Former Manipur BJP president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Manipur on Thursday after no other candidate remained in the contest following the withdrawal of nomination papers. The Returning Officer-cum-Secretary of the Manipur Legislative Assembly officially declared Sharda Devi elected to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the state after…
The United Naga Council (UNC) has strongly condemned the killing of six Naga hostages, whose remains were reportedly recovered in a mutilated and dismembered condition.As mark of peaceful protest and to demand justice, UNC announced a 24-hour total shutdown across Naga areas from 6 am of June 11 to 6 am of June 12.In a…
Following recovery of six bodies in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said the state government will not remain as mute spectator to atrocities, according to an official statement.He said that violence has no place in society and the government remain steadfast in its commitment to peace, security, and the rule of law…
Manipur Chief Minister Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh today attended the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog here in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister and NITI Aayog Chairman Shri Narendra Modi. The theme of the meeting was ‘Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047’, which focuses on the foundation for the future…
The headquarters of the Manipur unit of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) at Liangmai Taphou in Senapati district was reportedly vandalised on Thursday, a day after unidentified miscreants allegedly ransacked the premises during the night of June 10. The incident comes amid heightened tensions and widespread public anger following the recovery of six bodies believed…
Online travel platform MakeMyTrip has introduced a new paid feature allowing users to secure flexible check-in and check-out times during hotel bookings. The feature addresses a major pain point for travellers by guaranteeing early arrivals or extended departures for a fee. Currently, this option is live on the MakeMyTrip app and is available across more…
Smartphone manufacturer Tecno has officially unveiled its latest performance-centric device, the Tecno Pova 8 5G, pushing the boundaries of mobile endurance and mid-range design innovation. Serving as the direct successor to the popular Pova 7, the newly launched handset immediately sets a fresh industry benchmark by packing a massive 8,000mAh battery. Rigorously tested and certified…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday began a forensic examination of the bodies of six civilians who were abducted from a village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district last month and later found dead, officials said. The bodies were brought to the mortuary of the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Imphal at around…
A shutdown was observed across Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Wednesday following the arrival of the body of a villager who was killed in Tamenglong district, triggering widespread grief and condemnation from several Kuki civil society organisations. The mortal remains of Haokhogin Lhouvum, a resident of Lasan village in Tamenglong district, were brought to Kangpokpi District…
Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh today met Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi and discussed the progress of key national highway projects in the state, including the Imphal-Jiribam and Imphal-Dimapur roads, according to an official statement.“Called on Nitin Gadkari Ji and apprised him of the steps taken by the…
