Lest BJP forgets its piped water promise Looking at pre-poll promises

Just two weeks old and too early to pass a comment on the functioning of the new Government. However what Mr N Biren and his Council of Ministers should not forget are the huge promises the BJP gave to the people in the run up to the Assembly election. After 15 years of Congress rule, […]

Just two weeks old and too early to pass a comment on the functioning of the new Government. However what Mr N Biren and his Council of Ministers should not forget are the huge promises the BJP gave to the people in the run up to the Assembly election. After 15 years of Congress rule, […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/04/lest-bjp-forgets-its-piped-water-promise-looking-at-pre-poll-promises/

Ukl to roll out red carpet for CM

UKHRUL, Apr 1 : The Tangkhul community under the aegis of Tangkhul Naga Long would host a red carpet reception programme to welcome the newly elected Chief Minister N Biren Singh and his Cabinet Ministers at TNL ground Wino Bazar, Ukhrul on April 11. CM N Biren would be visiting Ukhrul for a tour programme, […]

UKHRUL, Apr 1 : The Tangkhul community under the aegis of Tangkhul Naga Long would host a red carpet reception programme to welcome the newly elected Chief Minister N Biren Singh and his Cabinet Ministers at TNL ground Wino Bazar, Ukhrul on April 11. CM N Biren would be visiting Ukhrul for a tour programme, […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/04/ukl-to-roll-out-red-carpet-for-cm/

AMWJU’s list gets CM’s nod

IMPHAL, Mar 30: The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) today submitted an 11-point charter of demands to Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh, which include setting up of a press academy. A team of the union led by its president Wangkhemcha Shamjai and advisor N Tombiraj met the Chief Minister in his office. The […]

IMPHAL, Mar 30: The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) today submitted an 11-point charter of demands to Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh, which include setting up of a press academy. A team of the union led by its president Wangkhemcha Shamjai and advisor N Tombiraj met the Chief Minister in his office. The […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/amwjus-list-gets-cms-nod/

CM visits mishap victims, extends aid

IMPHAL, Mar 30: Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren visited the injured victims of the motor accidents that took place along Imphal-Dimapur highway and Imphal-Jiribam highway on March 27 who are currently undergoing treatment at different hospitals. Chief Minister N Biren visited the injured victims together with Works and IPR Minister Th Biswajit at different hospitals yesterday. […]

IMPHAL, Mar 30: Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren visited the injured victims of the motor accidents that took place along Imphal-Dimapur highway and Imphal-Jiribam highway on March 27 who are currently undergoing treatment at different hospitals. Chief Minister N Biren visited the injured victims together with Works and IPR Minister Th Biswajit at different hospitals yesterday. […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/cm-visits-mishap-victims-extends-aid/

Chief Minister N Biren Singh calls on DoNER Minister Rs 48 Cr for flood lights at Khuman Lampak assured

NEW DELHI, Mar 28 :DoNER Minister Dr Jitendra Singh +has assured Chief Minister N Biren Singh that the DoNER Ministry, through its NLCPR (Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources) fund, will donate Rs 48 crore for fitting flood lights for the hockey stadium and main stadium at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex. The DoNER Minister gave this […]

NEW DELHI, Mar 28 :DoNER Minister Dr Jitendra Singh +has assured Chief Minister N Biren Singh that the DoNER Ministry, through its NLCPR (Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources) fund, will donate Rs 48 crore for fitting flood lights for the hockey stadium and main stadium at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex. The DoNER Minister gave this […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/chief-minister-n-biren-singh-calls-on-doner-minister-rs-48-cr-for-flood-lights-at-khuman-lampak-assured/

Reaching out to the Naga community BJP should capitalise on this

This is an opportunity which the BJP should not lose. Go all out and capitalise on it. The Sangai Express has already underlined the positives of taking the NPF on board the Government and here is the opportunity to see how to take all communities along with the idea of the Government of Manipur. For […]

This is an opportunity which the BJP should not lose. Go all out and capitalise on it. The Sangai Express has already underlined the positives of taking the NPF on board the Government and here is the opportunity to see how to take all communities along with the idea of the Government of Manipur. For […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/reaching-out-to-the-naga-community-bjp-should-capitalise-on-this/

Will India’s first sportsman CM Biren Singh deliver in Manipur?

Sunzu Bachaspatimayum Manipur’s Nongthombam Biren Singh is the country’s first sportsperson to become a Chief Minister of a state. The former national footballer, who is the 12th Chief Minister of Manipur, confessed that he considered the 2017 elections to be the ‘final football match’ of his political career, which took off in 2002. For Biren, […]

Sunzu Bachaspatimayum Manipur’s Nongthombam Biren Singh is the country’s first sportsperson to become a Chief Minister of a state. The former national footballer, who is the 12th Chief Minister of Manipur, confessed that he considered the 2017 elections to be the ‘final football match’ of his political career, which took off in 2002. For Biren, […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/will-indias-first-sportsman-cm-biren-singh-deliver-in-manipur/

CM set to leave for Delhi today

IMPHAL, Mar 25: In his first official visit to Delhi after the formation of the BJP-led Government in the State, Chief Minister N Biren will be leaving Imphal for the National capital tomorrow. He will be accompanied by Cabinet Minister Th Biswajit. The visit came after the distribution of portfolios to Cabinet Ministers and induction […]

IMPHAL, Mar 25: In his first official visit to Delhi after the formation of the BJP-led Government in the State, Chief Minister N Biren will be leaving Imphal for the National capital tomorrow. He will be accompanied by Cabinet Minister Th Biswajit. The visit came after the distribution of portfolios to Cabinet Ministers and induction […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/cm-set-to-leave-for-delhi-today/

Govt announces portfolios : CM keeps Home, Dy CM Finance

IMPHAL, Mar 24: After three more Cabinet Ministers were sworn in yesterday taking the total strength of the Council of Ministers to 12, portfolios which would be held by the Ministers were announced late night yesterday. Chief Minister N Biren would be in charge of Home, Personnel, Planning, GAD, Vigilance, Legislative Affairs, Transport, Minor Irrigation, […]

IMPHAL, Mar 24: After three more Cabinet Ministers were sworn in yesterday taking the total strength of the Council of Ministers to 12, portfolios which would be held by the Ministers were announced late night yesterday. Chief Minister N Biren would be in charge of Home, Personnel, Planning, GAD, Vigilance, Legislative Affairs, Transport, Minor Irrigation, […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/govt-announces-portfolios-cm-keeps-home-dy-cm-finance/

Reacting to Muivah’s statement on ‘Naga integration in Framework Agreement’… Cong demands unambiguous clarification

IMPHAL, Mar 24: Referring to NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s statement on the Framework Agreement, Congress has demanded an unambiguous clarification from the Central Government as well as the State Government. Speaking to media persons at Congress Bhavan here today, MPCC vice-president and spokesman Yengkhom Surchandra remarked that there is no guarantee for the State’s […]

IMPHAL, Mar 24: Referring to NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s statement on the Framework Agreement, Congress has demanded an unambiguous clarification from the Central Government as well as the State Government. Speaking to media persons at Congress Bhavan here today, MPCC vice-president and spokesman Yengkhom Surchandra remarked that there is no guarantee for the State’s […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/reacting-to-muivahs-statement-on-naga-integration-in-framework-agreement-cong-demands-unambiguous-clarification/

Repairing work of Imphal-Jiribam highway Complete by April end : CM to NHIDCL

IMPHAL, Mar 22: Chief Minister N Biren has instructed the National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) to complete repairing dilapidated portions of Imphal-Jiribam by the end of April before the onset of rainy season. The Chief Minister held a meeting with officials concerned this afternoon and reviewed the work progress of Imphal-Jiribam highway. Chief […]

IMPHAL, Mar 22: Chief Minister N Biren has instructed the National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) to complete repairing dilapidated portions of Imphal-Jiribam by the end of April before the onset of rainy season. The Chief Minister held a meeting with officials concerned this afternoon and reviewed the work progress of Imphal-Jiribam highway. Chief […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/repairing-work-of-imphal-jiribam-highway-complete-by-april-end-cm-to-nhidcl/

Congress to don role of effective Opposition, says O Ibobi; 3 more likely to be named in Ministry expansion today House passes 45 demands for supplementary grants, Vote on Accounts

IMPHAL, Mar 22: The Manipur Legislative Assembly unanimously passed 45 demands for supplementary grants on the second day of the ongoing first session of the 11 th Manipur Legislative Assembly, today. A motion for discussion and voting on the supplementary grants was moved by the leader of the House, Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren and was participated […]

IMPHAL, Mar 22: The Manipur Legislative Assembly unanimously passed 45 demands for supplementary grants on the second day of the ongoing first session of the 11 th Manipur Legislative Assembly, today. A motion for discussion and voting on the supplementary grants was moved by the leader of the House, Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren and was participated […]

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CM tables demands for grants

IMPHAL, Mar 21: With a view to enable his Government discharge its responsibilities and meet all essential expenditure during the first four months of 2017-18 (April-July), Chief Minister N Biren presented a Vote on Account for Budget Estimates 2017-18 amounting to Rs 3828,31,90,667 in the State Assembly today. The Chief Minister also proposed to present […]

IMPHAL, Mar 21: With a view to enable his Government discharge its responsibilities and meet all essential expenditure during the first four months of 2017-18 (April-July), Chief Minister N Biren presented a Vote on Account for Budget Estimates 2017-18 amounting to Rs 3828,31,90,667 in the State Assembly today. The Chief Minister also proposed to present […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/cm-tables-demands-for-grants/

Khemchand elected new Speaker

IMPHAL, Mar 20: MLA Yumnam Khemchand, elected from Singjamei AC on BJP ticket and proposed by the Government headed by Chief Minister N Biren has been elected Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly through voice vote. He was supported by 33 MLAs including Th Shyamkumar who was elected to the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly on […]

IMPHAL, Mar 20: MLA Yumnam Khemchand, elected from Singjamei AC on BJP ticket and proposed by the Government headed by Chief Minister N Biren has been elected Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly through voice vote. He was supported by 33 MLAs including Th Shyamkumar who was elected to the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly on […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/khemchand-elected-new-speaker/

BJP led coalition Govt wins floor test via voice vote

IMPHAL, Mar 20: The BJP led coalition Government won the vote of confidence held today. The NPP (4), NPF (4), AITC (1) and LJP (1) are in the BJP-led Government. Chief Minister N Biren today raised a motion of confidence in the State Assembly in order to prove that the newly formed Government enjoys majority […]

IMPHAL, Mar 20: The BJP led coalition Government won the vote of confidence held today. The NPP (4), NPF (4), AITC (1) and LJP (1) are in the BJP-led Government. Chief Minister N Biren today raised a motion of confidence in the State Assembly in order to prove that the newly formed Government enjoys majority […]

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What are the Terms of Reference of Negotiation between the GoM and the UNC?

Last Sunday, the United Naga Council (UNC) had called off the 139-day-long blockade of the state’s two national highways, after talks with representatives from the state and Centre and a day ahead of Chief Minister N Biren’s crucial floor test to prove his majority in the Manipur assembly. This must be a good news but […]

Last Sunday, the United Naga Council (UNC) had called off the 139-day-long blockade of the state’s two national highways, after talks with representatives from the state and Centre and a day ahead of Chief Minister N Biren’s crucial floor test to prove his majority in the Manipur assembly. This must be a good news but […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/what-are-the-terms-of-reference-of-negotiation-between-the-gom-and-the-unc/

Blockade lifted within 24 hrs of swearing in : Biren

IMPHAL, Mar 19: Chief Minister N Biren has claimed that the State Government led by BJP has got the UNC’s prolonged economic blockade lifted within 24 hours of swearing in the newly elected MLAs. Briefing media persons at Classic Hotel this evening after the State Government struck an agreement with the UNC during a tripartite […]

IMPHAL, Mar 19: Chief Minister N Biren has claimed that the State Government led by BJP has got the UNC’s prolonged economic blockade lifted within 24 hours of swearing in the newly elected MLAs. Briefing media persons at Classic Hotel this evening after the State Government struck an agreement with the UNC during a tripartite […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/blockade-lifted-within-24-hrs-of-swearing-in-biren/

A former Congress troubleshooter is now CM of a wobbly BJP government in Manipur

By Bimol Akoijam “Politics is the art of the possible, the attainable,” so goes a saying attributed to Otto von Bismarck. In more ways than one, N Biren Singh stands as testimony to that maxim when he was sworn in as the first BJP chief minister of Manipur on March 15. In succeeding his mentor […]

By Bimol Akoijam “Politics is the art of the possible, the attainable,” so goes a saying attributed to Otto von Bismarck. In more ways than one, N Biren Singh stands as testimony to that maxim when he was sworn in as the first BJP chief minister of Manipur on March 15. In succeeding his mentor […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/a-former-congress-troubleshooter-is-now-cm-of-a-wobbly-bjp-government-in-manipur/

Manipur Govt maybe sworn in tomorrow

Manipur’s first BJP government is likely to be sworn in on Wednesday under the leadership of legislature party leader N Biren Singh, who has made the lifting of a crippling economic blockade his first priority as chief minister. Only two ministers, Biren and party colleague Th. Biswajit, who proposed the former’s name for the top […]

Manipur’s first BJP government is likely to be sworn in on Wednesday under the leadership of legislature party leader N Biren Singh, who has made the lifting of a crippling economic blockade his first priority as chief minister. Only two ministers, Biren and party colleague Th. Biswajit, who proposed the former’s name for the top […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/manipur-govt-maybe-sworn-in-tomorrow/

BJP names N Biren as Chief Minister-designate of Manipur

By: Wahengbam Rorrkychand Nongthombam Biren Singh, MLA of Heingang A/C has been named as leader of BJP legislative party today during a meeting held at Classic Grande, Imphal. During the meeting, Union Minister, Piyush Goyal said that Biren has been named as the leader of the BJP legislatures, his name was proposed by Th Bishwajit, […]

By: Wahengbam Rorrkychand Nongthombam Biren Singh, MLA of Heingang A/C has been named as leader of BJP legislative party today during a meeting held at Classic Grande, Imphal. During the meeting, Union Minister, Piyush Goyal said that Biren has been named as the leader of the BJP legislatures, his name was proposed by Th Bishwajit, […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/bjp-names-n-biren-as-chief-minister-designate-of-manipur/