Students’ stir against transfer of teachers continues

For the second consecutive day, students of several schools staged protest on Saturday against mass transfer of teachers and demanded revocation of the transfer order.

Shija to discount OPD services from July 27

Noting financial constraints as one of the factors for many families reluctant to undergo treatment at Shija Hospitals, Dr Kh Palin, managing director of the private healthcare centre, has announced that from July 27 till September month people may avail OPD services at highly discounted fee every Thursday.

Moreh PMUY beneficiaries traceless

Even though a number of on-line applications were received from residents of Moreh town and subsequently approved for availing free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), many other selected beneficiaries could not be traced at their respective places when representatives of a gas agency went for spot inspection.

Myanmar team bats for boosting border trade

A business delegation of Union of Myanmar, Federation of Chambers of Commerce led by Wang Yu visited Manipur for promoting border trade between Myanmar and Manipur.

Seven parliamentary secretaries resign

In what could be a serious blow to the BJP led government and chief minister N Biren, seven parliamentary secretaries have reportedly resigned from their respective posts.

Dr Bhimo appointed JNIMS director in-charge

The state government has appointed Dr Thongam Bhimo as director in-charge of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences, the only state-run medical institute.

Jamaica stun Mexico, face USA in Gold Cup final

Kemar Lawrence scored in the 88th minute to give Jamaica a shocking 1-0 upset of defending champion Mexico on Sunday in a CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final match.

England beat India to lift Women's WC

It was a case of 'so near and yet so far' for India as they suffered a spectacular middle and lower order batting collapse to lose by nine runs to England in a nail-biting final of the ICC Women's World Cup here on Sunday.

Bpr, IW claim inter dist badminton crowns

Bishnupur were crowned senior team champions of the 36th Inter District Badminton Championship, while Imphal West clinched the junior team championship title on Sunday.

CAG expose on flood woes

THE report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India with regard to ruling parties in New Delhi neglecting the flood situation in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur, could be construed as yet another testimony about successive Union governments not very much concerned with issues afflicting the north east region.

Job promise in scarce Manipur

It is over three months since formation of the BJP-led coalition government but minister Thongam Biswajit still harping on the party’s pre-poll promises to revive sick industrial units, develop industrial infrastructure and give emphasis on skill development to generate sufficient employment opportunity to the youth of Manipur does not justify the mandate or expectation of the people that change of government will usher in an era of over-all progress.

Perforated roads and smart city bid

REGARDLESS of the appreciable thrust being given to improve condition of the national highways and proper maintenance of inter-district routes, state authorities remaining seemingly unmindful of the importance for repairing the pothole dotted roads in and around Imphal is akin to projecting the capital city in poor light and technically surrendering from the race to secure a berth for Imphal among the state capitals for the remaining few slots of the centrally-funded smart city project.