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The High Court of Manipur has affirmed the right of candidates who appeared for the Manipur Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination (MCSCCE) 2016 (2016/2022) to review their evaluated answer scripts. A division bench, consisting of Chief Justice M. Sundar and Justice A. Bimol Singh, dismissed an appeal filed by the Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC).

The court’s decision confirms that candidates may access their assessed answer sheets to ensure transparency in the evaluation process.

No further details regarding the case or the rationale behind the judgement were disclosed.

Assam’s rich cultural heritage was prominently featured at Nritya Sangam, a cultural evening held at the Nehru Centre in London on July 24. The event brought together classical and folk traditions from Northeast India.

The programme commenced with a Krishna Vandana performed by Rodali Bora, an Assamese Sattriya dancer and actor, whose graceful presentation set the tone for the evening.

The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in relief camps across Manipur’s Imphal East and Bishnupur districts has declined in recent months. Authorities have been facilitating the phased return and rehabilitation of displaced families, contributing to this decrease. Officials provided the latest figures on August 16, indicating a steady reduction in the population reliant on relief support.

Security forces apprehended a suspected active cadre of the proscribed United National Liberation Front (UNLF-Koireng) in Imphal West district on Sunday. In a separate operation in Churachandpur, authorities recovered a cache of arms and ammunition. According to police sources, the suspected cadre was arrested from the RIMS Road area of Imphal West.

Hundreds of students and residents participated in a silent rally in Imphal on Sunday, August 16, to commemorate the 22nd death anniversary of anti-AFSPA activist Pebam Chittaranjan. The event also served to reaffirm calls for the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). The rally was organised by the Manipur Students’ Federation (MSF).

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the progress of Project Sadbhavana with senior government officials on August 16. The review prioritised speeding up administrative processes and clearing pending cases.

During the meeting, the government decided to organise departments into 10 clusters, each to be led by an Additional Chief Secretary.

Bangladesh secured a historic Test win in Darwin, defeating Australia by nine wickets to lead the two-match series 1-0. Needing just 57 runs to win, Bangladesh reached the target in 14.2 overs, losing only one wicket. Mominul Haque was unbeaten on 30, while Shadman Islam finished 25 not out.

An RSS worker, Hiteswar Chakravorty, commenced a 335-hour hunger strike in Guwahati on Sunday, August 16, protesting against remarks made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma about ULFA(I) chief Paresh Baruah.

Chakravorty started the protest at 11 am at Dispur, opposite the Assam Secretariat, and intends to continue the hunger strike until 10 am on August 30.

Guwahati and surrounding areas are expected to witness thunderstorms, lightning, and periods of heavy rain over the next 24 hours, according to a weather alert issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) under the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Guwahati, on Sunday, August 16. The warning is valid from 8.30 am on August 16.

Bangladesh has informed India that several pending matters must be resolved prior to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed bilateral visit, including the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. According to Foreign Ministry spokesman AKM Shahidul Karim, Dhaka has requested New Delhi to expedite action on its outstanding appeals.