Imphal, July 21 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday said that the state had enjoyed peace and communal harmony before the ethnic violence erupted on May 3, 2023, with people living together peacefully in both the valley and hill regions. He said the strife fuelled gun culture in Manipur.Addressing a ‘Homecoming Ceremony’ organised for the surrender of militants at the Mantripukhri Garrison, the headquarters of Assam Rifles (South) in Imphal East district, the Chief Mi…
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Imphal, July 15 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday reiterated that lasting peace is the cornerstone of development, urging people across communities to work together to preserve harmony and strengthen the spirit of brotherhood for the state’s progress and prosperity. The Chief Minister appealed during his visit to the recently violence-hit Kanto Sabal area in Imphal West district, where he interacted with residents and reviewed the situation following last week’s i…
Imphal, July 13 (IANS) Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), the apex body of the Kuki-Zo tribal community in Manipur, on Monday reiterated its demand for a Separate Administration in the form of a Union Territory with a Legislature, saying it remains the only viable foundation for lasting peace, justice, security, and the protection of the community’s rights and identity. The KZC said the government of India must recognise the gravity of the situation and address not only the immediate security concerns but a…
Imphal, July 12 (IANS) Fresh tension gripped Manipur’s Imphal West district after miscreants allegedly torched several houses belonging to members of the Meitei community in the Kanto Sabal area, pushing the already volatile region to the brink of another major confrontation. Two suspected accused were arrested for their involvement in arson and mob violence, officials said on Saturday.Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh strongly condemned the incident.The Chief Minister’s Office in a …
Imphal, July 11 (IANS) Fresh tension gripped Manipur’s Imphal West district on Saturday after miscreants allegedly torched several houses belonging to members of the Meitei community in the Kanto Sabal area, pushing the already volatile region to the brink of another major confrontation. A senior police official said that following the arson, a mob of nearly 600 men and women attempted to advance towards Kanto Sabal areas. The security forces intervened promptly and prevented the crowd from movi…
Imphal, May 23 (IANS) Ahead of the Kharif season, the Manipur government has intensified efforts to provide security and other necessary support to the farming community in both the valley and mountainous regions, officials said on Saturday. A senior government official said that in view of previous incidents and attacks involving farmers in fringe areas, the government has initiated all necessary measures to ensure that farmers belonging to the Meitei, Kuki-Zo and Naga communities can carry out…
Imphal, May 22 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday appealed to the people not to resort to bandhs, blockades or shutdowns even if they have resentment against the government, stating that such protests severely affect daily wage earners, labourers and economically weaker sections. Addressing a function organised for the inauguration of three bridges under the Lamsang Assembly Constituency in Imphal West district, the Chief Minister urged all concerned groups and indivi…
Imphal, April 26 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved Rs 424.36 crore for the operation of relief camps set up by the Manipur government to provide shelter to people affected by the ethnic violence in the state, officials said. According to the state Home Department, the MHA has also sanctioned Rs 523 crore for the rehabilitation of violence-affected Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). These details were shared in response to an RTI query filed by senior Manipur Congress…
Imphal, April 25 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday appealed to the family members of the two children killed in a bomb attack in Bishnupur district to accept their bodies, which have remained in a morgue for the past 19 days. A 5-year-old boy and his 6-month-old sister were killed, while their mother sustained serious injuries, when suspected Kuki militants hurled a powerful bomb at their home in Tronglaobi village in Bishnupur district on April 7 as the victims…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday extended greetings to people across the country on the occasion of multiple spring festivals, including Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Sajibu Cheiraoba, Chetti Chand, and Navreh. The party conveyed its wishes for happiness, prosperity, and new beginnings on these auspicious occasions. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, took to social media platform X to greet citizens. He said, “Wishing a very happy Gudi Padwa, Cha…