Chief Minister Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh today attended the funeral service of former Thanlon MLA, late Vungzagin Valte, at his residence in Dorcas Veng, Churachandpur, becoming the first Chief Minister to visit the district since the ethnic violence broke out on May 3, 2023. The Chief Minister travelled to Churachandpur by helicopter as he had…
China has said that relations between India and Japan should contribute to regional peace, development, and mutual cooperation rather than being directed against any third country. Responding to questions about the growing strategic partnership between New Delhi and Tokyo, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson stated that bilateral cooperation among countries should uphold openness, inclusiveness, and…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday visited Churachandpur under tight security arrangements to attend the funeral of BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, amid a shutdown call and boycott issued by several Kuki-Zo civil society organisations. The Chief Minister arrived at the 5 Assam Rifles headquarters in the district, with security forces maintaining a heavy…
Hundreds of cargo trucks carrying essential commodities from Silchar to Manipur have remained stranded for the past several days due to the prevailing security situation in the neighbouring state, leaving transporters and truck operators facing growing financial losses. A long line of eight-wheel and 12-wheel trucks has been parked along the Silchar–Jiribam road after authorities…
Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh on Saturday visited Churachandpur to attend the funeral of former BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, marking his first visit to the district since ethnic violence broke out across the state on May 3, 2023.The Chief Minister travelled to Churachandpur by helicopter along with BJP MLA Tongbram Robindro Singh under heavy…
Two prominent Kuki civil society organisations have strongly opposed the reported visit of Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand Singh to Churachandpur on July 4, warning that the current security situation in the Kuki-Zo-majority region is not conducive for such a visit. In a statement issued on Friday, the Kuki Civil Society Organisations (KCSOs), Churachandpur, claimed that…
The Transporters’ and Drivers’ Council (TDC) has urged the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to order an immediate inquiry into the execution of the National Highway-37 project by National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, alleging poor construction quality, prolonged delays and lack of proper supervision. In a memorandum submitted to the…
Nestlé India is placing its future growth bets on rural and semi-urban markets, where rising aspirations and evolving consumption patterns are expected to drive the next phase of demand, according to Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary. Speaking at the company’s 67th Annual General Meeting, Tiwary said India represents a market of immense opportunity, with…
There is no credible or official confirmation that Ali Khamenei has died or that funeral arrangements have been made. As a result, claims or headlines suggesting that his funeral was delayed or questioning where his body was kept are unverified and should be treated with caution. In the absence of official announcements from Iranian authorities…
The investigation into the police raids at two spa centres in Silchar has taken a new turn. As part of that investigation, Cachar Police questioned Dr. Bhaskar Gupta, Principal of Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), on Friday. Last Friday night, police had detained 28 women during raids at two spa centres located in a…
