Water is crucial for human survival and civilization, with rivers playing an essential role in sustaining life and ecological balance. In Manipur, prolonged dry spells and insufficient rainfall have led to acute water scarcity for many. The Sengmai River, a primary water source for locals in Kakching, faces severe threats from excessive sand and stone…
On Monday, security forces conducted a search operation at Tentha Erel Ching under Khongjom-PS in Thoubal district, where they recovered a cache of weapons. This included one SMG carbine with a magazine, three bolt-action rifles, two SBBL, a .32 pistol with a magazine, a live .32 round, a 9 mm blank cartridge, and three helmets….
Security forces conducted operations in Senapati district, successfully intercepting a four-wheeler at T. Khullen Naka Check Post. They apprehended Abu Mohammad Tahir (28) from Khola Part-1, Karimganj, Assam, seizing 840 grams of suspected heroin, a Bolero vehicle (Regd. No. AS 01FY 9787), its keys, and a mobile phone. Additionally, another interception occurred at Tengnoupal where…
The Union Rural Development ministry has approved the construction of 5,000 new houses for the rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Manipur, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY–G) for the financial year 2025-26. This decision was made by Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during a meeting with…
Khongnangthaba University, located in Khurai Konsam Leikai, Imphal East, marked its 5th Foundation Day with a celebratory program attended by dignitaries, faculty, staff, students, parents, and supporters. The event featured prominent guests including Prof. Kiran Hazarika, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Central University of Punjab; Dr. G. Mariappan, Professor and Head at St. Mary’s College of Pharmacy; and…
During such a timing of communal tension between the Meitei and Kuki communities, a small but significant gesture of reconciliation was witnessed as one Anthony Naukak, a Paite-Zomi man from Churachandpur district recently visited his Meitei mother-in-law on February 21 in Imphal.The visit came as he travelled to the city to raise issues concerning internally…
Officially, Nick Jonas is back in the wild. The singer-actor has confirmed that he will reprise his role as Jefferson “Seaplane” McDonough in the next installment of the popular franchise, which is presently scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on December 11, 2026, by returning to the set of the upcoming “Jumanji” sequel. Through an…
Gurugram has overtaken Mumbai in luxury housing sales for homes priced at ₹10 crore and above in 2025, driven by a sharp rise in transaction volumes and price appreciation, according to a joint report by India Sotheby’s International Realty (ISIR) and CRE Matrix.The report highlighted that Gurugram recorded luxury home sales worth ₹24,120 crore during…
Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Margaret Alva has publicly criticized the “shirtless” protest staged by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) members at the Global AI Summit in Delhi, calling for greater “dignity and discipline” at international forums. Speaking to the media on February 23, 2026, Alva emphasized that while dissent is a democratic right,…
The National Integration Tour (NIT), organized by the Assam Rifles under its Civic Action Programme, has recently arrived in Dimapur during its Northeast phase. This initiative involves a delegation of 23 members alongside 68 officials and troops, embarking on a 15-day journey focused on promoting national unity, enhancing civil-military cooperation, and expanding perspectives on governance…
