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,…
Manipur Police chief Rajiv Singh has reviewed law and order in Bishnipur and Churachandpur districts, an official statement said on Saturday. The DGP visited the two districts on Friday and held meetings with officers of the district police and central armed police forces, it said. The visit reinforces an enduring commitment to security, coordination, and…
The race to secure the world’s top AI talent is intense. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has taken personal responsibility for the recruitment efforts aimed at establishing a “superintelligence” lab. The financial incentives are staggering: reports suggest over $200 million is being offered to lure away the head of Apple’s AI models. It is…
Google has introduced AI-powered phone calling in Search, allowing users to gather business information without having to contact places manually. The service is free for all US users and allows them to search for businesses and have Google’s AI check pricing and availability. Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers have exclusive capabilities, including access…
In an effort to foster youth involvement and promote healthy lifestyles through sports, the Assam Rifles organized a volleyball tournament in Ishok village, located in the Bishnupur district. Conducted in partnership with local sports organizations and community leaders, the event attracted enthusiastic participation from five teams representing the village. The tournament showcased dynamic performances and…
Security forces in Manipur arrested a suspected drug peddler with a large consignment of illegal drugs valued at approximately ₹24 lakh during a routine vehicle check at T. Khullen Naka Checkpoint in Senapati district on Wednesday. The arrested individual has been identified as Makakmayum Firdos Sharif, 26, a resident of Yairipok Tulihal Awang Leikai in…
A juvenile cadre of the banned Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) was arrested by security forces in Manipur’s Thoubal district and recovered seven firearms in a separate operation in Jiribam. The PLA cadre was involved in extortion activities and recruitment of members. The arrested militant was active in Thoubal and Bishnupur districts. The PLA has carried…
The Directorate of Enforcement has submitted a Supplementary Prosecution Complaint against M/s Birla Emporium Pvt Ltd and its Director Yumnan Irabanta Singh under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, concerning the defrauding of 5,000 investors. The inquiry was initiated following FIRs lodged by the CID under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860….
Nearly 100 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Dolaithabi village in Manipur’s Imphal East district made a bold attempt to return to their ancestral land on Tuesday. These villagers, displaced for over two years due to the ethnic conflict that erupted in May 2023, currently reside at the Sajiwa Relief Camp. Their journey back home, however,…
Eighty-six weapons and 974 ammunition were recovered by security forces in a simultaneous operation in the five valley districts of Manipur on Tuesday. Acting on specific intelligence, security forces carried out the operation in Imphal East, Kakching, Imphal West, Thoubal, and Bishnupur districts, IGP (Zone-II) K Kabib said, addressing a press conference. “Coordinated operations were…
