Senior politician and former MLA of Wangkhem Assembly Constituency, Nimaichand Luwang joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on May 21. Formerly, he was serving as the spokesperson of the Janata Dal (United).He was warmly received by the leaders and activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party during a function held at the party headquarters in Manipur….
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand on Monday flagged off newly acquired advanced vehicles for the Manipur Police Department as part of the state’s police modernization initiative. The flag-off ceremony was held at the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground in Imphal in the presence of Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam, Director General of Police Rajiv…
Fresh tensions have resurfaced in conflict-hit areas of Manipur after the Kuki CSO Working Committee (WCKCSOs)-Ukhrul issued a strongly worded statement accusing both the Government of Manipur and the Government of India of failing to protect Kuki-Zo civilians in Ukhrul and Kamjong districts. In two separate statements, the organisation alleged continued administrative neglect, repeated security…
The main accused in the kidnapping and murder of two students– Hijam Linthoingambi and Phijam Hemanjit — was arrested by a joint team of security forces and CBI from Churachandpur district. Sources said he has been taken to Guwahati for further investigation and interrogation. Acting on specific information shared by the CBI about the presence…
Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Saturday said the case of abduction of six Naga villagers by armed militants will be handed over to the NIA, an official statement said.“A six member delegation of the United Naga Council (UNC) met with Singh and his cabinet colleagues at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat to discuss the…
Fresh security concerns have emerged in Imphal after unidentified miscreants hurled a grenade at the residence of an Air India cargo manager in Imphal East district on May 23, marking the third attack targeting airline cargo-linked establishments in the state this month. According to police officials, the incident occurred around 1:42 am at the residence…
A six-member delegation of the United Naga Council (UNC) met Yumnam Khemchand Singh and members of his cabinet at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Imphal on May 23 to discuss the prevailing law and order situation in the state. The UNC delegation included president NG Lorho, vice-president N. Poujan Golmei, L. Adani Mao, Samson Remmei,…
At least six members of the Manipur Youth Congress today banged the gates of the chief minister’s bungalow in Imphal to symbolically “wake the CM up” and demanded the immediate release of civilians held hostage by militants.Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh, however, was not inside the complex, which also houses the CM secretariat, when the…
The inspiring journey of 14-year-old climate activist Licypriya Kangujam from Manipur has now found a place in the CBSE English Literature curriculum for students across India.Her life story has been included in the Grade 5 English textbook under the CBSE syllabus. Her journey is also featured in educational material for Grades 4 and 7, along…
Guwahati will host the 45th edition of the Water India Expo from June 2 to 4 at the Maniram Dewan Trade Centre, bringing together key stakeholders from the water and wastewater industry across the country. The three-day exhibition is expected to witness participation from over 120 exhibitors and more than 5,000 visitors, according to organisers….
