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11/08/2026

Govt Spokesperson MLA Radheshyam Hits Back at Congress Over NIT Fiasco

August 11, 2026 (IMP): If the construction of the NIT campus had been implemented with a vision during the then Congress rule, it may not have encountered several challenges today, the State Government spokesperson, MLA Th. Radheshyam, informed the media on Tuesday in Imphal.

MLA Radheshyam said the project, which was approved in 2010, became stalled after the site was allotted in a low-lying area, an important wetland site. The areas allotted also failed in soil testing.

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11/08/2026

Counter-Blockade, Shutdown Lifted in Litan; 460 Stranded Trucks Begin Moving Towards Imphal

Ukhrul, August 11, 2026: The counter-blockade and shutdown imposed at Litan in Ukhrul district have been lifted following talks between the Kuki CSO Working Committee, Ukhrul, and representatives of the Government of Manipur.

The government representatives included Govindas K., T. Robindro, Th. Radheshyam, Sheikh Noorul Hassan, P. Brojen, K. Robindro, and L. Rameshwar Meitei.

Following the talks and the lifting of the blockade, around 460 trucks that had remained stranded at Litan for nearly a month have started moving towards Imphal.

The stranded truck drivers expressed their gratitude to the Government of Manipur and the Kuki CSO Working Committee, Ukhrul, for the initiative and efforts to facilitate the movement of the vehicles.

The resumption of truck movement is expected to provide relief to drivers who had remained stranded for nearly a month and help restore the movement of essential goods towards Imphal.

11/08/2026

Lilong PS Conducts Social Service

Thoubal, Aug 11: Lilong Police Station, along with Lilong Bazar Development Association, representatives of six Mohallahs of Lilong, and Lilong Sports Association, jointly carried out a one-day cleanliness drive at Lilong Market and surrounding areas today.

SDPO Thoubal Oinam Ajit, MPS, Officer-in-Charge of Lilong Police Station Inspector Leisangthem Ronil, along with other officers and personnel from the police side, also took part in today’s cleanliness drive, which was held with the theme “Together for a Clean, Safe and Beautiful Community.”

Lilong PS OC Inspector L. Ronil further requested local leaders of other areas of Lilong to kindly initiate such social service activities in the coming days for a better, cleaner and safer Lilong.

Decomposed Body of Missing Woman Retrieved from Wangjing RiverAugust 11, 2026 (Thoubal): A highly decomposed body, suspe...
11/08/2026

Decomposed Body of Missing Woman Retrieved from Wangjing River

August 11, 2026 (Thoubal): A highly decomposed body, suspected to be that of a woman, was found floating in the Wangjing River near the water intake point of Lamding Water Supply under Thoubal Police Station today at around 8 am.

After locals who spotted the body informed the police, the body was retrieved from the river.

The head of the body was missing. Moreover, most parts of the body were also in a decomposed state. However, the body was identified by family members. They were able to identify her with the help of the bangles on her hand and an inborn rounded finger.

According to the family members who identified the body to the police, the deceased has been identified as Khundongbam Bidhumakhi, 60, daughter of late Khundongbam Paibi of Heirok Part-II Mayai Leikai under Heirok Police Station.

The family members also informed that Bidhumakhi had been missing since July 22. A missing report was also filed at Heirok Police Station on July 24. She was suffering from liver cirrhosis and heart disease and also had mental health issues at times.

SC Asks State for 2 Courts for CBI and NIA for Manipur Violence CasesAugust 10, 2026 (IMP): The Supreme Court of India h...
10/08/2026

SC Asks State for 2 Courts for CBI and NIA for Manipur Violence Cases

August 10, 2026 (IMP): The Supreme Court of India has urged the authorities of the Manipur and Assam governments to establish two separate exclusive trial courts, one for the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) and another for the NIA (National Investigation Agency), to fast-track cases arising from the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence.

The Centre has reported that the CBI filed final reports/chargesheets in 27 of 31 probed cases, while the NIA filed chargesheets in 15 of 30 probed cases, and a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi, and V. Mohana proposed the dedicated courts to ensure day-to-day hearings without other pending matters interfering.

The bench also directed the authorities to compile details of cases in which chargesheets have been filed so that victims, their families, and legal counsel can access the relevant records, and also directed the Registrar General of the High Court concerned to submit a status report on the issue before the next date of hearing.

The CJI said the bench had devised a mechanism for monitoring the investigation and also issued directions regarding reports concerning such probes.

The ethnic violence in Manipur broke out on May 3, 2023, following a Tribal Solidarity March organised in the hill districts to protest against the demand for Scheduled Tribe status by the majority Meitei community.

More than 200 people have been killed, several hundred injured, and thousands displaced since then.

10/08/2026

Forest Fire Another Cause for Destruction of Medicinal Plants and Orchids: DFO Chandel

August 10, 2026 (CHANDEL): Growing forest fires are another major cause of the destruction of valuable medicinal plants and orchids found in the region, stated DFO/Chandel Dr. N. Munal Meitei while speaking at a district-level awareness programme on the preparedness and management of forest fires held on Monday at the Liwa Khullen Village Community Hall, Chandel.

Around 120 youth from 10 different villages came together to join the awareness programme held under the theme “Role of Youths in Forest Fire Preparedness & Management.”

Dr. Munal, while speaking as Chief Guest, also said to the participants that forest fires are the biggest reason for the destruction of forests, which are the lifeline of mankind. Therefore, setting fire to forests is like setting fire to ourselves, said Dr. Munal while speaking at the event.

The event was also attended by the village chief of Liwa Khullen, T. S. Warkhudin Michel Monshang, as Functional President, and Ningthoujam Deepa, Range Forest Officer, as Guest of Honour, and the session was facilitated by Honorary Wildlife Warden Pashel Ngamnung, Chandel, as Resource Person.

Dr. Munal stated that 25.17% of India’s total geographical area is covered by forests, and about 45% of these forest areas are highly prone to fire. This poses a major challenge to the National Forest Policy’s goal of bringing 33% of the country’s area under forest cover.

In Manipur, 76.40% of the total geographical area is forest. According to a report by the Forest Survey of India, 48% of Manipur’s forest area is highly fire-prone, and forests are destroyed every year due to fire.

Highlighting the situation in Chandel at present, Dr. Munal further said Chandel District is also not spared. Out of the district’s total area of 2,100 sq. km, 86.84%, or 1,823.64 sq. km, is forest cover. About 48% of the district is fire-prone.

In 2026 alone, 413 forest fire incidents were reported in Chandel, damaging large areas of forest. As per the Forest Survey of India, forest fires destroyed around 230 sq. km of forest area in Chandel between 2010 and 2025.

The main causes of forest fires, he added, include intentional burning, jhum cultivation, poppy plantation, and careless burning of dry leaves and waste. Chandel’s forests are of the tropical moist deciduous type, with abundant dry leaves, which also makes them highly susceptible to fire.

Stating that youths, who make up nearly 50% of the population and are the future of the nation and society, must play a key role in preventing forest fires and protecting forests, Dr. Munal said the awareness programme was organised for this purpose.

He appealed by saying that today, deforestation is one of the biggest challenges facing the world. To tackle this, civil societies, village authorities, youths, and women torch bearers must come together.

“Let us all work together to protect our dying ecosystem. Let us stop forest fires,” Dr. N. Munal, DFO/Chandel, appealed to the public.

Manipur University Begins Two-Week Refresher Course on Physical Education, Sports Sciences and YogaAugust 10, 2026 (IMP)...
10/08/2026

Manipur University Begins Two-Week Refresher Course on Physical Education, Sports Sciences and Yoga

August 10, 2026 (IMP): Manipur University inaugurated a two-week Refresher Course on “Advances in Physical Education, Sports Sciences, and Yoga,” organised by the UGC–Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre on 10 August 2026. The programme, continuing till August 22, was participated in by 113 participants from 18 states.

Speaking as Chief Guest, Vice-Chancellor (In-Charge) Professor R. K. Hemakumar Singh said Physical Education, Sports Science and Yoga have evolved into multidisciplinary and evidence-based fields linked with sports psychology, biomechanics, nutrition, sports medicine, data analytics and emerging technologies. He stressed continuous professional development and said the success of a refresher course lies in translating the knowledge gained into teaching, research, training and professional practice.

UGC MMTTC Director Professor Rajkumar Bhubon Singh highlighted the programme's relevance to NEP 2020, while Course Coordinator Professor Laishram Santosh Singh welcomed participants and resource persons from across the country.

On the opening day, four resource persons addressed the technical sessions. Dr. Ankita Jain from Hyderabad spoke on Sports Mental Training for Athletes, while Professor Bhuwan Chandra Kapri of Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh, discussed Research Methodology: Foundation and Framework.

Professor Nishan Singh Deol of Punjabi University, Punjab, delivered a session on AI Transforming Sports, while Prof. T. Inaobi Singh of Manipur University spoke on Physical Education in the Era of NEP 2020: Opportunities, Innovation and Future Directions.

The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Y. Santikumar Singh, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Manipur University, while Dr. N. Nilkamal Singh, Head, Department of Yoga, proposed the vote of thanks. Technical support for the virtual sessions was managed by Irengbam Tilokchan, Programme, Manipur University.

10/08/2026

UNC Stands Firm on Its Four-Charter of Demands; Lifting Economic Blockade Along NH-2 Not Mooted

August 10, 2026 (Senapati): The UNC stood its ground on not lifting the economic blockade along NH-2 until its four-charter of demands are delivered by the Government.

The matter was disclosed by UNC Chief Ng. Lorho after concluding the informal talk with the Government, headed by Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho, this afternoon in Senapati. However, the UNC informed that the meeting discussed various points for bringing peace in Manipur.

The UNC’s charter of demands includes the arrest and delivery of justice to those involved in the abduction of six Liangmai Naga individuals, abrogation of the SoO with Kuki militants, declaration of KNF (P) as a terrorist organisation, and removal of Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen.

The government delegation, led by Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho and Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam, and the UNC team, comprising 12 executives, was led by its President, Ng. Lorho. The delegation included General Secretary Vareiyo Shatsang, Member Secretary Thotso AC, and Advisors Paul Leo and Adani Mao, among others.

Several MLAs also accompanied the government delegation, including T. Robindro, P. Brojen, Th. Radheshyam, Sheikh Noorul Hassan, Khasim Vasum, J. Kumosa, Ahem Pamei, Awangbow Newmai, and Leishiyo Keishing.

The meeting marked the beginning of the first round of dialogue between the two sides. Further details regarding the discussions and the outcome of the meeting are awaited.

Kangpokpi Joint Declaration to Resume Imphal-Guwahati Bus Services Gets Security Push as CM Khemchand Holds Unified Comm...
10/08/2026

Kangpokpi Joint Declaration to Resume Imphal-Guwahati Bus Services Gets Security Push as CM Khemchand Holds Unified Command Meet

August 10, 2026 : The joint declaration by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen, and Saitu MLA Haokholet Kipgen on August 8 to resume the Imphal-Guwahati and Imphal-Dimapur bus services is likely to materialise soon, with the Chief Minister holding a high-level meeting with top security officials and transporters on Sunday to discuss the resumption of the services.

The meeting, chaired by the Chief Minister at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Imphal, was held following the Combined Headquarters (Unified Command) security meeting, which reviewed the prevailing security and law and order situation in the State.

The meeting also discussed the security situation along the National Highways, particularly in connection with the safe movement of public transport and essential services.

The Unified Command meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel, Advisor (Security) Kuldiep Singh, DGP Mukesh Singh, ADGP (Intelligence) Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo, IGAR (South) Major General Gaurav Sharma, GOC 57 Mountain Division Major General Subhankar Basu, and IG, CRPF (M&N Sector) Rajendra Narayan Dash.

Senior representatives of central security and intelligence agencies, including the Joint Director of SIB, MHA, DIG BSF, Commandant ITBP, and Officer Commanding SSB, Manipur, also attended the meeting.

10/08/2026

CM Khemchand Flags Off ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Bike Rally in Imphal

August 10, 2026 : Chief Minister Y. Khemchand on Monday flagged off the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ bike rally from Hapta Kangjeibung in Imphal East, with thousands of bikers participating from across Manipur.

Organised by the Manipur Police Department as part of the nationwide campaign, the rally passed through NH-102, Khongjom War Memorial, Thoubal and Kakching districts before concluding at the 8th Battalion Manipur Rifles Campus at Leikun, Chandel district.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Khemchand recalled India’s Independence on August 15, 1947, and urged citizens to uphold unity and patriotism while working towards the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.

He expressed hope that the Tiranga Yatra would promote national unity and contribute to peace and stability in Manipur.

Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam and other senior officials also attended.

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