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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Security forces in Manipur carried out a series of intelligence-led operations over two days that led to the arrest of multiple insurgent cadres belonging to groups such as RPF/PLA, PREPAK and KCP, and the seizure of contraband drugs and cash from several locations. Authorities recovered 236 grams of brown sugar (packed in 20 soap cases)…
A joint operation by Manipur Police, CRPF and BSF on August 23, 2025 led to the arrest of five people and the seizure of over 2.3 kg of methamphetamine (WY) tablets, along with vehicles, mobile phones, cash records, and 120 empty plastic containers believed linked to trafficking. The arrested have been identified by police and…