Rahul Gandhi Slams NTA Over UGC-NET Exam Cancellation

Modi ji, look at what your NTA has just done. UGC-NET exams for Sociology, English and Commerce were held between 22 and 30 June. Nearly two months later, NTA has cancelled all three because it set faulty papers and repeated old questions. Thousands of candidates who prepared for years, filled forms, paid the fees, travelled to distant centres, must now do it all again in September. NTA makes the mistake but the student serves the sentence. I said this in Kota, in Dehradun, in Prayagraj, and I will keep saying it - this is no longer an education system. It is an extraction machine. It takes your money, your years, your mental health, and your c…
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EWMUCOS Announces Recruitment for Manager, Accountant Posts

LAMKA, August 17, 2026: The Eunice Women Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited (EWMUCOS Ltd.), promoted by the Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM), has invited applications for contractual appointments to the posts of Manager and Accountant . The notification was issued on August 14, 2026. The society, registered under the Manipur Co-operative Societies Act, 1976, has announced one vacancy each for the two posts. The appointments will initially be for one year , with the possibility of extension beyond one year based on the candidate’s performance. Manager The Manager post carries a salary of Rs. 15,000 per month, with additional T…
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NTA Re-Conducts UGC-NET Papers After Major Errors

NEW DELHI, August 17, 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has decided to re-conduct the UGC-NET June 2026 examinations for English, Commerce and Sociology after an internal committee found serious errors and shortcomings in the question papers. In a public notice issued on 16 August 2026, NTA said the UGC-NET examination had been conducted from 22 to 30 June 2026 across 87 subjects for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor eligibility and admission to PhD programmes. The decision follows several complaints regarding errors in the three papers. An NTA-appointed committee found numerous factual, typographical and translation …
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Mrs Neihoihching Honoured with IIT Delhi Staff Award 2026

Mrs Neihoihching, wife of Pa Seikhongam Simte, has received the prestigious IIT Delhi Staff Award 2026 on the occasion of India’s Independence Day on 15 August 2026. Mrs Neihoihching has been serving at IIT Delhi Hospital for the past 14 years. Her dedication and long-standing service were recognised with the award. Heartiest congratulations to Mrs Neihoihching on this well-deserved honour. May her achievement inspire many others to serve with dedication and commitment.
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CCpur Doctors’ Association Condemns PC Nursing Home Incident

LAMKA, August 16, 2026: The Churachandpur Doctors’ Association (CDA) has strongly condemned the recent incident of alleged security excesses, including the firing of a live round inside a clinic and vandalism of hospital property at PC Nursing Home on the night of August 15. In a statement issued on August 16, the association said the incident showed “utter disregard” for patients and the sanctity of the healthcare environment. The association said security forces are expected to protect the community, whether people are at home or in hospital, while hospitals and clinics are meant to provide solace and care to ailing people rather than become…
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Senapati Ground Deserted During I-Day Celebration

No members of the public attended the 80th Independence Day celebration at Senapati Public Ground, leaving the stadium largely deserted, local sources said. The Nagas observed Naga Independence Day on August 14, a day before India’s Independence Day. The observance was held simultaneously in Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, and at various places in Manipur. The Naga political issue has been under negotiations between Naga groups and the Government of India for decades. The Framework Agreement signed between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM) in 2015 marked a significant development in the peace process, although a final political settle…
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JPO Honoured for Outstanding Public Service

LAMKA, August 16, 2026: The Joint Philanthropic Organisation (JPO) was honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation during the 80th Independence Day celebration held at Churachandpur Peace Ground on 15 August 2026. The certificate was presented by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Churachandpur in recognition of JPO’s outstanding contribution to public service and its continued efforts to support people in need. The organisation has been serving the helpless, needy and distressed, extending assistance and support to vulnerable members of the community. The recognition acknowledges JPO’s commitment to humanitarian service and its efforts to stand w…
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Student bodies condemn Churachandpur administration on I-Day

Churachandpur, August 16, 2026: The apex student organisations of Churachandpur district have strongly condemned the alleged action and inaction of the District Administration during the Independence Day celebrations, after more than 50 students who participated in the march-past reportedly suffered heat stroke and dehydration and had to be rushed to the District Hospital for immediate treatment. In a joint condemnation issued on August 16, the student bodies said they had learnt that the students were made to undergo march-past practice for several days without being provided adequate refreshments. They further alleged that during the Indepen…
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KSO Condemns Security Forces’ Action at Churachandpur Clinic

LAMKA, August 16,. 2026: The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Churachandpur, has condemned what it described as an alleged incident involving Central Security Forces at PC Nursing Home, a healthcare centre located at S. Canaan Veng, Tuibong, Churachandpur. In a press statement issued on August 15, 2026, the KSO said it was “bewildered and anguished” by the incident. According to the organisation, Central Security Forces entered the hospital while several critically ill patients were undergoing treatment and allegedly attempted to take away one patient. The KSO claimed that bystanders obstructed the security forces on humanitarian grounds. It…
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Biren Singh, Govindas Leave Imphal for Delhi Meet

Imphal, August 16, 2026: Former Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh and State Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam left Imphal for New Delhi on Saturday. Neither leader disclosed the official purpose of their visit when approached by media persons at Imphal airport. However, a reliable source said the two leaders travelled to the national capital following an invitation from Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the prevailing situation in Manipur. They are also expected to attend a meeting at the BJP national headquarters, with a high-level meeting involving the Union Home Minister reportedly likely. Meanwhile, BJP National General S…
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Security Forces Recover AK-56 Rifle in Jiribam

Jiribam, August 16: Security forces recovered an AK-56 rifle and ammunition during a search operation in the general areas of Khozoul and Choudhrikhal , under Borobekra Police Station in Jiribam district, on August 15, 2026. The items recovered include: One AK-56 rifle One magazine Four live rounds Three empty cases of 9mm pistol ammunition
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Tamenglong Marks 80th Independence Day as Dr L Angshim Hoists Tricolour

Tamenglong, August 15, 2026:    The 80th Independence Day was celebrated at the New Helipad, Mini Secretariat complex in Tamenglong today, where Deputy Commissioner Dr L Angshim Dangshawa, IAS, hoisted the National Flag and took the Rashtriya Salute alongside Superintendent of Police Lanmiyo Luikham, MPS. This was the fourth time Dr Angshim hoisted the tricolour in Tamenglong as Deputy Commissioner on Independence Day. The venue was shifted from the usual location owing to ongoing construction of a FIFA-standard turf ground at the district headquarters. Aligning with this year’s national theme, “Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat 2047,” the Distric…
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80th Independence Day Celebrated in Senapati

Senapati, August 15, 2026 (DIO-IPR): The District Administration, Senapati, celebrated the 80th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour today at the Senapati Public Ground, despite the emergency total shutdown called by the UNC. The Deputy Commissioner of Senapati, Dharun Kumar S, IAS, Chief Guest of the occasion, hoisted the National Flag and received the ceremonial Guard of Honour from six parade contingents comprising the CRPF, IRB, Police Personnel (Men and Women), VDF and 16 Assam Rifles. The parade was commanded by D. Theingam Thangal, MPS, Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Senapati. Following the National Anthem, the C…
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Indpendence Day Celebrated at Border Town Moreh

DC highlights District Progress, Governance and Welfare initiatives Tengnoupal, August 15, 2026 (DIO): District Administration, Tengnoupal joins the rest of the country in celebrating t he 80 th Independence Day at Galngam Lentoul, Moreh, Tengnoupal district. Deputy Commissioner, Tengnoupal Shri Saurabh Yadav, IAS graced the celebration as Chief Guest. Soon after the arrival of the Chief Guest, he reviews the Parade and hoisted the National Flag and take the “Rastriya Salute”. Addressing the gathering, Shri Saurabh Yadav , DC Tengnoupal said that our freedom fighters gave us an independent country. Our responsibility is to ensure that the next ge…
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Noney Celebrates 80th Independence Day

Noney, August 15, 2026 (DIO-IPR): The 80th Independence  Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour at the Longmai III Public Ground, on Saturday. Chief guest Vidyamari Sridhar, IAS, Deputy Commissioner Noney, hoisted the National Flag and took the Rashtriya Salute before a large gathering of District Level Officers, civil officials, security personnel and residents. The chief guest In his independence day speech stated that Noney district has given a great freedom fighter Haipou Jadonang to the nation who fought against the Colonial British rule. He also stated that we should remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighter who has dedicated th…
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80th Independence Day Celebrated in Chandel District

Chandel, August 15, 2026 (DIO): The 80th Independence Day of India was celebrated with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm in Chandel district today at Maha Union Government Higher Secondary School Ground, Japhou. Deputy Commissioner, Chandel, Smt. Mamoni Doley, IAS, graced the district-level celebration as the Chief Guest. The Chief Guest took the salute from the Parade Commander, hoisted the National Flag and inspected the Guard of Honour by the contingents. The main highlight of the celebration was march-past by contingents representing Manipur Rifles, Manipur Police, VDF, NCC, various educational institutions and ASHA workers. Addressing the g…
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