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Manipur Police arrested a havildar serving in the state Home Department and seized a bulletproof Scorpio S11 during a routine vehicle check in Imphal East district, officials said on Wednesday. The arrest was made by a special team comprising Imphal East district police commandos, PCR staff and traffic personnel. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the…
Around 25,000 children have been displaced by the ethnic violence that broke out in Manipur on May 3, 2023, a situation the Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) has described as a serious violation of child rights. According to MCPCR chairperson Keisam Pradipkumar, thousands of children who should have been living with their…
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has intensified its efforts to strengthen the sports ecosystem in the Northeast by advocating the “One Sport, One State” initiative, aimed at focused and sustainable sports development across the region. Union Minister for DoNER, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, along with Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, on Tuesday…
A tragic freak accident claimed one life in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur district after an overloaded truck overturned and crushed a car beneath it, with the entire incident captured on CCTV. The accident occurred on Sunday near Pahadi Gate under the jurisdiction of Ganj police station. According to police officials, a truck carrying a heavy load…
Manipur is grappling with an alarming environmental challenge as more than half of its natural hill springs have either dried up or are on the verge of disappearing, raising serious concerns over water security and ecological balance in the state. Official data indicate that nearly 52 per cent of springs in Manipur’s hill districts are…
Manipur Police have arrested four persons, including the husband and mother-in-law of a young housewife, in connection with the suspicious death of a 27-year-old woman in Imphal West district, officials confirmed. The deceased has been identified as Khaidem (Ongbi Chanambam) Chaoba Devi, a resident of Thiyam Leishangkhong under Wangoi Police Station. She was found dead…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the December 28 edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, highlighted the inspiring journeys of women entrepreneurs from Manipur, underscoring the transformative power of blending traditional knowledge with a modern entrepreneurial outlook. The Prime Minister said Mann Ki Baat provides a platform to showcase individuals who are strengthening…
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Manipur Police and Assam Rifles have arrested two alleged smugglers in separate anti-narcotics operations, seizing a large quantity of contraband drugs with an estimated market value of over ₹40 crore, officials said on Saturday. In the first operation, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Manipur Police arrested Singamayum…
Manipur Police have arrested a young man in connection with an alleged attempt to incite communal disharmony through social media, officials said on Saturday. The arrest was made by the cybercrime unit of Imphal East district as part of ongoing efforts to curb the misuse of online platforms to spread hatred and unrest. The accused…
A shocking incident of drunk driving was reported from Bengaluru on Christmas Eve, where a Hyundai Creta allegedly dragged a Royal Enfield motorcycle for nearly 500 metres after a collision on the Ring Road. The biker sustained injuries in the accident, while the driver was later assaulted by members of the public and handed over…