President’s Rule in Manipur has been extended by six months, effective from August 13, 2025, following a resolution introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha. The extension comes amid efforts by Meitei and Naga MLAs from the ruling NDA to reinstate an elected government in the state. Under Article 356(3) of…
In response to growing concerns over the influx of undocumented foreign nationals, the Manipur Police has launched a renewed and coordinated crackdown against illegal immigrants, with a set of fresh directives and the formation of Special Task Forces (STFs) in every district. The Police Headquarters in Imphal has issued revised instructions to all District Superintendents…
New Delhi, Crude oil prices rose by Rs 45 to Rs 5,700 per barrel in futures trade on Thursday as traders increased the size of their deals following strong spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of crude oil contract for August delivery rose by Rs 45 or 0.8 percent to Rs 5,700…
Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Manipur have issued alerts amid an eviction drive against alleged undocumented immigrants in Assam, posing a threat to the northeastern states. The Assam government has freed thousands of acres of land and forests from encroachers in Goalpara alone. Nagaland issued an alert citing the eviction drive in Assam, directing all deputy commissioners…
The Manipur government has issued an advisory to prevent illegal migrants entering the state due to concerns over cross-border movement triggered by unrest in neighboring countries. The advisory instructs Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police to maintain heightened vigilance along international, inter-state, and inter-district boundaries. Migrants found entering illegally are to be housed at designated…
New Delhi, Silver prices rose by Rs 465 to Rs 1,16,120 per kg in futures trade on Wednesday as participants increased their deals. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of silver contracts for September delivery rose by Rs 465, or 0.4 percent, to Rs 1,16,120 per kg in a business turnover of 20,631 lots….
New Delhi, Aluminium prices rose by 40 paise to Rs 254.90 per kg in futures trade on Tuesday as speculators created new deals amid positive trend in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of aluminium contract for August delivery rose by 40 paise or 0.16 percent to Rs 254.90 per kg…
Christ King School, located in Chingjaroi Khullen within the Ukhrul district, observed Environment Conservation Awareness Day, an event organized by the Archdiocese of Imphal. The celebration commenced with a poster presentation by students from Class II and III, highlighting the significance of trees, clean water, minimizing plastic usage, and safeguarding biodiversity. Subsequently, an exhibition was…
Students at Tamphasana Girls’ Higher Secondary School in Imphal staged a protest against the Lecturers’ Association Manipur’s (LAM) pen-down strike initiated by the 2018 Batch. This strike commenced on July 21 and is intended to suspend academic and administrative responsibilities for a duration of six days. LAM General Secretary Irengbam Malemnganbi indicated that the strike…
In a significant development highlighting the long-standing grievances of Manipur’s tribal communities, the Tribal Youth Council of Manipur (TYCM) on Monday met with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in Imphal, demanding an urgent and comprehensive reform of the outdated governance system in the state’s hill areas.The youth delegation presented a strong case for…
