In a major breakthrough for Indian botany, scientists have officially described a new species of shrub discovered in the remote Choro village of Manipur’s Kamjong district. The species, named Dillenia nagalim, was identified along the Indo-Myanmar border during extensive botanical surveys conducted between May 2024 and May 2025. The research, led by a team from…
In a major blow to the leadership of the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), its co-founder and high-ranking commander Amir Hamza was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Lahore on the evening of April 15, 2026. According to local reports and eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred directly outside the office of a prominent news channel…
A delegation of 25 representatives from 28 villages of the peripheral areas of Khomidok Hill Range, Imphal East, urged the Manipur government not to relocate or replace the designated camp of the Pambei-led United National Liberation Front (UNLF) at Nungshum village, citing concerns over security and stability. The delegation met Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand…
Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Wednesday said the recent clash at Thinungei in Bishnupur district was triggered by a misunderstanding between civilians and security forces.Addressing mediapersons at the New Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, the Minister clarified that the situation escalated after a rumour spread, reportedly initiated by a woman, leading to clashes that left around…
On April 15, 2026, the swearing-in ceremony of Samrat Choudhary, the first Chief Minister of Bihar from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was held at Lok Bhawan, Patna, by Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, during which JD(U) leaders Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav took their oaths as Deputy Chief Ministers. At the time of…
The Supreme Court today stayed the Telangana High Court’s order granting transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with an FIR registered by the Assam Police based on a complaint lodged by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, over Khera’s allegations that she held multiple passports of different countries and offshore properties. A…
Fresh clashes broke out between security forces and protesters in the Thinungei area of Bishnupur district on Tuesday, leaving at least six people injured and escalating tensions in the region.The situation deteriorated around noon, with locals reporting the use of tear gas shells and alleged firing during the confrontation, though there was no official confirmation…
Pakistan is navigating a high-stakes financial tightrope this April as it moves to repay a $3.5 billion debt to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following Abu Dhabi’s unexpected decision to end long-standing rollover arrangements. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, speaking from the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank spring meetings , confirmed that “all options…
The world’s largest river island, Majuli, came alive today with the vibrant sounds and sights of Goru Bihu. Marking the first day of the week-long Rongali Bihu festival, this traditional observance celebrates the deep-rooted bond between the Assamese agrarian community and their livestock. As the month of Chaitra draws to a close, farmers across Majuli…
Manipur legislator from 11-Sagolband Assembly constituency Rajkumar Imo Singh has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting a time-bound National Investigation Agency (NIA) inquiry into the recent bombing at Tronglaobi in Bishnupur district that killed two minors. Terming the Tronglaobi killings deeply disturbing and demanding a “comprehensive crackdown on all such terror outfits,” the…
