The Rajya Sabha on December 2 returned the Manipur GST Bill to the Lok Sabha, moving the state a step closer to joining the nationwide GST 2.0 reform framework. The Lok Sabha had passed the bill a day earlier. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the legislation would finally extend long‑delayed financial benefits to Manipur’s businesses…
Mia by Tanishq, India’s leading contemporary fine jewellery brand, has come on board as the Official Style Partner for the Hornbill Festival 2025—one of the country’s most cherished celebrations of cultural heritage, artistry, community, and creative expression. Through this partnership, Mia brings its “Precious, every day” philosophy to a festival that beautifully mirrors the very…
In a notable development for regional air connectivity and passenger affordability, Air India Express has inaugurated a new daily evening flight on the Imphal–Guwahati–Delhi route starting December 1. This announcement follows previous commitments made by the airline in early November amidst rising concerns over limited flight options and high ticket prices affecting the Imphal–Guwahati sector,…
Five major civil society organisations in Manipur — AMAWOVA, AMUCO, COHR, MSF and Poirei Leimarol Apunba Manipur — will jointly observe International Human Rights Day on December 10, 2025, with programmes scheduled at multiple locations across the state. In a statement issued ahead of the observance, AMUCO president Sanjoy Sorokhaibam highlighted the continuing human rights…
Three active cadres of proscribed outfits have been apprehended in separate coordinated operations across Manipur since December 1, security officials confirmed. The detentions are a part of an ongoing push to curb extortion networks and militant activities in the strife-torn state. Security forces apprehended an active cadre of UNLF (K) from Uripok Yambem Leikai under…
Dhurandhar advance booking has commenced ahead of its release, featuring Ranveer Singh. Initial pre-sales for the first weekend began on a Monday with 2,000 shows available, which were later increased due to high demand. The response was intense in the first few hours, although it started to diminish as the day progressed. The advance bookings…
For two and a half years, the words Kuki and Meitei have shared newspaper headlines only as synonyms for violence, displacement, and despair. But on a cool Sunday evening in Ahmedabad, they appeared side by side for something entirely different—victory, joy, and a reminder of what unity can feel like. India’s Under-17 football team sealed…
Gold prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened lower on Tuesday as traders booked profits following a sharp rally in the previous session. Silver followed a similar trend, falling more than 1.5%. MCX gold began the day 0.41% down at ₹1,30,109 per 10 grams compared to its prior close of ₹1,30,652, while silver started…
The Kargil Braveheart Football Tournament 2025 began on Monday with an opening ceremony at Chandel Christian Football Stadium, attended by community leaders, youth clubs, and football fans. Organized by Assam Rifles under Operation Sadbhavana, in collaboration with the District Sports Association Chandel and supported by the Ex-Servicemen Association of Chandel, the tournament will take place…
The Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) has sharply criticised the Manipur government and state police for what it calls “misleading and legally deficient” Action Taken Reports (ATRs) submitted to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). In its final representation filed under Case No. 3/14/0/2025, KOHUR alleged that the ATRs overlook widespread attacks on…
