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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,…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), Imphal, on Tuesday arrested a Senior Accountant from the Office of the Principal Accountant General (A&E), Manipur, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹10,000. The accused, Irom Bishorjit Singh, posted in the GOE Section, was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe for processing the…
In a major political development, the 10 incumbent Kuki-Zo MLAs have expressed readiness to join the formation of a popular government in Manipur if President’s Rule is lifted before February 13, 2026. The decision emerged from a general conference of the Kuki Zo Council (KZC) held on November 15 at Rohika Hotel, Khanapara, Guwahati. The conference saw participation from a wide spectrum…