The historic festival of Mera Hou Chongba, symbolising unity and brotherhood between the hill and valley communities of Manipur, was celebrated in Imphal with grandeur, traditional rituals, and wide participation. The celebration was marked by a grand procession from the Sana Konung Palace Compound to Kangla Fort, led by Titular King Leisemba Sanajaoba and flanked…
If you’re using iOS 26 and finding it hard to wake up on time, it might be due to how easily you can hit the stop button instead of snooze on your iPhone’s alarm. This instantly turns the alarm off, often leading to oversleeping and missed commitments. However, Apple is addressing this issue in the…
India defeated Pakistan by 88 runs in a women’s ODI at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, maintaining their unbeaten record in the format against their rivals. Despite the win, India’s performance was far from their best, riddled with technical and tactical errors. Bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi had expressed optimism, saying everyone was in a good space…
In a significant crackdown across Manipur, police authorities arrested six militants and confiscated a large cache of weapons in a coordinated operation aimed at curbing insurgency and maintaining law and order across the state. The operation began on October 3 with the detention of 23-year-old Leimapokpam Marjit Singh, alias Khaba, at his residence in Hiyanglam…
The Tata Nexon, India’s leading sub-compact SUV, has received a significant price reduction following the recent GST cut, just before the festive season. This move is expected to increase its popularity among buyers. The price cuts range from ₹68,000 to ₹1.55 lakh depending on the variant, with new prices effective from September 22. Now, the…
Two men were caught carrying cannabis worth around Rs 20 lakh at Imphal airport earlier this week, officials said on Saturday. The incident occurred on September 29 when Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel detected suspicious baggage during screening. Upon inspection, they found about 21 kg of cannabis concealed inside the luggage of two passengers,…
According to RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, India has managed to emerge as a unique source of stability in a globe that is racked by geopolitical shocks and trade friction. According to Malhotra, who spoke at the fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave here, policy continuity, institutional resilience, and reform momentum have allowed India to stay out of…
Postal services resumed in Manipur’s Churachandpur, with a mail van entering the district for the first time since the ethnic violence broke out in Manipur in May 2023, officials said on Saturday. The vehicle reached the district headquarters at 11.30 am on Friday, unloaded letters, parcels and other consignments, and returned to Imphal around 12.40…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated in an article on Wednesday that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms will lower retail prices and enhance consumption in the country.Beginning on September 22, the government implemented a two-slab tax structure of 5 percent and 18 percent, eliminating the previous four-rate system.According to the RBI’s ‘State…
The Kuki-Zo community observed the 29th Separation Day on October 3 at the Martyr’s Cemetery Phaijang in Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi District, renewing calls for a separate administration from Manipur. The day-long event included a 12-hour total shutdown, floral tributes, and ceremonial gun salutes, underscoring the community’s longstanding political aspirations. The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU)…
