Meghalaya filmmaker and National Award winner Dominic Sangma was allegedly assaulted by two men near Rakap village along the Jollang-Rakap road in Itanagar on Wednesday evening after he intervened when students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) were allegedly being harassed. Sangma, who heads the Department of Screenwriting at FTII’s Jote campus…
Manipur has been recognized as the Best Performing State among Hilly and North-Eastern States in NITI Aayog’s India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025, honoring the state’s significant progress in expanding electric vehicle (EV) adoption and developing supportive infrastructure. While Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Chandigarh topped the national open category, Manipur led its regional peer group…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has said that the prolonged ethnic conflict in the state has resulted in a loss of more than ₹1,200 crore in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue between 2023 and 2026, placing significant strain on the state’s economy. Addressing the 52nd Foundation Day celebration of the All Manipur Working…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday said the prolonged conflict in the State had resulted in a decline of more than Rs. 1,200 crore in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue from 2023 to 2026, putting considerable pressure on the State’s economy. The Chief Minister stated this while attending the 52nd Foundation Day…
Two Kuki women were allegedly killed at Leisangphai Kuki village in Manipur’s Tamenglong district on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by Saikul MLA Kimneo Hangshing. The deceased were identified as Kimjalhai Singson, a recent nursing graduate, and Phalneichong Sitlhou, the statement said. According to the MLA, the two women were reportedly carrying out routine…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday emphasised the important role of young people in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat-2047 and Viksit Manipur-2047, urging citizens, particularly the youth, to contribute in their respective fields. Addressing the presentation ceremony of the Governor’s Award, 2026 and Rajkumari Sanatombi Devi Awards, 2026, Bhalla said the development goals…
The National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak Muivah (NSCN (I-M)) has accused the Government of India (GoI) of adopting “double standards” by advocating peace, dialogue and diplomatic solutions to conflicts globally while allegedly suppressing the Naga people and supporting military operations in Manipur. In a statement issued by its Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP), the…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday chaired an all-party meeting at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat to discuss issues surrounding the implementation and updating of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state. The meeting was attended by senior leaders of the BJP and Congress, along with representatives of civil society organisations. According…
National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) has fixed the price band for its initial public offering (IPO) at Rs 1,700-Rs 1,785 per equity share, setting the stage for one of the country’s most closely watched market offerings. The IPO will open on September 17 and close on September 21, 2026, with anchor investor bidding…
The indefinite hunger strike by PhD scholars of Dhanamanjuri University (DMU) entered its sixth day on Monday, with the protesters accusing the Manipur government of maintaining a “stoic silence” over their demand for the release of pending stipends. Three PhD scholars and a student leader began the hunger strike on September 9 with the support…
