Manipur: Three Militants Among Six Arrested, Large Cache of Arms, Ammunition and Drugs Recovered
Security forces in Manipur have arrested six persons, including three militants and two suspected drug peddlers, during a series of operations carried out across different districts of the state. A large quantity of arms, ammunition, explosives and narcotics were recovered during the operations, officials said on Saturday. Manipur Director General of Police (DGP) Mukesh Singh…
Tiger Camera Trap ‘Bycatch’yields exciting result – First scientific report on Greater Hog Badger of Kaziranga National Park released
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has unveiled the first scientific assessment report of the Greater Hog Badger (Arctonyx collaris), a nocturnal small burrowing mammal locally called Mati Gahori (Assamese), confirming that the globally Vulnerable species, protected under Schedule I of India’s Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, thriving in the park’s diverse habitat. The report was…
CM Proposes Act Fast Unit and Fiscal Reforms for Northeast Development
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has urged NITI Aayog to play a decisive role in the state’s economic recovery, peace-building and long-term development, stating that development remains the most effective solution to insurgency and unrest. He made the remarks during an interaction between NITI Aayog and Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries of northeastern states…
MSI’s Arc-Powered Claw 8 EX AI+ Targets the Co-Developed Asus ROG Xbox Ally
The portable PC gaming market has reached a fever pitch following the high-profile showcases of next-generation handhelds from MSI and Asus. Stealing the spotlight is the newly unveiled MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, a heavily redesigned powerhouse built to rectify the missteps of its predecessor. The device is the world’s first handheld driven by Intel’s…
Tezpur Litchis Go to Singapore: CM Himanta Flags Off 500 Kg GI Consignment
In an important step towards increasing the footprints of Assam’s rich horticultural produce in international markets, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today ceremonially flagged off the export of a consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged litchis from Tezpur at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati.The export of 500 kilograms of the renowned “Piyaji” variety…
Deployment of CoBRA battalions to improve law and order in Manipur: State home minister
Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Thursday said the recent deployment of two CoBRA battalions of CRPF would improve the law and order situation in the state.Konthoujam made the remarks at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) complex in Imphal on Thursday after meeting family members of six Naga civilians whose bodies were…
India Urges U.S. to Halt Strikes After Alleged Attacks on Merchant Ships Carrying Indian Seafarers
India has conveyed a strong message to Washington calling for an immediate halt to military strikes targeting merchant vessels after reports that three ships carrying Indian seafarers were hit in operations attributed to the U.S. Navy in waters linked to heightened tensions with Iran. The Indian government has expressed serious concern over the safety of…
Vedanta Group Split Creates Four Independent Sector-Focused Companies
The Vedanta Limited group’s four demerged businesses are expected to make their stock market debut on Monday, June 15, listing on both the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange, according to sources. Alongside Vedanta Limited, which is already listed, the shares of four newly created independent entities—Vedanta Aluminium Metal (VAML), Vedanta Oil &…
COBRA deployment to strengthen security in Manipur, says Home Minister
Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam has expressed hope that the recent deployment of two Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA) units of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will help improve the law and order situation in the state, which continues to face security challenges in several districts. Speaking to reporters on June 11 at…
Former BJP state chief Sharda Devi elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Manipur
Former Manipur BJP president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Manipur on Thursday after no other candidate remained in the contest following the withdrawal of nomination papers. The Returning Officer-cum-Secretary of the Manipur Legislative Assembly officially declared Sharda Devi elected to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the state after…
