Three injured Kuki patients receiving treatment at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal were shifted from the hospital premises shortly after midnight on Wednesday amid tight security arrangements, following two days of protests and repeated demands from civil society groups. The patients were moved at around 12:15 am on June 17 after…
Assam could unlock more than ₹700 crore in cumulative economic impact over the next five years through strategic investments in live entertainment, according to a report released by BookMyShow, Assam Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (ATDC) and EY-Parthenon. Titled *The Assam Blueprint: Turning Live Music Economy into a Tourism Multiplier*, the report highlights how live entertainment…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) at the Secretariat in Imphal to review measures aimed at combating drug trafficking and substance abuse in the state.The meeting was attended by Manipur Home Minister K. Govindas Singh, Manipur DGP Mukesh Singh, senior police officials, security adviser,…
The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Manipur has clarified that its role is strictly limited to providing healthcare services, stating that it has no involvement in patient transportation or the deployment of security personnel. The clarification came after unrest at the hospital campus following the treatment of three injured youths. Tensions escalated on…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his long-standing position that Iran will never be permitted to develop nuclear weapons, declaring that preventing Tehran from obtaining atomic arms remains a core national security objective for Israel. His remarks come amid heightened regional tensions and renewed international focus on Iran’s nuclear programme following recent diplomatic efforts…
The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) has clarified that its responsibility is limited to providing medical treatment to patients and that it has no role in transporting patients or arranging security, following protests and unrest at the hospital over the treatment of three injured youths. The clarification came after tensions flared at the hospital…
Manipur is set to host the Miss Universe Manipur 2026 pageant on June 21 at Chandrakriti Auditorium in the Palace Compound, Imphal, where 20 contestants from different parts of the state will compete for an opportunity to represent Manipur at the national level. The announcement was made during a press conference by Miss Universe Manipur…
A devastating wave of coordinated Russian missile and drone attacks struck multiple civilian hubs across Ukraine on Monday, June 15, 2026, killing at least 11 people, injuring dozens more, and inflicting severe structural damage on a historic cathedral in the heart of Kyiv. According to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service, the synchronized morning bombardment targeted dense…
India’s automobile industry delivered its strongest-ever May performance in 2026 across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. The growth was driven by robust SUV demand and a recovery in entry-level cars, alongside record-breaking scooter sales and improving exports. Passenger vehicle (PV) wholesales surged 27.3% year-on-year to 438,854 units….
Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho alleged that an underground outfit operating under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement was responsible for the abduction and killing of six Naga civilians. He urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure strict action against those involved in the incident. Dikho described the killing of the six Naga civilians…
