Hundreds of households in the Ukhrul region of Manipur are making a living from a traditional trade that is attracting national notice. Artists in Nungbi village still create a distinctive style of black pottery using only hand methods; no potter’s wheels or other contemporary tools are used. A unique combination of crushed serpentine stone and…
Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has raised the alarm over what he terms a “deliberate distortion” in the official records of a foundational legal order governing tribal administration in Manipur’s hill areas. In a letter to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday, Singh urged immediate intervention to investigate a potentially unauthorized alteration in…
Security forces in Manipur have launched intelligence-based combing and cordon-and-search operations (CASO) across sensitive areas of the state. One major breakthrough was achieved on June 24, when an active cadre of the banned outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) — KCP (PWG) was arrested. The arrested cadre has been identified as Mutum Manaocha Singh…
New Delhi, June 26: Silver prices rose by Rs 408 to Rs 1,05,325 per kg in futures trade on Wednesday as participants increased their bets. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of silver contracts for July delivery rose by Rs 408, or 0.39 percent, to Rs 1,05,325 per kg in a business turnover of…
The railways are attributing the water leak on the Vande Bharat train between Varanasi and Delhi to clogged filters. On the train, Darshil Mishra posted about his experience online, claiming that the railway workers did nothing to address the problem in spite of numerous concerns. A video of water seeping from the roof was also…
Jamun, also known as black plum or Indian blackberry, is recommended for diabetes treatment due to its low blood sugar spike and healing properties for the liver. It contains antioxidants, reduces inflammation, and supports liver function by regulating bile flow and preventing bloating. Jamun fruit rich in compounds, regulates starch conversion into sugar, maintaining stable…
The District Magistrate of Imphal West has issued a crucial public notice mandating all residents, landowners, and builders to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for height clearance before constructing any buildings or structures within a 56-kilometre radius of Imphal International Airport. This regulation has been enforced to ensure the safety of air navigation and…
Manipur Police successfully dismantled an interstate arms smuggling racket operating in and around the Imphal region. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a coordinated crackdown was carried out on June 24, 2025, leading to the arrest of four key operatives involved in trafficking unauthorized arms across multiple states. The arrested individuals have been identified as: Sinam…
New Delhi, June 24: Silver prices fell by Rs 711 to Rs 1,06,048 per kg on Tuesday as participants reduced their bets. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for July delivery fell by Rs 711, or 0.67 per cent, to Rs 1,06,048 per kg in a business turnover of 12,020 lots. Analysts said selling…
IIMA Ventures, in collaboration with SAP, has launched the North East Growth Lab (NEGL)—a region-wide platform to support 90 startups and social enterprises. The initiative builds on the success of the World Bank-supported Assam Agribusiness Growth Lab (AAGL) and aims to foster inclusive economic growth through capital support, training, mentoring, and market access. Over the…
