Manipur Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel has officially taken charge at the Manipur secretariat, marking a transition in administrative leadership from outgoing Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh, according to officials. Goel took charge at a brief function held at the Old Secretariat building.
On July 19, the Assam Rifles hosted a friendly volleyball match with the youth of Makhel village in Mao, India. This initiative was designed to foster a sports culture and promote healthy lifestyle choices among young individuals in the remote border areas of Manipur. The event drew a significant audience, during which Assam Rifles personnel…
An indefinite bandh has been imposed across the Naga-inhabited foothill regions of Manipur by the Foothills Naga Coordination Committee (FNCC), in a strong show of protest against what it calls the unauthorized construction of a road connecting Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts. The road, commonly referred to as the German or Tiger Road, is reportedly being…
Kolkata: Tea exports from India in FY 2024-25 rose by 2.85 per cent as compared to the previous fiscal, according to official data. Tea exports from the country rose from 250.73 million kg to 257.88 million kg. According to the latest data from the Tea Board, the export volume from North India reached 161.20 million…
The Foothills Naga Coordination Committee (FNCC) has announced an indefinite bandh in areas of Manipur inhabited by the Naga community, in response to the construction of the German and Tiger roads, the presence of illegal Kuki militants’ SoO camps, and the establishment of poppy plantations. This protest follows a significant rally held in the Tamenglong…
The police in Manipur have detained two militants affiliated with banned organizations, effectively dismantling extortion networks that have been intimidating local businesses and professionals. Thokchom Yoihenba Singh, a 21-year-old militant associated with the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), was arrested. Prior to initiating his extortion activities, he had undergone 30 days of basic military…
Manipur will host a grand celebration of World Indigenous Day 2025 on August 9 at the City Convention Centre, Imphal, with participation from all eight Northeastern states. The event promises to be a vibrant showcase of indigenous pride, unity, and resilience under the theme “Defending Rights, Shaping Futures.” The announcement was made by Ashang Kasar,…
JSW Steel, the country’s second-largest steel producer, on Friday, July 18 reported a consolidated net profit of ₹2,184 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year, up 158% from ₹845 crore in the same period last year. This sharp jump in profits was driven by good capital expenditure by the government in the…
The race to secure the world’s top AI talent is intense. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has taken personal responsibility for the recruitment efforts aimed at establishing a “superintelligence” lab. The financial incentives are staggering: reports suggest over $200 million is being offered to lure away the head of Apple’s AI models. It is…
Google has introduced AI-powered phone calling in Search, allowing users to gather business information without having to contact places manually. The service is free for all US users and allows them to search for businesses and have Google’s AI check pricing and availability. Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers have exclusive capabilities, including access…
