Manipur Police, Assam Rifles arrest Hmar militant; seize explosives and suspected drugs

In a joint operation, the Manipur Police and 38 Assam Rifles apprehended an active cadre of the Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) from the banks of the Barak River near Tuisolen village in Jiribam district. The operation, conducted under Borobekra police station’s jurisdiction, underscores ongoing efforts to maintain law and order in the region. The arrested…

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LPG carriers put an end to the strike on Imphal-Jiribam Highway due to illegal taxes

The seven-day cease-work strike by the All Manipur Bulk LPG Transporters Association (AMBTA) was called off Friday night. LPG bullet tank trucks have therefore started moving LPG again today. AMBTA began an indefinite ceasework protest this past Monday in response to the high unlawful taxes on the Imphal-Jiribam route. Late last night, an AMBTA team…

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Security forces carry out search and area domination operation in Manipur’s hill areas

Amid tensions in the state, the central security forces along with Manipur police carried out search operations and area domination in the vulnerable areas of hills and valley districts, an official release said, adding that the situation was under control. According to the release, the security forces recovered various kinds of arms and ammunition during…

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NFDB launches fisherman card initiative in Champu Khangpok Floating Village

Champu Khangpok, a floating town on Manipur’s scenic Loktak Lake, undertook an ambitious attempt to mainstream the traditional fishermen into the contemporary financial system. The Loktak Development Authority, the Department of Fisheries, the Government of Manipur, the Sinheibi Development Organization, and the Champu Khangpok Floating Village Conservation and Management Committee participated in the Fisherman Card…

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IREDA Q3 results: Net profit upgrade 27% year-on-year to ₹425.35 crore; revenue rises 37%

IREDA Q3 results: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) announced its October to December quarter results on Thursday, January 9. The state-owned company’s net profit rose 27 per cent to ₹425.38 crore in the third quarter of FY2024-25, as against ₹335.53 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations grew 37 per cent…

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