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The Ukhrul Higher Secondary School (UHSS) inaugurated its annual Literary and Sports Meet 2025 on 7 October, setting in ...
08/10/2025

The Ukhrul Higher Secondary School (UHSS) inaugurated its annual Literary and Sports Meet 2025 on 7 October, setting in motion a four-day celebration of creativity, competition, and unity among its students. The event gathered teachers, dignitaries, students, and community members in an atmosphere of enthusiasm and pride at the Headquarters Ground, Winotang in the heart of Ukhrul town. Pettigrew College Principal Dr....

Four-Day Literary and Sports Meet 2025 Opened at UHSS With Calls for Hard Work and Discipline

A three-day immersive nature camp wrapped up on Sunday at the scenic Paorei, Shirui campsite in Ukhrul district. It aime...
05/10/2025

A three-day immersive nature camp wrapped up on Sunday at the scenic Paorei, Shirui campsite in Ukhrul district. It aimed at equipping local youth and community members with practical skills to protect the district’s biodiversity. Organised from October 3–5, the programme was a joint initiative of the Ukhrul Forest Division, ENFOGAL, Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), and the Eco-Club of Pettigrew College....

A ‘Reel Making Competition’ on “Conservation of Wildlife” was announced to boost public awareness through social media.

In a move to enhance administrative efficiency and grassroots governance, the District Process Lab for Kamjong district ...
04/10/2025

In a move to enhance administrative efficiency and grassroots governance, the District Process Lab for Kamjong district was formally launched in Imphal on 3 October, 2025. The initiative is a cornerstone of the broader Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan (AKA) mission, aimed at streamlining service delivery and fostering holistic community development. The event was officially inaugurated by Kamjong Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rangnamei Rang Peter, who was joined by a host of senior officials, including ADM/ADC HL Jain, Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs), Sub-Deputy Collectors (SDCs), District Level Officers (DLOs), and master trainers from both the district and block levels....

The initiative is a cornerstone of the broader Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan (AKA) mission, aimed at streamlining service delivery and fostering holistic community development.

For more than half a century, Thuingaleng Muivah, the chief negotiator of the Indo-Naga peace talks and Ato Kilonser of ...
03/10/2025

For more than half a century, Thuingaleng Muivah, the chief negotiator of the Indo-Naga peace talks and Ato Kilonser of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN/GPRN), has lived in voluntary exile—a testament to his relentless pursuit of Naga self-determination. On October 22, 2025, Th Muivah, now 91, will finally visit Somdal, his birthplace in western Ukhrul, where he was born, in a rare homecoming charged with history, emotion, and quiet reverence....

On October 22, 2025, Th Muivah, now 91, will finally visit Somdal, his birthplace in western Ukhrul, where he was born, in a rare homecoming charged with

Career Pathfinder on Friday held its Grand Prize Distribution Ceremony for the Gateway to Competitive Exams (GCE) Schola...
27/09/2025

Career Pathfinder on Friday held its Grand Prize Distribution Ceremony for the Gateway to Competitive Exams (GCE) Scholarship Test at the TTA Smart Hall, Hamleikhong in Ukhrul district headquarters to honour 173 outstanding students. The event, a part of the institute's ambitious goal to cultivate 1,000 productive officers within the next decade, commenced with a solemn invocation by Dr. Wungramthan Shongzan....

Students not only from Ukhrul and Kamjong districts but also from prestigious institutions across India, including St. Stephen's College (Delhi University), Kirori Mal College, Motilal College, St. Edmund’s College Shillong, and DM College, all fiercely competed for top honours.

President Murmu Bestows National Film Awards President Droupadi Murmu graced the 71st National Film Awards ceremony in N...
23/09/2025

President Murmu Bestows National Film Awards President Droupadi Murmu graced the 71st National Film Awards ceremony in New Delhi today, presenting accolades to deserving artists across various categories. The prestigious event also saw the esteemed Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2023 conferred upon the legendary actor Mohanlal. A Complete Actor Honoured Addressing the assembled dignitaries and filmmakers, President Murmu extended her heartfelt congratulations to all the award winners....

Indian film industry mirrors the nation's vast democracy and its diverse society.

Anurag Bajpai, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF) & Head of Forest Force (HoFF) and Additional Chief Secre...
21/09/2025

Anurag Bajpai, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF) & Head of Forest Force (HoFF) and Additional Chief Secretary for Textiles, Commerce & Industry (TCI), recently conducted an extensive tour of Kamjong district, aiming to invigorate development initiatives and accelerate various projects across its villages. The visit made on 20 September 2025 underscored a strategic effort to bridge developmental gaps while promoting sustainable resource management in this often-overlooked border region of Manipur....

Mr. Bajpai launched Mini TRIFOOD Units for 75 Self Help Groups under the VDVK scheme, aligning with the "Nation First @75" campaign. High-end machines were distributed to these groups to bolster their production capacity and quality.

Toward protecting its lush forests while creating new economic opportunities, the Divisional Forest Office, Ukhrul have ...
21/09/2025

Toward protecting its lush forests while creating new economic opportunities, the Divisional Forest Office, Ukhrul have taken up an initiative to train local residents in the burgeoning field of ecotourism, hospitality, and homestay management. A three-day capacity building workshop, which was held from 11 to 13 September 2025, brought together 39 local entrepreneurs and farmers, a majority of them women, to learn the fundamentals of sustainable tourism....

Ukhrul Divisional Forest Officer, described ecotourism’s potential as a “powerful tool for forest conservation” by offering alternative livelihoods to practices that can degrade the environment.

Years after a major construction project was scheduled for completion, civic leaders and officials at the only governmen...
21/09/2025

Years after a major construction project was scheduled for completion, civic leaders and officials at the only government college in Manipur’s Ukhrul district are demanding immediate government intervention, citing severe delays, shoddy workmanship and a profound disruption to the education of more than 1,100 students. The project, which includes a new academic building and separate 100-bed dormitories for male and female students at Pettigrew College, began in late 2021 and was slated for completion within 18 months....

The project, which includes a new academic building and separate 100-bed dormitories for male and female students at Pettigrew College, began in late 2021 and was slated for completion within 18 months.

In an effort to forge a direct link between the classroom and the workplace, a skills training institute in the northeas...
21/09/2025

In an effort to forge a direct link between the classroom and the workplace, a skills training institute in the northeastern state of Manipur signed a formal agreement on Friday with three prominent educational institutions in the remote hill district of Ukhrul. MoU Between ESTIM & Ukhrul Schools The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Emporium Skills Training Institute, Manipur (ESTIM) and the schools — St....

The MoU between ESTIM and the schools — St. Joseph's College, Ukhrul Higher Secondary School, and Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School — is designed to provide students with vocational training immediately following their final examinations and place them in jobs across India and internationally...

The Naga Journalists' Union, Manipur (NJUM) has released its fact-finding report on the August 30th incident in Laii, Se...
08/09/2025

The Naga Journalists' Union, Manipur (NJUM) has released its fact-finding report on the August 30th incident in Laii, Senapati district, where Nagaland-based Hornbill TV journalist Dip Saikia was struck by pellets from an airgun, suggesting the shooting was unintentional. The NJUM initiated the investigation due to widespread social media speculation and concerns regarding journalist safety following the incident. Probe Prompt…...

While suggesting the shooting was accidental, the NJUM strongly condemned the use of devices/weapons, including airguns, in public areas, highlighting their potential to cause serious harm.

In a significant boost for wildlife conservation efforts, two critically endangered Asian Giant Tortoises (Manouria emy)...
06/09/2025

In a significant boost for wildlife conservation efforts, two critically endangered Asian Giant Tortoises (Manouria emy), known locally as Leikang Thengu (Manipuri) and Guiphop (Rongmei), were recently handed over to the Tamenglong Forest Division. The valuable reptiles were voluntarily presented by SDO Tousem Paul Nangsha MCS, and a village youth Simeon Gangmei, to DFO Tamenglong Kharibam Hi**er Singh, RFO Tamenglong Joel Gangmei, and their staff....

The Asian Giant Tortoise (Manouria emy) holds the unfortunate distinction of being a critically endangered species, making its conservation paramount.

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