Imphal, April 11 (IANS) Manipur on Saturday paid tribute on the occasion of the 176th death anniversary of Maharaj Narasingh, who led the fight to free Manipur from foreign rule during the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824–1826). Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, and several other dignitaries paid their heartfelt respects to Maharaj Narasingh on the solemn occasion. In a post on the social media platform X, Manipur Lok Bhavan said: “The Governor of Manipur …
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Imphal, April 2 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla soon after returning from New Delhi, where he had held discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on a range of issues concerning the state. An official from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said that Singh also conducted separate meetings with senior civil and Army officials, during which multiple matters were deliberated, including key security concerns. Sources indicated that…
Imphal, April 2 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, on Thursday, chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials, directing them to take firm action to contain disruptive and unruly elements while ensuring secure corridors and smooth transit across the state, officials said.According to an official from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the meeting was held at the Civil Secretariat, where the prevailing law and order situation was assessed and strategies were discussed to s…
Imphal, April 2 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday highlighted the enduring strength, resilience, and moral leadership of the ‘Ima community’, noting their historic role in shaping society and championing justice and peace. “Ima” in the Manipuri language Meiteilon means mother. Inaugurating the Khwairakpam Krishnagopal Memorial Building at Ningthoukhong in Bishnupur district, the Governor observed that the initiative reflects a broader vision of strengthening healthcare in…
Chennai, April 1 (IANS) The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has written to the Union Home Ministry alleging inadequate security arrangements for its President, actor-turned-politician Vijay, during his ongoing election campaign in Tamil Nadu. The development has triggered controversy after the letter reportedly mentioned the name of a serving Governor instead of a current Union Home Ministry official.In its communication addressed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the party claimed that despite V…
Imphal, March 21 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said on Saturday that the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ is closely linked to empowering youth and transforming agriculture through innovation and enterprise. Inaugurating the ‘Agri-Youth Parliament-2026’ at Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Imphal, the Governor noted the event serves as a vital platform that brings together youth and stakeholders to shape the future of agriculture in the Northeast.Highlighting the region’s immense p…
Imphal, March 13 (IANS) In an exceptional display of ethnic harmony, 24 young people from four different communities of Manipur — Meitei, Kuki, Naga and Meitei Pangal (Muslim) — have completed a 10-day National Integration Tour covering Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and West Bengal, officials said on Friday. Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, along with First Lady Jyoti Bhalla, on Friday visited the Assam Rifles 9th Sector headquarters at New Keithelmanbi Garrison and flagged in the 24-memb…
Kohima, March 13 (IANS) Veteran politician and former Bihar Minister Nand Kishore Yadav on Friday took oath as the 23rd Governor of Nagaland. Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Yadav at a simple ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Kohima.Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Deputy Chief Ministers Yanthungo Patton and T.R. Zeliang, members of the state Cabinet, and top civil, security and military officials were present at the ceremony, which…
Kohima, March 12 (IANS) Veteran politician and former Bihar minister Nand Kishore Yadav will be sworn in as the 23rd Governor of Nagaland on Friday morning at a ceremony to be held at Raj Bhavan in Kohima.Governor-designate Yadav arrived in Kohima on Thursday.On his arrival, he was received by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, along with his cabinet colleagues, Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen, and other officials.President Droupadi Murmu on March 5 announced the appointment and transfer of…
Imphal, March 10 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday emphasised the need to preserve, promote and undertake in-depth academic study of the state’s rich cultural heritage, highlighting its significance for future generations as well as for scholarly research. The Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the Manipur University of Culture, presided over the first Convocation Ceremony of the Manipur University of Culture held at the City Convention Centre in Imphal on Tuesday.Address…