Security forces in Manipur’s Imphal East district have recovered a significant cache of illegal weapons and explosives during search operations in Nungbram and Lairok Vaiphei villages, raising concerns about regional security.The recovered items include a 7.62mm Russian RPD machine gun, a 5.56mm INSAS rifle, a 0.32 pistol with its magazine, and a variety of explosives…
In an effort to promote greater communication and understanding amongst the citizens of various states and Union Territories, Manipur and Uttar Pradesh have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” program. In areas including language learning, culture, traditions, music, tourism, food, sports, and the sharing of best practices,…
Consulting major Accenture’s higher guidance for the full year as well as the second quarter has led to a more than 7% rise in its share price in the US market in early trade, which also impacted ADRs of Indian IT majors Wipro and Infosys, which rose 2.3% and 3%, respectively, in early trade on…
The 25th edition of the iconic Hornbill Festival, famously known as the Festival of Festivals, has concluded with unprecedented enthusiasm, drawing a record-breaking footfall of 2.5 lakh visitors to the Kisama Heritage Village, Nagaland. Durex The Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT), a transformative life skills program by Reckitt, a global leader in health and hygiene,…
With a potential cultivation area of 60,000 to 70,000 hectares, Mizoram is currently leading the northeastern region in oil palm cultivation, according to scientists from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) in Andhra Pradesh, who spoke to the governor of Mizoram on Wednesday. A joint team…
Renowned Manipuri writer Haobam Satyabati Devi has been awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for her acclaimed book Mainu Bora Nungshi Sheirol. The award, one of India’s highest literary honors, celebrates outstanding contributions to Indian literature across various languages. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh congratulated Satyabati Devi on social media, praising her for…
New Delhi: Shares of Vishal Mega Mart Ltd on Wednesday jumped 41 per cent in early trade against the issue price of Rs 78. The stock listed on the BSE at Rs 110, up 41 per cent from the issue price. Later, it rose 42.24 per cent to Rs 110.95. On the NSE, it listed…
AkzoNobel India, the maker of Dulux paints, celebrated three years of its flagship initiative, Project Revive, which has transformed the lives of over 800 drug-rehabilitated youth in Assam, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh. The program equips participants with vocational skills in decorative painting, creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and fostering community development. Launched in Manipur in 2021…
A mortar was discovered at Khongampat in Imphal East district, Manipur, on Tuesday, triggering a swift response from security forces. The explosive was found in a field by locals, just a few hundred meters from a Border Security Force (BSF) camp and approximately 1.5 kilometers from the private residence of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh,…
The environment in Deepor Beel, Assam’s sole Ramsar Site, is being severely harmed by the Belortol disposal site on NH-27 in East Boragaon. The Deepor Beel Suraksha Mancha has called for the quick relocation of this trash site. Adjacent to the Brahmaputra is the 900-hectare Deepor Beel, a natural wetland and wildlife refuge. The organization…
