From Ironman to English Channel: Ankita Konwar Adds Another Feat to Her Crown
Assam’s endurance athlete Ankita Konwar has scripted history by becoming the first Assamese woman and…
From Ironman to English Channel: Ankita Konwar Adds Another Feat to Her Crown
Assam’s endurance athlete Ankita Konwar has scripted history by becoming the first Assamese woman and the first woman from Northeast India to successfully complete an English Channel relay swim. Konwar was part of an international relay team that crossed the English Channel from Dover to Calais in 13 hours and 5 minutes. The relay began…
Chief minister khemchand attends late mla vungzagin valte’s funeral at churachandpur
Chief Minister Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh today attended the funeral service of former Thanlon MLA, late Vungzagin Valte, at his residence in Dorcas Veng, Churachandpur, becoming the first Chief Minister to visit the district since the ethnic violence broke out on May 3, 2023. The Chief Minister travelled to Churachandpur by helicopter as he had…
China Urges India-Japan Ties to Promote Regional Stability, Not Target Other Nations
China has said that relations between India and Japan should contribute to regional peace, development, and mutual cooperation rather than being directed against any third country. Responding to questions about the growing strategic partnership between New Delhi and Tokyo, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson stated that bilateral cooperation among countries should uphold openness, inclusiveness, and…
Heavy Security Deployed as Manipur CM Visits Churachandpur for Funeral Ceremony
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday visited Churachandpur under tight security arrangements to attend the funeral of BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, amid a shutdown call and boycott issued by several Kuki-Zo civil society organisations. The Chief Minister arrived at the 5 Assam Rifles headquarters in the district, with security forces maintaining a heavy…
Goods trucks to Manipur stranded near Silchar as perishable cargo begins to rot
Hundreds of cargo trucks carrying essential commodities from Silchar to Manipur have remained stranded for the past several days due to the prevailing security situation in the neighbouring state, leaving transporters and truck operators facing growing financial losses. A long line of eight-wheel and 12-wheel trucks has been parked along the Silchar–Jiribam road after authorities…
Manipur CM visits Churachandpur for first time since ethnic violence, attends Valte’s funeral
Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh on Saturday visited Churachandpur to attend the funeral of former BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, marking his first visit to the district since ethnic violence broke out across the state on May 3, 2023.The Chief Minister travelled to Churachandpur by helicopter along with BJP MLA Tongbram Robindro Singh under heavy…
Kuki Organisations Oppose Proposed Visit of Manipur CM to Churachandpur
Two prominent Kuki civil society organisations have strongly opposed the reported visit of Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand Singh to Churachandpur on July 4, warning that the current security situation in the Kuki-Zo-majority region is not conducive for such a visit. In a statement issued on Friday, the Kuki Civil Society Organisations (KCSOs), Churachandpur, claimed that…
Manipur transporters seek probe into NH-37 project, allege poor execution by NHIDCL
The Transporters’ and Drivers’ Council (TDC) has urged the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to order an immediate inquiry into the execution of the National Highway-37 project by National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, alleging poor construction quality, prolonged delays and lack of proper supervision. In a memorandum submitted to the…
Nestlé India Bets on Rural and Semi-Urban Demand for Future Expansion
Nestlé India is placing its future growth bets on rural and semi-urban markets, where rising aspirations and evolving consumption patterns are expected to drive the next phase of demand, according to Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary. Speaking at the company’s 67th Annual General Meeting, Tiwary said India represents a market of immense opportunity, with…
Fact Check: No Verified Reports Confirm Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Death or Funeral
There is no credible or official confirmation that Ali Khamenei has died or that funeral arrangements have been made. As a result, claims or headlines suggesting that his funeral was delayed or questioning where his body was kept are unverified and should be treated with caution. In the absence of official announcements from Iranian authorities…
