By 2027, Amit Shah intends to connect all northeastern states by train and air
By 2027, all northeastern states would have air and rail connections to Delhi, according to a statement made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday. Shah was the principal guest at the Assam Rifles’ ‘Unity Utsav – One Voice, One Nation’ event in New Delhi, where this pledge was made. Shah emphasized in his…
Manipur security forces arrest militants, seize contraband in multi-district operations
In a series of coordinated operations across Manipur, security forces arrested multiple militants linked to proscribed groups and seized significant contraband, enhancing the region’s safety. On February 20, an active cadre of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF – P) was apprehended from Chingyang Lairenbi Ima Keithel in Imphal East district. The militant, identified as…
Bandhan Bank shares gain 5% after CLSA upgrades stock; see latest target price
Bandhan Bank shares surged 5% in early trade on Friday after global brokerage firm CLSA upgraded the stock to ‘High-Concept Outperform’, estimating a massive upside potential of 61%.CLSA sets a price target of Rs 220 for the stock, supported largely by the lender’s outperformance compared to peers in the current MFI (Micro Finance Institution) cycle….
Manipur’s Senapati River is severely polluted, and authorities are issuing stern warnings
On February 20, the Senapati River was inspected by the Senapati district administration of Manipur as part of the ongoing Clean Senapati River Campaign. The project, which was spearheaded by Rang David Kung, MCS, ADM Senapati, and Adahrii Maheo, MCS, CEO of the Autonomous District Council Senapati, involved the Karong Senapati Town Committee, Senapati District…
Swiggy shares upgrade 7% during intraday
Shares of foodtech giant Swiggy jumped nearly 7% to Rs 370.90 during the intraday trading session on the BSE today (February 19).The surge in its share price coincided with a surge in the broader market. The Sensex is up 0.068% at 76,018.91, while the Nifty is volatile and is trading 0.020% lower at 22,940.65 at…
Assam Rifles and Police seize heroin in Champhai
Assam Rifles and Zokhawthar Police apprehended a sizable heroin shipment in the Champhai district of Mizoram. Security personnel established an area dominance patrol in Zokhawthar, a known cross-border smuggling hub, in response to intelligence inputs. The suspect left the contraband behind and ran away when he saw the patrol. The recovered heroin, identified as Number…
Security forces tighten grip on insurgency in Manipur, arrest four militants across three districts
In a major anti-insurgency drive, security forces in Manipur arrested four active members of various banned militant outfits in a series of coordinated operations conducted across Bishnupur, Imphal West, and Imphal East districts. The crackdown, which took place on February 17 and 18, marks a significant success in the state’s ongoing battle against insurgent activities….
Manipur chief secretary visits Churachandpur, takes stock of situation
Manipur chief secretary Prashant Kumar Singh on Monday visited Churachandpur district and took stock of the law and order situation, officials said. During the visit, Singh held discussions with representatives of civil society organisations of Churachandpur and Pherzawl districts to understand local concerns, it added. Singh also held talks with security officials to get a…
Manipur Police arrest RPF/PLA cadre for extortion in Imphal East
In a major crackdown on insurgent activities, Manipur Police apprehended an active cadre of the proscribed Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF)/People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on February 17. The arrested individual, identified as Shamurailatpam Bipin Sharma alias Nanda (56), was taken into custody from Khongman Mangjil, Zone-I, in Imphal East district. Authorities disclosed that Sharma had been…
Authorities in the Tengnoupal district of Manipur destroyed ten acres of illegal poppy growing
Under the direction of the District Magistrate, security personnel and the Forest Department carried out an operation to demolish illegal poppy plantations in the Khudei Laipham hill range, which is under the jurisdiction of Tengnoupal Police Station, as part of a coordinated effort to combat the cultivation of illegal drugs. About ten acres of illegally…
