Chief Minister N Biren Singh has launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing its two Lok Sabha MPs from Manipur of failing to address the state’s critical issues in Parliament. Speaking at the Samvidhan Gaurav Abhiyan event in Imphal, Singh alleged that the BJP is the only party capable of preserving Manipur’s unity and…
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,…
A violent assault on eight individuals, including six women and two men, in Maremei Liangmai Village, Senapati District, on January 12 has sparked outrage among local tribal leaders in Manipur. The attack, which occurred around 7:00 pm, left several victims seriously injured, with one requiring advanced medical treatment in Imphal. According to a joint statement…
A day after a makeshift camp of Assam Rifles was vandalised by an irate mob in Manipur’s Kamjong district, personnel of the paramilitary force vacated the premises on Sunday, officials said.The mob on Saturday stormed into the camp located in Hongbei village and destroyed it over alleged harassment and restrictions on the transportation of timber….
Assam Rifles personnel vacated their makeshift camp in Hongbei village, Kamjong district, on Sunday, a day after it was vandalized by an irate mob. The attack followed allegations of harassment and restrictions on timber transportation by the paramilitary force. The mob, primarily villagers from Kasom Khullen block in the Naga-majority district, stormed the camp on…
In a joint operation, the Manipur Police and 38 Assam Rifles apprehended an active cadre of the Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) from the banks of the Barak River near Tuisolen village in Jiribam district. The operation, conducted under Borobekra police station’s jurisdiction, underscores ongoing efforts to maintain law and order in the region. The arrested…
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…
Amid tensions in the state, the central security forces along with Manipur police carried out search operations and area domination in the vulnerable areas of hills and valley districts, an official release said, adding that the situation was under control. According to the release, the security forces recovered various kinds of arms and ammunition during…
Manipur state minister N Biren Singh declared that the forest department and security forces had successfully eradicated poppy growing on 90 acres in the Ukhrul district. Targeting illegal poppy production in the area’s rugged terrain, the operation was carried out on Thursday. Twelve huts connected to the illicit activity were also burned as part of…
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…
