The World Meetei Council (WMC) has claimed that the demand for granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Meetei community enjoys widespread public support across Manipur, rejecting recent remarks attributed to former United National Liberation Front (UNLF) chairman RK Meghen (Sanayaima), who reportedly said the issue was backed only by “a section” of the community.In…
Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam held a high-level security review meeting with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh and other senior security officials to assess the prevailing law and order situation in the state and strengthen coordination among security agencies.The meeting, held on July 9, came days after two Assam Rifles…
The Bihar government is now set to take strict action against more than three thousand teachers who secured government jobs by submitting fake educational certificates. The state government has ordered the dismissal of the accused teachers and also directed the initiation of departmental action and legal proceedings. Addressing a press conference on Friday, Bihar’s Education…
The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has appealed to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu to ensure justice, accountability and protection of innocent Naga civilians affected by the ongoing conflict in Manipur, particularly the abduction, torture and killing of six Naga civilians.The demand was made through a memorandum submitted to the President via Nagaland Governor Nand…
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the proposal for the appointment of additional general secretaries and secretaries for the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) with immediate effect.The opposition party appointed eight additional general secretaries and 25 secretaries for the MPCC as part of the party’s organisational revamp ahead of the Assembly elections due early next…
Manipur Police, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted a joint operation and have apprehended two persons allegedly involved in the killing of six Naga individuals at Leilon Vaiphei village on May 13 this year.According to a statement issued by the Manipur Police, the operation was launched on the…
The economic blockade on National Highway-2 at Namdilong Gate in Kanglatongbi, under Sekmai Police Station in Imphal West district, continued on Thursday despite Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh appealing to protesters to withdraw the agitation. A large number of protesters, including men and women from both the Meitei and Naga communities, remained at the blockade…
Northeast India’s startup ecosystem is set for another growth push as IIMA Ventures, in partnership with opened applications for the third cohort of the North East Growth Lab (NEGL), targeting 25 high-potential startups and social enterprises across the region. The initiative reflects increasing investor and institutional interest in the Northeast’s innovation-driven enterprises spanning agriculture, food…
Meta has sought to reassure consumers and regulators about the privacy and security features of its AI-powered smart glasses as concerns over the technology continue to grow. The company said it is committed to protecting user privacy through built-in safeguards, transparent data practices, and clear notifications when the device’s camera or artificial intelligence features are…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Mahesh Pai as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of South Indian Bank for a three-year term, effective October 1. The private sector lender announced the development in a regulatory filing on Wednesday. Pai’s appointment will be placed before the bank’s board of…
