Imphal, May 6 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has emphasised that true strength lies in the judicious and restrained use of force, noting that the conduct of security personnel has strengthened public confidence in the state.Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh also acknowledged the crucial role played by the security forces in maintaining law and order and restoring peace and normalcy in Manipur.Both the Governor and the Chief Minister attended the Investiture Ceremony for the Govern…
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Imphal, April 30 (IANS) Zinc Football Academy (ZFA) played out a thrilling 2–2 draw with Mumbay FC in their second Group B fixture of the I-League 3, with a dramatic late equaliser capping off an intense contest at the SAI Turf Ground in Imphal.It was a game that tested character, and ZFA responded strongly after Mumbay FC used their experience and physicality to dictate the early tempo. Their direct approach, focused on long balls and winning second balls, posed immediate challenges for ZFA i…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated six modern indoor cricket academies across North-East India. This initiative aims to improve the game’s infrastructure and harness the region’s sporting potential.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) developed these facilities, which were unveiled virtually during a state event in Gangtok. The academies are located in Rangpo (Sikkim), Doimukh (Arunachal Pradesh), Imphal (Manipur), Madankurklang (Me…
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has suspended Olympian and Asian Games medallist rower PT Paulose, who served as the High Performance Director at the National Centre of Excellence in Alleppey, following the sexual harassment allegations levelled by a female rowing coach, sources told IANS. “49-year-old Paulose has been suspended after a female assistant rowing coach filed a complaint in January this year,” a Sports Authority of India (SAI) source told IANS. “Upon…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The 2025-26 season of the I-League 3, the fourth tier of the Indian men’s football league system, will commence on April 27, with four groups being hosted in four different venues, where the clubs will play each other in a single round-robin format.Group A and Group B matches will be played in Imphal at the Khuman Lampak Stadium and the SAI Turf Ground, respectively, while Group C fixtures will take place at the Mulna Football Stadium in Balaghat, and Group D at the …
Imphal, April 14 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday visited the ongoing construction site of the Imphal railway station at Yurembam in Imphal West district and reviewed the progress of the much-anticipated 111-km Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal railway project, officials said. An official from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) stated that the Chief Minister was briefed by officials of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) regarding the current status of the Imphal railway stat…
Imphal, April 14 (IANS) The Manipur government on Tuesday extended the suspension of mobile internet and data services, including broadband, for another two days across five Imphal valley districts, citing the prevailing law and order situation, officials said. The restriction follows an earlier shutdown imposed on April 7, when internet and mobile data services, including broadband, were suspended for three days across the same districts in a bid to prevent escalation of violence.The move came …
Imphal, April 13 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday inspected the ongoing upgradation of the new terminal at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport in Imphal and reiterated that the government is fully committed to delivering infrastructure that meets the highest standards for the people.The expansion and facelift of Imphal airport, including the construction of a new terminal building awarded in 2022, had been stalled for several months following the outbreak of ethni…
Imphal, April 12 (IANS) Thousands of people, including a large number of women, continued their protest rallies in Imphal on Sunday, condemning the April 7 bomb attack in Manipur’s Bishnupur district that claimed the lives of two young children. The rally was organised by women-led organisations, including Uripok Apunba Lup and Uripok Nupi Apunba Lup, an umbrella body representing multiple local groups from the Uripok constituency. The protest march began at Lamboikhongnangkhong and covered a …
Imphal, April 11 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday stated that the well-being of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by ethnic violence remains a top priority for the government. The Chief Minister visited the Akampat Relief Camp in Imphal on Saturday and met the bereaved family of an eight-year-old girl who had gone missing on April 5 and was found dead the following day beneath the Singjamei bridge along the Imphal River. Singh handed over an ex-gr…