Manipur is reeling under severe flood conditions as continuous heavy rainfall has triggered widespread flooding and landslides, affecting at least 19,811 people and damaging 3,365 houses across the state. Imphal East is the worst-hit district, with overflowing rivers breaching embankments and submerging several low-lying areas. In the last 48 hours alone, over 3,800 people have…
Shares of electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric Mobility fell nearly 10% on Friday, May 30, a day before the company released its financial results for the fourth quarter of FY2024-25. The stock fell 9.72% to ₹48.06 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). At 11:02 am, it was down 5.4% at ₹50.35 per unit. Ola Electric…
Security forces have arrested nine militants belonging to various proscribed outfits in Manipur, police said on Saturday. Three active cadres of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were apprehended from Leimapokpam in Bishnupur district on Thursday for allegedly being involved in extortion activities, a senior officer said. Two firearms and ammunition were recovered from…
In a series of coordinated operations across Manipur, joint security forces arrested five active insurgents affiliated with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) on May 30 in Tengnoupal district, while arms and equipment were recovered from forested regions in Churachandpur. Acting on intelligence inputs, security personnel launched a cordon-and-search operation…
Low-lying parts in Imphal West and Imphal East districts were inundated after the Imphal River, one of the state’s principal rivers, burst its banks. Residents in flood-prone areas have received advisories from the state government asking them to exercise caution and heed official instructions. In order to prevent escalation, officials are aggressively implementing precautionary measures…
Shares of telecom giant Vodafone Idea (Vi) fell over 3 percent on May 30 and traded at Rs 6.92 per share. This sharp fall in share price comes ahead of the telecom giant’s earnings announcement scheduled today. Notably, Vodafone Idea’s board is set to approve a fund-raising plan, the company had informed the exchanges. The…
Manipur Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh on Thursday assured that the state government will ensure incidents like the one at Gwaltabi do not happen again. On May 20, security forces allegedly covered the word “Manipur” on the windshield of a state transport bus carrying journalists to the Shirui Festival in Ukhrul, triggering widespread outrage in…
New Delhi, Crude oil prices rose by Rs 57 to Rs 5,248 per barrel in futures trade on Wednesday as participants increased the size of their deals due to strong spot demand. Crude oil contracts for June delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange traded higher by Rs 57, or 1.1 percent, at Rs 5,248 per…
It is crucial to stay out of the sun whenever possible on these hot days. Too little sunlight can lead to some major health problems, while too much sunlight can damage your skin. A 48-year-old Chinese woman recently developed serious osteoporosis as a result of avoiding all sunshine to avoid tanning and sunburn. Her severe…
In a move aimed at strengthening its value proposition in India’s competitive quick-service restaurant (QSR) space, KFC has launched its latest pricing innovation — the ‘Epic Savers’ offer. The limited-time deal provides 9 pieces of chicken, including 7 boneless strips and 2 Hot & Crispy pieces, for just ₹299, available exclusively for dine-in across its…
