Manipur CM highlights role of sports in fostering unity, promoting friendship

Imphal, June 21 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday said that sports have always served as a powerful medium for promoting friendship, unity and social harmony, noting that sporting events bring people together beyond barriers of region, community and culture. Addressing the closing function of the 13th Chief Minister Trophy Kang Tournament, […]
Armed forces mark Yoga Day across NE, from Arunachal frontiers to conflict-hit Manipur

Itanagar/Imphal/Kohima, June 21 (IANS) From the remote forward posts and high-altitude areas of Arunachal Pradesh to the conflict-affected and border regions of Manipur, as well as the rugged mountainous terrains of Nagaland and Mizoram, the armed forces on Sunday celebrated the 12th International Yoga Day across the Northeastern region, underscoring the message of health, resilience […]
Manipur govt committed to dismantling drug networks, claims CM Singh

Imphal, June 16 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday said that the State government remains firmly committed to dismantling drug networks and building a drug-free Manipur. The Chief Minister chaired a meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) at the Civil Secretariat to review the State’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and […]
Manipur govt to push organic farming in line with PM Modi’s vision

Imphal, June 6 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday stressed the need for greater adoption of organic fertilisers, saying their use should be promoted in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture. The Chief Minister said excessive dependence on chemical fertilisers poses risks to human health […]
Manipur govt committed to strengthening technical education infrastructure: CM Singh

Imphal, May 24 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening technical education infrastructure and ensuring the early commencement of academic activities at the proposed extension campus of Manipur Technical University (MTU) at Heirok in Thoubal district. The Chief Minister visited and inspected the upcoming MTU extension campus […]
Church leaders launch peace initiative amid Kuki-Naga tensions in Manipur

Imphal, May 18 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday lauded the proactive role being played by church leaders in efforts to defuse the prevailing ethnic tension following the killing of three church leaders in Kangpokpi district earlier this month. Three church leaders belonging to the Kuki community were killed and four others […]
Manipur govt announces economic empowerment scheme for 3.5 lakh women through SHGs

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 […]
Manipur CM reviews Jiribam-Imphal railway project

Imphal/Guwahati, March 7 (IANS) Senior officials of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), led by General Manager (Construction) Ashish Bansal, met Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand Yumnam and discussed the progress of the vital 111-km Jiribam–Imphal railway project, officials said on Saturday. An official of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said that Bansal and other railway […]
Manipur CM reviews economic revival plan, promotes integrated farming system

Imphal, Feb 7 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, on Saturday, chaired a high-level review meeting to assess measures for the state’s economic revival, with a focus on promoting the Integrated Farming System (IFS), officials said. An official of the Chief Minister’s Office said that during the meeting at the Cabinet Hall of the […]
Assam Rifles, Indian Army extend humanitarian aid in Manipur, Arunachal

Imphal/Itanagar, Jan 17 (IANS) The Assam Rifles organised a humanitarian outreach programme at Happiness Home Orphanage in Manipur’s tribal-inhabited Churachandpur district, providing essential support to 50 children and 10 elderly residents, including a few children living with HIV, officials said on Saturday. A defence spokesman said that relief materials were distributed among the residents, creating […]