Governor announces phased resettlement of displaced persons in Manipur

Imphal: Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has informed representatives of Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (Cocomi), All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation, and the Federation of Civil Society Organisations that resettlement of displaced persons will be taken up in three phases starting in July and complete by December. The announcement was made during a meeting with…

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Five-bedded Pre-Delivery Residential Centre, Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre and Paediatric Ward inaugurated at Chandel

Imphal: A new five-bedded Pre-Delivery Residential Centre for pregnant women with furnishing along with a furnished Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre and Paediatric Ward, were inaugurated at Chandel District Hospital on Wednesday. The facilities were inaugurated by MLA, SS Olish, in the presence of deputy commissioner Shri L. Nandakumar Singh, IAS, Addl. DC/CEO Firoz Khan, and CMO…

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Lions Club extends hand to flood affected people in Imphal East

Imphal: Lions Club of Imphal Valley and its youth wing, Lions Club of Imphal Valley NextGen, have launched a massive humanitarian relief campaign for families affected by the recent flash floods across Imphal East district. The initiative, conducted under Lions Clubs International District 322D, delivered essential ration kits to more than 300 households on Monday…

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MP Angomcha Bimol calls ‘Buffer Zone’ restrictions Unconstitutional and Communal

Imphal: Lok Sabha MP from Inner Manipur, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, has strongly criticised the enforcement of what he termed an “imaginary and unconstitutional buffer zone” in strife-torn Manipur. This violates Article 19 of the Indian Constitution and fosters communal division, Bimol said. He was talking to reporters at his Imphal residence on Tuesday. He felt frustrated…

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There’s no “German Road” or “Tiger Road” in our ancestral land: ELCCA

Imphal: The Eastern Liangmai Chief/Chairman Association (ELCCA) on Tuesday issued a ‘firm and resolute’ statement in regards to “wishlist” of the Kuki community and the proposed construction of the so-called “German Road” or “Tiger Road,” intended to connect Kangpokpi to Churachandpur through Naga ancestral territories. “Let it be known that there is no such road…

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Uripok body informs Guv of congested bad road with no street light

Imphal: ​Representatives of Uripok Apunba Lup, led by S. Tekendrajit Singh, along with six members also called on Governor at Raj Bhavan, here on Tuesday. The delegation submitted a memorandum outlining various grievances faced by the residents of Uripok Assembly Constituency. Key issues highlighted included the deteriorating condition of roads due to large potholes, non-functional…

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CAU VC apprises Guv of recent initiatives, achievements

Imphal: ​Dr. Anupam Mishra, vice-chancellor of Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, called on Manipur governor, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, at Raj Bhavan, here on Tuesday. During the meeting, Dr. Mishra apprised the governor of the university’s recent initiatives and achievements, particularly in the areas of early childhood nutrition, health economics, nutritional economics, and the quantification of…

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