Imphal, July 6 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday said it was unfortunate that many people are still unable to live in their own homes because of the ethnic violence that has affected the state. Distributing financial assistance to violence-affected Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), the Chief Minister said the prevailing situation has forced many families to endure the hardship of living away from their homes for a prolonged period.Khemchand Singh handed over finan…
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Imphal, July 4 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday underscored the importance of lasting peace for the state’s progress and development, asserting that dialogue remains the only viable path to restoring normalcy in the ethnic violence-hit state.Speaking at the 5th Foundation Day celebration of a local television channel in Imphal, the Chief Minister referred to his visit to Churachandpur earlier in the day and said he was encouraged to see that the district was no lo…
Imphal, July 4 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday said every possible effort had been made to prevent further violence and ensure the safety and security of the people and elected representatives, while reiterating that dialogue remains the only way to restore lasting peace in the strife-torn state. The Chief Minister attended the funeral service of former Manipur Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and veteran tribal leader Vungzagin Valte, whose mortal remains wer…
Imphal, July 2 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday said that the use of biofertilisers to promote total organic farming is one of the key components of the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, emphasising that sustainable agricultural practices are essential for ensuring healthier people and a healthier environment. The Chief Minister made the remarks while inaugurating a Bioreactor Unit for Biofertiliser Production at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-N…
Imphal, July 2 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Thursday emphasised that robust inter-agency coordination remains the cornerstone of India’s efforts to combat drug trafficking and realise the vision of a ‘Drug-Free India’. To further strengthen coordination among enforcement agencies, the NCB held the quarterly state-level Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting for Manipur at the state Police Headquarters in Imphal on Thursday.According to a post on the NCB’s official X handle, t…
Imphal, July 2 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday said that the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) would play a significant role in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 by strengthening rural livelihoods and employment opportunities. The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025 came into force across the country on Wednesday (July 1)….
Imphal, July 1 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday reiterated that his government remains firmly committed to eradicating the drug menace through coordinated, sustained and multi-agency efforts. After meeting Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Deputy Director General (Northeast Region) R. Sudhakar, the Chief Minister said the state government is resolutely pursuing its fight against drug trafficking and narcotics abuse through a comprehensive strategy involving both enf…
Imphal, June 26 (IANS) A day after the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) expressed regret over what it described as a “grave mistake” in the killing of six Naga hostages, the All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) on Friday rejected the apology, terming it “insincere” and demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the crime.In a statement, ANSAM said the KZC’s apology neither amounted to a genuine admission of guilt nor reflected accountability for the abduction…
Imphal, June 26 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday stressed that building a healthy and progressive society requires collective efforts to eliminate drug abuse, urging people, especially the youth, to stay away from narcotics. Marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Chief Minister flagged off a 10-km Mega Awareness Run under the theme “World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses” from the Wester…
Imphal, June 24 (IANS) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel seized suspected cannabis (ganja) from a Delhi-bound passenger at the Bir Tikendrajit International Airport in Imphal, officials said on Wednesday. According to an official statement, CISF personnel detected 420 grams of a suspected contraband substance during a random X-BIS screening of baggage at Imphal Airport. Demonstrating high alertness and vigilance, CISF personnel intercepted the passenger during screening befo…