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…
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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….
Imphal, March 3 (IANS) In a unique display of ethnic harmony, 24 young people from four different communities of Manipur — Meitei, Kuki, Naga and Meitei Pangal (Muslim) — have embarked on an 11-day National Integration Tour that will take them to Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and West Bengal, officials said on Tuesday.Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh expressed happiness that the participants are representing an integrated Manipur, as they belong to various communities residing in the st…
Imphal, March 2 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday stressed the need for strict monitoring of foreign liquor consumption and intensified action to curb illegal liquor activities across the state. The Chief Minister flagged off five new vehicles for the Excise Department to strengthen surveillance and effectively check illegal liquor-related activities. Speaking to media persons, he said the initiative would significantly aid efforts to curb the unlawful liquor …
Imphal, March 1 (IANS) The expansion of the Council of Ministers led by Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh is likely to take place after the upcoming Budget session of the state Assembly, BJP sources said on Sunday. Chief Minister Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the Manipur Chief Minister on February 4 after President’s Rule was revoked in the state. Along with him, four other MLAs took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers and Cabinet Ministers. However, the Khemchand Singh-led Ministry is …
Imphal, March 1 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said on Sunday that the state government would take all possible steps to address the shortage of teachers in schools. Speaking at an event held at Moirangpurel Higher Secondary School in Imphal East district, the Chief Minister noted that the school has been unable to function properly due to an acute shortage of teachers. He assured that necessary measures would be initiated to resolve the issue not only in the school but als…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday, calling him an experienced leader committed to furthering good governance in the state.Yumnam Khemchand Singh was born on March 1, 1963, in Manipur. He has been serving as the Chief Minister of Manipur since February 4, following the revocation of President’s rule.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Birthday wishes to Manipur Chief Minister, Shri Yumnam Khemch…
Imphal, Feb 28 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss key state issues, officials said. A senior official confirmed the meeting but did not disclose specific topics. The meeting is significant as it follows the formation of the new government under Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on February 4, which ended nearly a year of President’s Rule during extended ethnic unrest.Another official, speaking anonymously, stated …
Imphal, Feb 28 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday flagged off 33 ambulances dedicated to maternity services for various districts of the state to strengthen maternal and child healthcare delivery across all 16 districts. Health officials said the ambulances were funded by the North Eastern Council (NEC) and procured by the Directorate of Health Services, Manipur, to boost maternal and child healthcare services statewide.The Chief Minister also attended the nationwid…
Imphal, Feb 26 (IANS) The Zomi Council, an apex tribal body in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, on Thursday urged the Centre to expedite the ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the brutal attack on BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, who passed away at a private hospital in Gurugram on February 21. In a memorandum addressed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and submitted through the Churachandpur district authorities, the council alleged that justice has not been delivered to Valte…