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

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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…

Manipur’s 48-Hour Bandh: A Protest for Identity and Accountability
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Manipur’s 48-Hour Bandh: A Protest for Identity and Accountability

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Quick News Summary In May 2025, Manipur witnessed a significant 48-hour bandh, organized by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI). The protest was sparked by an incident where security forces allegedly removed the word “Manipur” from a government bus transporting journalists to the Shirui Lily Festival. This act was perceived as an affront to…

Manipur and Nagaland Shine in Pencak Silat at Khelo India Beach Games 2025
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Manipur and Nagaland Shine in Pencak Silat at Khelo India Beach Games 2025

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Quick News Summary At the inaugural Khelo India Beach Games held in Diu, Manipur and Nagaland emerged as dominant forces in the martial art of Pencak Silat. Both states clinched multiple gold medals, showcasing the Northeast’s prowess in this Indonesian martial art. Manipur’s Dolly Leishangthem and Thounaojam Rita Chanu secured gold in the senior female…

Manipur Establishes Special NIA Court in Churachandpur to Address Ethnic Violence Cases
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Manipur Establishes Special NIA Court in Churachandpur to Address Ethnic Violence Cases

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News Summary In a significant move towards justice and accountability, the Indian government has designated the District and Sessions Court in Churachandpur, Manipur, as a Special Court under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act. This court will handle cases related to the ethnic violence that erupted in the state in May 2023. The decision aims…

Manipur: Hate Posters Targeting Meiteis Removed in Churachandpur
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Manipur: Hate Posters Targeting Meiteis Removed in Churachandpur

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News Summary On May 22, 2025, authorities in Churachandpur district of Manipur swiftly removed two inflammatory posters targeting the Meitei community. These posters, bearing the message “If you believe you can coexist with Meiteis, you are a very special kind of stupid,” were displayed near the Mini Secretariat in Tuibong and at the Tuibong Traffic…

Manipur Bandh Disrupts Normal Life in Valley Districts
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Manipur Bandh Disrupts Normal Life in Valley Districts

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News Summary On May 22, 2025, a 48-hour bandh called by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) brought normal life to a standstill across Manipur’s valley districts. The protest was in response to an incident where the name “Manipur” was allegedly removed from a government bus transporting journalists to the Shirui Lily Festival. Shops,…

Justice Kempaiah Somashekar Takes Oath as 9th Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
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Justice Kempaiah Somashekar Takes Oath as 9th Chief Justice of Manipur High Court

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News Summary On May 22, 2025, Justice Kempaiah Somashekar was sworn in as the 9th Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court during a ceremony at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan in Imphal. The oath was administered by Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. Justice Somashekar succeeds Justice D. Krishnakumar, who retired on May 21,…

India Lost 18,200 Hectares of Primary Forest in 2024: Global Forest Watch Report

India Lost 18,200 Hectares of Primary Forest in 2024: Global Forest Watch Report

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News Summary In 2024, India experienced a significant loss of 18,200 hectares of primary forest, marking an increase from 17,700 hectares in 2023, as reported by Global Forest Watch (GFW). This loss contributes to a total of 2.31 million hectares of tree cover lost since 2001, equating to a 7.1% decrease in tree cover and…

Trisha Krishnan Responds to Criticism Over On-Screen Romance with Kamal Haasan in ‘Thug Life’
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Trisha Krishnan Responds to Criticism Over On-Screen Romance with Kamal Haasan in ‘Thug Life’

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News Summary In the upcoming film Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, veteran actor Kamal Haasan, aged 70, shares on-screen romantic moments with actress Trisha Krishnan, who is 42. This 28-year age difference has sparked discussions and criticism online. Addressing the backlash at a pre-release event in Mumbai, Trisha responded with confidence, stating that she…

Manipur’s Identity Crisis: COCOMI’s 48-Hour General Strike Over Bus Name Deletion
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Manipur’s Identity Crisis: COCOMI’s 48-Hour General Strike Over Bus Name Deletion

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News Summary On May 20, 2025, a Manipur State Transport (MST) bus carrying journalists to the Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul was allegedly stopped by Army personnel at the Gwaltabi checkpoint. They reportedly demanded the removal of the word “Manipur” from the bus before allowing it to proceed. In protest, the journalists returned to Imphal…