Manipur Cong slams govt for not holding ADC polls

Imphal: Manipur Congress has accused the BJP govt in the state of being “anti-tribal” and “anti-hill” people for not holding autonomous district council (ADC) elections for the last four years.Manipur has six autonomous district councils.State Congress president Keisham Meghachandra in a post on X said, “The BJP government is anti-hill people, anti-tribal as this BJP government has deliberately chosen not to conduct ADCs elections for the last 4 years.”PTI

Anti-extortion drive nets two banned Manipur outfit members

Police in Manipur continue their crackdown on extortion rackets, arresting two members of the banned PREPAK outfit in Imphal West. The suspects, involved in extorting showrooms, were found with mobile phones and a motorbike. Extortion has surged since last year's violence, with militant groups also engaging in threats and kidnappings.

State govt sanctions key posts for new Anti-Narcotics Task Force

To tackle rising drug smuggling in Western Rajasthan, the state government will establish an Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) with a dedicated police force. This effort includes a specialised police station in Jaipur and outposts across key areas. Drug seizures have surged, prompting the state to prioritize districts near Punjab, Haryana, and Pakistan borders.

Cong to hold tribals meet in Igatpuri this week

Congress plans a tribals' meet in Igatpuri before the state assembly polls, with Maharashtra in-charge Remesh Chennithala expected to address it. The current MLA, Hiraman Khoskar, may not get the party ticket due to alleged cross-voting. Congress has interviewed over 13 candidates, focusing on winnability for the Igatpuri seat.

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