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After camping in New Delhi to press for political intervention, several BJP MLAs from Manipurreturned to Imphal on October 11, 2025, expressing optimism that discussions with central leadership have cleared the way for an early restoration of a popularly elected state government. Key figures among the returnees included Karam Shyam, Sapam Ranjan Singh, Heikham Dingo, Konthoujam Govindas, and Khumukcham Joykishan. …
The Manipur Drugs Control Administration has ordered an immediate ban and recall of two cough syrup brands — Relife and Resipfresh TR — after laboratory tests by the Madhya Pradesh Government Drug Testing Laboratory detected diethylene glycol, a highly toxic industrial solvent, in samples. Distributors, pharmacies, and retailers must withdraw affected batches and report compliance; health officials have been asked…
Imphal, October 10: In a significant political development, a delegation of Manipur legislators, including former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata, MLA Yumnam Khemchand, MLA Thongam Biswajit, MLA Kh. Ibomcha, and MLA Konthoujam Govindas, met BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) BL Santosh in New Delhi to deliberate on the formation of a popular…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla launched the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 at Raj Bhavan, Imphal — a focused 60-day drive organised jointly by the National Health Mission (NHM), Manipur and the Directorate of Health Services. The campaign is designed to raise awareness of tobacco’s harms and to push for a tobacco-free Manipur through education,…
Security forces in Manipur, led by the Assam Rifles based on credible intelligence, arrested 67-year-old Zamkhampau of Bualkot village (Churachandpur) near a forested area under Behiang police station and seized what authorities say is heroin worth approximately Rs 1.2 crore — reportedly packed as 100 soap cases (around 1.2 kg) that originated from Myanmar. A…
A state-level review meeting chaired by Sumant Singh, Commissioner-cum-Secretary to the Governor of Manipur, reviewed a sharp rise in dengue cases and compared current monthly incidence with last year’s figures. The review led to a follow-up by the Director of Health Services, Dr. N. Hemantakumar Singh, who mobilized local clubs, ASHAs, urban health staff and…
Security forces in Churachandpur district, Manipur, recovered a 9-foot-long, country-made rocket fitted with explosives and a detonator during operations on October 5–7, 2025. Multiple insurgent cadres were arrested in separate raids connected to the discovery. The rocket is reported to weigh about 200 kg, and was found near the villages of S Lonphai and Tuikong…
Linthoi Chanambam, a 19-year-old judoka from Manipur, made history on October 7, 2025 by winning a bronze medal in the women’s 63 kg category at the World Junior Judo Championships in Lima, Peru — the first time an Indian has ever medalled at the Junior Worlds. She beat the Netherlands’ Joni Geilen in the bronze…
When you think of police personnel, you imagine law enforcement, regulation, and order. But in Manipur, the state police and Assam Rifles have also made their mark in arenas of strength, endurance, and skill. At the recent 74th All India Police Wrestling and Boxing Championship 2025-26 held in Karnal, Haryana, the Manipur police contingent and…
Global Stage for Northeast Textiles Renowned fashion designer and handloom revivalist Robert Naorem recently represented India at an international fashion showcase held during Paris Fashion Week at Melia La Défense. Curated by PP Production House, the event featured 25 designers from across the world. Naorem’s collection, titled “Art of East India,” celebrated the rich handloom heritage of Manipur, blending traditional woven silks and hand…