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The Gaan-Ngai festival, the largest cultural and religious celebration of the Zeliangrong community, began today with grandeur and enthusiasm in various parts of Manipur. Known for its vibrant cultural performances and ancient rituals, the festival unites people in celebration of tradition and togetherness. Chief Minister N Biren Singh attended the state-level celebration at Sagolband Ramji […]
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has dismissed accusations made by the Congress party regarding alleged payments to the Kuki-Zo militant group, the Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic), a signatory of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement. The Congress party had claimed that the state government paid money to the outfit in July 2024 amid the […]
On January 10, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh distributed skill certificates to 28 internally displaced persons (IDPs) at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Imphal. The beneficiaries, residing in relief camps at Sawombung and Mangolnganbi College in Ningthoukhong, had completed training under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0 Special Project for 2023-2024. In […]
On January 10, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla visited the border town of Moreh in Tengnoupal district to assess the operations of the Integrated Check Post (ICP). Officials from the Land Ports Authority of India briefed the Governor on the functioning of the ICP during his visit. Bhalla also engaged with leaders from Civil Society […]
Loktak Lake, one of Manipur’s largest wetlands, is facing a major environmental crisis as the number of bird species has dropped from 127 to approximately 50 in recent decades. This alarming decline was revealed during a waterbird census training camp launched on Friday. M.Asnikumar Singh, chairman of the Loktak Development Authority (LDA), expressed concern over […]
The Fisheries Department of Manipur will host its annual Imoinu Fish Fair on January 11 at Hapta Kangjeibung, offering 80,000 kilograms of fish to meet both religious and consumer needs. Fisheries Minister Heikham Dingo Singh announced that fish farmers from across the state, including remote districts like Kamjong, Ukhrul, and Chandel, will participate. The event […]
A troubling incident in Manipur has reignited tensions between tribal communities, as the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) condemned an alleged violation of a funeral procession on January 8. According to reports, the coffin containing a deceased individual was prodded for verification, an act that CoTU described as a “severe breach of Christian values and […]
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday expressed deep regret over the ongoing ethnic violence in the state, calling the situation “very unfortunate” and emphasizing that his government should not be blamed for the conflict. He explained that the violence, which erupted on May 3, 2023, was triggered by the Meiteis’ demand for Scheduled […]
In a significant move to support displaced families, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh recently distributed financial assistance to labour card holders residing in relief camps. The special event took place at the Durbar Hall of the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Imphal. Organized by the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board under the Department […]
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Churachandpur have called on the government to accelerate the disbursement of the promised special education package for their children, with a deadline of January 31. The IDP community expressed deep concerns over the financial difficulties they are facing, which are exacerbated by the lack of income sources and the challenges […]