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Major drug bust in Kangpokpi: Nearly 10 kg of suspected brown sugar seized, three held

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Kangpokpi Police seized 225 soap cases containing nearly 10 kilograms of suspected brown sugar during a carefully coordinated operation on Tuesday. The seizure, weighing 9.844 kg including packaging, resulted in the arrest of three individuals allegedly involved in the illegal trade. The operation was launched following specific intelligence…

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Government Pushes for RBI Oversight as Trust Wanes in EPFO, Post Office Accounts

Post Office Savings Bank (POSB) and Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), two state-owned organizations vital to India’s social safety net, may fall under the purview of the Reserve Bank of India. The government has written separately to the nation’s top banking regulator, requesting a supervisory intervention in both. Regarding the Department of Posts, the letter…

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Bihar’s Young Hope: Suryavanshi, 14, Trusted with Vice-Captain’s Role

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricket legend, has been selected as Bihar’s vice-captain for the forthcoming Ranji Trophy 2025–26 season, which starts on October 15. The 15-member Bihar team for the opening two games against Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur was announced by the Bihar Cricket Association on Sunday, with Suryavanshi serving as Sakibul Gani’s deputy. Bihar’s…

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Manipur MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh demands probe into demolition of historic redlands building in Shillong

Manipur MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh has called for an immediate and impartial investigation into the recent demolition of the historic Redlands Building, also known as the Manipuri Rajbari, in Shillong. The legislator said the act represents not just the destruction of a physical structure but a deep loss to India’s cultural and historical heritage. In…

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Manipur bans two cough syrup brands after toxic chemical found; public urged to avoid use

The Manipur government has issued an immediate ban on two cough syrup brands — Relife and Resipfresh TR — after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of diethylene glycol, a highly toxic industrial chemical that poses serious health risks if consumed. The ban was announced following a report from the Madhya Pradesh Government Drug Testing Laboratory,…

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