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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…
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…
The scheduled interaction between BJP central leaders and Manipur BJP MLAs in New Delhi, planned for 3 pm today, has been postponed, sources confirmed. Manipur has been under President’s Rule since February 13, 2025, following the resignation of the BJP government led by N Biren Singh on February 9, 2025. In the wake of this…
Veteran music director and Shumang Leela singer Jeeten Kumar Naorem passed away after a prolonged illness at his residence in Imphal West’s Taothong area. Naorem was a respected artiste associated with the Peacemaker Artistes Association for more than two decades. He was best known for his soulful and powerful singing in Shumang Leela performances, which…
The BJP Parliamentary Board has designated Tarun Chugh, the party’s National General Secretary, as Central Observer for the election of the BJP Legislative Party Leader in Manipur. An official announcement confirming the appointment was issued on February 2, 2026, through a press release signed by BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh. Chugh will be responsible…
The Kuki Lawyers’ Association has demanded urgent action in connection with the alleged abduction of Advocate Kaiminlen Haokip during an incident of violence reported in Kangpokpi district on January 26. In a statement issued on Monday, the Association alleged that Haokip and other tribal villagers were unlawfully detained, blindfolded, and threatened by armed individuals. Terming…
Guwahati: Residents of several villages in Manipur’s Ukhrul district have warned of a three-day blockade on National Highway-202, citing prolonged delays in road widening work and unpaid land compensation. The proposed blockade, scheduled from February 4 to February 6, will affect the Finch Corner to Choithar Junction stretch, effectively cutting off a vital transport route….