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GUWAHATI: Former Speaker of the Mizoram Assembly, Lalrinliana Sailo, officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a ceremony attended by Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland, Y Patton. Sailo’s move came shortly after his resignation as the Speaker earlier in the week. In the previous election, Sailo secured the Chalfilh seat as a candidate for […]

GUWAHATI: Manipur is facing another health crisis as the dengue outbreak worsened, with 1,338 officially reported cases as of Friday. This marks the highest number of infections the state has seen in recent memory. In 2021, there were just 203 reported cases of dengue, which increased to 503 cases in 2022. The State Health Directorate […]

GUWAHATI: Manipur, a region plagued by deforestation linked to extensive poppy cultivation in its hilly terrain, is now witnessing a groundbreaking endeavour by a private tea company to replace narcotic plantations with thriving tea gardens. Meckley Tea India, a new entrant in the Indian tea industry, is spearheading an initiative to transform the landscape of […]

GUWAHATI: Pork is currently available at prices ranging between Rs 150 and Rs 200 per kg, nearly half the typical retail price of Rs 350 – Rs 380. The reason behind this price reduction remains uncertain, although the Manipur Progressive Pig Farmers’ Association reported that numerous pigs had died due to an unidentified disease in […]

NEW DELHI: Airtel is fully prepared to challenge China’s influence in India’s northeastern region by extending its network to remote areas and pushing back China’s presence in Indian territory. During the Indian Space Conclave 2023, The New Indian had a conversation with Chief Regulatory Officer Rahul Vatts, who revealed Airtel’s upcoming initiatives. These involve extending network coverage […]

TAMENGLONG (MANIPUR): An environment of gloom still shrouds the Zeliangrong Naga-dominated Tamenglong district in ethnic violence-hit Manipur. Nonetheless, there is no let down in Manipuri hospitality. In quiet corners of the city and in surrounding jungles and near water bodies, forest officials and passionate animal enthusiasts are gearing up to greet and safeguard their avian guests, […]

Disappointment, desperation, and diseases rule the roost in Manipur’s relief camps

IMPHAL: To address the dietary needs of infants stuck in ethnic riot relief camps, the Manipur government has launched Mama’s Nutrimix, a ready-to-eat complementary food. The Nutrimix was handed out to 16 infants at the Manipur Trade and Centre Relief Camp in Lamboi Khongnangkhong, Imphal West on Thursday. The camp currently houses 585 inmates, mostly from […]

IMPHAL: As the Kuki-Zo people across Kangpokpi district observed the fifth remembrance day today, they demanded the Center for settlement of their political aspirations for the sake of justice and long-lasting peace. The fifth remembrance day was held at Brig. M. Thomas Ground, Kangpokpi town under the aegis of the Committee on Tribal Unity Sadar […]

NEW DELHI: The Kuki-Zo people took out a “coffin rally” in Kangpokpi district on Tuesday to mark the fifth monthly Remembrance Day of the ethnic violence which engulfed Manipur in May and has since died down. The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) Sadar Hills, a civil society organization, held the rally to demand a political settlement […]