Despite smart city improvements, Aizawl has internet issues
Internet service providers (ISPs) have been grappling with problems brought on by the Aizawl Smart…
Manipur Police crack down on militants, arrest three and seize arms
Manipur Police and security forces carried out two coordinated operations, resulting in the arrest of three individuals linked to militant groups and the seizure of weapons, ammunition, and vehicles. In the first operation, an active cadre of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) [KCP (PWG)] was apprehended in Imphal West. The suspect, identified…
Despite smart city improvements, Aizawl has internet issues
Internet service providers (ISPs) have been grappling with problems brought on by the Aizawl Smart City project cutting their lines, which has created internet outages for residents of Aizawl, Mizoram. The Aizawl Smart City project has caused problems for ISPs such as Jio, Airtel, Netsurf, and others by imposing deadlines on them over the course…
BASF India shares upsurge over 5% after board approves split of agriculture solutions business
BASF India shares rose over 5% in early trade on December 20 after the board approved splitting its agriculture solutions business into a separate listed entity. The move is in line with German parent BASF SE’s decision to separate the agriculture solutions business by 2027. The Indian entity said BASF SE is also preparing for…
Security forces recover weapons and explosives in Imphal East villages
Security forces in Manipur’s Imphal East district have recovered a significant cache of illegal weapons and explosives during search operations in Nungbram and Lairok Vaiphei villages, raising concerns about regional security.The recovered items include a 7.62mm Russian RPD machine gun, a 5.56mm INSAS rifle, a 0.32 pistol with its magazine, and a variety of explosives…
UP and Manipur sign an MOU for the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” programme
In an effort to promote greater communication and understanding amongst the citizens of various states and Union Territories, Manipur and Uttar Pradesh have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” program. In areas including language learning, culture, traditions, music, tourism, food, sports, and the sharing of best practices,…
Accenture shares progress 7% on higher guidance and strong quarter; Wipro, Infosys ADRs rise 2-3%
Consulting major Accenture’s higher guidance for the full year as well as the second quarter has led to a more than 7% rise in its share price in the US market in early trade, which also impacted ADRs of Indian IT majors Wipro and Infosys, which rose 2.3% and 3%, respectively, in early trade on…
Durex The Birds and Bees Talk makes a lasting impact at the 25th Hornbill Festival
The 25th edition of the iconic Hornbill Festival, famously known as the Festival of Festivals, has concluded with unprecedented enthusiasm, drawing a record-breaking footfall of 2.5 lakh visitors to the Kisama Heritage Village, Nagaland. Durex The Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT), a transformative life skills program by Reckitt, a global leader in health and hygiene,…
Leading oil palm state in the Northeast: Mizoram
With a potential cultivation area of 60,000 to 70,000 hectares, Mizoram is currently leading the northeastern region in oil palm cultivation, according to scientists from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) in Andhra Pradesh, who spoke to the governor of Mizoram on Wednesday. A joint team…
Manipuri author Haobam Satyabati Devi wins Sahitya Akademi Award 2024
Renowned Manipuri writer Haobam Satyabati Devi has been awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for her acclaimed book Mainu Bora Nungshi Sheirol. The award, one of India’s highest literary honors, celebrates outstanding contributions to Indian literature across various languages. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh congratulated Satyabati Devi on social media, praising her for…
Vishal Mega Mart shares increase 41% in market debut
New Delhi: Shares of Vishal Mega Mart Ltd on Wednesday jumped 41 per cent in early trade against the issue price of Rs 78. The stock listed on the BSE at Rs 110, up 41 per cent from the issue price. Later, it rose 42.24 per cent to Rs 110.95. On the NSE, it listed…
