Imphal, July 23 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday said that the steady rise in population and the corresponding increase in the number of electricity consumers — from individual households to commercial establishments and industries — have brought new challenges to the state’s power sector.Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said that reforms in the power sector have transformed electricity into a major avenue for investment, innovation and business, highlighting …
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Imphal, July 22 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said on Wednesday that the state has endured an extremely challenging period over the past three years, with the prolonged unrest severely disrupting the lives and livelihoods of its people, while expressing confidence that peace, stability and normalcy are gradually returning. He added that the prolonged crisis has caused financial and mental hardships to the common people to a great extent.The Chief Minister has attended the …
Imphal, July 21 (IANS) In a major boost to the peace process in Manipur, 46 active cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) (KCP-PWG) on Tuesday surrendered before Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and laid down a large cache of arms and ammunition, officials said. Defence spokesman Lt Col Amit Shukla said that, in a major security breakthrough poised to usher in a stable, development-oriented era, a profound turnaround has been achieved in Manipur.In all, 4…
Imphal, July 15 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday said that the state’s rich footballing legacy has inspired generations of athletes and continues to shape the sporting aspirations of its youth, while Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh described football as an integral part of Manipur’s identity that has produced numerous sporting icons. The Governor, along with the Chief Minister, on Wednesday graced the Trophy Showcase Ceremony of the 135th Edition of the Durand Cup 202…
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…
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…
Imphal, April 20 (IANS) The Manipur government has directed heads of all departments to initiate appropriate and strict action against employees who remain absent from their respective offices without authorised leave during the shutdowns called by various organisations to protest recent killing incidents, officials said on Monday.A senior official said that Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, in a circular issued on the matter, asked all secretaries and heads of departments to ensure the attenda…
Imphal, April 13 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday inspected the ongoing upgradation of the new terminal at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport in Imphal and reiterated that the government is fully committed to delivering infrastructure that meets the highest standards for the people.The expansion and facelift of Imphal airport, including the construction of a new terminal building awarded in 2022, had been stalled for several months following the outbreak of ethni…
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, March 28 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said on Saturday that 143 villages along Manipur’s international border with Myanmar will be developed under the Vibrant Villages Programme–II, with a focus on infrastructure, livelihood opportunities, and essential services. Manipur shares a 398-km-long unfenced international border with Myanmar, making development in these frontier areas strategically and economically significant.The Chief Minister was speaking at a one-da…