CM Proposes Act Fast Unit and Fiscal Reforms for Northeast Development

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has urged NITI Aayog to play a decisive role in the state’s economic recovery, peace-building and long-term development, stating that development remains the most effective solution to insurgency and unrest. He made the remarks during an interaction between NITI Aayog and Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries of northeastern states…

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Tezpur Litchis Go to Singapore: CM Himanta Flags Off 500 Kg GI Consignment

In an important step towards increasing the footprints of Assam’s rich horticultural produce in international markets, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today ceremonially flagged off the export of a consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged litchis from Tezpur at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati.The export of 500 kilograms of the renowned “Piyaji” variety…

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Deployment of CoBRA battalions to improve law and order in Manipur: State home minister

Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Thursday said the recent deployment of two CoBRA battalions of CRPF would improve the law and order situation in the state.Konthoujam made the remarks at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) complex in Imphal on Thursday after meeting family members of six Naga civilians whose bodies were…

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India Urges U.S. to Halt Strikes After Alleged Attacks on Merchant Ships Carrying Indian Seafarers

India has conveyed a strong message to Washington calling for an immediate halt to military strikes targeting merchant vessels after reports that three ships carrying Indian seafarers were hit in operations attributed to the U.S. Navy in waters linked to heightened tensions with Iran. The Indian government has expressed serious concern over the safety of…

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Former BJP state chief Sharda Devi elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Manipur

Former Manipur BJP president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Manipur on Thursday after no other candidate remained in the contest following the withdrawal of nomination papers. The Returning Officer-cum-Secretary of the Manipur Legislative Assembly officially declared Sharda Devi elected to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the state after…

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