District Olympic Associations observe International Olympic Day
District Olympic Associations across the State joined in observing the International Olympic Day today at their respective districts The Senapati District Olympic Association, Manipur SDOAM proudly commemorated the International Olympic Day at the Mini Stadium, Senapati under the Aegis of Manipur Olympic Association Joram Koveo, president of SDOAM expressed his delight to share that this year's celebration was marked by a meaningful tree plantation and cleanliness drive under the theme of promoting environmental sustainability through sports br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 06 Olympic 20260624 2 jpg border 1 alt District Olympic Associations observe International Olympic Day td tr tr td align center District Olympic Associations observe International Olympic Day td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br The event witnessed the active participation of all affiliated sports associations under SDOAM, along with athletes from various disciplines, including national level and international level sportspersons More than 100 participants came together in a remarkable display of unity and collective responsibility Led by their respective sports associations, athletes, coaches, officials, and sports enthusiasts joined hands to plant trees in and around the sports premises while also carrying out a cleanliness drive to create a healthier and greener sporting environment The president mentioned that the Olympic Movement is not only about excellence in sports but also about fostering friendship, respect, and responsibility towards society Through the day's activities, the President reaffirmed their commitment to these Olympic values and demonstrated that athletes can be powerful ambassadors for environmental conservation and community development The day was also observed by the Jiribam Olympic Association in Babpura, Jiribam District Olympic Association, Thoubal at BASU ground, Khangabok Kakching District Olympic Association at Kakching Wairi Panjao Panlum Chandel District Olympic Association at Ziontlang Village Football Ground Source The Sangai Express
Three militants arrested in Manipur
The insurgents, belonging to two different banned outfits, were nabbed from Imphal West and Thoubal districts
RCA, AKSDO, TCMDC and PTRC enter 4th MNCA Men's U19 One Day Trophy semis
RCA, Lilong AKSDO, Khangabok TCMDC, Thongju Part II Pechu Lampak and PTRC, Patsoi Part IV are into the semifinals of the ongoing 4th MNCA Men's UI9 One Day Trophy RCA made it to the semifinals today with a mammoth 245 run quarterfinal victory over CDCC, Sagolband Salam Leikai today Zuned, who produced a stellar performance in the prequarterfinal encounter against KCC, put front his scoring and wicket taking ability to set up the 245 run victory for RCA at Model Hr Sec and Oriental College ground this morning RCA elected to bat first and raised a huge total of 298 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the allotted 40 overs thanks to half century quickfires from Zuned and Naesh Hussain Zuned smashed 6 fours and 8 sixes on the way to his 45 ball 93 while Naesh Hussain added 84 runs off 78 balls laden with 5 fours and 2 sixes Naesh and Md Alfash 32 42 balls raised 111 off 106 runs for the first wicket to give RCA a solid start before Md Safwan 21 20 and Zuned combined for a remarkable 117 run fourth wicket partnership off 65 balls to further push the run rate Devis returned with the best bowling figures of 3 87 for CDCC in 8 overs while Venson Yumnam and Venison Yumnam picked a wicket apiece Chasing the daunting total, only Devis on 22 off 39 balls emerged as the only double digit run getter for CDCC as Zuned enjoyed a fifer 5 15 in 7 2 overs and Naesh claimed four wickets 4 20 in 8 overs to dismantle them for just 53 runs in 21 2 overs Zuned was eventually named player of the match B AKSDO outlast TRAU by 48 runs in a clash of bowlers B br br In the second quarterfinal encounter staged at Khangabok Cherapur Public Ground, AKSDO posted a 48 run victory over TRAU AKSDO opted to bat first but slumped to 107 all out in 29 3 overs before their bowling department turned things around by bundling out TRAU for 59 runs within 15 1 overs Kh Korounganba 37 and Chingamba Elangbam 20 led the scoring for AKSDO in the first innings that saw TRAU's Keisham Yaikhomba 2 8 , Preethson Arubam 2 23 , and Anderson Keisham 2 17 sharing 6 crucial wickets TRAU however found the target too big as Saikhom Kaiku and Saikhom Dinesh proved fatal right from the onset of the chase before Chingamba Elangbam ripped the tailenders Mutum Swabhiman made the highest 27 off 13 balls as the rest of the batters ended up either on ducks or on single digits Saikhom Kaiku returned with the best bowling figures of 3 14 in his spell of 5 overs as Saikhom Dinesh 3 24 in 4 overs and Chingamba 3 7 in 2 1 overs too scripted three wicket hauls Saikhom Kaiku was adjudged player of the match for his leading bowling performance B TCMDC see off YWC by 13 runs B br br Elsewhere at Khudeiband Lampak, TCMDC, Thongju pulled off a 13 run victory over YWC, Langthabal to make it to the semis Asked to bat first, TCMDC were bundled out for 112 runs in 27 4 overs despite Rain Urikhinbam's half century knock 72 runs off 60 balls 6 fours and 5 sixes but the target proved to big to YWC as they slumped to 99 all out in 33 4 overs Leishangthem Chingthang 4 24 , Pukhrambam Roshan 2 27 in 6 overs , and Yumnam Achouba 2 8 in 4 overs led the incisive YWC bowling attack but Laishram Valindra 3 20 in 8 overs , Yumnam Tomthinnganba 3 27 in 8 overs , and Rain Urikhinbam 2 18 in 8 overs ran riot to dismiss YWC for 99 runs within 33 4 overs Rain Urikhimbam, who produced an allround heroics, was adjudged player of the match B PTRC knock out AMCA by 5 wickets B br br The day also saw PTRC thump AMCA, Thoubal by 5 wickets at Moijing Public Ground to complete the semifinal line up PTRC bowled out toss winners AMCA for 76 runs in 22 4 overs riding on Laitonjam James 3 15 in 4 4 overs , Kenan Khumanthem 2 1 in 1 over and Ngashepam Shivason 2 16 in 4 overs before fighting their way to the winning 78 5 in 16 4 overs with Bedabiyas Pheiroijam 17 not out off 28 balls leading from the front MM Yakin returned with the best bowling figures of 2 17 in 3 4 overs for AMCA in a lost cause Laitonjam James, who picked three wickets and was unbeaten on 4 off 2 balls with Bedabiyas, was adjudged player of the match Source The Sangai Express
State Wrestling C'ship K Boiton wins 41 kg category freestyle gold for U15 boys
K Boiton of Thoubal clinched the 41 kg freestyle gold for U15 boys in the ongoing State Wrestling Championship at SAI STC, Khuman Lampak Boiton beat Laishram Nganba of SAI in the final to seal the gold medal today as Thoubal's Okram Khaba and Abinash Takhellambam shared the bronze medal podium The 44 kg freestyle gold for U15 boys meanwhile went to Baskar Soram of SAI who beat T Arjunkumar of NSA in the final while Punshiba Thounaojam of SAI beat NSA's Busker Thounaojam for the 52 kg category gold Naorem Devaraj of Thoubal beat N Devadutta of Imphal East for the 68 kg category title Sanamacha Chanu of SAI meanwhile seal the U 15 girls' 58 kg category Freestyle gold beating Karam Lingjel of SAI in the final as Thokchom Ameriya of NSA bagged the 66 kg category gold by beating SAI's Maibam Thadoi in the final Suchitra of NSA 42 kg and Thoisana Laishram of SAI 46 kg also won freestyle gold medals for U 15 girls H Venus of RCC, meanwhile beat compatriot L Tikendrajit to seal the 80 kg Greco Roman gold for U 17 boys RCC's L Punshiba and Ng Rahul shared the bronze medal podium in this category The day also saw G Devabrata beat N Bishokumar for the U17 Boys' 92 kg category Greco Roman gold as I Robert of Thoubal beat compatriot S Mahabir for the 61 kg category gold Ph Meraj Alam, on the other hand, clinched the U 17 boys' 65 kg category Freestyle gold by defeating L Renedy in the final Source The Sangai Express
Manipur security forces arrest 6, including PLA militants and drug peddlers, seize arms cache
Manipur security forces arrested six individuals, including three PLA militants and two drug peddlers, recovering arms, ammunition, and IED components. The DGP reviewed law-and-order and operational preparedness in Imphal East, emphasizing quality investigations and proactive anti-insurgency measures. Significant caches of weapons and combat gear were also seized in Thoubal district.
Assam Rifles Seize Cache of Military Weapons in Manipur
Imphal, June 13: Assam Rifles and Thoubal police commandos conducted a successful joint operation in the Purnahhetupokpi area of Kakching district, Manipur. During this operation, they recovered a significant cache of military-grade weapons and equipment. This operation dealt a major blow to active militant groups in the region and showcased the commitment of security forces ... Read more Assam Rifles Seize Cache of Military Weapons in Manipur
Mobile Internet Services Restored in Five Districts of Manipur
Imphal, April 18: The Manipur government has made a significant decision. It has lifted the temporary ban on mobile internet and data services in five districts: Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur. The Home Department announced this order on April 18, stating that the restrictions were imposed on April 7 due to deteriorating ... Read more Mobile Internet Services Restored in Five Districts of Manipur
Protest rallies across Manipur valley districts against bomb attack, demand arrest of perpetrators
Thousands defied curfew in Manipur's valley districts, protesting a bomb attack that killed two children. Rallies and tyre burning occurred across Bishnupur, Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, and Kakching districts. Protesters demanded swift arrests, with some attempting to reach the Chief Minister's residence. The incident followed an earlier mob attack on a CRPF camp.
Security forces nab three militants in Manipur, huge ammo haul recovered
Security forces apprehended three militants from different proscribed outfits in Manipur. These individuals are suspected of involvement in extortion activities. The operations also led to the recovery of over 2300 rounds of ammunition and explosives. The arrests and seizures occurred across Imphal West, Imphal East, and Thoubal districts, highlighting ongoing security efforts.
Five militants arrested in Manipur
A member of PREPAK was apprehended from Thoubal Haokha Mamang in Thoubal district, they added
