Manipur CM lauds ‘farsighted’ Union Budget, thanks PM, Sitharaman

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday, lauded the Union Budget 2021-22 and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for their efforts in presenting a farsighted budget. “The budget will lay the foundation of ‘Ease of Living’ because it has underlined the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. I thank Prime […]

Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura celebrate 49th Statehood Day

On January 21, 1972, the northeastern states of Meghalaya, Manipur and Tripura were granted full statehood by the government of India under the North Eastern Region (Re-Organisation) Act, 1971. To mark the special day, the three northeastern states on Thursday celebrated Statehood Day in their own unique ways. In Meghalaya, the 49th Statehood Day celebrations […]

Manipur CM N Biren Singh virtually inaugurates 4th edition of Cherry Blossom Festival

The 4th edition of the Cherry Blossom Festival, Mao in Manipur was virtually inaugurated by Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday, due to the pandemic. The virtual inauguration was held at the Chief Minister’s secretariat in presence of State Tourism minister O Lukhoi Singh, Chairman, Tourism, Ashab Uddin, Commissioner, Tourism, Devesh Deval, Regional Director, […]

“Will be under control in a day or two”: Manipur CM N Biren Singh on Dzukou wildfire

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday said that the ravaging wildfire in Dzukou valley is likely to be under control on the Manipur side in a day or two. Speaking exclusively to Northeast Live Editor-in-Chief Wasbir Hussain, the Chief Minister stated that most of the fire has been doused. However, the wildfire still […]

Dzuko wildfire tragedy: Manipur govt to provide compensation to deceased NDRF personnel’s family

The Manipur government will provide appropriate compensation to the deceased NDRF personnel from Manipur, who was found dead at the base camp of Mount Esii near the Dzuko range. Chief Minister N Biren Singh visited the residence of the deceased NDRF personnel Nongthombam Binoy and met the family members at Luwangsangbam Maning Leikai in Imphal […]

Centre has assured assistance to contain wildfire at Dzukou valley, says Manipur CM Biren Singh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday has assured assistance to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to contain the wildfire on the Manipur-Nagaland border. Taking to Twitter, Manipur CM N Biren Singh said, “Amit Shah Ji has assured all the necessary assistance from the Home Ministry to contain the situation at earliest.” Singh further […]

Amit Shah meets civil society organisations in Imphal to understand issues, problems

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday interacted with leaders of several Civil Society Organisations to understand their issues and problems. The organisations included Kuki Inpi, Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), United Naga Council (UNC) and Zeliangrong Baudi. During the meeting, each organisation submitted their respective observations […]

Manipur ASP returns Chief Minister’s Gallantry Medal after court order on drugs case

Manipur Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Thounaojam Brinda on Friday returned her Chief Minister’s Gallantry Medal, she received for a drugs probe, in which former Bharatiya Janata Party ADC chairman and six others, were implicated. She also wrote to Chief Minister N Biren Singh in Imphal, stating the reason to be a court observation, which […]

Manipur CM lays foundation stone for water park worth Rs 40 cr in Imphal East

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh laid the foundation stone for the State’s first-ever water amusement park and inaugurated the Likla Leima Leikon at Theng Ngu Chingjin at Awang Potshangbam Khunou in Imphal East district on Friday. At an estimated cost of Rs. 40 crores, the amusement park will be constructed by the Manipur Police […]