Imphal, July 24 (IANS) Manipur Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh on Thursday alleged that the protest held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi under the “Save Manipur” banner was aimed at provoking the state’s youth and claimed that “foreign hands” were behind the agitation. Addressing a press conference at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state headquarters in Imphal, Singh, also a senior BJP leader, said those raising the “Save Manipur” slogan were attempting to mislead Manipuri …
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Imphal, July 8 (IANS) Manipur Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh said on Wednesday that sustained coordination among the Army, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the state administration would be further strengthened to reinforce peace, stability and public confidence across the state. The Home Minister held a series of meetings with General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 3 Corps, Lieutenant General Girish Kalia, Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Gyanendra Pratap…
Imphal, July 6 (IANS) At least two Assam Rifles personnel – a Warrant Officer and a Havildar — were killed after a suspected Naga armed group ambushed a paramilitary force vehicle at Nungshang Kong in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Monday, officials said. Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh and Director General (DG) of Assam Rifles Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera strongly condemned the attack and vowed stringent action against those responsible. A senio…
Imphal, July 6 (IANS) At least two Assam Rifles personnel were killed after a suspected Naga armed group ambushed a paramilitary force vehicle at Nungshang Kong in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Monday, officials said. Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh strongly condemned the attack and vowed stringent action against those responsible.A senior police official in Imphal said that an Assam Rifles patrol party was reportedly ambushed by unident…
Imphal, July 6 (IANS) At least two Assam Rifles personnel were critically injured after a suspected Naga armed group ambushed a paramilitary force vehicle at Nungshang Kong in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Monday, officials said.A senior police official in Imphal said that an Assam Rifles patrol party was reportedly ambushed by unidentified Naga armed assailants near Nungshang Kong bridge, around 16 km east of Ukhrul Police Station, in the afternoon. According to preliminary reports, at least t…
Imphal, June 23 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday said that the state stands as a shining example of unity in diversity, with 36 communities living together in harmony, and has made an unparalleled contribution to Indian sports. Addressing an event, organised in connection with the International Olympic Day Run, the Chief Minister said that Manipuri athletes have consistently brought glory to the nation and asserted that no Indian contingent participating in major i…
Imphal, June 21 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday said that sports have always served as a powerful medium for promoting friendship, unity and social harmony, noting that sporting events bring people together beyond barriers of region, community and culture. Addressing the closing function of the 13th Chief Minister Trophy Kang Tournament, the Chief Minister said that since the inception of the Olympic Games, athletes from different countries have come together, inte…
Imphal, June 21 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to promoting yoga as a means of building a healthier, fitter, and stronger society,Accompanied by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the Chief Minister participated in the state-level celebration of the 12th International Yoga Day 2026 at the Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium here.The Chief Minister, in a statement later, said that the enthusiastic participation of people from all sections o…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) International Day of Yoga was celebrated across the Northeast on Sunday, with leaders from Meghalaya and Manipur highlighting yoga’s growing global recognition and its role in promoting physical and mental well-being. The celebrations formed part of nationwide observances led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who participated in the main Yoga Day programme in Kolkata.In Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma attended the International Day of Yoga event in Shillong and…
Imphal, June 14 (IANS) Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “visionary leadership” for India’s remarkable progress over the past 12 years, stating that Manipur has significantly benefited from the Centre’s initiatives in infrastructure, education, healthcare, sports, connectivity and social welfare, which have accelerated the state’s development and growth.Addressing a press conference at the Durbar Hall of the Chief Minister’s Sec…