Leimapokpam Ranjita Devi: Manipur’s Beacon of Compassion and Excellence in Nursing
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Leimapokpam Ranjita Devi: Manipur’s Beacon of Compassion and Excellence in Nursing

Quick Summary On May 30, 2025, Leimapokpam Ranjita Devi, a Senior Nursing Officer at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Imphal, Manipur, was honored with the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Award by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This accolade recognizes her exceptional contributions to critical care, nursing innovation, and community welfare. Ranjita’s…

Manipur Floods: Key Bridge Washed Away, 40,000 Stranded in Senapati
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Manipur Floods: Key Bridge Washed Away, 40,000 Stranded in Senapati

News Summary On May 31, 2025, heavy rains led to the collapse of a crucial reinforced concrete bridge over the Senapati River in Manipur’s Senapati district. This disaster has left approximately 30,000 to 40,000 residents, primarily from the Naga community, stranded without proper transport access. The flooding, which began on May 25, also swept away…

Manipur Flood Crisis: Urgent Advisory Issued Amidst Widespread Devastation
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Manipur Flood Crisis: Urgent Advisory Issued Amidst Widespread Devastation

Quick Summary On May 31, 2025, the Manipur government issued an urgent flood advisory in response to severe flooding and landslides caused by relentless rainfall. The advisory, released by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), highlighted the inundation of numerous homes, offices, and institutions due to breaches in riverbanks. Residents were urged to…

Governor Bhalla Inspects Flood-Hit Imphal, Orders Evacuation Measures
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Governor Bhalla Inspects Flood-Hit Imphal, Orders Evacuation Measures

Quick Summary On May 31, 2025, Manipur’s capital, Imphal, faced severe flooding due to relentless rainfall, especially in Kangpokpi district. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla promptly visited the affected areas, including Kangla Nongpok Thong, Lairikyengbam Leikai, and Singjamei Bridge, to assess the situation. He directed officials to remain vigilant, prepare evacuation plans, and establish temporary relief…

Security Forces Uncover Hidden Arms in Manipur Hills
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Security Forces Uncover Hidden Arms in Manipur Hills

Quick Summary In a significant operation on May 31, 2025, Indian security forces, in coordination with the state police, unearthed a cache of weapons from the forested areas of Churachandpur district in Manipur. The operation, conducted in the Dampi Hill forest area near H. Kotlian under Churachandpur police station, led to the recovery of various…

Manipur: Indian Army Apprehends Five Insurgents Near Myanmar Border
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Manipur: Indian Army Apprehends Five Insurgents Near Myanmar Border

Quick Summary In a significant security operation named Operation Gangpijang, the Indian Army apprehended five insurgents from two banned outfits—People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP)—near Border Pillar 74 in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, close to the Indo-Myanmar border. The operation, lasting 36 hours, was based on credible intelligence inputs. Among those arrested was…

Is Manipur heading towards new govt formation? Meeting at MLA’s residence sparks speculation
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Is Manipur heading towards new govt formation? Meeting at MLA’s residence sparks speculation

Summary Is Manipur Heading Towards a New Government Formation? A recent gathering of 25 Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs at the residence of MLA Th. Biswajit Singh in Imphal has fueled speculation about the formation of a “popular” government in Manipur. These legislators, alongside allies, are gearing up to stake a claim and restore elected governance…

Manipur Displaced Families Protest Eviction Notice, Demand Alternative Shelter
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Manipur Displaced Families Protest Eviction Notice, Demand Alternative Shelter

News Summary On May 30, 2025, 120 families displaced by ethnic violence in Manipur staged a peaceful sit-in protest at the Ima Panthoibi Community Hall in Imphal West. These families, originally from Moreh, Churachandpur, and Phougakchao Ikhai village, are currently residing in the Langol housing complex. They are demanding that the government revoke its order…

Red Alert in Manipur: Incessant Rainfall Triggers Warnings in Four Districts
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Red Alert in Manipur: Incessant Rainfall Triggers Warnings in Four Districts

News Summary The Manipur government has issued a red alert in four districts—Jiribam, Noney, Senapati, and Kangpokpi—due to continuous heavy rainfall over the past three days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that the heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by high-speed winds, thunderstorms, and lightning, is likely to continue until June 2, 2025. Residents…

Manipur: UNLF-K Cadre Arrested in Bishnupur
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Manipur: UNLF-K Cadre Arrested in Bishnupur

News Summary On May 30, 2025, a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and Manipur Police led to the arrest of a suspected United National Liberation Front-Koireng (UNLF-K) cadre in Bishnupur district. The individual, identified as 46-year-old Seram Inaoba Singh, alias Khaba or Bagaoba, was apprehended in Nambol Thiyam Awang Leikai. He was reportedly involved…