Former Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh slammed the BJP government for deliberately withholding local bodies’ elections, accusing it of undermining democracy. Speaking on Mahatma Gandhi’s anniversary, he contrasted Gandhi’s emphasis on local governance with the BJP’s disregard. Ibobi urged the government to promptly hold the pending elections, especially after a recent High Court directive.
A combined police and BSF team faced a mob attack in Chandel district while attempting to apprehend Lunkhopao Haokip, a UKLF leader and drug kingpin. Haokip, a SoO signatory, escaped with drugs and weapons after his volunteers alerted him, leading to vehicles being vandalized. The UKLF later condemned the raid as an SoO violation.
Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested former director of town planning, Amoy Morang, from Guwahati for failing to comply with a court order. Morang was convicted in February 2023 under the Negotiable Instruments Act and sentenced to pay Rs 1.74 crore along with an additional Rs 2 lakh in damages, but he did not adhere to the…
Cachar district experienced two fatal road accidents within 24 hours, marring festive celebrations. In Silchar, a speeding SUV, driven by an allegedly intoxicated individual, fatally struck Sushil Das, sparking public outrage that led to the vehicle being torched. Separately, Apu Das died instantly in Lailapur after his bike collided head-on with a speeding pickup van.
Pope Leo XIV urged people Wednesday not to resign themselves to the global crisis of climate change but play an active part in stopping it, at an event with “Terminator” star Arnold Schwarzenegger. – ‘Speak to the heart’ – Leo warned that using facts and figures — however scary — was unlikely to change people’s…
Torrential rain and thunderstorms disrupted Durga Puja festivities across Barak Valley. A sudden squall damaged pandals and decorative arches. Power supply was affected in parts of Silchar. Despite weather challenges, idol immersion on Dashami evening proceeded. Over one hundred idols from India and Bangladesh were immersed in the transboundary Kushiyara river.
Manchester United is exploring a mid-season friendly match in Saudi Arabia to boost club finances, facing nearly £750 million in debt. This potential trip aims to capitalize on schedule gaps, offer warm-weather training, and generate significant revenue, following past successful overseas tours. Discussions are underway to finalize this strategic move.
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Al Ittihad are set to appoint Portuguese coach Sérgio Conceição as their new manager after parting ways with Laurent Blanc. Reports suggest an oral agreement is in place, with final contract details nearing completion for a likely two-season deal. Conceição’s proven success at Porto and AC Milan makes him the frontrunner to guide the Saudi…
