In a significant move to bridge the developmental gap in India’s rugged terrains, the Central Government has announced a massive ₹25,000 crore allocation under the new ‘Pride of Hills’ component. This initiative, part of the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) for the 2026–27 fiscal year, aims to transform the infrastructure landscape of…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has appealed to the Tangkhul Naga community of Ukhrul district to defuse the tension following incidents of violence and help the State Government in maintaining law and order. The Chief Minister emphasized the need for collective efforts to prevent further escalation in the border district, which witnessed unrest earlier…
Security forces arrested an extortionist active cadre of KCP (PWG), identified as Maibam Pingku Singh (42) of Chingamathak Pishum Leirak from Sangaiprou Mamang Leikai area under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West district. A mobile phone, an Elector Photo Identity card and a sum of Rs. 100 were seized from him. On the other hand,…
Leading transgender community organisations in Manipur have condemned the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, labeling it as “regressive,” “exclusionary,” and a “direct attack on identity and dignity.” Various groups, including the All Manipur Nupi Maanbi Association (AMANA), Empowering Trans Ability (ETA), and the All Transmen Association, emphasized that the bill undermines the…
The KET (Kakching Educational Trust) Scholarship 2026 distribution ceremony took place at JRD Pathseeker’s Academy on Irengband Road in Kakching. The event, titled “Let’s Help Each Other,” was led by Kshetrimayum Ibobi, President of the District Sports Association (DSA) Kakching, with Kshetrimayum Ranjan, Principal of MMS Genius Academy Kakching, serving as the Chief Guest. A…
District Industries Centre, Thoubal in association with Indira Memorial Club, Leisangthem Awang Leikai organised a one-day awarness-cum-Udyam registration drive at Leisangthem Bazar Community Hall under Lilong CD Block in Thoubal. The programme was organised by the District Industries Centre, Thoubal under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Scheme under the Ministry of Micro, Small…
Vishwa Samvad Kendra (VSK) Manipur conducted a one-day workshop on news writing and photography at Bhaskar Prabha, Konjeng Leikai, Imphal West. With the growing influence of mobile journalism (MoJo) and citizen journalism in the digital era, the workshop aimed to enhance the reporting skills of participants using mobile devices. Resource person Mohen Naorem, journalist with…
Padma Shri awardee and Olympic medalist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu called on Chief Minister Khemchand at the Secretariat, wherein the Chief Minister reaffirmed that the Government of Manipur will proactively pursue all appropriate and constructive measures to support her aspirations and contributions. “Our interaction reflected not only her extraordinary achievements but also her unwavering commitment to…
Chief Minister Y Khemchand chaired a high-level review meeting with BJP MLAs at the Secretariat to deliberate on strengthening people-centric governance and responsive administration, with a clear focus on translating public aspirations into tangible outcomes. “This evening, I chaired a high-level review meeting with Hon’ble BJP MLAs at the Secretariat to deliberate on strengthening people-centric…
Preparations are underway for the 8th Manipur State Level Hun-Thadou Cultural Festival, scheduled for April 7, 2026, in Imphal. This annual festival, initiated in 2016 following the Thadou Conclave in Delhi, represents cultural unity and identity for the Thadou people and has been recognized as a Restricted State Holiday since 2023. The upcoming celebration gains…
