Imphal, March 30 (IANS) Tensions prevailed in Manipur’s Ukhrul and Kamjong districts on Monday as several Naga organisations demanded a thorough and transparent inquiry into the killing of four cadres belonging to a faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM).In a suspected fratricidal clash, four cadres of the NSCN-IM-Eastern Flank faction were allegedly gunned down by a rival faction at Hongbei village in Kamjong district on Saturday, triggering unrest there as well as in ne…
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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…
New Delhi/Imphal, March 25 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday reiterated that unity, harmony, and peace remain the guiding principles of his government as he continues efforts to stabilise the state. The Chief Minister met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and briefed her on the prevailing situation in Manipur, including the coordinated response being undertaken by his administration.Taking to his official X account, Singh said he was honoured to call …
Imphal, March 24 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday said that across different phases of the state’s history, as many as 36 communities have coexisted peacefully while safeguarding the state’s integrity. Speaking at the commemoration of the ‘Kangla Attack’, marking the Anglo-Manipur War, held at Bir Tikendrajit Park (Pheidabung) in Imphal, the Chief Minister emphasised the need to uphold unity and oneness to ensure peace and development.He reiterated th…
Imphal, March 23 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday underscored the importance of agriculture as a critical sector for both the state and the nation, calling for sustained policy support and innovation-driven growth.The Chief Minister was speaking at the valedictory function of the Agrivision, Agri-Youth Parliament-2026, held at the Central Agricultural University in Imphal.During his visit, Singh inspected an exhibition featuring more than 30 stalls, where he interac…
Imphal, March 22 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday described his first meeting with leaders of the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) as a ‘good beginning’ towards restoring peace, normalcy, and rebuilding trust between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities in the state.The Chief Minister held a closed-door meeting with a delegation of the Kuki-Zo Council in Guwahati on Saturday, during which a range of issues concerning the state and ongoing government efforts to restore stability …
Imphal, March 18 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday underscored that peace, stability, and development are interdependent, stating that “without development, there can be no lasting peace”. Launching the ‘State Focus Paper 2026-27’ at a seminar themed “Credit-Led Development in Manipur,” the Chief Minister highlighted that stability cannot be sustained without inclusive growth. “Inclusive growth is the foundational principle on which we will build our wor…
Imphal, March 9 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, while presenting the state Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Assembly on Monday, announced a new scheme aimed at the economic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups (SHGs), which is expected to benefit around 3.5 lakh women across the state. Presenting the Budget during the ongoing seventh session of the Assembly, the Chief Minister said the new scheme seeks to strengthen women-led SHGs and enhance financial …
Imphal, March 9 (IANS) For the first time since ethnic violence broke out in Manipur in May 2023, six of the nine Kuki-Zo-Hmar MLAs attended the budget session of the state Legislative Assembly through virtual mode on Monday. Officials said that a giant TV screen inside the Assembly hall displayed the live attendance of the six tribal MLAs during the proceedings.The Kuki-Zo-Hmar MLAs who attended the first day of the session include Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen, L.M. Khaute, Letzamang Hao…
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 …