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11/05/2026
Padma Ratna English School Hosts Anti-Drug Awareness Drive in Kakching
May 11, 2026 : An anti-drug awareness programme focusing on the creation of to***co-free educational institutions was organised for students of Padma Ratna English School on Monday under the initiative of the Zonal Education Office (ZEO), Kakching, and the supervision of the District Administration, Kakching.
During the programme, students were sensitised about the harmful health effects of to***co consumption and substance abuse. Officials also highlighted rules prohibiting the use of to***co within school premises and the restriction on the sale of to***co products within a 100-yard radius of educational institutions.
As part of the district’s continued anti-drug campaign, a similar awareness programme had earlier been conducted at Kakching Higher Secondary School.
The initiative forms part of the objectives of the District Level Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) mechanism, which aims to strengthen coordination among departments such as administration, police, education, and health to combat drug abuse and substance-related issues in society.
Officials stated that NCORD committees are also working towards promoting rehabilitation support, monitoring substance abuse, and encouraging community participation in building drug-free schools and communities.
‘Serving Artists in Distress is Like Serving God’ – Speaker Satyabrata
Imphal, May 11 : The first meeting of the “YAI SCHOOL ARTISTES WELFARE FUND”, launched on March 31, 2026 under the aegis of the YAI School of Artistes, was held on Sunday at the SEACO Club, Yaiskul Janmasthan.
The event witnessed the presence of Shri Thokchom Satyabrata Singh, Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly and Chief Patron of the Fund, and Shri Ningthoujam Syamchand Singh, Nat Sankirtan Guru and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee, who is also Chairman of the Welfare Fund, as presidium members.
Speaking at the gathering, Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata stated that the Manipur government is already providing assistance and pensions to artistes. “But we also need to support artistes facing sudden accidents, illness, or hardship, which is nothing short of serving God.”
Khwairakpam Bishwamittra, Convenor of the Welfare Fund and Manipur State Kala Akademi Awardee, stated that although the target is large, the fund would initially focus on serving artistes within the Yaiskul Assembly Constituency. A survey of artistes facing hardship will be conducted soon, with special attention to those above 60 years of age.
Members of the governing body and several other artistes also attended the event.
Band-Aid Solution won't Solve Manipur Crisis, Says N. Biren Singh ; Calls for Unified Stand on NRC and Illegal Immigration
May 10, 2026 (IMP): Former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday stated that Manipur’s long-standing issues cannot be resolved through band-aid approach, and called for a permanent and collective approach to tackle illegal immigration and border-related concerns in the state.
He was speaking during the Reception and Presentation Ceremony of senior citizens aged 80 years and above of Laipham Khunou, held at Leitong Shanglen, Laipham Khunou Mamang Leikai, Imphal, organised by the Laipham Khunou Senior Citizens Welfare Association (LKSCWA).
During his address, N. Biren Singh said the present crisis in Manipur is not the first conflict faced by the state, recalling historical incidents including the Seven Years’ Devastation (Chahi Taret Khuntakpa), the Naga-Kuki clashes between 1993 and 1998, the Kuki-Paite clashes, and the Meitei-Meitei Pangal conflict.
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