Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday reviewed the progress of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) and launched the Nikshay Mitra Manipur portal at Raj Bhavan, Imphal. The high-level meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, Commissioner-cum-Secretary Sumant Singh, and other senior officials. During the review meeting, officials highlighted the progress of…
Security forces arrested two insurgent operatives in separate counter-insurgency operations across Manipur and recovered a cache of arms, explosives and communication equipment following the arrest of a senior functionary of the UKNA Hmar, officials said on Thursday. In the first operation carried out on August 6, security personnel apprehended an active cadre of the Revolutionary…
Apple is gearing up for its flagship autumn keynote event, with industry insiders and supply chain leaks pointing to Wednesday, September 9, 2026, as the target date for the official unveiling of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While Apple has yet to send out official media invitations, internal preparations—such as retail…
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has reduced its savings cost-to-premium ratio to 13.6 per cent in the first quarter of FY2027, marking a 50-basis-point decline from a year earlier, as the insurer intensified its focus on technology, automation and cost optimisation while continuing to expand its business. The insurer said sustained investments in digital infrastructure, artificial…
Swami Vigyananand Ji addressed a special meeting of eminent personalities from business, education, media, and politics, along with thinkers and social activists in Guwahati, where the framework and significance of the upcoming World Hindu Congress 2026, Mumbai were discussed in detail. The event is scheduled to be held in Mumbai, India, from December 18–20, 2026.Speaking…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inaugurated the 1st State-Level Digital Governance, AI, Cyber Security and Skilling Workshop at the Main Conference Hall of Civil Secretariat, Mantripukhri in Imphal on Wednesday. The workshop was organised by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Manipur, in collaboration with Microsoft India. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister stated…
Incessant rainfall has triggered flash flooding along the Ngaorei, locally known as the Laini River, causing extensive damage to newly planted paddy fields and disrupting connectivity in Manipur’s Ukhrul district. The river, which originates in Ukhrul town and flows along the Ukhrul-Senapati border, crossed the danger mark following continuous rainfall. The sudden rise in water…
The Manipur High Court has upheld the right of candidates appearing in the Manipur Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination (MCSCCE), 2016 (2022), to inspect their evaluated answer scripts, dismissing three writ petitions filed by the Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) against the Manipur Information Commission (MIC). Justice A. Guneshwar Sharma ruled that although MPSC policies…
Netflix has marked its 10th anniversary in India by reaffirming its commitment to nurturing the country’s creative talent and storytelling ecosystem. As part of the celebrations, Netflix Co-Chief Executive Officer Ted Sarandos met a group of Indian writers for an interactive session focused on the future of storytelling and the evolving entertainment landscape. The discussion,…
Manipur Police have arrested an alleged active cadre of the proscribed Revolutionary People’s Front/People’s Liberation Army (RPF/PLA), who is suspected of being involved in planting grenades at different locations in the Imphal area. Police identified the arrested person as Thokchom Sanju Meitei alias Luwang (26), a resident of Langmeidong Mamang Leikai in Kakching district. According…
