For decades, the appendix was widely dismissed as a useless leftover from human evolution—an organ with no clear purpose except to cause trouble when it becomes inflamed. But growing scientific evidence is reshaping that view, suggesting the appendix may quietly support the body in important ways. Researchers now believe the appendix plays a role in…
Joint security forces have demolished 23 illegally constructed bunkers and recovered a large cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives during separate operations carried out in conflict-affected areas of Manipur, officials said on Saturday. According to police, the operations were conducted in parts of Ukhrul district and Tengnoupal district as part of intensified security measures in…
Manipur Police has seized several vehicles allegedly involved in the illegal transportation of petroleum and diesel products towards the border town of Moreh during separate operations carried out over the last two days. Officials said the operations were conducted on April 30 and May 1 as part of intensified checking and monitoring activities on routes…
Health experts are sounding the alarm over the growing number of diabetes cases that go undiagnosed for months — and sometimes years — because early symptoms are often mistaken for everyday health issues. Doctors say this delay in recognising the warning signs is leading to late detection and avoidable complications. According to endocrinologists, Type 2…
Several Naga tribal women’s organisations have expressed strong concern over the slow progress in the alleged sexual harassment case involving suspended IAS officer Reny Wilfred, saying the delay in the legal process has caused deep disappointment and raised serious questions about accountability and justice. In a joint statement issued on Monday, 13 Naga women’s organisations…
The North East Students’ Organisation has called for urgent and meaningful action to end the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, saying the continued unrest has exposed serious failures in governance and delayed efforts to restore peace in the troubled state.In a statement issued on Monday, NESO Chairman Samuel B. Jyrwa said both the state and…
Manipur Police have arrested three persons in connection with an alleged attempt to set fire to a tyre repair workshop in Kangpokpi district, officials said on Saturday.The arrests were made after police launched an investigation into an incident reported from Daili village under Kangpokpi district. According to police sources, a case was registered at Kangpokpi…
A Kuki women’s organisation has urged the Central government to take immediate and visible action in Manipur after two village volunteers were killed in violence reported from Ukhrul district. The group said the latest incident has once again exposed the fragile security situation in the state and raised serious questions about the effectiveness of efforts…
Normal life was disrupted in parts of Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Saturday as a 10-hour shutdown was observed following the killing of two village volunteers in Mulam village. The shutdown was called by the Committee on Tribal Unity to honour the two deceased volunteers. The bandh was observed from 6 am to 4 pm amid…
The Kuki CSO Working Committee in Ukhrul has warned of “full-scale self-defence” following a series of violent incidents in Kuki-inhabited villages in Manipur’s Ukhrul district. The organisation described the attacks as a “clear declaration of war” and held both the state government and the Centre responsible for any further escalation.In a detailed statement issued on…
