In a significant development aimed at addressing the lingering wounds of the ethnic unrest in Manipur, the Government of India has designated the Court of the District and Sessions Judge in Churachandpur as a Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court. This court will now handle cases related to the ethnic violence that erupted in the…
New Delhi, May 22: Copper futures prices rose 0.24 percent to Rs 862.85 per kg on Thursday due to increased spot demand. The price of copper contracts for June delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange rose by Rs 2.10 or 0.24 percent to Rs 862.85 per kg in a business turnover of 5,270 lots. Analysts…
Justice Kempaiah Somashekar was on Thursday sworn in as the ninth Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur, a Raj Bhavan statement said. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla administered the oath of office to Justice Somashekar in the swearing-in ceremony held at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, Imphal, it said. Justice Kempaiah Somashekar of Karnataka…
The 48-hour state-wide bandh called by Meitei organisation Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) in protest against the removal of the state’s name from a government bus affected normal life across the five districts of Imphal Valley on Thursday. All business establishments, educational institutions, and government and private offices were closed and public transport remained…
In a strong and clear message ahead of Manipur’s much-anticipated Shirui Lily Festival, the apex Tangkhul tribal body, Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), has warned against any obstruction of traffic on National Highway 202 leading to Ukhrul district, where the festival is being celebrated. Issuing an official statement on Wednesday, the TNL categorically stated that any…
Dried clove buds are steeped in hot water to make clove tea, a pleasant, fragrant beverage. These molecules are released when clove tea is brewed, giving it its potent flavor and many health advantages. When taken in moderation, clove tea is said to be quite healthful. It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and pain-relieving properties, improves immunity,…
New Delhi, May 21: Gold prices on Wednesday rose by Rs 824 to Rs 95,665 per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh deals amid strong spot demand.Gold contracts for June delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange rose by Rs 824, or 0.87 percent, to Rs 95,665 per 10 grams in a business…
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary and Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma jointly launched the North East Apprenticeship Pilot Scheme to enhance youth employability through paid, structured apprenticeships. The Rs 43.94 crore initiative by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) aims to benefit over 26,000 youth with an additional Rs 1,500 monthly stipend for one year,…
Security forces have arrested six militants belonging to various proscribed outfits in Manipur and seized arms and ammunition from their possession, police said on Wednesday. Three members of the banned Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) were apprehended from Langmeidong, Elangkhangpokpi and Kakching Ningthou Pareng area in Kakching district, they said. The security forces also arrested an…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla inaugurated the 5th edition of the Shirui Lily Festival 2025 at Shirui Village in Ukhrul district. At the inauguration ceremony, Governor Bhalla expressed his happiness, saying, “I am very happy that I have come here; it’s truly worth visiting this place. I am also glad that we are organising the…
