The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing the Kuki tribes, has distanced itself from Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh’s recent visit to Kangpokpi, stating that it was neither consulted nor involved in the chief minister’s engagements in the district. In a public statement issued on August 9, KIM said the visit was…
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is an occasion to create awareness about protecting the fundamental rights of indigenous peoples, preserving their languages, culture and traditions, and eliminating social discrimination, said Tripura Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma.The Minister was speaking at a programme organised by the Tripura Government at the Sukanta Academy Auditorium in…
Reconnecting citizens with the patriotic essence of India’s freedom movement, Assam Rifles spearheaded a series of comprehensive community awareness programmes across multiple districts of Manipur on 07 and 08 August 2026. The widespread initiatives aligned seamlessly with the Ministry of Culture’s nationwide year-long commemoration marking 150 years of Vande Mataram—honouring the 1875 patriotic composition by…
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…
