KSO Sadar Hills Condemns Burning of Bolero in Kangpokpi

Sadar Hills, August 13, 2026: The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Sadar Hills, has strongly condemned the alleged hijacking and burning of a Bolero pickup vehicle belonging to a daily wage earner at Mayangkhang Thana Village in Kangpokpi district. According to a press release issued by KSO Sadar Hills on Thursday, the vehicle belonging to Mr. Lamtinchon Chongloi was allegedly forcibly taken to Senapati district headquarters and subsequently burnt to ashes. The organisation described the incident as a “heartless and barbaric” act that destroyed the livelihood of a poor daily wage earner, and said such acts have no place in a civilised society…
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PM, HM avoided facing Opposition in Parliament for 20 days: Kharge

New Delhi, August 13, 2026: Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah avoided coming to Parliament and facing the Opposition for 20 days during the Monsoon Session. Taking a dig at Shah’s recent statement that the government was ready for a discussion, Kharge said the Home Minister’s offer, made a day before the session’s conclusion after remaining absent for 20 days, was merely a “deception”. “Shah did not become Home Minister to sit in his chamber. He should have come to the House and shown the courage to answer the Oppositi…
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Never seen a government so scared and traumatised: Congress

NEW DELHI, August 13, 2026: The Congress today said that the only reason for the Monsoon Session of Parliament getting washed out was the deliberate abstention by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah from the House. “Never ever have we seen a government so much scared and traumatised as the BJP government was seen during this session”, the party said here today after both Houses were adjourned sine die. Addressing a press conference at the conclusion of the Monsoon Session, Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh and Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said that it was for the s…
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Patriots' Day Observed in Senapati

Senapati, August 13, 2026 (DIO-IPR): The District Administration, Senapati, observed Patriots’ Day today at the NIC Video Conferencing (VC) Room, DC Office, Senapati, joining the State-wide observance held in remembrance of General Thangal and Yubraj Bir Tikendrajit Singh, who made the supreme sacrifice for the freedom, dignity and integrity of Manipur by laying down their lives during the Anglo- Manipuri War of 1891. As part of the observance, the Deputy Commissioner, Senapati, Dharun Kumar S, IAS, led the floral tribute ceremony by offering floral tributes to the portraits of General Thangal and Yubraj Bir Tikendrajit Singh. The SDOs and Di…
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Ukhrul Observed 135th Patriots' Day

Ukhrul, August 13, 2026 (DIO): The District Administration, Ukhrul today observed the 135th Patriots' Day at DRDA Hall, Mini Secretariat Complex, Hamleikhong remembering those martyrs who laid down their lives during the Anglo-Manipur War in 1891. As part of the observance, floral tributes were offered to the photographs of Bir Tigendrajit and Thangal General which was led by Smt. Polly Makan (MCS), the Additional District Megistrate, Ukhrul and followed by the DLOs of various departments, after which a two-minute silence is observed to pay solemn tributes to the patriots. Addressing the gathering, the ADM paid homage to the patriots for t…
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Kangpokpi Holds Full-Scale I-Day Dress Rehearsal

KANGPOKPI, August 13, 2026 (DIO):  A full-scale dress rehearsal in preparation for the upcoming 80th Independence Day celebration took place successfully at the DC Office Mini Secretariat complex. Inspection of the guard of honour was led by Parade Commander Shri Lhunminlal Khongsai, MPS, SDPO Kangpokpi, accompanied by Shri Lamminlal Simte, MCS, ADC Kangpokpi, and Shri Kamkhohao, MPS, Addl. SP Kangpokpi.  The parade contingents featured representatives from various contingents and departments, including the State Police, IRB, NCC, and local school students. The event proved to be a resounding success, highlighting the discipline and shared spi…
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Har Ghar Tiranga Rally Held at Kamjong

Kamjong, August 13, 2026 (DIPR): The Kamjong District Administration today organised Har Ghar Tiranga Rally led by Deputy Commissioner Shri L.N. Kashung and Superintendent of Police Shri Tholu Rocky as a part of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign being observed across the country from 9th to 17th August, 2026. The tiranga rally began from Kamjong Higher Secondary School Ground and marched till Awontang. District Administration Officials, District Level Officers, personnel of security forces, teachers and students representing different schools participated in the rally waving the tri-colour flag showing their respect for the tiranga. Speaking on th…
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Pays Homage to Martyrs of Anglo-Manipuri War

Imphal, 13 August, 2026 (DIPR): The State today observed Patriots’ Day with Governor of Manipur Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Minister Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh leading the other dignitaries including Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly, Ministers, MLAs, senior civil and police officials, and other dignitaries in paying floral tributes to the heroes of the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891. The observance began in the morning with floral tributes at Hicham Yaicham Pat, Moirangkhom, and Thangal Temple, Palace Compound. In the afternoon, the Governor and the Chief Minister, along with other dignitaries, attended the wreath-laying ceremony at K…
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Churachandpur gears up for Independence Day celebrations

LAMKA, August 13, 2026 (DIO): Preparations for the 80th Independence Day celebrations gained momentum today with a full-dress rehearsal at Peace Ground, Tuibong, in which 33 contingents participated. Deputy Commissioner Shri Krishna Kumar, IAS, reviewed the arrangements and took the salute during the march-past. He issued instructions to the departments concerned to ensure the district-level celebrations on August 15 were conducted smoothly and befittingly. The participating contingents comprised police platoons, security personnel and school students, including National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets. Students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), T…
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