Biren replies to allegation of irregularities in payment of over Rs 27 crore to SoO groups

Imphal: Manipur chief minister N. Biren replies to allegations of violations and irregularities in the payment of over Rs 27 crore to militants under suspension of operation (SoO). Biren explained that the payments were made via cheques. The areas in question are unbanked and many recipients do not have bank accounts, he said. Biren informed…

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Manipur Finance department extends repayment of loans for 6 months till September 20

Imphal: Manipur Finance department has extended six months to repay relief debts in wake of the present crisis in the state. The Government of Manipur had issued notification on June 21, 2023 for taking up relief measures under RBI’s (Relief Measures by Banks in Areas Affected by Natural Calamities) Directions, 2018. Accordingly, banks have provided…

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Union minister Gadkari asks for state’s cooperation, suggestions to complete construction of national highways in highly sensitive Manipur

Imphal: Union minister of Highways and Road Transport Nitin Gadkari has sought cooperation from MP Maharaj Leishemba Sanajaoba and Manipur government to complete the construction of the two national highways in Manipur amid disturbances from various quarters. The Union minister was replying to Manipur MP Sanajaoba at Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Sanajaoba placed the house…

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36 village leaders denounce ‘false allegations against MP Arthur’

Imphal: Headmen of 36 villages have ‘vehemently’ denounce the false allegations and misinterpretations of Lok Sabha MP Alfred Kanngam S Arthur’s recent maiden parliamentary speech by “Meitei Leepun” and “My Manipur”. These baseless accusations, claiming that MP Arthur “ is openly advocating for the destructive agenda of illegal immigrant Kukis in the Indian Parliament and…

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Letpao Haokip appointed House Committee member for detection of illegal immigrants

Imphal: One of the 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs, Tribal Affairs and Hills minister Letpao Haokip, who have not been attending Manipur Legislative Assembly session for the third consecutive time has been appointed as member of 12-member House committee, for the detection of illegal immigrants in Manipur, constituted on Wednesday. The other members of the committee were…

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