National People’s Party (NPP) president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday said the party would work to meet the growing expectations of the people of Manipur by strengthening its organisational base and emerging as a strong political force in the 2027 Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference after the party’s Annual Convention…
Mizoram Home Minister K. Sapdanga has called for a clear government policy to address the growing influx of Zo ethnic people and other refugees fleeing the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of Bangladesh, saying the issue requires careful planning and urgent attention. Speaking at a seminar titled “The Potential Impact on Mizoram by the Increasing Subjugation…
The Tripura government will continue to preserve the heritage of the historic Chaturdash Devta Temple while improving infrastructure and visitor facilities to develop it as one of the state’s leading religious tourism destinations, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Thursday. The Chief Minister made the announcement while inaugurating the seven-day Kharchi Puja and fair at…
A candlelight vigil was held in Dimapur on Friday evening in memory of the six Naga civilians who were abducted and later killed in Manipur, with participants demanding a fair investigation, justice for the victims and lasting peace in the region. The programme, organised by Zeliangrong Public Dimapur (ZPD) at the Super Market area, brought…
The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has urged the Central government to take forward the ongoing Naga peace talks with sincerity and work towards an early and logical conclusion to the decades-old political issue.The demand was made during a meeting between an NSF delegation and Ajit Lal, Advisor (Northeast) to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA),…
Havildar Mohd Iqbal of the Assam Rifles, who was killed while on duty in Nagaland, was laid to rest with full military honours at his native village of Kallar Mohra in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Wednesday. The soldier’s mortal remains reached his village on July 15, where Army personnel, family members, relatives and…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transparent and merit-based recruitment while felicitating successful candidates of the Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) 2022 examination during the 14th Foundation Day celebration of Creative Circle Coaching Institute in Imphal. Addressing the programme at Hotel Imolesh, the Chief Minister praised the coaching…
The Kamjong district administration in Manipur has stepped up efforts to accelerate the implementation of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP)-II, with a renewed focus on improving livelihoods, encouraging community participation and creating sustainable infrastructure in border villages. Deputy Commissioner L.N. Kashung chaired a review meeting with district officials at the Camp Office in the 2nd…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has reviewed the functioning of the state’s Fisheries Department, with a focus on increasing fish production, strengthening infrastructure and improving welfare measures for fishing communities. The review meeting, held at the State Secretariat, was attended by senior officials of the Fisheries Department. The discussions centred on the progress of…
The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Sunday inducted 11 new members from different Assembly constituencies into the Indian National Congress during a reception programme attended by senior party leaders. The new entrants said they had joined the party with the aim of contributing to the restoration, peace and development of Manipur. The induction programme…
