International Women’s Day (IWD) is observed today. It is an annual global event that honors the accomplishments of women and girls while promoting gender equality. The year’s theme, ‘Accelerate Action,’ emphasizes how critical it is to act quickly in order to promote women’s rights and address inequalities. When there was a great deal of social…
In a large-scale operation against illegal arms and ammunition, security forces have recovered 114 weapons, explosives, IEDs, and grenades across multiple districts in Manipur. The Indian Army and Assam Rifles, under the Spear Corps, conducted a series of coordinated raids in collaboration with the Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP to curb violence in the…
Many people use coconut water to stay hydrated when the summer heat increases. Despite being high in minerals and electrolytes, experts caution that consuming too much of it can boost potassium levels, which could be harmful to one’s health. Coconut water is a popular natural and pleasant method for people to replace lost fluids. Although…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has introduced the Manual Transmission (MT) variant of its premium SUV, the Legender 4X4, at an ex-showroom price of ₹46.36 lakh. The move aligns with the growing consumer preference for high-performance, luxury SUVs with advanced off-road capabilities, strengthening Toyota’s foothold in India’s expanding premium vehicle segment. Powered by a 2.8L diesel…
People handed over to the security forces more than 1,000 arms along with ammunition during the two-week provided to them for voluntarily surrendering looted and illegally held weapons in ethnic strife-torn Manipur, a police officer said on Friday, a day after the deadline ended. This figure, however, is provisional and the actual number of given…
The Mizoram government has fully utilized the ₹17.69 crore allocated for road maintenance during the 2024-25 financial year, Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vanlalhlana informed the Assembly on Thursday. The minister stated that the cost of constructing 1 km of road varies based on specifications and road conditions, with an average allocation of ₹49,300 per…
The Federation of Civil Society (FOCS), a Meitei civil society organisation, has confirmed that it will go ahead with its planned peace march from Imphal to Senapati district on March 8, despite opposition from three Kuki organisations. FOCS president Th. Manihar stated that the march aims to promote harmony and is not intended to provoke…
Castrol India shares on March 6 recorded their biggest single-day rise in eight months amid talks of Saudi Aramco considering a possible offer for lubricants assets being sold by BP Plc.The world’s largest energy company is studying whether to bid for part or all of the business that operates under the Castrol brand name, Bloomberg…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) reaffirmed its commitment to gender diversity and inclusion on International Women’s Day, unveiling new initiatives to expand female representation in the automotive sector. With a goal of achieving 30% female workforce participation by 2030, TKM continues to invest in skilling programs, inclusive policies, and workplace infrastructure. This year’s Women’s Day theme,…
The security forces and forest division authorities began a series of coordinated operations that resulted in the destruction of 50 acres of illegal poppy production in Manipur. The first operation involved the unauthorized destruction of poppies at Kotzim in the district by Kangpokpi’s forest division and security forces. Three farm houses, fertilizer, and chemicals used…
