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Concerns Raised Over MCS Appointment in Directorate of Handlooms and Textiles
The article discusses concerns regarding the appointment of an MCS to the Director's post of the Directorate of Handlooms and Textiles. It argues this move is de-technicalizing the directorate, which was separated for technical focus. The author notes previous efforts by weaving communities demanding a separate technical directorate.
Sahamphung villagers demand resolution on wage payments and connectivity
The Sahamphung VB-GRAMG Association has given the government 10 days to resolve alleged irregularities in wage and material payments under the rural employment scheme. They also demanded restoration of reliable mobile connectivity in villages under Sahamphung Block.
LDA Warns Public Against Recruitment Money Scam
The Loktak Development Authority (LDA), Manipur, has issued a clarification stating that no recruitment process or post regularization is currently happening. The LDA warned the public against unauthorized claims seeking money for appointments and urged reporting such activities to the police or Project Director, LDA.
Meira Paibis urge police action against social media user defaming MLA Kebi
Meira Paibi representatives from Naoriya Pakhanglakpa Assembly Constituency asked the Cyber Crime Police to take strict action against Paonam Dhaneshor. The demand followed allegations that Dhaneshor posted defamatory remarks about MLA S. Kebi on social media.
LIPUL backs COCOMI call to boycott Sangai Festival amid Manipur situation
The League of Indigenous Peoples Upliftment (LIPUL) supported the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity's (COCOMI) call to boycott this year’s Sangai Festival. LIPUL stated that the prevailing situation in Manipur makes holding a major state-sponsored festival inappropriate. They urged the government to prioritize the resettlement of internally displaced persons.
Supreme Court disposes Kuki women’s plea regarding NH-2 blockade
The Supreme Court disposed of a petition filed by the Kuki Women Organization for Human Rights. This followed the Manipur government informing the court that the blockade on National Highway-2 had been removed and essential commodity supply restored. The court noted the reopening of NH-2 for movement of essentials, rendering the plea infructuous.
Seven Manipuri Ponies Die from Unidentified Disease in Kakching District
Seven Manipuri ponies have died over the past two weeks due to an unidentified disease outbreak in Kakching district. Blood samples were sent for testing, and officials urge the public not to panic pending lab results. The disease has affected about 30 percent of the pony population there since September 13.
JFD Women Wing seeks MLAs' stand on 'NO NRC, NO CENSUS'
The JFD Women Wing launched a campaign to get the stance of MLAs regarding the "NO NRC, NO CENSUS" movement. They submitted memoranda demanding that the Census operation be withheld until the National Register of Citizens (NRC), 1951, is updated and illegal immigration addressed.
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