Power Grid shares witnessed good investor interest today. The stock rose 2.3% to hit an intraday high of ₹295.25 per share. As of 3:00 pm, Power Grid shares were trading 2.0% higher at ₹294.5 per share. This surge in share price comes after the company announced the acquisition of MEL Power Transmission (MPTL), a project-specific…
The flood situation in Manipur has shown significant improvement as water levels in the major rivers have receded following a decrease in rainfall. This development comes as a relief to the state, which has been grappling with heavy rains since 31 May. The reduction in water levels is expected to ease the strain on affected…
Since rainfall has decreased and water levels in the main rivers have dropped, Manipur’s flood situation has significantly improved. Since May 31, the state has been struggling with severe rains; this development is a relief. It is anticipated that the impacted areas will experience less stress as a result of the drop in water levels,…
In a proactive effort to assess and address the impact of recent floods in Manipur’s Jiribam district, Deputy Commissioner Krishna Kumar, IAS, on Wednesday conducted a detailed ground visit to the flood-affected areas of Borobekra Sub-Division. The visit aimed to evaluate the extent of damage, ensure timely relief, and reassure displaced families of sustained government…
New Delhi, June 4 Aluminium prices rose by Rs 2.05 to Rs 242.55 per kg in the futures market on Wednesday as speculators created fresh deals amid a positive trend in the spot market. The price of aluminium contract for July delivery rose by Rs 2.05, or 0.85 per cent, to Rs 242.55 per kg…
Security forces in Manipur have intensified counter-insurgency efforts, leading to the arrest of four members of the Chin Kuki Mizo Army (CKMA), a non-SoO (Suspension of Operations) insurgent outfit. The arrests, part of a larger state-wide crackdown on extortion and illegal arms trade, mark a significant escalation in operations targeting militant activities in sensitive hill…
In order to assess the flood situation in the northeastern states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the governors of Manipur, Sikkim, and Assam. He also offered all the help he could in addressing the flood threat. Heavy rains in the past few days have slowed down life in the northeastern states, such as Assam, Sikkim,…
Flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall and multiple river embankment breaches have left a trail of devastation across Manipur, affecting more than 56,000 people and damaging 10,477 homes, officials said on Tuesday. The Kongba River breached its embankment at Bashikhong in Imphal East on Monday, compounding the crisis in the worst-hit district. Areas such as…
New Delhi, June 3: Zinc prices on Monday rose by Rs 1.40 to Rs 252.40 per kg in futures trade amid strong spot demand. The price of zinc contract for June delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange rose by Rs 1.40, or 0.56 per cent, to Rs 252.40 per kg in a business turnover of…
More than 19,000 people have been affected by floods in Manipur caused by overflowing rivers and breaches in embankments, officials said on Monday. They said 3,365 houses have been damaged and 19,811 people affected by floods triggered by incessant torrential rains during the last four days. Thirty-one relief camps have been opened mostly in Imphal…
