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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Manipur bus row: CS says will ensure non-recurrence
1 2 3 Imphal: Manipur chief secretary Prashant Kumar Singh on Thursday said the govt will ensure that the incident at Gwaltabi, where security forces allegedly covered the state's name written on the windshield of a bus with a white paper, does not occur in future. He said the administration is committed to the integrity of the state of Manipur. Addressing a press conference with security advisor Kuldiep Singh, Singh presented a prepared statement without entertaining questions from journalists. He highlighted that the Shirui Festival in Ukhrul, organised as part of peace-building efforts, drew approximately 1.70 lakh attendees. He said families from various communities, including those from the valley areas and beyond state borders, attended the festival in Ukhrul, facilitated by comprehensive security arrangements and a safe environment. Talking about the May 20 incident involving a Manipur State Road Transport bus carrying journalists to the Shirui Festival at Gwaltabi, he clarified that no directives were issued regarding covering the state's name. "This has been amply clarified by the state govt as well as by the responsible political leadership. What transpired on the ground, would be revealed after a thorough inquiry ," he added. "The state administration has taken the reported untoward incident with utmost seriousness and the incident is deeply regretted. In response governor has constituted an inquiry committee comprising of the commissioner home and the IT secretary which is to submit its report in a time bound manner," he said. The chief secretary guaranteed appropriate action against those responsible for any lapses once the report is submitted, ensuring such incidents would not recur. He concluded by affirming the administration's dedication to Manipur's integrity and their goal of establishing lasting peace, while requesting public cooperation in maintaining order.
Times of Oman
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
10 satellites working to ensure safety and security: ISRO Chief V Narayanan
Imphal : Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan said that at least 10 satellites are continuously working round-the-clock for the strategic purpose to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of the country. Addressing the 5th convocation ceremony of the Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Imphal yesterday, ISRO chief highlighted the organisation's effort to ensure the country's safety amid the tensions with Pakistan. "At least 10 satellites are continuously working round-the-clock for the strategic purpose to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of the country," the ISRO Chairman said. "You all know about our neighbours. If we have to ensure the safety of our country, we have to serve through our satellites. We have to monitor our 7,000 km seashore areas. We have to monitor the entire Northern part continuously. Without satellite and drone technology, we can't achieve that," V Narayanan said. Following the chaos and all the skirmishes that had kept the areas along the northern and western International Borders (IB) up during the night for the past few days, the region has largely remained peaceful during the intervening night of May 11 and May 12, the Army stated. According to the Army, the region of Jammu and Kashmir and other areas along the IB were calm, and no incidents of the violation of the cessation of hostilities were reported. The army noted that this marked the first calm night in recent days following the cross-border firing, heavy artillery shelling and drone attacks by Pakistan in response to India's Operation Sindoor, launched in retaliation for the April 22 terror attacks, which dismantled major terror sites in Pakistan and in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). For the past few days, the border regions in Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat witnessed Pakistan's heavy shelling and attempted drone attacks, which were aimed at disrupting peace along the region. However, the attacks from Pakistan were largely neutralised by the Indian air defence system In retaliation, the Indian Armed Forces confirmed the destruction of 11 air bases inside Pakistan and inflicted significant damage on their military capabilities. At a joint press conference on Sunday, Lieutenant General Rajeev Ghai (Director General Military Operations), Vice Admiral A N Pramod (Director General Naval Operations), and Air Marshal A K Bharti (Director General Air Operations) jointly revealed the major outcomes of India's Operation Sindoor. Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai apprised about his conversation with his counterpart, which resulted in cessation of cross-border firing and air intrusions by both the neighbouring countries, saying that the Pakistan army violated these understandings after a couple of hours after the cessation of hostilities. He said that it was the Pakistan DGMO who proposed that hostilities cease. "My communication with the Pak DGMO was conducted at 15:35 hrs yesterday and resulted in cessation of cross-border firing and air intrusions by either side with effect from 17:00 hrs, May 10, after he proposed that we cease hostilities. We also decided to further speak on May 12 at 12:00 hrs to discuss the modalities that would enable the longevity of this understanding," Ghai told reporters in a press conference on Sunday. He said that the violation of the agreement reached between the two DGMOs was responded to robustly by India."However, disappointingly, expectedly, it took only a couple of hours for the Pakistan Army to violate these arrangements by cross-border and across the Line of Control (LoC) firing, followed by drone intrusions last night and in the early hours of today. These violations were responded to robustly," Ghai added. The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). Operation Sindoor was a retaliatory response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Telangana youth scales Manipur's highest peak to spread message against drug abuse, betting apps
Imphal, A 20-year-old mountaineer from Telangana scaled Manipur's highest peak Mount Iso also known as Mount Tempu in Senapati district to spread the message against drug abuse and betting apps. Bhukya Yashwanth, a B Com student in Telangana said in the last 10 days he has climbed Betlingchhip , the highest peak in Tripura, Mount Gorichen in Arunachal Pradesh and also Mount Iso in Manipur. Asked about the reason for climbing the highest peaks in Manipur and Tripura, he told PTI, "I was deeply affected by thousands of people across the country getting addicted to betting apps causing losses to their hard-earned money and the rising drug addiction. So, I want to spread the social message against these vices by combining them with my passion for mountaineering." Yashwanth said he climbed Mount Iso along with two officers of Assam Rifles. "The presence of the Assam Rifles officials along with their support, and spirit of camaraderie made the expedition even more memorable and inspiring" Yashwant added. Part of my campaign is also to hoist the national tricolour in the highest peak of every state in the country under 'Har Shikar Par Tiranga', he said. Speaking on ascending Mt Iso which is nearly 3,000 metres, Yashwant said "The terrain was very steep and the weather condition was quite cold. However, the body warmed up during the ascend and it went fine." Yashwant says he is heading for Mizoram on Tuesday where he will summit its highest peaks. He also plans to complete climbing the highest peaks in all northeastern states in the next few days. Yashwant who started mountaineering at the age of 16 said he has climbed Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa in 2021. Of his mission, Yashwant said "Every summit is a tribute to our Tiranga and to the spirit of India. Let's choose health, purpose, and integrity over shortcuts and distractions and prevent all vices that destroy not only the self but our families."
NDTV
02-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Restore Peace, Security And Constitutional Order In Manipur": Meitei Alliance
Imphal: An influential global umbrella body of Manipur's Meitei community today appealed to the central government to take immediate and decisive action to end the suspension of operations (SoO) agreement with Kuki militant groups and take firm steps to end terrorism. The statement came as the state entered a second year of living under immense hardships after the outbreak of ethnic violence between the Meitei community and the Kuki tribes on May 3, 2023. Recalling how the violence began two years ago to this day, the Meitei Alliance alleged armed aggression from Kuki militant groups funded by drug money carried out strategically orchestrated attacks to disrupt communal harmony and coerce the Manipur government into stopping its actions against cross-border drug trafficking, illegal opium poppy cultivation, encroachments on protected forest lands, and illegal immigration from Myanmar. "Since then, Manipur has endured sustained unrest, severely affecting peace, security, and normal life across the state... Despite assuming control over the state's law and order situation, the central government's delayed and inadequate response allowed Kuki militants - operating under the SoO agreement - to carry out coordinated attacks against Meitei civilians," the Meitei Alliance said in the statement. "The subsequent establishment of buffer zones by central forces, ostensibly to prevent further violence, inadvertently facilitated the creation of de facto enclaves that have since served as launchpads for continued terrorist operations targeting civilians," it said. The Meitei Alliance put forward seven points of actions that it suggested the Centre should consider taking up. One of the points stressed on intensifying the war on drugs campaign, including the complete eradication of illegal opium poppy cultivation. It sought carrying out the National Register of Citizens (NRC) exercise to detect foreigners. "Identify and deport illegal migrants from neighbouring countries. Dismantle artificial buffer zones and ensure unrestricted movement of all citizens across the state," the Meitei Alliance said. The Centre's order to ensure free movement across Manipur failed after the Kuki tribes protested against the decision. "The people of Manipur continue to suffer under the weight of prolonged violence and uncertainty. It is time for the government to act with resolve and ensure that the fundamental rights, safety, and dignity of every citizen are restored and protected," the Meitei Alliance said. The Meitei Alliance is one of the two organisations - the other is a key civil body of the indigenous distinct tribe Thadou - that met for the first time on a common platform and for a common goal since the outbreak of ethnic violence in Manipur in May 2023. The Meitei Alliance and the Thadou Inpi Manipur on March 8 called the development a "significant and historic moment". The Kuki tribes and the Meiteis have been fighting since May 2023 over a range of issues such as land rights and political representation.
Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Bank Holidays 2025: Are banks open or closed on May 1? Check here
Bank Holidays 2025: Banks in some Indian cities will be observing a closure on account of Labour Day, Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Foundation Day today, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, according to the RBI Holiday Calendar 2025. Apart from May 1, 2025, banks will be closed on 12 days in the month of May 2025, including the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays as mandatory weekly days off. India's bank holidays are detailed and are determined according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations, which include the Negotiable Instruments Act, RTGS holidays, and various regional and national observances. Bank holidays 2025: May 1 – Labour Day May Day, commonly referred to as International Workers' Day, is a global observance marked on May 1 annually, including in India, to commemorate the labour union movement and honour labourers and the working class of society. Bank holidays 2025: May 1 – Maharashtra Day Maharashtra Day, or Maharashtra Day, is annually celebrated on May 1, marking the establishment of the separate state of Maharashtra from the division of the Bombay division on May 1, 1960. Bank Holiday Today, May 1: Check where banks are closed Banks will be closed in the following Indian cities today, Thursday, May 1, 2025, according to the RBI Holiday Calendar 2025: Belapur Bengaluru Chennai Guwahati Hyderabad – Andhra Pradesh Hyderabad – Telangana Imphal Kochi Kolkata Mumbai Nagpur Panaji Patna Thiruvananthapuram Nonetheless, physical bank branches may be closed, but online banking services will remain operational, and customers can utilise net banking, mobile banking, and UPI services without interruption.
