In order to assess the flood situation in the northeastern states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the governors of Manipur, Sikkim, and Assam. He also offered all the help he could in addressing the flood threat. Heavy rains in the past few days have slowed down life in the northeastern states, such as Assam, Sikkim,…
Flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall and multiple river embankment breaches have left a trail of devastation across Manipur, affecting more than 56,000 people and damaging 10,477 homes, officials said on Tuesday. The Kongba River breached its embankment at Bashikhong in Imphal East on Monday, compounding the crisis in the worst-hit district. Areas such as…
New Delhi, June 3: Zinc prices on Monday rose by Rs 1.40 to Rs 252.40 per kg in futures trade amid strong spot demand. The price of zinc contract for June delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange rose by Rs 1.40, or 0.56 per cent, to Rs 252.40 per kg in a business turnover of…
More than 19,000 people have been affected by floods in Manipur caused by overflowing rivers and breaches in embankments, officials said on Monday. They said 3,365 houses have been damaged and 19,811 people affected by floods triggered by incessant torrential rains during the last four days. Thirty-one relief camps have been opened mostly in Imphal…
Manipur is reeling under severe flood conditions as continuous heavy rainfall has triggered widespread flooding and landslides, affecting at least 19,811 people and damaging 3,365 houses across the state. Imphal East is the worst-hit district, with overflowing rivers breaching embankments and submerging several low-lying areas. In the last 48 hours alone, over 3,800 people have…
Shares of electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric Mobility fell nearly 10% on Friday, May 30, a day before the company released its financial results for the fourth quarter of FY2024-25. The stock fell 9.72% to ₹48.06 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). At 11:02 am, it was down 5.4% at ₹50.35 per unit. Ola Electric…
Security forces have arrested nine militants belonging to various proscribed outfits in Manipur, police said on Saturday. Three active cadres of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were apprehended from Leimapokpam in Bishnupur district on Thursday for allegedly being involved in extortion activities, a senior officer said. Two firearms and ammunition were recovered from…
In a series of coordinated operations across Manipur, joint security forces arrested five active insurgents affiliated with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) on May 30 in Tengnoupal district, while arms and equipment were recovered from forested regions in Churachandpur. Acting on intelligence inputs, security personnel launched a cordon-and-search operation…
Low-lying parts in Imphal West and Imphal East districts were inundated after the Imphal River, one of the state’s principal rivers, burst its banks. Residents in flood-prone areas have received advisories from the state government asking them to exercise caution and heed official instructions. In order to prevent escalation, officials are aggressively implementing precautionary measures…
Shares of telecom giant Vodafone Idea (Vi) fell over 3 percent on May 30 and traded at Rs 6.92 per share. This sharp fall in share price comes ahead of the telecom giant’s earnings announcement scheduled today. Notably, Vodafone Idea’s board is set to approve a fund-raising plan, the company had informed the exchanges. The…
