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Manipur CM Khemchand appeals for safe release of civilians in Ukhrul

Ukhrul–Imphal civilians release

Imphal: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has expressed profound concern over the distressing situation along the Ukhrul–Imphal road, where innocent civilians have reportedly been held captive in an area under Litan Police Station. The Chief Minister appealed to those responsible to uphold the highest traditions of humanity and ensure the safe and unconditional release of […]

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Manipur Assembly passes Appropriation Bill; CM briefs on electoral roll update

Manipur Assembly

Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh informed the state Assembly on Wednesday that his government has communicated with the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding a Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The exercise aims to ensure that all eligible citizens are included in the electoral roll and that ineligible voters are excluded. Replying to queries […]

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Manipur: Naga-Kuki groups urge government to release civilians held in Ukhrul

Manipur Ukhrul violence

Imphal: Social groups and village authorities representing the Nagas and Kukis have urged the government to intervene for the safe release of civilians held captive following renewed violence over the past 24 hours in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, reports stated on Wednesday. Following the alleged detention of innocent civilians at Shangkai along the Ukhrul-Imphal Road by […]

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Manipur: Six injured as security fires tear gas to disperse protesters in Imphal

Imphal: At least six protesters were injured when security personnel fired tear gas and lobbed mock bombs at the historic Khwairamband Bazar in Imphal city. The incident occurred as protesters attempted to march towards the Manipur Legislative Assemb…

Manipur Imphal protest

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Manipur Jobs 2026 : Manipur University Recruitment

Manipur Jobs 2026 Manipur University Recruitment

Applications are invited for recruitment of various academic positions or jobs in Manipur University in 2026. Manipur University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Consultant, Research Associate, Junior Research Fellow and Field cum Lab Assistant in a research project entitled ‘Sustainable Conversion of Phumdi Biomass from Loktak […]

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Manipur: Six arrested with brown sugar, ganja; joint teams destroy poppy plantations

Imphal: Six alleged drug smugglers were arrested and narcotics, including brown sugar and ganja, were seized in a series of coordinated operations carried out by enforcement agencies in Manipur over the past 24 hours, police said on Wednesday. The operations were conducted jointly by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), central paramilitary forces, Manipur police and […]

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Manipur: Rs 914 crore earmarked for road infrastructure in 2026-27 budget

Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday announced an allocation of Rs 914 crore for road infrastructure under the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), as the government prioritises strengthening connectivity across the state. Presenting the Budget Estimates for 2026–27 in the Assembly, Khemchand Singh said the […]

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Manipur Jobs 2026 : Sainik School Imphal Recruitment

Manipur Jobs 2026 Sainik School Imphal Recruitment

Applications are invited for recruitment of various paramedical positions or jobs in Sainik School Imphal Manipur in 2026. Sainik School Imphal Manipur is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of paramedical professionals in 2026. Name of post : Counsellor (Contractual)- Male / Female No. of posts : 1 Essential […]

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How a Manipur village is rebuilding its rainforest commons

A community-led initiative has documented hundreds of species and planted thousands of trees to regenerate its degraded commons. Worngachan A Shatsang Ukhrul: The Koirer hill range in Phalee village stands in stark contrast to the lush greenery aroun…

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Manipur: Imphal to host third North East India Film Festival from March 21

Imphal: The third edition of the North East India Film Festival (NEIFF) 2026 will be held in Imphal on March 21 and 22, offering a platform for filmmakers from across the eight Northeastern states to showcase their works. The announcement was made at…

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Manipur: Imphal to host third North East India Film Festival from March 21

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Manipur: Govt allocates Rs 734 crore for IDP rehabilitation in state Budget

Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday said the Government of India has extended a special financial package of Rs 2,198 crore to support the state in prepaying high-interest loans, meeting security-related expenditures, covering central paramilitary force deployment charges, and assisting in the rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs). Speaking during the discussion […]

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Six Kuki MLAs join Manipur Assembly budget session virtually

Kuki MLAs join Manipur Assembly

Imphal: Six of the ten Kuki-Zo-Hmar MLAs on Monday attended the seventh Budget Session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly through video conferencing. Leader of the House and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh described the participation of the tribal legislators as a “positive step” towards normalising the prevailing situation in the state. “This is a […]

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Former Manipur CM, Meghalaya CM condemn racial attack on Northeast residents in Delhi

Northeast residents in Delhi

Guwahati: Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh strongly condemned reports of racial harassment and assault involving two Northeastern residents near the Saket District Court Complex in New Delhi on March 9. He called the incident unacceptable and urged authorities to take prompt action. Singh expressed deep concern over reports that a woman from Manipur […]

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Manipur woman allegedly assaulted in South Delhi, police launch probe

Guwahati: A woman from Manipur was reportedly assaulted near the Saket District Court Complex in South Delhi on Sunday evening after she and a companion objected to comments made by a group of men, police said. According to the complaint, the woman a…

Manipur woman assaulted in South Delhi

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Manipur to allocate Rs 350 crore in state budget for 3.5 lakh conflict-affected women

Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday, announced that the state government will make a budgetary provision of Rs 350 crore to support around 3.5 lakh women across the state, particularly those affected by the ethnic conflict. Speaking at a programme organised by the Social Welfare Department to mark International Women’s Day at […]

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Manipur CM holds talks with United Naga Council delegation on restoring peace

Manipur peace talks

Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho, and United Naga Council (UNC) President Ng. Lorho held a meeting at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Saturday night to discuss restoring peace, stability, and normalcy in the state. During the meeting, the Chief Minister assured that his government will continue to work […]

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Manipur: Two underground cadres arrested for kidnapping, Rs 1.89 lakh seized

Imphal: In a breakthrough, two active cadres of different underground groups allegedly involved in kidnapping cases were arrested along with Rs 1.89 lakh in cash during separate operations in two districts of Manipur on Saturday, police reported on S…

Underground cadres arrested in Manipur

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Manipur Assembly 12th session to resume on March 9

Imphal: The Seventh Session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly will resume on March 9, 2026, and continue through seven sittings until March 17. Lawmakers will convene daily and begin proceedings at 11:00 A.M. in the Assembly Hall, Imphal. Acco…

Manipur Legislative Assemblu