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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to appoint a new president for its Manipur Pradesh unit in the coming days as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s organisational structure following the formation of a popular government in the state. Party sources indicated that the move has gained momentum after Yumnam Khemchand Singh assumed…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of the electoral roll for the 49-Tadubi (ST) Assembly constituency in Manipur, setting January 1, 2026, as the qualifying date for voter eligibility. Officials said the exercise is an essential preparatory step for conducting the pending by-election. The Tadubi seat, located in…
The Manipur Excise Department has destroyed a large consignment of seized alcoholic beverages, amounting to more than 18,000 litres and valued at over ₹84 lakh, as part of the state’s ongoing enforcement of liquor prohibition laws. The destruction was carried out following directives issued by the Commissioner of Excise, Manipur, in line with the Manipur…
Amid renewed pressure from the United States to halt crude oil purchases from Russia, India has reiterated that its energy security considerations outweigh all other factors, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. Addressing a media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India follows a long-term strategy of diversifying its…
Rajya Sabha MP and titular King of Manipur, Leishemba Sanajaoba, has appealed to the Central Government to establish Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in the state, particularly in the electronics, electrical, and garment sectors, to boost industrial development and employment opportunities. Speaking during the Zero Hour in Parliament on Friday, the BJP leader highlighted the importance…
Three minor sisters died in a tragic incident in Ghaziabad in the early hours of Wednesday, February 4, 2026, after they allegedly jumped from the balcony of their ninth-floor apartment, police officials said. The incident is believed to have followed a restriction imposed by their parents on mobile phone usage. The deceased have been identified…
Tension gripped parts of Churachandpur district on Thursday, February 5, after protests broke out in the Tuibong area, with demonstrators expressing strong opposition to the recently formed “popular government.” The situation remained sensitive through the day, leading authorities to deploy additional security forces to prevent the unrest from spreading. According to officials, the protests began…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has convened the 7th session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly for Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM, during which the newly formed government will face a floor test. The decision came after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh soon after his swearing-in at Lok…
Two Kuki-Zo MLAs — L.M. Khaute and Ngursanglur Sanate — are expected to land in Imphal to attend the forthcoming oath-taking ceremony, where they are likely to be inducted into the Manipur Cabinet, sources said. Their arrival would mark a significant moment, as Kuki-Zo legislators have not entered the Imphal Valley for over two years…
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday elected Singjamei MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singh as its legislative party leader in Manipur, clearing the path for his appointment as the state’s next Chief Minister. Party sources said Singh is likely to be sworn in shortly, ending months of political uncertainty in a state grappling with prolonged ethnic tensions…