Tensions have resurfaced in Manipur’s hill districts as four major Naga organisations have jointly issued a 20-day ultimatum to the Government of India, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) rollback and a halt to the ongoing border fencing along the Indo-Myanmar boundary. The ultimatum was formally submitted to the Union Ministry…
New Delhi, Aluminium prices rose by 40 paise to Rs 254.90 per kg in futures trade on Tuesday as speculators created new deals amid positive trend in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of aluminium contract for August delivery rose by 40 paise or 0.16 percent to Rs 254.90 per kg…
Bandhan Life Insurance, the life insurance arm of Bandhan Group, has introduced iIncome Wealth, a new participating life insurance plan that offers instant income within 5 to 7 working days of premium payment and life cover up to 100 years. The plan combines guaranteed income, potential cash bonuses, and a unique ‘Secure Policy Benefit’ ensuring…
In the Lamlai Police Station in the Imphal East division, Manipur Police have detained two young men in relation to a case of sexual assault involving a young girl in Tellou Mayai Leikai. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has been used to register the case, which has raised serious concerns in…
Christ King School, located in Chingjaroi Khullen within the Ukhrul district, observed Environment Conservation Awareness Day, an event organized by the Archdiocese of Imphal. The celebration commenced with a poster presentation by students from Class II and III, highlighting the significance of trees, clean water, minimizing plastic usage, and safeguarding biodiversity. Subsequently, an exhibition was…
Students at Tamphasana Girls’ Higher Secondary School in Imphal staged a protest against the Lecturers’ Association Manipur’s (LAM) pen-down strike initiated by the 2018 Batch. This strike commenced on July 21 and is intended to suspend academic and administrative responsibilities for a duration of six days. LAM General Secretary Irengbam Malemnganbi indicated that the strike…
In a significant development highlighting the long-standing grievances of Manipur’s tribal communities, the Tribal Youth Council of Manipur (TYCM) on Monday met with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in Imphal, demanding an urgent and comprehensive reform of the outdated governance system in the state’s hill areas.The youth delegation presented a strong case for…
In the Jiribam district of Manipur, Assam Rifles, in collaboration with Manipur police and the CRPF, retrieved 50,000 methamphetamine tablets and a significant amount of heroin valued at Rs 76 crore, officials announced in a press release. The operation resulted in the arrest of one person. In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, on July…
State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday, July 21, said it has successfully raised ₹25,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP). The board of directors of the national bank at a meeting approved the allotment of 30.59 crore (or 30,59,97,552) equity shares having a face value of ₹1 per share at an issue price…
Nongthombam Rita, a 45-year-old resident of Top Makha Leikai in Imphal, is revolutionizing the culinary scene in Manipur through her food enterprise, Leimalen Foods. This business, which initially started as a tea and snack stall, now provides employment to approximately 20 local women who craft traditional snacks while adhering to contemporary packaging and hygiene standards….
