A devastating fire broke out at Tekcham Raghu’s extended shelter in Wangjing Tekcham Leikai, Thoubal district in Manipur at around 1:30 pm in the intervening night of January 2 and 3. The fire, caused by an electric short circuit, engulfed the extension, destroying property worth approximately ₹6-7 lakhs. As the fire broke out in the…
The Akashvani Listeners’ Meet 2026 was successfully held today at the residence of Akashvani listener Linthoi Salam at Awang Leikai, Nambol Leimapokpam, Bishnupur district in Manipur. The programme was organised by the listeners of Akashvani Imphal.Senior listener Oinam Chittaranjan presided over the function, while Nongthombam Roma, Programme Coordinator, All India Radio (AIR) Imphal, attended as…
Consumers in the North East looking to recreate restaurant-style dishes at home now have an easier option, as Mother’s Recipe has launched a high-impact outdoor campaign to promote its Ready to Cook spice mixes across the region. The legacy Indian brand, trusted by households for generations, is responding to a growing trend of families and…
In order to discourage smuggling and promote indigenous agriculture, the Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) called on the government to reverse the notified excise rates on tobacco products and change them to revenue-neutral rates. In a statement, FAIFA stated that maintaining farmer incomes, safeguarding jobs along the value chain, and coordinating economic policy…
Krafton India’s Rising Star Programme is helping shape the country’s growing esports economy, with Manipur-based BGMI player Zalaikam (Zalaikam Haokip) emerging as one of its key success stories. The 23-year-old from Saikul began gaming in 2019 and has since built a steady competitive career inspired by leading creators such as Mortal, Athena and Dynamo. His…
The Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) has come out with a draft State Action Plan to support children who have been displaced by the ongoing violence in the state. The plan was discussed at a stakeholders’ convergence and review meeting held at the Office of the Deputy Commissioner in Bishnupur. The session…
R Ashwin’s recent statement on his YouTube stream, labeling ODI cricket as “redundant,” is significant and reflects a deeper sentiment regarding the format’s evolving place in the cricketing landscape. Historically, the 50-over format served as a crucial compromise between the brevity of T20s and the depth of Tests, becoming the mainstay of cricket’s commercial success…
After a sluggish start to 2026, Indian stocks rebounded strongly in Friday’s session (January 2), driven by gains in banking, realty, and metal stocks. The Nifty 50 ended the session with a sharp gain of 0.70%, or 186.60 points, to close at 26,326. During late trade, the index also scaled a fresh record high of…
When Sjoerd Marijne first took charge of the Indian women’s hockey team in 2017, it was a fragmented group with players lacking basic skills in running, passing, and scoring. Nine years later, as he embarks on his third tenure with the team beginning January 14, Marijne is expected to find the players in a similar…
Renowned NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has been announced as a key participant and Guest of Honor for the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) 2026. KLF’s organizer, DC Books, announced the news on social media by posting a banner inviting Sunita Williams to the event. “Her name is etched in space,” the post says. We are thrilled…
