursday.

Traffic jam amid lockdown

Huge surge in vehicular movement was seen on Thursday in areas within the city limits causing traffic jam following

India’s Covid-19 tally crosses 80k

The nationwide tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases crossed 80,000 on Thursday with many more getting detected for the deadly virus infection across states.

Humanity matters now more than ever: Min Nemcha

After a daylong inspection of various activities undertaken in Kangpokpi district to accommodate state natives

Train from Punjab with 932 passengers arriving today

A Shramik Special Train from Punjab with 932 passengers is expected to arrive at Jiribam Railway Station on May 15 around 1.30 pm.

Centre's economic package will benefit state, says Dr RK Ranjan

Hailing the Rs 20 lakh crore economic package announced by the central government, Lok Sabha MP Dr RK Ranjan has said that the state government

CPI dubs package anti-poor

CPI Manipur State Council has termed as anti-poor, the Modi government’s Rs 20 lakh crore economic package which

Reveal health status, help fight Covid-19: CM appeals to returnees

Maintaining that success of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic depends on sincerity and commitment,

CM welcomes centre’s mega economic package

Chief minister N Biren Singh welcomed the Rs 20 lakh crore mega economic stimulus package announced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Special train carrying state natives arrive

A special train ferrying more than a thousand of state natives stranded in Chennai reached Jiribam town.

TDC refuels buses ferrying stranded people

As buses ferrying stranded state natives from the Jiribam pick-up point continued the journey to home districts of the returnees,

Edn minister launches digital website for students

Education minister Dr Th Radheshyam on Wednesday launched the digital e-content based website www.lairik.net / www.laireek.net at his New Secretariat office chamber, here.

JCILPS urges government to help non-locals return home

Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) has urged the state government to make arrangements for safe return of stranded non-locals,

NSCN-IM rebels in camps beating Covid-19 with self-reliance

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the rules of the game. Amid the insecurity and crisis arising out of the situation,

Quarantine huts in Tungjoy catch everyone’s attention

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak sweeping across the country, Manipur has shown varied lessons of community efforts and humanistic approaches in tackling a crisis.

India’s tally crosses 75,000

The nationwide tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases crossed 75,000 on Wednesday with several large urban clusters

Management of returnees big challenge, concedes CM

Chief minister N Biren said that as the state government has started bringing back state natives stranded in different parts of the country,

Manipuri girl attacked in Haryana

Amid the ongoing lockdown and fear of Coronavirus spread in the country, a 19-year old Manipuri girl was allegedly beaten mercilessly by locals of Gurugram area in Haryana.

Centre urged to increase testing centres: Jayantakumar

Health and family welfare minister L Jayantakumar said that the union health minister has been urged to increase the testing centres in the

CM Biren prioritises enhancing food-grain productivity

Considering the impact of the current nationwide lockdown on the economy, the state government has decided to focus on agricultural

BSF man shoots colleague, kills self; cop found dead

A head constable posted at BSF’s Subsidiary Training centre, Churachandpur under Churachandpur PS shot himself dead after shooting

Edu minister seeks inputs from school heads

Education minister Dr Thokchom Radheshyam chaired a joint meeting with representatives of private and government educational institutions of central,

Public protest ‘deplorable’ Ukhrul quarantine centre

A chaotic situation erupted at the district's lone institutional quarantine centre at William Pettigrew College campus as a group of town residents

Doctor airs plight of health workers in FB post

While commending the ‘great’ initiatives of the Manipur government to take in fellow Manipuris stranded outside,

Quarantine centre not coping well

Quarantine centres opened up to house the stranded citizens returning to the state are not coping well with the centres getting dirtier day by day,

Centre assures NE students need not vacate hostel

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has assured Delhi University students stuck in hostels that they need not to vacate during the coronavirus-forced lockdown.

CM Biren orders no parking at Paona, Thangal Keithel

Chief minister N Biren Singh on Sunday inspected the ongoing repair work at Ima Keithel Number 1.

CM visits Shija Hospital

Chief Minister N Biren on Sunday morning visited Shija Hospital, Langol and interacted with the patients in the hospital.

107 under quarantine, over 200 tests conducted

In all, 1134 people have been quarantined at government-designated quarantine centres in the state till date,

KSA warns against levying tuition fees

Raising strong objection to the act of pressurising parents to clear tuition fees for their children by some private educational institutes,

Panel asks Speaker, presiding officers to name associate members

Setting in motion the process for redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland,

African Swine Fever kills over 13,000 pigs in Assam

When India continues an all-out fight against the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic, Assam is battling on an additional front

Coronavirus deaths in India cross 2K mark

With 3277 new cases and 128 new fatalities, total case count of novel Coronavirus rose to 62,939

14 days institutional quarantine for all returnees: CM

A meeting of the State Consultative Committee for COVID-19 chaired by chief minister N Biren on Saturday

36 state natives leave Mumbai

Altogether 36 state natives stranded in Mumbai have left the city in bus and ambulance on Saturday.

SP tablets seized from cargo flight

Even as the controversy over the issue of a huge consignment of betel leaves being brought to the state via cargo flights

Centre vows action against abuse of NE people

The Centre on Friday assured the Supreme Court that it will take action on incidents of racial discrimination meted out

NE students asked to vacate hostel

About 13-odd Delhi University students stuck in the North Eastern Students House for Woman are in a fix as they

875 lockdown violators pulled up, fined

Around 875 people and 831 vehicles were detained on Saturday for violating the lockdown guidelines for containing

‘Chennai Express’ to reach Jiribam 24 hours late

The first batch of 1200 state natives stranded in Tamil Nadu due to COVID-19 lockdown is likely to reach Jiribam rail station on May 13

More buses sent to bring back stranded people

Continuing the evacuation operation sponsored by different MLAs, six more buses were flagged off from different

NE states hailed for containing coronavirus pandemic

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today held a high level meeting through video conferencing with North Eastern

MPP lauds role of media in COVID-19 fight

Manipur People’s Party (MPP) has lauded the role of media persons, editors, media houses and newspaper hawkers

Rescue buses flagged off; Kpi Union rues ‘stoppage’

Even as minister Letpao Haokip and Sekmai MLA H Dingo on Friday despatched buses to bring home stranded Manipuris from different parts of the country,

Congress seeks Shramik train for Bihar migrants

Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader former chief minister O Ibobi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi

CM appeals state natives to remain calm

Chief Minister N Biren said the first Shramik train with 1200 state natives will leave Chennai on 