Banasree Sarkar

NFDB launches fisherman card initiative in Champu Khangpok Floating Village

Champu Khangpok, a floating town on Manipur’s scenic Loktak Lake, undertook an ambitious attempt to mainstream the traditional fishermen into the contemporary financial system. The Loktak Development Authority, the Department of Fisheries, the Government of Manipur, the Sinheibi Development Organization, and the Champu Khangpok Floating Village Conservation and Management Committee participated in the Fisherman Card…

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There were 7,309 arrests for drug and alcohol-related offenses in 2024

The state’s Excise and Narcotics Department stated in a statement Wednesday that 7,309 persons were arrested in dry Mizoram in 2024 for drug and alcohol-related offenses. 46.5 kilograms of heroin, 138.8 kg of methamphetamine pills, and 586.6 kg of ganja were among the substances the department recovered, according to the statement. According to the report,…

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Manipur supply chain grows as cement reaches Khongsang by rail

A major milestone for Manipur’s infrastructure and logistics was reached when 2390 metric tons (MT) of cement arrived at the Khongsang Railway Station. This represents yet another advancement in rail connectivity to strengthen the state’s supply chain. It is anticipated that this project will facilitate the provision of key commodities, creating a more dependable and…

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Manipur Governor chaired a security meeting at Raj Bhavan in Imphal

Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the governor of Manipur, presided over a security meeting today to assess the state’s general security status at Raj Bhavan in Imphal. The governor reviewed the state’s security arrangements, paying particular attention to border regions, and evaluated the state’s present law and order situation during the meeting. The Governor gave the state…

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The indefinite economic blockade on the road connecting Imphal and Jiribam was lifted

According to reports, around 6:00 PM on December 30, 2024, the indefinite economic blockade of National Highway-37, which connects Imphal and Jiribam, was lifted. The Jal Jeevan Mission-New Development Bank Joint Action Committee (JAC) is in charge of the blockade, which has been in place since December 27, 2024, with assistance from Tousem and Tamenglong…

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