The All Manipur Road Transport and Motor Workers Union has warned of an indefinite strike from July 1 if urgent repairs are not carried out on National Highway-37 by June 30. The warning comes amid worsening road conditions that have left more than 1,000 goods and fuel vehicles stranded between Assam and Manipur’s Jiribam district….
A massive landslide triggered by incessant rainfall has completely disrupted traffic along the crucial Imphal-Silchar National Highway (NH-37) in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning between Shanti Khunou and Rengpang, near the 87 CRPF Battalion camp. Huge mounds of rocks, mud, and debris cascaded onto the highway, bringing vehicular movement to a…
Renault India has officially begun exporting its new Duster SUV, marking a key milestone in its global manufacturing strategy. The first shipment of 750 vehicles was dispatched from Chennai to South Africa on Monday, signaling the start of a broader international rollout planned over the coming months. The company described the development as an important…
A major coordination breakdown in security deployment along National Highway-37 in Manipur has left hundreds of loaded trucks and fuel tankers stranded, even as authorities confirmed the regulated movement of 515 vehicles carrying essential supplies. The Director General of Police had initially requested three security convoys to escort loaded trucks from Jiribam and Assam to…
More than 800 goods trucks and fuel tankers are currently stranded between Assam and Manipur due to landslides and a shortage of security escorts along National Highway 37, the state’s primary supply route. According to sources, around 420 vehicles are waiting at Jiribam in Manipur, while nearly 350 trucks and tankers are held up at…
The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Manipur has clarified that its role is strictly limited to providing healthcare services, stating that it has no involvement in patient transportation or the deployment of security personnel. The clarification came after unrest at the hospital campus following the treatment of three injured youths. Tensions escalated on…
India’s automobile industry delivered its strongest-ever May performance in 2026 across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. The growth was driven by robust SUV demand and a recovery in entry-level cars, alongside record-breaking scooter sales and improving exports. Passenger vehicle (PV) wholesales surged 27.3% year-on-year to 438,854 units….
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has urged NITI Aayog to play a decisive role in the state’s economic recovery, peace-building and long-term development, stating that development remains the most effective solution to insurgency and unrest. He made the remarks during an interaction between NITI Aayog and Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries of northeastern states…
The Vedanta Limited group’s four demerged businesses are expected to make their stock market debut on Monday, June 15, listing on both the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange, according to sources. Alongside Vedanta Limited, which is already listed, the shares of four newly created independent entities—Vedanta Aluminium Metal (VAML), Vedanta Oil &…
Online travel platform MakeMyTrip has introduced a new paid feature allowing users to secure flexible check-in and check-out times during hotel bookings. The feature addresses a major pain point for travellers by guaranteeing early arrivals or extended departures for a fee. Currently, this option is live on the MakeMyTrip app and is available across more…
