BJP’s Northeast in-charge Sambit Patra on Wednesday welcomed the Centre’s decision to postpone the 2027 Census exercise in Manipur, saying the move responds to an important demand raised by people in the violence-affected state. Patra arrived in Imphal to attend a high-level meeting of the party. He was received by Rajya Sabha MP A Sharda…
In a significant development amid the continuing ethnic crisis in Manipur, two Kuki-Zo legislators attended the state Assembly in person on Wednesday for the first time in more than three years. Saitu MLA Haokholet Kipgen and Saikul MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing were present during the opening sitting of the eighth session of the 12th Manipur…
The eighth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly commenced in Imphal on Wednesday, marked by a significant development as legislators from the Kuki-Zo community attended in person for the first time in over three years.Saitu Assembly constituency legislator Haokholet Kipgen and Saikul MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing attended the first sitting of the session, CMO…
The 8th session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly began in Imphal on Wednesday with Saitu MLA Haokholet Kipgen and Saikul MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing attending the House in person for the first time since the ethnic conflict began in May 2023. Their physical participation marks a significant development after more than three years during…
Amway India has expanded its presence in the Ayurveda and preventive wellness market with the launch of Nutrilite Ayurveda, unveiling nine new innovations and targeting aRs 100 crore category over the next two years. The expansion reflects the company’s assessment of growing consumer demand for plant-based and preventive healthcare, alongside the Government of India’s focus…
Vedanta will present the landmark 20th edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) from January 14 to 18, 2027, marking two decades of literary exchange, cultural dialogue and multilingual storytelling. Supported by the Government of Rajasthan, the festival has grown into a major global platform since 2008, hosting more than 8,000 writers, speakers and artists,…
The demand for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur has intensified, with sections of the Meitei and Naga communities seeking identification of alleged illegal immigrants, while the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF), representing the Kuki community, has opposed the demand. The ITLF argued that there is no constitutional provision for conducting an…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today called upon IIT Guwahati to deepen its role as a knowledge and technology partner in Assam’s development journey, particularly in areas such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare, skilling, disaster resilience, urbanisation, agriculture and emerging technologies.Speaking at the 33rd foundation day programme of IIT Guwahati, on the institute premises at…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has appealed against the frequent imposition of bandhs, saying such shutdowns adversely affect the most vulnerable sections of society, particularly daily-wage earners, hand-to-mouth families and students.The Chief Minister said the government is making every possible effort to address the issues raised by the people and urged all stakeholders to…
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited, has entered India’s competitive ice-cream market with its Bombay Creamery brand. The new range includes cones, cups, tubs, bars and sticks, with prices starting at ₹10, making the products accessible to a wide range of consumers. The ice-cream products will initially be launched…
