Shares of South Korean tech giant LG Electronics surged nearly 24% after the company unveiled a range of next-generation automotive technologies developed in collaboration with Google. Investors responded positively to LG’s push into the rapidly growing smart mobility sector, where connected and AI-powered vehicles are becoming a major focus for automakers worldwide. During a recent…
Security forces fired several rounds of tear gas shells to disperse protestors who had blocked National Highway 202 in Manipur’s Ukhrul district today. People from Shangkai village, who were enforcing a shutdown in their area to protest the alleged holding of 14 community members hostage by Naga groups, had blocked part of the vital highway…
The Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW) successfully observed International Menstrual Hygiene Day on Thursday at the ST Girls’ Hostel of Adimjati Shiksha Ashram, Imphal. Moving forward under the global theme, “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld,” the event focused on promoting reproductive health, breaking systemic taboos, and ensuring dignity for young women. The programme was attended…
Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing Kuki tribes in Manipur, has announced a nationwide rally on May 30 in protest against the killing of three Kuki-Zo church leaders and the continued detention of 14 Kuki-Zo civilians in Senapati district. The decision was taken during a joint meeting of KIM and various civil society…
In a significant and emotional development amid Manipur’s prolonged ethnic conflict, Khodang village in the state’s conflict-hit region was officially resettled on May 28, 2026 — exactly three years after residents were forced to flee violence. The village has now become the first Kuki-Zo settlement in Manipur to witness the formal return of displaced residents…
A new international climate report has warned that global temperatures are likely to remain near record highs over the next five years, increasing concerns about the accelerating impact of climate change worldwide. Scientists say rising greenhouse gas emissions, combined with natural weather patterns such as El Niño, are expected to push average global temperatures dangerously…
The silence inside Leimakhong Baptist Church on Sundays and the closure of Hope International School have become painful reminders of the ongoing hostage crisis involving Reverend Dr. Manu Thiumai and five others in Manipur. For the pastor’s family, church members and students, daily life has come to a standstill since Reverend Thiumai was allegedly taken…
The Delhi Police Special Cell, in a joint operation with the Manipur Police and central security agencies, has arrested an alleged member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), officials said on Wednesday. The accused has been identified as Haobijam Dilip Singh. According to officials, he was allegedly associated with the proscribed insurgent outfit and…
In a major political development, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has strongly welcomed the Centre’s decision to constitute a High-Level Committee to study demographic changes across the country. Lauding the initiative as a “historic step,” the Chief Minister expressed his profound gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday visited the Makhan Village Relief Camp and interacted with internally displaced persons (IDPs) staying there. Makhan village, located in the Kangpokpi district, lies in a vulnerable buffer zone affected by the ongoing ethnic conflict. The area has seen volatile security situations and has served as a focal…
