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Imphal, Saturday, Nov 29: The internationally renowned British pop band Blue touched down at Imphal Airport this morning, marking the beginning of their much-anticipated performance at the Sangai Music Festival 2025. Their visit comes as part of the band’s ongoing 25th-anniversary world tour, making this their first-ever appearance in Manipur. Upon arrival, the members of…
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Publication Imphal, Manipur — 27 November 2025: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a significant direction to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) following a detailed complaint filed by Asem Roshan Singh, resident of Mayang Imphal Thana Wangkhei Leikai, regarding the life-threatening condition of NH-137A and adjoining vital…
Aizawl/Imphal: Around 600 members of the Bnei Menashe community from Mizoram and Manipur — who identify as descendants of the biblical Tribe of Manasseh, one of Israel’s “lost tribes” — are preparing to migrate to Israel by February next year, according to community leaders. Speaking to reporters, community leader Jeremiah L. Hnamte confirmed that 300 people from Mizoram and another 300 from Manipur are…
Imphal: Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has raised serious alarm after an aerial survey conducted on November 24 reportedly uncovered nearly 700 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in the hill ranges of Makhan village under Sapormeina Police Station in Kangpokpi district. The region falls inside the Kanglatongbi–Kangpokpi Reserved Forest, located near Mount Koubru, one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites…
In a major policy decision, the Government of Israel has approved a comprehensive plan to bring the remaining members of the Bnei Menashe community from the northeastern Indian states of Manipur and Mizoram by the year 2030. The move aims to facilitate the immigration, conversion, and integration of thousands of people who identify as descendants of the ancient Tribe of…
Imphal, November — Heart-wrenching scenes unfolded on Monday as Meitei internally displaced persons (IDPs) broke down in tears after being stopped by security forces while attempting to return to their homes in Churachandpur. The displaced families, many of whom have been living in relief camps for over a year, expressed deep frustration and emotional distress…
Noida/Ghaziabad, November — In a major step to combat rising air pollution, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a complete ban on diesel auto-rickshaws in Noida and Ghaziabad with immediate effect. The decision is part of a phased action plan aimed at reducing vehicular emissions and addressing the NCR’s worsening air quality crisis. The National…
Imphal, November — In one of the largest anti-narcotics operations of the year, a combined team of central and state security forces destroyed 72 acres of illegal poppy plantations across Manipur’s hill districts of Chandel, Tamenglong, and Kangpokpi on Saturday. These districts share borders with Assam and Nagaland to the north and Myanmar to the south, making them vulnerable zones…
Imphal, November — In a significant step toward conserving Manipur’s iconic and endangered pony breed, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday released financial incentives amounting to ₹29,99,200 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to pony owners across the state. According to a communiqué issued by the Raj Bhavan, the incentive covers 1,150 ponies aged above six months, belonging to 86 pony owners and clubs, under the State…
Thoubal, November 19: Authorities early this morning recovered the body of a 22-year-old man near the Karanchi Checkon locality, between Moirangpali and Tentha Road, falling under the jurisdiction of Thoubal Police Station, Sangaiyumpham Part-II. Residents travelling along the route first noticed the body and notified police. The deceased was later identified as Md. Askar Ali alias Boycha, son of Md. Mujafar Ali,…