Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh on Thursday said his government’s top priority would be addressing the issues faced by people displaced by ethnic violence across the state. Speaking to the media, Singh said a roadmap would soon be formulated for the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their homes in both hill…
Security forces destroyed a total of 185 acres of illegal poppy plantation yesterday at Khamashom Hill range and Leingangching hill range (Mapithel hill range), Ukhrul district. Two huts found at the plantation sites were also destroyed. On the same day, security forces also destroyed a total of 20 acres of illegal poppy plantation at the…
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has condemned in the strongest terms all Kuki-Zo MLAs who have participated in the formation of the Manipur Government and declared a social boycott against them in all Kuki-Zo areas.KZC in a press release said the participation of certain Kuki-Zo MLAs in the formation of the Manipur Government, constitutes a gross…
Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) congratulated Nemcha Kipgen on her appointment as Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur, marking a historic milestone as the first member of the Thadou tribe to hold this constitutional office. While acknowledging her earlier support for the Thadou community, Thadou Inpi Manipur unequivocally stated that there is no “Kuki” in Manipur, except…
The Kuki-Zo Council has once again made its position clear on the formation of the Government of Manipur, stating that the Kuki-Zo people will not take part in any government formation under the present circumstances.In a press statement issued on February 4, the Council said its stand was first decided during a Governing Council meeting…
The Northeast Integration Rally (NEIR) has steadily emerged as an important platform for peace, dialogue, and regional unity in the Northeast. As Manipur continues to grapple with prolonged unrest and social tension, the relevance of such initiatives has grown significantly. Recent NEIR engagements have consistently highlighted one shared objective: the restoration of peace and harmony…
A day after taking oath as the Chief Minister of Manipur, Yumnam Khemchand Singh today offered prayers at Shri Govindaji Temple, seeking divine blessings for the welfare of Manipur. “Blessed to offer prayers, seeking divine blessings for the welfare of Manipur, at a time when renewed efforts towards peace, unity, and development are being pursued…
Hours after Y Khemchand was sworn in as the Chief Minister, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla summoned the seventh session of the Twelfth Manipur Legislative Assembly to meet at 4 pm on February 5, at the Assembly Hall in Imphal. “In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (1) of Article 174 of the Constitution of…
The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation has called on all Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to move and adopt a resolution in the upcoming Manipur Legislative Assembly session, expected on February 6, seeking a deferment of the census exercise in the state. The campaign warned that failure to adopt such a resolution could…
Shortly after being sworn in as the Chief Minister of the State at the Lok Bhavan, Y Khemchand chaired the first Cabinet meeting of the newly formed Manipur government at the Chief Minister’s bungalow on Wednesday night. The meeting was held about an hour after Khemchand was sworn in as the Chief Minister. Chief secretary…
