In a major push to restore peace, connectivity and normalcy in Manipur, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen and Saitu MLA Haokholet Kipgen on Saturday announced the immediate reopening of the National Highways for unrestricted movement of people from all communities. The government also announced the resumption of the Imphal-Dimapur bus…
Guwahati city may once again be hit by heavy downpour. The Regional Meteorological Centre, Borjhar has forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms in Assam and several other Northeastern states. According to the warning issued at 8:30 AM on Saturday, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain up to 6 cm in Guwahati in the…
Nagaland Chief Minister Dr Neiphiu Rio on Friday virtually launched the Chief Minister’s Yarn Bank Scheme, an initiative aimed at strengthening the state’s handloom sector by providing weavers with affordable access to quality raw materials. The scheme was launched at the Chief Minister’s Residential Complex in Kohima on the occasion of the 12th National Handloom…
In a landmark move to bolster regional stability, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan officially signed the “Mecca Joint Defence Agreement” on August 7, 2026. The pact, finalized in Islam’s holiest city, establishes a NATO-style collective security framework, stipulating that any armed aggression against one signatory will be regarded as an attack on all three. The…
Congress MP from Assam’s Jorhat constituency, Gaurav Gogoi, on Friday questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s absence from the Lok Sabha, claiming that Shah has not attended the House since July 21. “Since 21 July, the Home Minister Amit Shah has remained absent from Lok Sabha. Number of days absent: 14,” Gogoi said in a…
E3 has officially entered India’s electric two-wheeler market with the launch of its first electric scooter, the Trion. The Bengaluru-based startup has priced the scooter from Rs 1 lakh (ex-showroom) and introduced it in three variants — C1, C1x and C2. The new model combines smart technology, modern styling and a claimed riding range of…
The Department of Physics, G.P. Women’s College, observed Hiroshima Day at the Library Hall of G.P. Women’s College, Imphal on Thursday.Speaking on the occasion, Principal of G.P. Women’s College, Prof. L. Rajen Singh, highlighted the historical significance of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the Second World War.He stated that Hiroshima was bombed…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday reviewed the progress of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) and launched the Nikshay Mitra Manipur portal at Raj Bhavan, Imphal. The high-level meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, Commissioner-cum-Secretary Sumant Singh, and other senior officials. During the review meeting, officials highlighted the progress of…
Security forces arrested two insurgent operatives in separate counter-insurgency operations across Manipur and recovered a cache of arms, explosives and communication equipment following the arrest of a senior functionary of the UKNA Hmar, officials said on Thursday. In the first operation carried out on August 6, security personnel apprehended an active cadre of the Revolutionary…
Apple is gearing up for its flagship autumn keynote event, with industry insiders and supply chain leaks pointing to Wednesday, September 9, 2026, as the target date for the official unveiling of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While Apple has yet to send out official media invitations, internal preparations—such as retail…
