PARLIAMENT QUESTION: REFORMS IN UPSC AND SSC

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions PARLIAMENT QUESTION: REFORMS IN UPSC AND SSC Posted On: 30 JUL 2026 5:15PM by PIB Delhi The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has undertaken several reforms to streamline the recruitment process and make it more efficient, transparent and time bound as well as to enhance the examination credibility and integrity. Interview for appointment to Group ‘C’ and Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) posts has been dispensed with effect from 01.01.2016 so as to expedite the recruitment process and to ensure fairness and objectivity in recruitment examinations. Provisional appointment letters can be i…
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Congress Demands Immediate J&K Statehood Restoration Again

New Delhi, August 5, 2026: The Indian National Congress on Wednesday renewed its demand for the immediate restoration of full statehood to Jammu & Kashmir, accusing the BJP-led Union Government of failing to fulfil repeated assurances made since the revocation of the region's special constitutional status in August 2019. In a statement titled "Seven Years of a Broken Promise: Restore Statehood to Jammu & Kashmir" , AICC General Secretary in-charge of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Dr. Syed Naseer Hussain, said the Centre had completed every stage of its own roadmap except the final promise of restoring statehood. He said …
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COTU Extends NH-2 Counter Blockade Until UNC Lifts Protest

Kangpokpi, August 5, 2026: The Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU), Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi District, has announced that its ongoing counter blockade along National Highway-2 (NH-2) will continue until the United Naga Council (UNC) withdraws its inter-district blockade. In a public advisory issued on Wednesday, COTU stated that the decision was taken during a review meeting held on August 4, 2026. The organisation resolved to continue the counter blockade imposed against the UNC's blockade, which it said was affecting the Kuki-Zo people of Kangpokpi district. However, COTU also announced that passengers travelling on the highway and empty vehi…
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Tengnoupal CSOs Warn of Agitation Over Doctor Delay

MOREH, Aug. 5, 2026: Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) of Tengnoupal District have warned of democratic agitation if five doctors transferred to health institutions in the district fail to report for duty within a week. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the CSOs said the move was necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Tengnoupal, PHC Moreh and the Sub-Divisional Hospital (SDH) Moreh. The organisations expressed concern over the delay in joining by doctors transferred under the Governor of Manipur's transfer order dated July 22, 2026. According to the statement, although the transfer order …
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JTCM Opposes CM's Planned Visit to Makhan Relief Camp

Tamenglong, August 5, 2026: The Working Committee of the Joint Tribes Council Manipur (WC-JTCM) has opposed the proposed visit of the Chief Minister of Manipur to the Makhan Relief Camp on 8 August, urging the government to first deliver justice to the families of six Liangmai Naga men who were abducted and killed earlier this year. In a press statement issued today, the council said it does not approve of the Chief Minister's visit at this stage. The organisation noted that 84 days have passed since the six Liangmai Naga men were abducted and killed at Leilon Vaiphei village on 13 May 2026. It alleged that their mortal remains are still …
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Manipur CM Opens State Workshop on AI, Cyber Security

Imphal, August 5, 2026: Chief Minister Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh today inaugurated the 1st State-Level Digital Governance, AI, Cyber Security & Skilling Workshop at the Main Conference Hall of Civil Secretariat, Mantripukhri, Imphal. The workshop was organised by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Manipur, in collaboration with Microsoft India. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister stated that Manipur is committed to becoming a digitally empowered, inclusive, and future-ready State. He said that the collaboration with Microsoft reflects the Government's shared vision of leveraging technology to transform gove…
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MSCW ORGANISES TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR STAFF OF ONE STOP CENTRES

Imphal, August 5, 2026 (DIPR): A one-day Training Programme for the Staff of One Stop Centres was organised today by the Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW) under the sponsorship of the National Commission for Women at the Auditorium Hall of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Nityaipat Chuthek, Imphal. Delivering the welcome and keynote address, Member Secretary, MSCW and Additional Director, IPR, Manipur, Smt W. Phajatombi Devi, MCS, said that the training programme conducted today marks the second phase of the training programme for the staff of One Stop Centres under the sponsorship of the National Commission…
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Thadou leaders reaffirm commitment to Manipur integrity

IMPHAL, Aug. 5, 2026: Thadou Inpi Manipur General Secretary Michael Lamjathang Thadou reaffirmed the Thadou community's commitment to the unity and integrity of Manipur while paying floral tributes at the Manipur Integrity Pillar on the occasion of the 29th Manipur Integrity Day observed by the All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO) on August 4, 2026 The tribute ceremony was held on Tuesday morning at Polo Ground, near the Manipur Museum in Imphal, where Michael Lamjathang Thadou represented the Thadou people of Manipur. In a statement, he said that the unity and territorial integrity of Manipur are sacrosanct for all Manipuris and …
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Manipur transfers 16 MCS officers in major reshuffle

IMPHAL, Aug. 5, 2026: The Government of Manipur has ordered the transfer and posting of 16 Manipur Civil Service (MCS) officers with immediate effect in the public interest. The order was issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Personnel Division) on 3 August 2026. According to the official notification on August 3, Polly Makan, MCS , who was serving as ADC, Ukhrul and also holding additional charge as SDO/BDO, Lungchong Maiphei, has been posted as ADC, Ukhrul . H.L. Jain, MCS , has been transferred as ADC, Kamjong , while David Kasungnao, MCS , has been posted as Project Director, DRDA, Ukhrul , with additional charge of …
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Imphal: Hand Grenade Found at Sangaiprou Residential Compound

Imphal, August 5, 2026: A hand grenade was found at the residential compound of Hodam Rajesh Singh (40), son of late H. Yaima Singh, at Sangaiprou Mamang Leikai at around 5:00 a.m. today, according to a police report. Police said the explosive device was discovered lying inside the compound. Further investigation is underway.
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