President Murmu witnesses polo exhibition match in Imphal

People of Manipur govt’s top priority: President Murmu

People of Manipur govt’s top priority: President Murmu Imphal, Dec 11 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that the government of India stands firmly with every affected family in Manipur and that addressing the concerns of the people is the government’s highest priority. Addressing a civic reception hosted in her honour by the Manipur government at the City Convention Centre, the President said that the people of Manipur had witness…

Manipur: Kangpokpi CSOs to Abstain from Presidential Visit, Decry ‘Complete Neglect’ of Conflict-Hit Kuki-Zo IDPs

MANIPUR: In a sharp and united condemnation, all major Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) of Sadar Hills have announced their decision to abstained from participating in the official welcoming of the President of India to Senapati on December 12, citing what they described as a “painful and unacceptable neglect” of the conflict-affected Kuki-Zo population in Kangpokpi District. The joint CSOs including Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills (KISH), Committee on …

President Murmu witnesses polo exhibition match in Imphal

Imphal, Dec 11 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu, who arrived here on a two-day visit to Manipur, on Thursday afternoon witnessed a traditional polo match.Murmu watched the traditional 'Sagol Kangjei' exhibition match at the historic Mapal Kangjeibung or Imphal Polo Ground. Manipur's 'Sagol Kangjei' is considered the precursor to the modern polo game.Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel and other senior officials we…

President Murmu arrives in Manipur on maiden visit; to unveil multiple projects

Imphal, Dec 11 : President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Imphal on Thursday afternoon on her maiden two-day tour of the state, which has been under President’s Rule since February 13, following prolonged ethnic violence. Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla received President Murmu at Imphal’s Bir Tikendrajit Airport. The President was accorded a guard of honour on her arrival. Manipur Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, Chief Security Advisor to the M…