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Manipur Minister sends missing person’s documents to PMO, urges action on military station disappearance

Manipur’s Social Welfare Minister Heikham Dingo confirmed on Friday that all relevant documents regarding the disappearance of Laishram Kamalbabu Singh, who allegedly went missing from the Leimakhong Military Station, have been sent to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), as well as to the offices of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah. Singh,…

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Manipur destroys 8.6 acres of illicit poppy fields in Senapati district

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced a significant success in the state’s war on drugs, with 8.6 acres of illicit poppy fields eradicated in the Senapati district. The joint operation underscores the government’s commitment to combating drug-related activities and preserving environmental and social stability. A coordinated team comprising the Senapati Forest Department, Executive Magistrate,…

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Kuki-Zo groups warn of indefinite shutdown over transport policies

The Kuki-Zo community in Manipur has intensified its opposition to recent state transport policies, threatening an indefinite shutdown if the measures are not withdrawn. A 48-hour total shutdown, organized by civil society organizations in Kangpokpi District, began on December 3, paralyzing the region. Essential services, including schools and vehicular movement, were exempted. The protest stems…

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Funding by MFs to NBFCs expansion nearly 47% to Rs 2.33 trillion in October 2024

Funding raised by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) from mutual funds (MFs) grew nearly 47 percent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 2.33 trillion in October 2024. Sequentially, funding support by MFs to NBFCs increased by 0.3 percent compared to September, according to CARE Ratings. Mutual funds (MFs) credit exposure to NBFCs, which includes commercial paper (CP) and…

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Tata Power shares increase 4%, brokerages retain ‘buy’ rating after Q2 results

Shares of Tata Power surged over 4 percent following the release of its Q2FY25 results, with several brokerages reaffirming their ‘buy’ ratings.Elara Securities said ‘buy’ while raising its target price on the stock from Rs 463 to Rs 518 and upgrading its rating from ‘accumulate’.Other brokerages including Motilal Oswal Financial Services, JM Financial and Nomura…

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Manipur government makes second attempt to resume inter-district public transport

The Manipur government has announced plans to restart inter-district public transport services from Wednesday, marking the second attempt in 19 months to connect Imphal with hill districts under heightened security. The decision comes amidst a temporary lull in ethnic violence that has plagued the state since May 2023. Chief Secretary Vineet Joshi issued an official…

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