UTP escapes from Court

In an unprecedented development, an under trail prisoner (UTP) identified as Wiphuibou Abonmai (33), son of Bungchung Abonmai of Khengdong village in Tamenglong district escaped from the court as hearing of his case was in progress on Friday.

Collegium sticks to stand on Manipur HC Judge

The Supreme Court Collegium has reiterated its recommendation for transferring Justice MV Muralidaran from Madras High Court to Manipur High Court.

Centre puts on hold AR empowerment plan

The Centre has put on hold its decision to give sweeping powers to the Assam Rifles to carry out arrests and search without a warrant in non-AFSPA areas in the Northeast, fearing a backlash.

CM vouches NRC for resolving non-local issues

On the third day of the ongoing 7th session of the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly, the House unanimously passed five Demands for Grants amounting to Rs 876,11,12,000 on Friday.

Nagas all set for global mass rally at Delhi

Nagas are gearing up for a historic mass rally at New Delhi on Saturday to mount pressure on the Centre for immediate solution to the protracted Naga political issue.

Lasting peace elusive without dialogue: Guv

Though counter-insurgency operations yielded significant results, real and lasting peace in the state could be brought only when government holds dialogues with insurgency groups and bring them to mainstream life with proper rehabilitation.

AMSU mulls egg protest over textbook shortage

Demanding that textbooks for class 1 to 8 prescribed by Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BSEM) be made available in the market within 10 days, AMSU has warned of carrying out rotten egg protest at the offices of education directorate, SCERT, BSEM and education minister in case of failure to honour the demand.

Exam officer suspended, four candidates expelled

A supervising invigilator (SI) has been placed under suspension pending an enquiry over suspected misuse of official duty while four candidates have been expelled on the charge of impersonation on the first day of the High School Leaving Certificate Examination (HSLCE), 2019.

Rs. 1889 crore deficit Budget Estimate 2019-20 tabled

Deputy chief minister Y Joykumar, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented budget estimate for the year 2019-20 amounting to Rs 16,117 crore in the state assembly on Wednesday.

Rishikanta clinches gold at Senior National Weightlifting Championship

Ch Rishikanta on Friday made a name for himself by becoming the first senior male weightlifter from Manipur to win a gold medal after his stellar performance at the 71st Men’s and 34th Women Senior National Weightlifting Championship 2019 held at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

TRAU, UKB to face off for Manoranjan football title

TRAU and UKB will battle it out for the trophy of the 9th Shaheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial Football Tournament, following their semifinal triumphs on Wednesday.

Rivaskar, Bona to meet in Clay Court tennis final

Rivaskar and Bona will square off for the Manipur Clay Court Tennis Tournament title, following their semifinal victories on Tuesday.

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Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016 and Northeast India

On the eve of Lok Sabha elections, 2019, the whole of North East region comprising Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura are trembled by the passing of the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016 by Lok Sabha on January 8, 2019.

Of Beliefs and Superstitions

“Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.” -BERTRAND RUSSEL

When we were small elders told us that a cat crossing our passing path brought bad luck. We were asked to take a few steps backward to avoid bad luck.

Toothless district councils!

CHAIRMEN of six Autonomous District Councils threatening to drag the government of Manipur to the court over alleged inaction to devolve power to the councils sums up the utter frustration of the grassroots level elected people’s representatives.

Will the exams be a smooth affair?

WITH cessation of the anti-CAB agitations, parents and students felt emancipated that conduct of the class X, XI and XII examinations will face no disruption.

Bill apprehension validated

BHARATIYA Janata Party chief Amit Shah’s assertion on Sunday that the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill will be one of its manifestoes for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections has validated that expression of strong suspicion by civil societies