Security forces in Manipur have prevented nearly 100 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from returning to their villages in Dolaithabi, located in the Imphal East district, as a precautionary measure aimed at averting any untoward incidents. Dolaithabi, situated in a “sensitive fringe zone” and experiencing multiple attacks from the adjacent hill areas of Kangpokpi district, has…
Puneet Kumar Goel has been appointed as the new Manipur chief secretary in a bid to restore peace and facilitate the return of displaced people to their homes. The Union Cabinet’s appointments committee approved Goel’s inter-cadre deputation on the curtailment of central tenure. Manipur officials say the state has been relatively peaceful, but top government…
The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, marked World Plastic Surgery Day on July 15 with a special programme that paid tribute to India’s centuries-old contributions to the field and showcased the evolving significance of plastic surgery in modern healthcare. The event brought together doctors, medical staff, students, and patients to honor both the…
New Delhi, Silver prices on Tuesday fell by Rs 256 to Rs 1,12,680 per kg as participants reduced their deals. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of silver contracts for September delivery fell by Rs 256, or 0.23 percent, to Rs 1,12,680 per kg in a business turnover of 21,003 lots. Analysts said selling…
The recently constructed block at Moirang Multipurpose Higher Secondary School in the Bishnupur district has “compromised” building quality, which Lok Sabha MP Dr. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has denounced and urged the government to find and hold accountable those involved.Teachers and students deemed the new concrete structure hazardous, therefore classes were still being held in 45-year-old…
Microsoft has launched a new update for Windows 11 that enhances the battery life of laptops when they are not connected to a charger. This update features an adaptive energy saver mode that automatically activates or deactivates the primary energy saver depending on the workload of the laptop. This mode reduces the brightness of the…
Dheeraj Kumar, a distinguished actor, producer, and director, passed away at the age of 80 in Mumbai. He had been suffering from pneumonia and was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital due to severe respiratory issues. Kumar was placed on ventilator support in the ICU. Born on October 1, 1944, he commenced his career in…
In Manipur, Humanitarian Aid International (HAI), in collaboration with the People’s Resource Development Association (PRDA) and Start Network, has launched a major relief operation under the Manipur Flood Response – Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Resilience program. The effort is aimed at delivering urgent aid to some of the most severely impacted families in the state….
New Delhi, Aluminium prices rose by 65 paise to Rs 249.95 per kg in futures trade on Monday as speculators created fresh positions amid positive trend in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium contracts for August delivery rose by 65 paise, or 0.26 percent, to Rs 249.95 per kg in a business…
What Is India’s First Dengue Vaccine?Name: DengiAll – a tetravalent dengue vaccine aimed at providing protection against all four serotypes of the dengue virus (DENV-1 to DENV-4).Origin: Developed from the TV003/TV005 strain, which was initially created by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and subsequently licensed to Indian companies.Organisations Involved:ICMR (Indian Council of Medical…
