In a landmark decision aimed at enhancing employee welfare and social security, the Manipur Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, has approved the implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for state government employees recruited on or after January 1, 2005. Formally introduced under the Manipur Civil Services Rules, 2026, with…
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has highlighted five essential safety measures to strengthen consumer awareness and promote secure digital transactions during the festive season, as the growing adoption of digital payments transforms India’s shopping and retail ecosystem. With consumers increasingly using digital platforms for festive purchases, attractive discounts, limited-period sales, cashback promotions and…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday announced that the Government of Manipur is considering the establishment of an upgraded, full-fledged department exclusively dedicated to Handloom, Handicrafts and Textiles, recognising the sector’s importance to the State’s economy and cultural identity. The Chief Minister made the statement while inaugurating the Manipur International Textile Expo (MANITEX)…
Nagaland Police have arrested three persons from Manipur and seized around 3 kg of suspected narcotic substances after intercepting two vehicles in Chümoukedima district, officials said on Wednesday. The seizure was made near Patkai Bridge Junction at around 2.10 pm following intelligence inputs about the transportation of narcotic substances. Acting on the information, a police…
The total shutdown paralyzing Manipur’s Kangpokpi district entered its fifth consecutive day on Thursday after the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) extended its ongoing strike by another 48 hours to protest the state administration’s perceived failure to deliver justice for two slain Kuki-Zo youths. The prolonged closure, which will remain in effect until Friday evening,…
Suspected armed militants allegedly opened fire on passenger vehicles and a goods-laden truck travelling along the Imphal-Ukhrul road near TM Kasom village in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Wednesday afternoon, triggering panic among commuters. No casualties were reported in the incident. According to sources, the firing occurred at around 4:45 pm when several passenger vehicles, including…
In a significant administrative move aimed at restoring normalcy and fostering social cohesion, the Governor of Manipur has officially constituted District-Level Peace Committees across all districts of the state, with each panel to be chaired by the respective District Magistrate. According to an official notification issued on Tuesday, this strategic initiative is designed to substantially…
Manipur’s Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu has created history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win a medal in Wushu at the Youth Olympic Games, securing bronze in the women’s Changquan combined event in Dakar on November 3. Chanu finished third with a combined score of 18.039 points, marking a significant achievement for Indian Wushu and…
Normal life remained disrupted in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district for the second consecutive day as markets, shops and business establishments stayed shut during a shutdown called by the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) to protest the alleged inaction of the state government over the killing of two Kuki youths. According to police, several goods-laden vehicles travelling…
An aspiring political candidate from Manipur’s Phungyar Assembly constituency, Wungnaoshang Kasar, has formally petitioned the Chief Election Commissioner of India seeking an immediate freeze on all ongoing government recruitment processes in the state ahead of the 13th Legislative Assembly elections. In his submission, Kasar alleged that the BJP-led state government has artificially accelerated recruitment drives…
