Preparations are on for the likely visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to trouble-torn Manipur, sources said.
In a strongly-worded statement, Singh said the Aadhaar verification process must not operate in isolation and should strictly align with the provisions of the ILP system, which regulates entry of non-locals into the state.
The ambush occurred around 2 p.m. near Mongjang village, approximately 7 km from Churachandpur town, when the victims were travelling in a car.
Amidst ethnic crisis that has gripped Manipur for over two years, the World Meetei Council (WMC), a civil society organization, has made a fervent appeal to both Meitei and Kuki legislators to rise above political divisions and take responsibility for restoring peace in the conflict-ridden state.
Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma and Namlunthem Singson were among the victims of the ill-fated flight bound for Gatwick, London, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad.
This is the very least he can do to show his concern, if he has any, for the strife-torn state, said the party.
Security forces recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition during search and area domination operations in the Lunkhongjang Ridges, under New Keithelmanbi Police Station in Manipur's Kangpokpi District. It was conducted to bolster security in vulnerable hill and valley regions.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday announced that the state has achieved a significant milestone, recording the highest number of micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) registrations in the northeastern region.
The Congress on Tuesday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur, saying the strife-torn state still awaits his visit.
In a series of intelligence-based joint operations, security forces in Manipur recovered 19 weapons, ammunition, and other war-like stores from areas affected by ethnic strife. The operations, carried out by the Assam Rifles in coordination with the Manipur Police, targeted several districts, including Thoubal, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur, and Kakching.
