President Droupadi Murmu begins a two-day visit to Manipur today, during which she will take part in several important programmes across the state. The visit will focus on cultural events, public interactions, and the launch of developmental projects aimed at improving infrastructure and services in Manipur. The President will arrive in Imphal this afternoon, where…
Petroleum dealers have announced a complete shutdown of petrol pumps across the Valley and peripheral areas of Manipur on December 13 in the wake of a recent bomb threat and growing concerns over the safety of fuel station workers and people. It may be recalled that a hand grenade was recovered inside the restroom of…
Myntra is set to launch the 23rd edition of its flagship End of Reason Sale (EORS) on December 5, with VIP access beginning December 4. Shoppers can access early entry at ₹19, while Myntra Insiders can join at just ₹1. The event will feature more than six million styles from 10,000+ global, domestic, and homegrown…
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd., the parent company of IndiGo and India’s largest airline, fell 2% on Tuesday, December 9, after being the biggest loser on the Nifty 50 on Monday. IndiGo recorded its steepest single-day decline since February 2022 and has now suffered losses for seven consecutive sessions, its longest slump since February 2023….
IndusInd Bank announced several key appointments to enhance its leadership team. Amitabh Kumar Singh has been appointed as the chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective November 10, and will also be part of the bank’s senior management. Singh brings extensive experience, having worked for 21 years with the ICICI group, most recently serving as CHRO…
On Sunday, security forces in Manipur’s Imphal West district apprehended four individuals associated with extortion activities linked to the UNLF (Pambei) and SOREPA. Two members of UNLF (Pambei) were arrested near Keystone Infra Pvt Ltd, identified as Ningthoujam Nongpoknganba Meitei (31) and Konthoujam Nelson Singh alias Thomba (23). Authorities confiscated a Maruti Swift vehicle, four…
BJP MLA and former Rural Development Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday visited Kuki-inhabited areas in Manipur’s hill districts, in what many residents described as a rare development since the ethnic unrest that began in May 2023. The visit marks the first such public outreach by a prominent Meitei leader to Kuki villages after more…
Rajya Sabha MP from Manipur, Maharaj Sanajaoba, urgently called for intervention by the Centre to preserve the historic Vishnu Temple in Bishnupur district during Parliament’s Zero Hour. Known as the Brick Temple, this 15th-century shrine is a significant site in the state, dating back to the reign of King Kiyamba (1467–1508 AD) and showcasing the…
A conglomerate of six insurgent groups active in Manipur has announced a statewide shutdown on December 11 and 12 to boycott President Droupadi Murmu’s proposed visit to the state. In a statement, the conglomerate – Coordination Committee (CorCom) – said the shutdown would start at 1am on December 11, the day of the President’s scheduled…
A major operation against illegal poppy farming was carried out in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, where security forces destroyed around 67 acres of illicit cultivation spread across several hill locations. The information was shared in an official statement issued by Manipur Police on Monday.According to the police, the destruction drive was carried out throughout Friday and…
