Manipur Home Minister Appeals for Safe Release of Missing Civilians Amid Ethnic Tensions
Govindas Konthoujam on May 22 appealed to all communities in Manipur to ensure the safe release of civilians allegedly being held captive amid the continuing ethnic tensions in the state. He stressed the need for humanity, peace and reconciliation. Speaking on the sidelines of the inaugural “NCC Ekta Cup” organised by the National Cadet Corps…
Pakistani Army Chief Flies to Tehran as Vital US-Iran Ceasefire Talks Enter Critical Phase
Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir departed for Tehran on Friday to spearhead intensive mediation efforts aimed at securing a permanent end to the conflict between Iran and the United States. According to Iranian state media and regional security sources, Munir’s high-stakes visit arrives at a critical turning point as Tehran evaluates the latest…
Manipur CM appeals for talks instead of bandhs amid continuing unrest
Y Khemchand Singh on May 22 appealed to people in Manipur to avoid bandhs and blockades, saying such protests create additional hardship for ordinary citizens, especially daily wage earners already affected by the ongoing unrest in the state. The chief minister made the appeal while inaugurating an RCC bridge over the Nambul River at Akham…
Dialogue Is the Way Forward, Says Manipur CM While Opposing Bandhs and Blockades
Y Khemchand Singh on May 22 appealed to the people of Manipur to refrain from enforcing bandhs and blockades, stating that such protests affect daily wage earners the most and further strain the state’s economy amid ongoing unrest. Speaking at the inauguration of an RCC bridge over the Nambul River at Akham Mayai Leikai in…
Attack Allegation on Mongkot Chepu Village Raised by Kuki CSO Amid Fake AI Content Concerns
The Kuki CSO Working Committee has alleged that Mongkot Chepu village, located in the Litan-Sareikhong belt of Manipur’s Ukhrul district, came under a “strategic and unprovoked attack” on May 21. The committee also accused certain groups of spreading “weaponised misinformation” through AI-generated content following the incident. In a statement, the committee claimed that armed assailants…
Arunachal Pradesh Launches ‘Mission Arunachal Kiwi’ to Build Global Organic Brand
Chowna Mein on Thursday described the launch of “Mission Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh” as a major step towards empowering farmers and creating a globally competitive organic kiwi ecosystem in the state. The Deputy Chief Minister said the mission aims to strengthen the entire kiwi value chain — from cultivation and post-harvest management…
Tech Expansion: LTM Offers to Buy Randstad’s Europe and Australia Businesses
Mid-tier IT services company LTM has made a major strategic move to accelerate its international expansion. The company has officially extended a cash offer of approximately €160 million to acquire the technology and consulting services businesses of employment agency Randstad across Europe and Australia. The acquisition targets high-growth verticals and will significantly expand LTM’s scale…
Election Commission Announces RS Polls in Four Northeastern States on June 18
The Election Commission of India (ECI) today announced polls for 24 Rajya Sabha seats on June 18, including one seat each in Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram. In a statement, the ECI said the elections for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held in 10 States where the incumbents are retiring on different dates…
Delhi’s IGI Airport Steps Up Ebola Border Screening as Union Health Ministry Flags High-Risk Inbound Transits
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) has implemented an urgent public health directive compelling travelers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-hit African nations to undergo immediate screening before immigration clearance. Issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the targeted advisory concentrates heavily on passengers…
Manipur Police Nab Four UNLF (P) Cadres; Large Cache of Arms Recovered
Manipur Police launched a special operation in the Lamshang area under Lamsang police station on Wednesday and apprehended two active cadres of UNLF (P) with arms and ammunition, including one INSAS LMG, three INSAS LMG magazines and 14 live rounds.The apprehended cadres have been identified as Heishnam Thomas Singh (29) of Mayang Imphal Kokchai and…
