Northeast India Reels Under Monsoon Fury: Over 30 Dead, Thousands Displaced in Assam, Arunachal, Manipur, and Mizoram

Northeast India Reels Under Monsoon Fury: Over 30 Dead, Thousands Displaced in Assam, Arunachal, Manipur, and Mizoram

Quick Summary Torrential monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Northeast India, leading to devastating floods and landslides. Over the past 48 hours, more than 30 lives have been lost, and thousands have been displaced in states like Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Mizoram. The relentless downpour, attributed to a depression over Bangladesh and adjoining Meghalaya,…

Manipur Security Forces Recover Weapons Near Mizoram Border
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Manipur Security Forces Recover Weapons Near Mizoram Border

News Summary In a significant security operation, Manipur’s security forces recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition near the Mizoram border. The joint operation, involving Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, was conducted in Thanlon village, Pherzawl district. Recovered items included two SBML guns without serial numbers, a Lathode gun, 50 rounds of 7.62 mm…

Manipur’s Agony Continues: Congress Raises Alarm Over Rising Imphal River Water Levels
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Manipur’s Agony Continues: Congress Raises Alarm Over Rising Imphal River Water Levels

News Summary In the wake of relentless rainfall, Manipur faces escalating flood threats as the Imphal River surges beyond its high flood level. The Congress party has voiced deep concerns, criticizing the ongoing President’s rule and highlighting the compounded distress of the state’s residents. Authorities have issued flood warnings and advised evacuations in vulnerable areas,…

Manipur Police Intensify Crackdown: Five Arrested, Heroin and Arms Seized
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Manipur Police Intensify Crackdown: Five Arrested, Heroin and Arms Seized

News Summary On May 31, 2025, Manipur Police launched a series of coordinated security operations across the state, resulting in the arrest of five individuals involved in insurgent activities and drug trafficking. The operations led to the seizure of approximately 1.16 kg of suspected heroin and a significant cache of illegal arms and ammunition. These…

Leimapokpam Ranjita Devi: Manipur’s Beacon of Compassion and Excellence in Nursing
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Leimapokpam Ranjita Devi: Manipur’s Beacon of Compassion and Excellence in Nursing

Quick Summary On May 30, 2025, Leimapokpam Ranjita Devi, a Senior Nursing Officer at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Imphal, Manipur, was honored with the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Award by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This accolade recognizes her exceptional contributions to critical care, nursing innovation, and community welfare. Ranjita’s…

Manipur Floods: Key Bridge Washed Away, 40,000 Stranded in Senapati
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Manipur Floods: Key Bridge Washed Away, 40,000 Stranded in Senapati

News Summary On May 31, 2025, heavy rains led to the collapse of a crucial reinforced concrete bridge over the Senapati River in Manipur’s Senapati district. This disaster has left approximately 30,000 to 40,000 residents, primarily from the Naga community, stranded without proper transport access. The flooding, which began on May 25, also swept away…

Manipur Flood Crisis: Urgent Advisory Issued Amidst Widespread Devastation
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Manipur Flood Crisis: Urgent Advisory Issued Amidst Widespread Devastation

Quick Summary On May 31, 2025, the Manipur government issued an urgent flood advisory in response to severe flooding and landslides caused by relentless rainfall. The advisory, released by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), highlighted the inundation of numerous homes, offices, and institutions due to breaches in riverbanks. Residents were urged to…

Governor Bhalla Inspects Flood-Hit Imphal, Orders Evacuation Measures
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Governor Bhalla Inspects Flood-Hit Imphal, Orders Evacuation Measures

Quick Summary On May 31, 2025, Manipur’s capital, Imphal, faced severe flooding due to relentless rainfall, especially in Kangpokpi district. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla promptly visited the affected areas, including Kangla Nongpok Thong, Lairikyengbam Leikai, and Singjamei Bridge, to assess the situation. He directed officials to remain vigilant, prepare evacuation plans, and establish temporary relief…

Security Forces Uncover Hidden Arms in Manipur Hills
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Security Forces Uncover Hidden Arms in Manipur Hills

Quick Summary In a significant operation on May 31, 2025, Indian security forces, in coordination with the state police, unearthed a cache of weapons from the forested areas of Churachandpur district in Manipur. The operation, conducted in the Dampi Hill forest area near H. Kotlian under Churachandpur police station, led to the recovery of various…

Manipur: Indian Army Apprehends Five Insurgents Near Myanmar Border
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Manipur: Indian Army Apprehends Five Insurgents Near Myanmar Border

Quick Summary In a significant security operation named Operation Gangpijang, the Indian Army apprehended five insurgents from two banned outfits—People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP)—near Border Pillar 74 in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, close to the Indo-Myanmar border. The operation, lasting 36 hours, was based on credible intelligence inputs. Among those arrested was…