Shortly after being sworn in as the Chief Minister of the State at the Lok Bhavan, Y Khemchand chaired the first Cabinet meeting of the newly formed Manipur government at the Chief Minister’s bungalow on Wednesday night. The meeting was held about an hour after Khemchand was sworn in as the Chief Minister. Chief secretary…

Hours after taking oath as the chief minister of Manipur, Yumnam Khemhand Singh on Wednesday night sought the cooperation of the Kuki and Meitei communities, who have been at loggerheads since May 2023, saying development in the state would be delayed if there is no peace. Addressing party members at the BJP office after the…

A combined team of security forces and forest department on Wednesday destroyed a total of 180 acres of illegal poppy plantation at Leingangching hill range (Mapithel hill range) under Litan-PS, Ukhrul district. 20 huts found at the plantation sites were also destroyed. Security forces also destroyed a total of 38 acres of illegal poppy plantation…

After almost a year, President’s Rule in Manipur was lifted on Wednesday with immediate effect, paving the way for the formation of a new elected government in the State that was hit by ethnic violence.In this regard, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification revoking President’s Rule in Manipur with immediate effect, hours before…

Reiterating its stance on the formation of the Government of Manipur, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) expressed that any Kuki-Zo MLA ignoring the collective decision from the Lungthu Meeting would act individually and KZC will not bear responsibility for the consequences. A meeting on December 30, 2025, which included various tribes and organizations, unanimously resolved that…

Newly elected NDA legislature party leader Y Khemchand Singh has made a claim to form a government in Manipur, which has remained under President’s Rule since February of the previous year. Upon his arrival in Imphal, Khemchand, accompanied by an NDA delegation, met with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Lok Bhavan to officially stake…

Intas Foundation, Imphal, observed World Cancer Day 2026 today at Intas Foundation – Apna Ghar, Keishamthong, Imphal West, reaffirming its commitment to people-centred cancer care and emotional support for patients and caregivers. The programmer was organized in alignment with the global theme “United by Unique,” emphasizing that every cancer journey is different, yet unity and…

Former minister Y Khemchand Singh was on February 3 elected as the leader of the NDA legislature party in Manipur, clearing the way for the formation of a new government in the violence-affected northeastern state. With this development, Singh is expected to take over as the next Chief Minister of Manipur once the formal process…

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh has been elected as the Legislature Party Leader of the Manipur BJP. The decision was taken at a party meeting held in New Delhi on February 3, according to sources familiar with the development. The move comes at an important time for Manipur, which has been…

BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singh is anticipated to take the oath as the new Chief Minister of Manipur today, with the ceremony expected at approximately 6 pm at Lok Bhavan. Concurrently, BJP leader from the Kuki-Zo community, Nemcha Kipgen, and Losii Dikho from the Naga People’s Front (NPF) are expected to be inaugurated as Deputy…