As the game between Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigaisi in Round 9 of the FIDE World Blitz Championship approached its climax, the official live stream experienced a freezing glitch. When it resumed shortly after, Carlsen was seen leaving the scene while Erigaisi calmly prepared to reset the chessboard. It was later revealed that Carlsen had…
A large joint operation led by security and enforcement agencies has destroyed nearly 35 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in the hill areas of Langkhong (Saisijang) under Kangpokpi district in Manipur. The operation took place on December 29 and is being seen as one of the biggest actions against illegal drug-related farming in the state…
Security forces destroyed nearly 35 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, police said on Tuesday.“A combined team of Manipur police, CRPF, forest department, and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) conducted the operation in the hill ranges of Langkhong (Saisijang), Kangpokpi district,” police said.Twelve huts, 13 bags of fertilizers, 19 roundup herbicides, 16 bags of…
The Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) has expressed serious concern over alleged attacks on Christian communities and places of worship in Manipur and other parts of India. “The most egregious manifestation of this crisis is the destruction in Manipur, where, since the outbreak of violence on May 3, 2023, over 350 churches and…
The flag of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi temple has grown in popularity among pilgrims as a memento. At the Ram Janmbhoomi temple, a trader observed an increase in demand for the saffron flag since many tourists buy it as a memento. “We have placed a special order for the Ram Mandir flag because it is…
A new book titled ‘Colonial Records of the Kuki Raids in Manipur and Their Impact (1878–1914)’ authored by Yumnam Rajeshwor Singh was released at the Manipur Press Club, Imphal, on Sunday. The book is published by Keithel Express Pvt. Ltd. and compiles colonial-era records related to the Kuki raids while examining their political and social…
In yet another blow to organised extortion networks in Manipur, eight alleged extortionists linked to the PREPAK (PRO) were apprehended from separate locations in coordinated operations across Thoubal district of the state on Sunday. Officials informed on Monday that six active cadres were apprehended from multiple locations under Nongpok Sekmai police station. Those apprehended individuals…
A solar energy entrepreneur from Manipur has received national recognition after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned his work during the latest episode of the monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. The Prime Minister highlighted the efforts of Moirangthem Seth, who has been working for years to bring solar power to remote and underserved communities in…
Kriti Sanon has gained attention for her role in Aanand L Rai’s film Tere Ishk Mein, alongside Dhanush. Since her debut in the Telugu film 1: Nenokkadine and her Hindi film debut in Heropanti (2014) opposite Tiger Shroff, she has emerged as one of Bollywood’s leading female stars. Recently, a clip of her first audition…
The Directorate of Environment and Climate Change (DoECC), Manipur, has mapped more than 1,000 springs across the state, with 173 critically stressed springs in Ukhrul and Noney districts identified for revival under a priority scheme. The information was shared by Arun Kumar Sinha, Principal Secretary (Forest, Environment & Climate Change), during the release of the…
