Three Arrested in Manipur for Fake Gold Smuggling
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Three Arrested in Manipur for Fake Gold Smuggling

News Summary On May 25, 2025, Manipur Police apprehended three individuals in Kakching district for their alleged involvement in smuggling counterfeit gold. Acting on a tip-off, authorities conducted a raid in the Hangoon area under Mayang Imphal police station, leading to the arrest of Shivaji Gaikwad and Jalindar Shamrao Jadhav from Sangli, Maharashtra, and Ramdas…

COCOMI Declares Statewide Mass Agitation Over ‘Insult’ to Manipur’s Identity
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COCOMI Declares Statewide Mass Agitation Over ‘Insult’ to Manipur’s Identity

News Summary On May 20, 2025, during the Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul district, security personnel allegedly instructed the removal of the word “Manipur” from a state transport bus ferrying journalists. This act sparked widespread outrage among the Meitei community, leading the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) to call for a 48-hour statewide bandh….

Northeast Manipur Railway Project: Driving Growth and Connectivity
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Northeast Manipur Railway Project: Driving Growth and Connectivity

Summary The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has initiated a trial run of electric passenger trains between Agartala (Tripura) and Arunachal Station near Silchar (Assam), marking a significant advancement in sustainable railway transport in India’s northeast. This trial is part of a ₹46 crore electrification project launched in 2022, aiming to reduce diesel usage, lower carbon…

Mukesh Ambani Pledges ₹75,000 Crore for Northeast India: A Game-Changer for the Region

Mukesh Ambani Pledges ₹75,000 Crore for Northeast India: A Game-Changer for the Region

News Summary At the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025, held on May 23 in New Delhi, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced a monumental investment of ₹75,000 crore in Northeast India over the next five years. This commitment aims to enhance digital connectivity, healthcare, education, and renewable energy in the region. Ambani envisions transforming the…

Manipur: PREPAK Cadre Arrested, Weapon Seized in Kamjong
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Manipur: PREPAK Cadre Arrested, Weapon Seized in Kamjong

News Summary In a significant development, security forces in Manipur apprehended a cadre of the proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) in Kamjong district. The operation, carried out by the Assam Rifles based on reliable intelligence, led to the arrest of 21-year-old Jameson Ngangbam from Thangmeiband Yumnam Leirak, Imphal West. A 9 mm pistol…

Manipur: Anti-Social Camp Busted, Arms Seized in Imphal East
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Manipur: Anti-Social Camp Busted, Arms Seized in Imphal East

News Summary In a significant operation on Friday, May 23, 2025, Manipur Police, in collaboration with central security forces, dismantled a temporary anti-social camp in the Pangei Nepali Basti area of Imphal East district. The operation, based on specific intelligence inputs, led to the seizure of a substantial cache of arms and ammunition. Upon the…

Manipur Police Nab 2, Seize Rs 3 Crore Drugs & Rs 37 Lakh Cash
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Manipur Police Nab 2, Seize Rs 3 Crore Drugs & Rs 37 Lakh Cash

News Summary In a significant operation, Manipur Police, with assistance from central security forces, arrested two individuals involved in drug trafficking. The operation led to the seizure of contraband drugs worth approximately Rs 3 crore and Rs 37 lakh in cash. The arrests were made in Churachandpur district, with the suspects identified as Chigenvung and…

Tragic Discovery: Tangkhul Naga Man Found Dead During Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul
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Tragic Discovery: Tangkhul Naga Man Found Dead During Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul

News Summary A somber cloud has descended over Manipur’s Ukhrul district as the body of 44-year-old AS Telsang, a member of the Tangkhul Naga tribe, was discovered under suspicious circumstances. Telsang had been reported missing for two days while attending the 5th edition of the Shirui Lily Festival. His body was found in Hamleikhong A…

Nagaland’s Eshenthung Kikon Honored with Shaurya Chakra for Bravery in Manipur Operation
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Nagaland’s Eshenthung Kikon Honored with Shaurya Chakra for Bravery in Manipur Operation

📰 Quick News Summary On May 22, 2025, Assistant Commandant Eshenthung Kikon of the 4th Assam Rifles was awarded the prestigious Shaurya Chakra by President Droupadi Murmu at the Defence Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This honor recognized his exceptional bravery during a high-risk operation in Manipur, where he led his team in neutralizing…

Manipur Celebrates International Biodiversity Day 2025 with PBR Workshop at Dailong Biodiversity Heritage Site
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Manipur Celebrates International Biodiversity Day 2025 with PBR Workshop at Dailong Biodiversity Heritage Site

Quick News Summary On May 23, 2025, Manipur observed International Biodiversity Day with a consultative workshop on the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) at the Dailong Biodiversity Heritage Site in Dailong Village. The event aimed to promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable practices among local communities. Deep Dive: Celebrating Biodiversity and Community Engagement in Manipur 1. Understanding…