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Monday met with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in Imphal, demanding an urgent and comprehensive reform of the outdated governance system in the state’s hill areas.The youth delegation presented a strong case for…
State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday, July 21, said it has successfully raised ₹25,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP). The board of directors of the national bank at a meeting approved the allotment of 30.59 crore (or 30,59,97,552) equity shares having a face value of ₹1 per share at an issue price…
Nongthombam Rita, a 45-year-old resident of Top Makha Leikai in Imphal, is revolutionizing the culinary scene in Manipur through her food enterprise, Leimalen Foods. This business, which initially started as a tea and snack stall, now provides employment to approximately 20 local women who craft traditional snacks while adhering to contemporary packaging and hygiene standards….
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,…
