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₹3,300 crore infrastructure upgrade in Manipur to address traffic issues in Imphal

The Manipur government and Chief Minister N. Biren Singh have started a massive ₹3,300 crore infrastructure project to address Imphal’s growing traffic problems. With finance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the project include constructing long-lasting Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) roads, constructing a 51.23-kilometer Imphal Ring Road, and adding flyovers, underpasses, and bridges. RCC roads,…

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LPG carriers put an end to the strike on Imphal-Jiribam Highway due to illegal taxes

The seven-day cease-work strike by the All Manipur Bulk LPG Transporters Association (AMBTA) was called off Friday night. LPG bullet tank trucks have therefore started moving LPG again today. AMBTA began an indefinite ceasework protest this past Monday in response to the high unlawful taxes on the Imphal-Jiribam route. Late last night, an AMBTA team…

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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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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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