Ajit Lal, a Retired IPS officer from the 1974-batch Himachal Pradesh cadre, is all set to take over as the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Northeast adviser, replacing A.K. Mishra, whose tenure ended last week.Mishra, a 1987-batch Rajasthan cadre officer, was closely involved in tripartite talks with Kuki-Zo insurgent groups under Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement,…
The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Ukhrul district, has rejected claims of a communal clash in Litan village, clarifying that the incident stemmed from a minor scuffle between a few intoxicated individuals that was later misrepresented, aggravating tensions between communities. KSO Ukhrul vice president Mercy Khongsai said what began as a small altercation involving three or…
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today flagged off a 30-member media delegation on an external media tour to Vietnam, sponsored by the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), at Yumnam Leikai, Imphal West. The team comprises 25 members from the All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) and 5 officials from DIPR. Secretary (IPR) Hungyo…
In a major boost to Manipur’s air connectivity, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inaugurated direct SpiceJet flight services linking Imphal with Guwahati, Kolkata, and Mumbai. The launch event was held at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, Imphal. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat, saying it plays a…
As the BJP-led government starts its term in Manipur amidst ongoing protests by Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities, the Indian government is reportedly finalizing a peace agreement with Kuki-Zo groups. This proposed agreement is expected to be similar to the recent Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) deal which grants autonomy to specific districts in Nagaland. The Centre has…
Deputy Chief Minister L Dikho has assured that efforts are being made to identify those involved in the violence at Litan in Ukhrul district and that authorities are working with all concerned stakeholders to resolve the crisis. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a programme, Dikho said coordination was ongoing among the chief minister,…
Three more cadres of KCP (Apunba) who were involved in causing a bomb blast at Lilong Chajing area under Singjamei-PS have been arrested by Manipur Police from different locations yesterday. The arrested cadres have been identified as Laimayum Nelson Sharma (20) of Nagamapal Kangjabi Leirak under Lamphel-PS, Imphal West district, arrested from his residence: Chingkheinganba…
In a continuous effort to ensure a robust and error-free electoral process, the District Election Officer (DEO)/DC of Senapati Mamoni Doley chaired a high-level meeting with representatives of various political parties at the Video Conference Hall, DC Office. During the meeting, the DEO presented a comprehensive timeline for the Special Summary Revision (SSR) with January…
In a significant step towards improving air connectivity in the State, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, today, flagged off the commencement of direct flights of SpiceJet Airlines services from Imphal to Guwahati, Kolkata and Mumbai at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, Imphal.Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Minister lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit…
Adani Enterprises Ltd. said the United States authorities have sought information from the company following a media report alleging imports of Iranian oil products into India, raising potential sanctions-related concerns. In a regulatory filing on Tuesday, Adani Enterprises said it initiated discussions with the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) after a…
