Chothe Tribe Connect-CTC

Chumbang, Chandel, 06.02.2026:

The 58th Conference-cum-Sports Meet 2026 of the Chothe Athourul Ngei Abom, Manipur (CANA), Chothe Students’ Union, Manipur, commenced today and will continue till 11th February 2026.

The event is being organised under the theme “Preserving Heritage, Inspiring Generations.”

The inaugural function was graced by Dr. SS. Olish, Hon'ble MLA of 41 Chandel (ST) Assembly Constituency, as the Chief Guest. Dr. Amorson Sankhil, Principal of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Chandel, under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, presided over the programme as the Functional President. Smt. Ch. Priscilla Thiumei, President of the Naga Women’s Union, Manipur (NWUM), attended as the Guest of Honour, while Mr. Malsawm Thao, President of Chothe Lim Abom, Manipur (CLAM), Chothe Tribe Union, Manipur, served as the Chief Host.

The Conference cm Sports Meet is being hosted by the Chumbang Youth Club, Chandel and aims to foster unity, leadership, cultural consciousness and sporting spirit among Chothe youths.

CANA (Chothe Athourul Ngei Abom (Chothe Students' Union) warmly invites all Chothe people to join us the 58th CANA Conference cm Sports Meet 2026.

Duration: 5th to 11th February 2026
This programme is dedicated to encourage and uplift our youth.....

👘 Cultural Day – Sunday (8th February 2026)
Let us celebrate our rich Chothe culture and identity by attending traditional Chothe attire

Your presence, support and encouragement will mean a lot to our young generation.

Let us come together as one community!

PALLEL-CHANDEL-LITAN ROAD (15 KMS
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Gross negligence and indifferent attitude towards rural roads development project: Chothe Tribe Union, Manipur Condemns and warn of further agitation and take up legal process.....

Chandonpokpi (Phaipi) Chandel: 07.01.2026

Chothe Lim Abom, Manipur (Chothe Tribe Union) expresses its deep grief, serious concern, and strong condemnation over the prolonged and unjustified delay in the completion of the blacktopping work of Pallel–Chandel Road up to Litan (15 km stretch).

On behalf of thousands of severely affected residents, Chothe Lim Abom, Manipur (CLAM) issues this statement to urgently call upon the concerned authorities and the executing contractor to immediately resume and complete the blacktopping work of the Pallel–Chandel–Litan Road, which spans merely 15 kilometres.

The said project is being executed by EE/PIU-II, Chandel, RED/MSRRDA, Government of Manipur, and is funded by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, under Package No. 2170, Phase-XI (RT). The blacktopping work was awarded to Special Contractor Shri Mingthing Horam on 6th August 2019, with the stipulated date of completion being 5th February 2021.

It is deeply disturbing that, even after more than four years beyond the stipulated completion date, the project remains unfinished. This gross negligence has resulted in deplorable road conditions, posing serious safety hazards to commuters. The road serves as a critical lifeline for daily commuters, officegoers, teachers, students, traders, and the local population.

The unfinished road surface, strewn with loose stone chips and excessive dust, has turned into a deadly trap for motorists, pedestrians, and residents alike.

Such an indifferent attitude towards public infrastructure is unacceptable and amounts to a grave injustice, as it directly endangers public life and hampers the social and economic well-being of the community.

Chothe Lim Abom, Manipur (CLAM) firmly demands immediate intervention, accountability, and transparency from the Government and the executing agency. The contractor must mobilize adequate manpower and machinery without further delay and ensure the immediate completion of the blacktopping work to the required standards.

The Union expresses its strong resentment over repeated empty assurances and continued silence from the responsible authorities. In the interest of public safety, CLAM also strongly advises timber traders and other business operators to refrain from using this hazardous road, particularly during late-night hours from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM, until the road is made safe for use.

Chothe Lim Abom, Manipur (CLAM) once again urges the concerned authorities to take immediate and decisive action in the interest of public welfare.

Failure to act promptly will compel the Union to pursue all necessary legal and democratic avenues to ensure accountability and to secure the completion of the project to the highest standards, solely for the benefit of the general public.

Sd/-
Secretary,
Information & Publicity
Chothe Lim Abom, Manipur (CLAM)
Chothe Tribe Union

Imphal 3rd Nov. 2025:

From Imphal, a 45-minute flight to Guwahati now costs more than a 3-hour flight to Delhi. With the cheapest fares seen at ₹14,328 for Imphal–Guwahati on November 5 and ₹10,037 for Imphal–Delhi on the same day, local travel agencies say airlines are exploiting stranded flyers amid ongoing conflict and highway closures.

Demand-driven “dynamic pricing” is blamed, exacerbated by May 3, 2023, violence and forced reliance on air travel. Agencies have appealed to the PMO, DGCA, and the state government to intervene. Flyers say the burden hits poor and medical-travel-bound commuters hardest when other travel modes are blocked.

A letter to the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation,Government of India was submitted by L. Sushildro, MLA Khurai constituency, urging an increase in the frequency of flights on the Imphal–Guwahati and Imphal–Kolkata routes. The limited number of flights has caused airfares to skyrocket, creating serious inconvenience for the public. To address this grievance and make air travel affordable, I have strongly appealed for both an increase in flight frequency and a reduction in airfare said, MLA Khurai Constituency