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The critically acclaimed Manipuri film Boong has achieved a major international milestone by earning a nomination at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards 2026, becoming the only Indian film to be recognised this year. The film has been nominated in the Best Children’s and Family Film category, marking a significant moment…
A controversy has erupted in Kangpokpi after allegedly expired biscuits were distributed to children and other participants during the 77th Republic Day celebrations organised by the district administration, triggering public outrage and demands for accountability. The incident reportedly took place during the official Republic Day programme held at the district headquarters, where food items were…
A total of 14 personnel from Manipur were honoured with gallantry and distinguished service medals on the eve of Republic Day 2026, recognising their bravery, dedication and exemplary service to the nation. They were among 982 personnel from the Police, Fire Services, Home Guard & Civil Defence (HG&CD), and Correctional Services across India who received…
Laibi Phanjoubam, a 65-year-old woman from Andro village in Manipur, is a quiet pioneer whose life’s work transformed the future of countless young girls through football—despite the fact that she never played the sport herself. Nearly three decades ago, Laibi founded AMMA Football Club (AMMA FC) with a simple but powerful vision: to give girls…
Amid ongoing political developments and speculation surrounding the possible formation of a new government in Manipur, former Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh has reportedly been provided with enhanced security cover by the Central Government. According to sources, the security arrangements currently in place for the former Chief Minister are more extensive than those provided during…
It is learnt that on January 21, around 6:30 pm, a Meitei man identified as Mayanglambam Rishikanta (husband of Chingnu Haokip) s/o M.Tombi Singh from Kakching Khunou Uchal Makhong leikai, was allegedly kidnapped by armed miscreants, suspected to be members of UKNA, from Tuibong in Churachandpur district. According to reports, the armed men abducted both the husband and wife and took…
Imphal: Manipur Police commandos, with assistance from central security forces, arrested an alleged cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) [NSCN (IM)] during a special operation in Imphal East district on Tuesday, police said. Acting on intelligence inputs from the Assam Rifles, a commando team carried out a surprise operation at Mantripukhri under…
The Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, has achieved a significant milestone with the official registration of the local duck breed known as the ‘Manipuri Duck’, locally called Meitei Nganu or Esing Nganu, as an indigenous breed of Manipur. The breed has been registered by the ICAR–National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR), Karnal, Haryana, following…
An eight-year-old boy lost his life in a tragic kite string accident in Gujarat’s Surat district on Thursday. The victim, Rehansh Borse, was riding his bicycle with another child inside the compound of Anand Villa when a sharp kite string suddenly got entangled around his neck. Police said the string caused a deep cut to…
Central security forces and Manipur Police commandos have arrested a second accused in connection with the bomb explosion at a fuel station in Moirang Thana Leikai, Bishnupur district, officials said on Friday. According to the Manipur Police morning bulletin, Pukhrambam Bimol Meitei alias Inaobi (41), a resident of Wangoo Sabal Mayai Leikai in Kakching district,…