TODAY -

CM reaches out with 'summer capital', will do away with net ban in 4/5 days time call
Ukhrul hosts Cabinet meeting for second time since 2019
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, October 18 2023: For the second time since the coming of the BJP led Government in 2017, Ukhrul hosted a Cabinet meeting with Chief Minister N Biren Singh in the chair today.

This is the first time that the Cabinet meeting was taken to Ukhrul durng the time of the BJP 2.0 led Government.

For the first time, Ukhrul hosted a Cabinet meeting on June 5, 2019 under CM N Biren Singh.

Not unexpectedly two of the Kuki-Chin MLAs in the Cabinet-Textile, Commerce, Industry and Cooperation Minister Nemcha Kipgen and Tribal Affairs Minister Letpao Haokip stayed away from the Cabinet meeting citing the current crisis.

While a whole lot of MLAs in the ruling front travelled to Ukhrul today, all the 10 Kuki-Chin MLAs stayed away.



CM reaches out with 'summer capital', will do away with net ban in 4/5 days time call
CM reaches out with 'summer capital', will do away with net ban in 4/5 days time call


Earlier, the 10 Kuki MLAs also did not attend the last Assembly Session held on August 29 citing security reasons.

They had reportedly said that they did not feel safe travelling to Imphal amid the current crisis.

However, this time, the Cabinet meeting was held in Ukhrul district headquarters which is not affected by the current violence.

Ukhrul is more than 80 Kms away from Imphal.

The Cabinet meeting was held at the conference hall of the Deputy Commissioner's office in the morning.

Later in the day, CM N Biren Singh inaugurated and laid foundation stones for various projects worth Rs 64.38 crore for Ukhrul and Kamjong district.

After the Cabinet meeting at the DC's conference hall today, Chief Minister N Biren Singh attended a public function at the Mini Secretariat Complex, Ukhrul.

The Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers were given a warm welcome at a reception ceremony at Hungpung Village.

Addressing the public function at the Mini Secretariat, the Chief Minister said Ukhrul district will be developed into a "Summer Capital" as a priority.

The Chief Minister added that mobile internet service will be resumed after 4/5 days.

Ukhrul's population is growing and it is an important town after Imphal.

The district should also be a major part of the vision for North East and development programmes meant for Manipur under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said.

The CM mulled the idea of developing a new Ukhrul township near Sirarakhong and urged the people to consider it.

During the meeting today, the State Cabinet approved creation of a SDC office at Paoyi village and Tolloi police station, he said.

The main concern for the people in Ukhrul at present is water scarcity, and the first priority of the Government is to solve this problem, said N Biren Singh.

To solve the issue of water scarcity, Rs 6 crore has been sanctioned for augmentation of water supply of Ukhrul Town, he said.

A dam at Shirui at a cost of Rs 180�200 crore to supply water to the whole of Ukhrul district will be constructed on priority, he said, seeking the support of the people, CSOs and MLAs and urging them to remove all obstacles so that the construction of the dam can be completed without any problem.

N Biren said the second priority of his Government is to complete construction of Imphal-Ukhrul road.

The Chief Minister hinted that he has fulfilled assurances and commitment he gave to the people of Ukhrul during his last visit.

Had the Government not delivered the assurances or commitments given during his visits in 2017-18, he would not have been able to return today, said the CM.

This Government was chosen by the people, and it will deliver all assurances or commitments given to the people, he said.

On the mobile internet ban currently imposed in the whole of the State, N Biren said the service may be restored within 4-5 days.

Chief Minister N Biren Singh also spoke on the relation between the Tangkhuls and the Meiteis.

N Biren said, "Our history should not be distorted nor kept aside.

We were divided because of political interference for sometime, but we are now gradually starting to understand each other.

We must uphold our ancestral relationship of being brothers" .

The new generation of all indigenous people should live together in peace, he said, stating that a heritage museum dedicated to Meitei and Tangkhul history will be constructed at Hungpung.

Later in the day, N Biren Singh laid the foundation for construction of Hao Heritage Centre at Hungpung.

In health related sector, Rs 12.5 crore has been approved for construction of a Nursing College in Ukhrul, he said and assured that the district will be given first priority when opening medical colleges in the future.

He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that his Government aims to set up at least one medical college in each district.

Around 1.5 lakh youths have been affected by drugs.

To address this issue, Rs 5 crore has been approved to open Drug Rehabilitation Centres under the Social Welfare Department, he said.

He appreciated the CSO leaders and village chiefs of Ukhrul for their anti-drug campaigns, and for supporting the Government's War on Drugs.

He further stated that the Government has given the green light for construction of a cold storage in the district.

The Chief Minister said the Go to Hills Mission was launched to bridge the gap between the hills and the valley so that unity and equal development could be brought in the State.

During the function, Chief Minister N Biren Singh handed over appointment letters to 26 individuals for the Autonomous District Council office under die in harness scheme.

On behalf of Ukhrul and Kamjong district, MLA Ram Muivah thanked the Chief Minister and his Government for bringing many developmental projects for the people of the two districts.

He requested and urged the Chief Minister to resume the celebration of Shirui Lily Festival.

The projects for which foundation stones were laid today include construction of a Bailey Bridge over Challou River at Poi Village, construction of road from NH-202 to Halang Village circular road, improvement of inter village circular road at New Tusom Christian village.

Other projects include construction of PHSC Phungcham and Shirui under PM ABHIM; construction of Type IV, III and Type II police quarters at Ukhrul, Chingai, Jessami, Shangshak, Somdal and Litan PS under MHPC Ltd; construction of Government children homes at Ukhrul under Engg Cell Health and Family Welfare; Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) under MSPCL; construction of Cultural Centre cum Multipurpose Building in Ukhrul; and upliftment of integrated farming of Huishu village under NEC.

The Chief Minister also handed over 20 various projects to the people of Ukhrul.

The projects include Women's Hostel and Girls' Hostel at Ukhrul Headquarters and Paoyi Chingai Village under MOBEDS; PHSC building at TUSOM CV, Ngainga Chingai, and Ringui Lungchong Maiphei under MOBEDS.

Other projects include school building and sanitation complex for boys and girls at Sirarakhong, Ngachonmi, Ringui Ayotang, Ringui Ramhon and Paorei Primary School.

The CM also inaugurated Guest House at Shirui; Geriatric Ward at District Hospital Ukhrul; Barrack type quarters at PHC Lambui; Augmentation of water supply scheme at Yaolen village, Paoyi Azingtang village, Chingjaroi CV, Leiyaram village, Tora Khunou, and Lungreiphung village under PHED; and an Open Gym at Ukhrul under YAS.

The function was attended by Transport Minister Khashim Vashum, Water Resources Minister Awangbow Newmai, MAHUD Minister Y Khemchand, Health Minister Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh, Social Welfare Minister H Dingo Singh, PHE Minister L Susindro Meitei, Education Minister Thounaojam Basanta Kumar Singh, HAC Chairman Dinganglung Gangmei, MLA Ram Muivah, MLA Kh Joykisan, MLA Th Shyamkumar, MLA Janghemlung Pamei, MLA J Kumo Sha, MLA Ibomcha, MLA Ashabuddin, MLA L Shanti and MLA Leishiyo Keishing.

Chief Secretary Dr Vineet Joshi, Deputy Commissioner Ukhrul Zuringla Kengoo, District Level Officers, members of several CSOs, village chiefs, Church leaders and public attended the event.

The people and CSOs submitted various memoranda to the Chief Minister and Ministers concerned.


* Comments posted by users in this discussion thread and other parts of this site are opinions of the individuals posting them (whose user ID is displayed alongside) and not the views of e-pao.net. We strongly recommend that users exercise responsibility, sensitivity and caution over language while writing your opinions which will be seen and read by other users. Please read a complete Guideline on using comments on this website.




HEADLINES - 19, OCT 2023
  • Arrest Barish, JAC demands
  • Cong questions AMUCO's stand
  • Firing of Oct 14 at Khwairakpam Leikai : Police arrest three more accused
  • Arms seized
  • 'Hand over bodies of killed Meiteis to claim yours'
  • Governor reaches out to IDPs in relief camps
  • Manipur National Day observed
  • World Suicide Prevention Day observance held
  • Breast cancer awareness programme, health camp conducted
  • CCSK observes Manipur National Day
  • Student bodies lock MOBC office
  • "Ayush for Old Age Home" campaign launched
  • MPYCC members released on bail
  • Project benefits farmers
  • Awarded
  • ZUF accuses NSCN-IM of carrying out "extortion"
  • CM inaugurates 18 projects, lays foundation tor 22 in Ukhrul
  • MPCC resents AMUCO besmirch, deadline
  • ZUF warns NSCN-IM to stop collecting taxes
  • Three more held, JAC demands arrest of Barish
  • Guv Uikey's CCpur visit briefly obstructed
  • CCSK observes first democratic government of Manipur
  • CIRCA for state level observance of Manipur National Day
  • Petition seeks stay on MSCW proceedings
  • Court grants bail to Cong workers
  • Steps taken up to contain ASF: Dr L Gojendro
  • Department hopes cold season curbs dengue
  • Crisis situation discussed at National Day observance
  • Protection of Manipur's art forms stressed
  • Silver Jubilee, foundation day celebrated
  • 'EBADA fostering hill-valley brotherhood'
  • Mobile net ban lift likely in 4-5 days
  • Village volunteers nab Kuki man with drugs
  • COCOMI urged to lift boycott of government
  • Two dead bodies recovered
  • AOI Babina organises breast cancer awareness
  • World Suicide Prevention Day held at Noney
  • SFs conduct search Ops, recover weapons
  • JSB CCpur warns stir over DC's transfer
  • National Handloom Expo begins at Kolkata
  • Health camps, awareness held at relief camps
  • MUSU boycotts MOBC, locks office
  • AR felicitates bronze medallist Sunil
  • AR seizes areca nuts, SFs recover weapons
  • LATEST IN E-PAO.NET
  • 12th Legislative Assembly #2 : Gallery
  • Violence in Manipur 2023-2025 : Timeline
  • Education & its disjuncture in Manipur
  • HUN-Thadou Cultural Fest 2025 : Theme
  • Coo :: Poem
  • Agartala Coach : India U-19 Women Cricket
  • The story of the village of hope
  • Career choice in wetlands
  • CM in Delhi to meet Shah
  • After failed plastic ban bid, on brickfields
  • New catfish species discovered in Chakpi
  • Love, Unsure :: Poem
  • Manipur's border battles: Deeper conflict
  • A world without leprosy
  • Origin of corruption & possible remedies
  • The question of life
  • 'Sereki' unveils Majuli-themed campaign
  • Posers over summons to Delhi
  • Addiction-free campaign
  • Mera Chaorel Houba @Kangla #5 : Gallery
  • Lamtanganba, Adum , Mahaiso : eMing
  • Manipur : Champions Jr Natl Sepaktakraw
  • Effective Unified Command approach
  • Saurashtrian Tamils
  • Accepting the change :: Poem
  • From Kumbh to heaven direct
  • Edge of the seat suspense
  • Wetlands revival efforts reaping fruit
  • Natambakta : Play by JNMDA #4 : Gallery
  • EIIFF 2025 unveils Festival Memento
  • Climate change & plant diseases
  • Shija Hospital- AHPI Healthcare Award
  • Budget 2025: A big gift for middle-class
  • The Science of Success : Attitude #2
  • Cakeology 2025: India's largest cake expo
  • Need to stick to a consistent narrative
  • Leniency on tobacco ban aiding demographic
  • 76th Republic Day @ Kangla #2 : Gallery
  • Pheiroijam Christina - 21st Miss North East
  • Manipur: Gold at 28th Jr National Sepaktakraw
  • Clarion call for redeeming our rightful future
  • The Power of Poppy - 67 :: Poem
  • Clean energy for sustainability
  • Union Budget: Industrialists from NE speaks
  • Balaram Sougaijamba: General of Manipur
  • Nikhil Okram crowned 14th Mister North East
  • Chadong village: Rising from waters with hope
  • Financial literacy for common man
  • Obituary: (L) Pu Thangkholen Sitlhou
  • Nail care in Winters
  • State of war since 2023: No winner, only losers
  • Talks on new district row
  • Radio E-pao: 1000+ songs from Manipur
  • Maibi Jagoi @ Kwak Tanba : Gallery
  • February Calendar for Year 2025 : Tools
  • Ballad of Letting Go :: Poem
  • 2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Fest
  • Deeper exploration of term 'Hill-Valley Divide'
  • Children's Book to adopt 'Look East Policy'
  • Pony registration & conservation
  • Endless suffering of internally displaced child
  • 21st Ningtham Kumhei Fest #2 : Gallery
  • Thiyam Suryamukhi conferred Padma Shri
  • Isolate Kuki Militants by facilitating safe return
  • Sports Meet held at Rongdai Village
  • Eco-Apocalypse: Prevent collapse with Green
  • Grand Finale : 21st Mega Miss North East
  • Time to give more teeth to ST demand
  • 5 years of ILP; what about NRC demand ?
  • Remembering Md Ladu, celebrated polo player
  • The Lament of Love's Deceit :: Poem
  • Need for inculcating value based education
  • Royte - Times Young Entrepreneur Award
  • Glass Child Syndrome ! 'Sibling rivalry'
  • 6 Films for NE Section at GAFF 2025
  • Pony registration & conservation
  • Impartial anti-extortion cell need of the hour
  • 76th Republic Day @ Kangla #1 : Gallery
  • Conservation Strategies of Pethia manipurensis
  • Remembers 13 Brave Indian Soldiers
  • Workshop: Intl Year of Quantum Science
  • Governor's role and discretionary powers
  • Physics workshop for educators at Agartala
  • Who wins Delhi - Daru or Dharma
  • War on Drugs: A war Manipur cannot loses
  • NE turning into transnational drug hub
  • Essence of Gaan-Ngai #2
  • Manipur's dystopian reality
  • The day Light reached the hills
  • 2nd Eikhoigi Imphal Intl Film Fest 2025
  • Why is depreciation of rupee not stopping ?
  • An introduction to Rabies (Hydrophobia) #5
  • Thoithoiba Yelhou Yangkok Artist #2 : Gallery
  • Republic Day Titbits
  • NIT Manipur: Best Design Award @VLSI Design
  • The Power of Poppy - 66 :: Poem
  • Grand Finale: 14th Mega Mister North East
  • Application : FILMART, Hong Kong
  • The Science of Success : Attitude #1
  • 21st Ningtham Kumhei Fest #1 : Gallery
  • Demographic for balkanisation of Manipur
  • Training on Mushroom Cultivation at Nambol
  • Jugeshwor Kshetrimayum receives GELA 2025
  • Construction Committee of Meetei Yumpham
  • Call against misuse of social media
  • Positive & negative aspects of social media
  • In Search of Peace in Manipur
  • Embracing the Shadows :: Poem
  • Dr Manmohan Singh will live on
  • Rise in the price of medicines
  • Respecting the dead- Denying is a disgrace
  • Winter skin care tips for oily skin
  • Illegal immigrants :: Of FMR & border fencing
  • JD-U row exposes national parties' apathy
  • State Gaan-Ngai @Sagolband #2 : Gallery
  • On 'Only BJP can save Manipur'
  • Frontline health workers dispelling darkness
  • 14th East Himalayan Trade Fair
  • Life is plastic
  • Killers on the road : 834 lives lost
  • Call to action to save State's wetlands
  • Essence of Gaan-Ngai #1
  • The Taste of Dreams wins @Red Intl Film Fest
  • Science: 3rd eye for Meitei-Kuki reconciliation
  • Northeast flies high in direct selling
  • Mastering focus amidst distractions
  • An introduction to Rabies (Hydrophobia) #4
  • Indo-Naga Talks (From 2012) :: Timeline
  • BJP : Tepid response from the hills
  • BABINA Hospital sets example in healthcare
  • Nitya Ras @Nongmeibung #1 : Gallery
  • Agonizing reality of our country's veteran elites
  • Historicising the colonial narratives
  • NSS Team Departs for National Integration
  • HUN-Thadou Cultural Festival 2025
  • Time to recreate Naga Peoples Convention 2.0
  • Career in nutrition
  • Need to give more meaning to War on Drugs
  • Time for real action not empty rhetoric
  • Foundation: Manipur Press Club #2 : Gallery
  • "Aronba Wari" :: Shumang Leela Synopsis
  • Tripura's livelihoods challenges
  • Archaeological Exhibition @ Kangla : Gallery
  • Gaan-Ngai @Chaopok village #1 : Gallery
  • Manipur needs to affirm her tribal roots
  • Madras/Chennai- 1989 till 2024 : Gallery
  • Investigate "arms recoveries" in Mizoram
  • Training on Mushroom Cultivation
  • NE Direct Selling Conference & Expo
  • Response of Delhi in last 20 months
  • Regulated entry after FMR scrap, border
  • Mutua Bahadur : Preserving Manipuri culture
  • Competitive Altruism: Resolving ethnic conflict
  • Pithe Puli Utsav at Agartala
  • Building the best version of yourself
  • Guwahati Asian Film Festival 2025
  • Tips to keep your lips soft & smooth in winter
  • Subsidised flight tickets for all
  • MCPCR alert on child trafficking fear
  • Imoinu Erat Thouni @ Wangkhei : Gallery
  • Gaan-Ngai celebrating Culture in Delhi NCR
  • The Weeping Gods of Manipur :: Poem
  • Disarming Kuki-Zo armed groups under SoO
  • Why nurses deserve more recognition, pay
  • The hidden truths of our social media lives
  • MMTU stand bang on target: Recapping May 3
  • Enhancing aerial options to ease travel woes
  • 2nd Emoinu Fish Festival #1 : Gallery
  • Sustainable development - climate action #1
  • RIST Talk- 62 : Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • "Technically a BJP MLA will rule Nagaland"
  • Makar Sankranti : vibrant customs & traditions
  • Why gold is a strong hedge but ...
  • Delhi date on January 17
  • Onus of addressing tribal issues on new Guv?
  • Nupilal Ningshing Lamjel #2 : Gallery
  • Licypriya Kangujam: Nat'l Youth Day Award
  • Barak Festival advocates Peace, Progress
  • 'Yu', not fully liberalised
  • Article 355 equals Governor's Rule ?
  • Calls to vote with conscience
  • Zingtun academy leading by example
  • State Gaan-Ngai @Sagolband #1 : Gallery
  • Is Kuki-Zo community pushing Nagas to edge?
  • Will drive to find-treat-prevent TB continue ?
  • Smart Cities, dustier roads ?
  • ST of NE & Dalits of mainland India
  • That May :: Poem
  • Understanding Red, Yellow, Green
  • Cong posers on Govt aid to SoO group
  • Culturals @Tri-Nation Football #1 : Gallery
  • Gaan-Ngai festival of Kabui/Rongmei
  • 40 Years & 04 Stations- Part IV (Madras)
  • Manipur Gold: 34th Sr Natl Sepaktakraw C'ship
  • Public Health Risk Management Training
  • The Power of Poppy - 64 :: Poem
  • The Science of Success #4
  • Hingminashi Eikhoi : Call for unity in diversity
  • A Hymn for Goddess Emoinu
  • Are the foods we eat, correct ?
  • Gangtok, Sikkim (1983 till 1988) : Gallery
  • The Taste of Dreams : Teaser Unveiled
  • Be a child of courage & conquer obstacle
  • Hans Renal Care Centre in Guwahati
  • Focus on pre-May 3, 2023 period
  • Conundrum over the genesis of crisis
  • Misna Chanu aids to Jiribam IDPs : Gallery
  • North-East Students invited to JEE Main 2025
  • Empower the State else avoid blame on CM
  • Obituary : Thaunawjam Brajamohon
  • Hope :: Poem
  • An introduction to Rabies (Hydrophobia) #3
  • Winter makeup tips for dry skin
  • Imphal, Delhi still groping in the dark
  • Tension over assault case, land claims
  • Mega Protest Rally, end AFSPA #2: Gallery
  • Foundation: Manipur Press Club #1 : Gallery
  • Ningol Chakkouba @ Delhi #3 : Gallery
  • Indigenous Pottery Making @Imphal : Gallery
  • AIR Radio Imphal Station - Live streaming
  • Nupi Lal Memorial @Pune #2 : Gallery
  • The historical account of Kabaw Valley #3
  • Featured Front Page Photo 2024 #6: Gallery
  • E-Pao.net : 25th Anniv & 2025 Wishes
  • Protest @Delhi - Murder of Meiteis #2: Gallery
  • "Connections", art exhibitt @ DC : Gallery
  • Observance of Thang-Ta Day #1 : Gallery
  • Mera Chaorel Houba #4 : Gallery
  • Nupi Lal Memorial @Pune #1 : Gallery
  • Meitei Mayek Tamba : Online Classroom #5
  • Indigenous People Cultural Fest #1 : Gallery
  • Maibi Jagoi @ Mera Houchongba: Gallery
  • Mega Protest Rally, end AFSPA #1: Gallery
  • Ta Ta TabuHtoN :: Seireng
  • Downloadable Manipuri Calendar :: 2025
  • GHOST of PEACE :: Download Booklet