Nearly 100 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Dolaithabi village in Manipur’s Imphal East district made a bold attempt to return to their ancestral land on Tuesday. These villagers, displaced for over two years due to the ethnic conflict that erupted in May 2023, currently reside at the Sajiwa Relief Camp. Their journey back home, however,…
New Delhi, Crude oil prices rose by Rs 9 to Rs 5,653 per barrel in futures trade on Wednesday as traders increased the size of their deals following strong spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of crude oil contract for August delivery rose by Rs 9 or 0.16 percent to Rs 5,653…
Eighty-six weapons and 974 ammunition were recovered by security forces in a simultaneous operation in the five valley districts of Manipur on Tuesday. Acting on specific intelligence, security forces carried out the operation in Imphal East, Kakching, Imphal West, Thoubal, and Bishnupur districts, IGP (Zone-II) K Kabib said, addressing a press conference. “Coordinated operations were…
The central government has appointed senior IAS officer Puneet Kumar Goel as the new chief secretary of Manipur, replacing Prashant Kumar Singh, who has been transferred to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes. Goel, a 1991-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, will serve in Manipur until August 31, 2026, the date of his superannuation….
Hair loss is becoming a common issue among young Indians, with over 90% of women experiencing hair thinning showing signs of advanced hair loss and underlying health conditions like PCOS and high cholesterol. A 2024 study found that 58% of Indian men aged 30-50 were already showing signs of male-pattern baldness. Experts suggest that daily…
In Indian cinema, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are considered to be two of the greatest. During the 1970s and early 1980s, the actors often starred together in films after being introduced to the Tamil cinema business by director K. Balachander. Kamal posted a number of images on his X account on Wednesday, showing him with…
Security forces in Manipur have prevented nearly 100 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from returning to their villages in Dolaithabi, located in the Imphal East district, as a precautionary measure aimed at averting any untoward incidents. Dolaithabi, situated in a “sensitive fringe zone” and experiencing multiple attacks from the adjacent hill areas of Kangpokpi district, has…
Puneet Kumar Goel has been appointed as the new Manipur chief secretary in a bid to restore peace and facilitate the return of displaced people to their homes. The Union Cabinet’s appointments committee approved Goel’s inter-cadre deputation on the curtailment of central tenure. Manipur officials say the state has been relatively peaceful, but top government…
The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, marked World Plastic Surgery Day on July 15 with a special programme that paid tribute to India’s centuries-old contributions to the field and showcased the evolving significance of plastic surgery in modern healthcare. The event brought together doctors, medical staff, students, and patients to honor both the…
New Delhi, Silver prices on Tuesday fell by Rs 256 to Rs 1,12,680 per kg as participants reduced their deals. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of silver contracts for September delivery fell by Rs 256, or 0.23 percent, to Rs 1,12,680 per kg in a business turnover of 21,003 lots. Analysts said selling…
