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…
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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…
Kohima, March 6 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton on Friday welcomed the appointment of senior BJP leader Nand Kishore Yadav as the new Governor of the state. President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday announced the appointment and transfer of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across several states and Union Territories.As part of the changes, former Bihar Minister and Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav has been appointed as the Governor of Nagalan…
Imphal, March 6 (IANS) The budget session of the Manipur Assembly will resume on March 9, with several important issues likely to be discussed during the proceedings, officials said. Manipur Assembly Secretary Rohit Sapam, in a notification, said on Thursday that the seventh session of the 12th Manipur Assembly, which was adjourned sine die on February 5, 2026, will reconvene on March 9 at 11 a.m. in the Assembly Hall in Imphal. In a separate notification, the Assembly Secretary added that a mee…
Kohima, March 2 (IANS) Nagaland Acting Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Monday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a peaceful settlement of the long-pending Naga Political issue, informing the state Assembly that the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) has been actively reviewing the matter. The PAC comprises Ministers, elected representatives of all tribes, representatives of political parties and Members of Parliament from the state, he said. Delivering his maiden address since assuming off…
Imphal, March 1 (IANS) The expansion of the Council of Ministers led by Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh is likely to take place after the upcoming Budget session of the state Assembly, BJP sources said on Sunday. Chief Minister Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the Manipur Chief Minister on February 4 after President’s Rule was revoked in the state. Along with him, four other MLAs took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers and Cabinet Ministers. However, the Khemchand Singh-led Ministry is …
Imphal, Feb 28 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss key state issues, officials said. A senior official confirmed the meeting but did not disclose specific topics. The meeting is significant as it follows the formation of the new government under Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on February 4, which ended nearly a year of President’s Rule during extended ethnic unrest.Another official, speaking anonymously, stated …