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Manipur DC Bishnupur Distributes Farming Equipment to 39 Beneficiaries Under RKVY — A Boost for Small Farmers and Local Mechanisation
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

Deputy Commissioner of Bishnupur district, Pooja Elangbam, led a distribution programme at the Mini Secretariat Complex, Bishnupur, where 39 farmers received farm equipment — primarily battery-operated knapsack sprayers and hand wheel hoes/weeders — under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) – Cafeteria 2023–24 (2nd instalment). The move aims to promote mechanisation, improve horticultural productivity, and…

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India | Manipur

Seven Manipur Stars in India’s CAFA Nations Cup Squad — Pride, Pressure, and a Chance to Shine
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

Seven footballers from Manipur — Chinglensana Singh, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Roshan Singh, Udanta Singh, Boris Singh, Jeakson Singh, and Mahesh Singh — have been named in India’s 23-member squad for the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, which begins in Tajikistan on August 29, 2025. The new India head coach Khalid Jamil announced the team ahead of…

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Priyakanta Laishram Begins Filming INTERLUDE — A Human Story Shot Amid Manipur’s Conflict
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

Priyakanta Laishram, the acclaimed Manipuri filmmaker, has started principal photography on his new live-action short film INTERLUDE. The shoot went on floors on 8 August 2025 in Manipur and the production is currently in progress. The film stars Narmada Shougaijam and Baggee Tonjam (with child actor Thingnam Parihanba and a strong ensemble cast), is produced…

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India

NCW Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Nikki Bhati’s Murder
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the shocking alleged dowry murder of Nikki Bhati in Greater Noida, and has demanded a detailed action report from the Uttar Pradesh police within three days. Nikki, reportedly set on fire after a dispute over dowry demands, died en route to hospital; police…

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Northeast India

Ajay Kumar Bhalla Sworn In As Nagaland Governor (Additional Charge)
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla was sworn in to hold additional charge as the Governor of Nagaland in a simple ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Kohima on 25 August 2025. He received the oath of office and secrecy from the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, Justice Ashutosh Kumar after being given additional charge following…

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India | Manipur

Manipur MP Leishemba Sanajaoba vs PUCL Tribunal Report
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

On August 25, 2025, Manipur’s lone MP, Leishemba Sanajaoba (BJP, Rajya Sabha), publicly criticised the newly released Independent People’s Tribunal report on Manipur’s ethnic conflict—facilitated by PUCL—calling it “biased, one-sided, and misleading.” He urged civil society and legal professionals to press for an independent legal investigation and said he would consult legal experts regarding possible…

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India | Manipur

Manipur Police Arrest KYKL Cadre in Anti-Extortion Crackdown
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

Manipur Police have arrested Thongam Dilip Meitei, an alleged cadre of the proscribed Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), for running an extortion racket that targeted schools and brick kilns across Kakching and Thoubal districts. Investigators say two mobile phones seized from him could expose financial channels and collaborators. In a separate, coordinated operation, security forces…

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India

Noida Cops Open Fire at Dowry Death Case Accused — He’s Shot in the Leg
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com August 24, 2025August 24, 2025

Short summary (one paragraph): Greater Noida police shot and injured Vipin Bhati, the prime accused in the alleged dowry-linked killing of his wife Nikki, after he reportedly tried to flee custody while being taken to recover evidence. Police say Vipin attempted to snatch an officer’s pistol and bolt during a recovery trip; officers opened fire…

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India

Brother Kills Man for Harassing Sister — Used Her Birthday Cake Knife
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com August 24, 2025August 24, 2025

A 21-year-old man, identified as Abhishek Tinga, allegedly stabbed and killed another man in Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, after the victim was accused of harassing Abhishek’s sister. Police say Abhishek used the same knife his sister had used to cut her birthday cake; the attack was reportedly planned with friends. Authorities are investigating the incident…

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India | Manipur

Manipur Police Seize Brown Sugar Worth Rs 1 Crore — Arrest Made in Churachandpur
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com August 24, 2025August 24, 2025

Manipur Police, working with Border Affairs and other security forces, carried out an intelligence-led operation in Churachandpur district and recovered 20 soap cases containing brown sugar (about 236 grams, excluding packing) along with ₹3,87,100 in cash from a house in Songsibok Thingkangphai village; the house occupant Chinsiathang (52) was arrested for questioning. The operation follows…

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