PWF extends Rs 1.40 lakh medical aid to scribes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 23 2026:
The Paomee Welfare Foundation (PWF), a trust of the All Manipur Working Journalists' Union (AMWJU), has disbursed Rs 1.40 lakh under its Medical Financial Assistance scheme for Phase II of 2025-26, covering treatment costs incurred between October 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026 .
As per a release issued by PWF, seven journalists received aid after scrutiny by the Medical Board headed by Dr Kh Palin of Shija Hospital and Dr Kh Lokeshwor Singh of JNIMS .
The distribution was held on Saturday at Manipur Press Club in the presence of PWF chairperson N Tombiraj, AMWJU president Asem Bhakta, and secretary Borun Thokchom.
Senior journalist Salam Bharat Bhusan received Rs 50,000 for prostate carcinoma treatment.
Others assisted include Ningthoujam Amuba, ISTV, Rs 25,000; Angom Ranjit Singh, Poknapham, Rs 20,000; Koijam Suraj, Pandam, Rs 10,000; Yen-drembam Herojit, Akhoigi- Panthung, Rs 10,000; Khu-manthem Dhanachandra, Imphal Times, Rs 10,000; and Jimmy Leivon, The Indian Express, Rs 15,000 .
PWF also invited applications for MFA 2026-27 Phase I for expenses from April 1 to September 30, 2026 .
Eligible AMWJU members may apply with supporting documents at the Manipur Press Club.




