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A recent report has revealed a striking trend in India’s labour market: about 67% of unemployed youth aged 20–29 are graduates. The finding comes from the “State of Working India 2026” report released by Azim Premji University, highlighting a growing mismatch between higher education and job opportunities in the country. Education Increasing, But Jobs Not Keeping Pace Over…
Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the Governor of Manipur, has extended his warm congratulations to noted Manipuri writer Haobam Nalini for receiving the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 in the Manipuri language category. Haobam Nalini was honoured for the short story collection “Kanglamdriba Eephut,” which has been widely appreciated for its literary depth and contribution to contemporary Manipuri literature. Governor Praises Literary Achievement In his congratulatory…
Security forces arrested five cadres belonging to valley-based insurgent groups and recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives during coordinated operations along the Indo–Myanmar border in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district. The operation was carried out on Monday during a search and cordon operation between Border Pillars 73 and 75, under the jurisdiction of Moreh police station, an area considered highly sensitive due to its proximity…
The Government of India has allocated ₹5.83 crore as a stipend for 1,435 cadres of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF–Pambei group), which is currently engaged in the peace process with the Centre. The information was shared during the seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly in response to a supplementary question raised by Congress MLA Surjakumar Okram. Stipend for Peace Pact…
India’s leading airline, IndiGo, has announced the introduction of an additional fuel surcharge on flight tickets beginning March 14, 2026. The extra charge will apply to both domestic and international routes and will affect all bookings made from 12:01 AM on March 14 onwards. The decision comes at a time when airlines around the world…
The Manipur Legislative Assembly on Friday approved a budget allocation of ₹67,10,88,32,000 for the financial year 2026–27, following detailed discussions and voting on multiple departmental expenditures during the seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly. The budget approval took place on the fifth day of the Assembly session, where members deliberated on 10 Demands for Grants covering various key government departments….
The Manipuri film industry has achieved a historic milestone as the BAFTA award-winning film Boongrecorded local box-office earnings of ₹2.70 crore, making it one of the highest-grossing films in the history of Manipuri cinema. The film’s success has generated immense pride across Manipur, with audiences, filmmakers, and cultural figures celebrating the achievement as a major breakthrough for regional cinema from the…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory directing all milk producers and milk vendors to obtain mandatory FSSAI registration or a license before starting or continuing their food business operations. The directive applies to individual milk producers, private dairy operators, and milk vendors, particularly those not affiliated with dairy cooperative societies. The move aims to strengthen food…
The Manipur Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed the Manipur Appropriation (No. 1) Bill, 2026, enabling the state government to utilise funds approved in the Budget for governance and development activities. During the session, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh also briefed the House on steps being taken to update the state’s electoral rolls. The Chief Minister informed the Assembly that the state…
The Government of Manipur has earmarked ₹914 crore for road infrastructure development in the 2026–27 State Budget, with a strong focus on improving connectivity across both hill and valley regions. Announcing the allocation in the Manipur Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said the funds would be utilised under the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The investment is part…