The 7th Session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly continued with discussions and voting on 14 Demands for Grants for the financial year 2026–27. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh presented the demands, which totaled Rs 54,719,120,000 for various departments including State Legislature, Police, Public Works, and more. Specific allocations included Rs 34,910,690,000 for the State…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has made a strong appeal to immediately release civilians who have been held captive along the Ukhrul–Imphal road under Litan Police Station. The Chief Minister, while expressing grave concern over the incident, warned those responsible of strict action. “Deeply concerned by reports of civilians being held captive along the…
Dr. Sohini Ray, a distinguished Manipuri dancer and scholar, has been awarded the prestigious Tagore National Scholarship by the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, becoming the third recipient in Manipuri arts and the first woman to achieve this honor. Previously awarded to Guru Ranjit Adhikarimayum and filmmaker Bobby Wahngbam, this scholarship represents one of…
Joint Secretary Bhaskar Choradia chaired a review meeting on the PM SHRI Schools in Bishnupur District, emphasizing their role as model institutions for best educational practices. Deputy Commissioner Pooja Elangbam highlighted the importance of assessing progress and discussing achievements, challenges, and strategies for improvement to enhance education quality. A presentation by Khumukcham Renuka, Additional State…
The JAC Against Non Supply of Drinking Water at Lilong Bazar has declared an indefinite general strike starting from 5 PM on March 11. This decision stems from the persistent lack of drinking water supply, a consequence of water supply pipes being removed for road expansion in 2021. At a recent press conference, JAC Convenor…
Marking the 87th Raising Day of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), several CRPF battalions stationed across Manipur organized blood donation camps at different locations in the state. As part of the observance, a blood donation camp was held at the 86th Battalion CRPF camp at Lamphelpat, jointly organized by the 86th Battalion and 169th…
The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur, has announced the final publication of the Photo Electoral Rolls for the 49-Tadubi (ST) Assembly Constituency following the Special Summary Revision with January 1, 2026, as the qualifying date. According to a press note issued by the office, the final electoral rolls were officially published by the…
In a significant stride towards fostering livelihood opportunities and empowering the youth of Manipur, a felicitation ceremony was organized to honor participants of a skill development program. The initiative, conducted under the aegis of the Assam Rifles, was designed to equip young individuals with employable skills and facilitate sustainable employment in the hospitality and service…
Tribal Youth Council Manipur (TYCM), Council Headquarters, announced its decision to intensify democratic agitation on March 24, in response to the alleged failure of the Government of Manipur to materialize the ultimatum served on January 28, 2025, regarding the demand for the commencement of functioning of the Tribal Girls’ Hostel at Old Lambulane, Imphal. This…
Congress legislature party leader Keisham Megha Chandra Singh has said that a budgetary allocation of Rs 734 crore for those who have been displaced by the ethnic strife in the state was not sufficient to cover the losses incurred by them in the violence. Megha Chandra told the House, during discussion on the budget estimates…
