Kangpokpi DCPU holds child protection awareness programme

KANGPOKPI, August 25, 2026: The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Kangpokpi, conducted a One-Day Awareness Programme on Child Protection at Revelation International School, Makhan, Kangpokpi, with the objective of creating awareness among children about their rights, safety, protection, and the importance of speaking up against abuse and exploitation. The awareness session was conducted by Reena Chanu Moirangthem, District Child Protection Officer (DCPO), and Kangbam Kishorjit Singh, Legal cum Probation Officer, DCPU, Kangpokpi, using the concept of “Learning with Fun” to make the session interactive, engaging, and easy for children to u…
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DC reviews HFMD, dengue preparedness in Churachandpur

LAMKA, August 25, 2026 (DIO): In the wake of reported cases of suspected dengue, typhoid, flu-like illnesses and rising concerns regarding the spread of ‘Hand Foot Mouth’ disease particularly among children, Deputy Commissioner Krishna Kumar, IAS, today convened an emergency meeting with health and education officials at his chamber at the Mini Secretariat, Tuibong, to assess and review the district’s preparedness in tackling the situation. The meeting was attended by ADC Lalrobul Fimate, MCS; CEO/ADCC Shri Shokhongam Baite, MCS, along with DI/AIs; Chief Medical Officer Dr Ph. Henkhoneng Mate; Dr. Kh. Sania Monica, the Medical Superintendent;…
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10-Day Induction Programme Commenced

Imphal, August 25, 2026 (DIPR): A 10-day  long Induction Training Programme for the newly recruited Group-A & B Officers of the Directorate of Handlooms & Textiles, Manipur was kicked off yesterday i.e. the 24 th August by Shri Anurag Bajpai, Additional Chief Secretary (Textiles, Commerce & Industry), Government of Manipur, at the Conference Hall of the Directorate, Lamphelpat, Imphal. During the inaugural session, Shri Anurag Bajpai, Addl. Chief Secretary highlighted the importance of ethics, discipline and integrity for being a government officer. He underlined the duties and responsibilities of Government officers and the need to…
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Congress Rejects Census Format, Calls it a Whitewash

NEW DELHI, August 25, 2026: The Congress has rejected the caste census format notified by the Union Home Ministry on August 14, calling it “deceit and betrayal” and accusing the government of undermining the exercise. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Centre to adopt the methodology used by the Bihar and Telangana governments for caste enumeration across the country. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Monday, Congress General Secretary in charge of Communications Jairam Ramesh said accurate caste census data was essent…
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Driving Toward Peace and Harmony

THE long-awaited resumption of public transport along National Highway 2 marks a deeply symbolic and practical turning point for a region that has suffered for far too long. For the second consecutive day, buses and passenger vehicles departed from Imphal carrying over two hundred travellers toward Guwahati and Dimapur, smoothly restoring an essential lifeline that had been severed for nearly three years. Seeing passengers safely reach their destinations after such an unprecedented period of isolation brings a profound sense of relief to ordinary citizens. This critical inter-State link is far more than just a convenience for commuters; it r…
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Manipur SIR: 20.93 Lakh Electors Listed Across 16 Districts

THE Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Manipur covers 20,93,076 electors across 16 districts , according to figures from the Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur. Imphal West has the highest number of electors at 3,90,196 , followed by Imphal East with 3,31,602 and Thoubal with 2,09,628 . Churachandpur has 1,93,418 electors, while Senapati has 1,50,097 , Kangpokpi 1,10,290 and Ukhrul 97,571 . The figures provide a district-wise picture of the electorate covered by the ongoing SIR 2026 exercise. Manipur — District-wise Electors under SIR 2026 District Electors Imphal West 3,90,196 Imphal East 3,31,602 Thoubal 2,09,628 Churachandpur 1,93,418 Bishn…
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Students Demand School Closures in Lamka Over Disease Outbreak

LAMKA  — Student organizations in Lamka, Manipur, issued a joint appeal on August 24, 2026, calling for the immediate temporary closure of all educational institutions across the district following a rapid rise in infectious illnesses among students. The petition, addressed to the President and Secretary of the Lamka District Private Schools and Colleges Association (LDPSCA), was signed by Nengzalian Tonsing, President of ZSF-GHQ; Jeffrey Saihmang, President of HSA, Jt Hq, Tuithaphai; and Lienminlal Gangte, President of KSO-Ccpur. The joint statement highlighted an alarming rate of emerging cases involving dengue, typhoid, and Hand, Foot, and M…
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Churachandpur Schools Advised to Pause Classes Amid Flu Surge

LAMKA — The Churachandpur District Private Schools & Colleges Association (CDPSCA) issued a health advisory on August 25, 2026, recommending that member schools consider temporarily closing for the remainder of the week, from August 26 to August 30, 2026, to contain the spread of viral flu and communicable diseases. The advisory followed a joint meeting held in the chamber of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), attended by health officials, local student bodies, and CDPSCA representatives to evaluate reports of students and teachers falling ill. Health officials noted that while prevailing flu and skin-related illnesses spread easily, they ar…
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Rights Group Slams Aid Cuts for Displaced Families in Manipur

LAMKA — The Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights (KWOHR) issued a strong press condemnation on August 25, 2026, protesting against the arbitrary reduction, exclusion, and threatened discontinuation of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and relief assistance for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Churachandpur District. According to KWOHR's Information & Publicity Department, the organization expressed deep concern over the arbitrary reduction of eligible family members among 15,409 registered IDPs, the exclusion of members from 3,119 registered families, and the continued denial of relief to more than 4,000 non-camped families, imp…
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Churachandpur Police Recover 111 Lost, Stolen Phones

LAMKA, Aug 25, 2026: The Churachandpur District Police and Cyber Cell on Tuesday held an interaction programme with citizens whose lost or stolen mobile phones had been recovered by the police this year. The programme was led by Lawrence K. Munluo, Additional SP (Law and Order) and Nodal Officer of the Cyber Cell, Churachandpur, along with SI Pumkhansiam Vualnam, In-charge of the Cyber Cell. During the interaction, Munluo thanked citizens for their trust in the District Police and Cyber Cell and for reporting their lost or stolen mobile phones. He said the district police would always remain available to assist citizens in every way possible. W…
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Congress Slams BJP Over Deaths of 25 Tribal Children

NEW DELHI  — The Congress on Monday targeted the BJP governments in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra over the deaths of 22 tribal children due to malnutrition and diseases in Balaghat and the deaths of three tribal girls following snakebites at a hostel in Gadchiroli. The party demanded impartial investigations into both incidents and action against officials found responsible. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, AICC Tribal Department chairman Dr Vikrant Bhuria alleged that the two incidents reflected the “appalling” condition of tribal communities under BJP governments in the two states. Bhuria demanded the constitution of special commit…
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