Manipur CM inaugurates two bridges under PMGSY scheme in Imphal East

In a major boost to infra in the state, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh inaugurated two bridges and the southern pavilion of Luwangpokpa Multi Sports Complex in Imphal East district on Wednesday. The bridges were constructed over the Imphal River at Lairikyengam Leikai Heikrumakhong and Keisham MapaKairang in Heingang AC under the PMGSY scheme. […]

Manipur CM hits out at Jairam Ramesh over ‘Urea for Poppy’ remark

Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday lashed out at senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh for his sensational remark over alleged diversion of urea to hill areas of the state facilitating poppy cultivation. Reacting sharply to the Congress leader’s tweet, CM Biren Singh said that the people of hill districts will […]

Manipur govt felicitates 5 Olympians; hands over cash rewards, jobs

Manipur government on Saturday felicitated 5 sportspersons from the State, who participated in the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics, at a grand reception held by the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs in Imphal’s Khuman Lampak Stadium. The ceremony was attended by Union Minister of State Prahlad Singh Patel, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh among other […]

Manipur CM Biren Singh flags off Europe bound consignment of Black Rice

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday flagged off a consignment comprising one metric tonne of organic black rice, locally known as ‘Chak-Hao’ to Europe. “Flagged off the Europe bound consignment of Black Rice (Chak-Hao) today. The support extended by Govt. of India has enabled our farmers to export our products at a remunerative […]

Manipur eyes to become largest oxygen producer in NE

Manipur is eyeing to become the largest oxygen producer in the Northeastern region. Giving a fillip to the healthcare infra in the State, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday inaugurated a 20 KL cryogenic liquid medical oxygen plant at Porompat in Imphal East. The cryogenic liquid medical oxygen plant has the capacity to refill […]

Manipur CM Biren Singh announces cash reward, govt job for Indian hockey player Nilakanta Sharma

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has announced a cash reward of Rs 75 lakh and a suitable state government job for Shanglakpam Nilakanta Sharma, a member of the Indian men’s hockey team that bagged the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. On Thursday, Biren Singh spoke to Nilakanta over the phone and assured […]

Big push to infra: Nitin Gadkari lays base for 16 National Highway projects in Manipur

The Centre on Monday provided a massive boost to road infrastructure in Manipur with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari laying base for 16 National Highway projects besides inaugurating the crucial Makru bridge along the Imphal-Jiribam road. Besides, the Union Road Transport and Highway Minister also sanctioned additional projects worth crores at the […]

Manipur CM Biren Singh terms BL Santosh’s visit as ‘historic’

The Manipur BJP is gearing up ahead of the state assembly elections likely to be held early next year. Party national general secretary BL Santosh is camping in the state to overview the party’s preparedness for the elections. Speaking to Northeast Live, State Chief Minister N Biren Singh termed the BJP central leader’s visit to […]

Tokyo Olympics: Manipur CM launches ‘Cheer4India’ campaign to encourage athletes

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday launched the “Cheer4India” campaign to encourage athletes representing India at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. During the launch of the campaign, Singh announced that the state will award Rs 1.2 crore for the gold medal, Rs 1 crore for silver medal and Rs 75 lakh for bronze medal […]