Imphal, May 25 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday said that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved Rs 196.61 crore for the modernisation of the state police force to effectively deal with the prevailing situation in the state.After flagging off 477 newly acquired vehicles for Manipur Police at the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground in Imphal, the Chief Minister said that the government remains committed to strengthening the police department and…
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Imphal, May 13 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday strongly condemned the killing of three civilians and the injuring of four others in an ambush by unidentified armed miscreants in Kangpokpi district.In a statement, the Chief Minister described the attack as a “dastardly act of terror” after armed assailants opened fire on a group of civilians between the Kotlen and Kotzim areas of Kangpokpi district, resulting in the death of three innocent people and injuries to …
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 …
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…
Imphal, March 8 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday announced that a budgetary provision of Rs 350 crore would be earmarked in the upcoming state budget to assist women affected by the recent ethnic violence in the state. He said that the provision is expected to benefit around 3.5 lakh violence-hit women across Manipur.The Chief Minister made the announcement while attending the International Women’s Day 2026 celebration held at the City Convention Centre in Imphal …
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…
Imphal, March 4 (IANS) Exactly one month after the swearing-in ceremony, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday allocated portfolios among the two Deputy Chief Ministers and two Cabinet Ministers, retaining most key departments under his charge, officials said. However, seven ministerial berths are still vacant. Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, in a notification, said that on the advice of the Chief Minister, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla allocated portfolios to the Ministers….