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6th IRB Leads Cleanliness Drive at Pangei Bazar

🧹 As part of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026 and its Community Outreach Programme, the 6th India Reserve Battalion (IRB), Pangei, led by the Commandant, organised a cleanliness drive in and around Pangei Bazar in Imphal East. The initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Pangei Yangdong Youth Development Association (PYYDA), Pangei Bazar Development Committee, […]

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6th IRB Leads Cleanliness Drive at Pangei Bazar

🧹 As part of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026 and its Community Outreach Programme, the 6th India Reserve Battalion (IRB), Pangei, led by the Commandant, organised a cleanliness drive in and around Pangei Bazar in Imphal East. The initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Pangei Yangdong Youth Development Association (PYYDA), Pangei Bazar Development Committee,

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RIMS Marks World Breastfeeding Week

🤱 As part of World Breastfeeding Week, the Department of Community Medicine, RIMS, Imphal organised an awareness programme at Yurembam Awang Mayai Leikai to promote optimal breastfeeding practices and maternal support. Medical experts highlighted the importance of early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, proper feeding techniques, and breastfeeding in special

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RIMS Observes Indian Organ Donation Day

🫀 The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal observed the 16th Indian Organ Donation Day by organising an awareness programme under the “Angdaan Jeevan Sanjeevani Abhiyaan”, a national initiative of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and NOTTO. The programme highlighted the importance of organ and tissue donation, featured expert talks on transplantation,

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PUYA Seeks Probe into Moirangpurel CHC

The People’s United for Action (PUYA) has alleged irregularities in the functioning of Moirangpurel Community Health Centre (CHC) in Imphal East, claiming the government health facility is operating like a private hospital. The organisation alleged shortages of government medical staff, collection of fees beyond prescribed norms, and non-functional X-ray services. PUYA has urged the Manipur

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PUYA Seeks Probe into Moirangpurel CHC

The People’s United for Action (PUYA) has alleged irregularities in the functioning of Moirangpurel Community Health Centre (CHC) in Imphal East, claiming the government health facility is operating like a private hospital. The organisation alleged shortages of government medical staff, collection of fees beyond prescribed norms, and non-functional X-ray services. PUYA has urged the Manipur

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RIMS Begins Three-Day NABH Accreditation Training

The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal has commenced a three-day onsite training programme on the implementation of NABH Hospital 6th Edition Standards at Sushruta Hall. Inaugurated by Director Prof. G. Sunil Kumar Sharma, the programme focuses on hospital quality standards, patient safety and accreditation processes, with the objective of enhancing patient-centred care and

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CM Reviews JNIMS Governance and Healthcare

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh chaired a review meeting with JNIMS officials in the presence of the Health Commissioner, Director, faculty members and senior officials. The meeting discussed concerns raised by the teaching fraternity and administration, with a focus on strengthening institutional governance, medical education and healthcare services. The Government said it remains committed to

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Mayokpha Tree: The Traditional Manipuri Remedy Known for Supporting Heart Health

Traditional medicinal plants continue to play an important role in community healthcare across Manipur, where generations have relied on forest-based remedies for everyday health concerns. Among these plants, the Mayokpha tree—known botanically as Terminalia arjuna—holds a special place in indigenous healing traditions. Often referred to simply as the Arjuna tree, Mayokpha is widely recognised for

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Social Welfare Dept, RIMS Dental College Reach Hundreds of Institutionalised Children Through Muskan Project

In a significant step toward improving the health and well-being of institutionalised children, the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur successfully facilitated a large-scale outreach programme under the Muskan (Little Smile) Project 2025, covering Child Care Institutions across five districts of the State. The outreach was conducted by the Department of Paediatric and Preventive

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