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Summary In the cool hills of Senapati, Ukhrul and Tamenglong, farmers are shifting from rice and maize to apple orchards — planting low-chill varieties, harvesting organic fruit within four years, and eyeing markets beyond Imphal. Early adopters report promising yields and higher returns, and experts say this niche could transform local incomes while reducing dependence…
Summary From August 16, 2025, private hospitals in Manipur have warned they will stop accepting PM-JAY / Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries unless the State clears long-pending reimbursements — a move that could immediately deny cashless treatment to vulnerable patients, including those on life-saving dialysis. The Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI), Manipur chapter, says mounting…
Imphal, August 9, 2025 — The Manipur Police has stepped up its enforcement drive against motor vehicle violations, issuing dozens of challans and taking strict action against the use of illegal tinted films. The move is part of an ongoing effort to enhance road safety, ensure compliance with traffic regulations, and curb offences that pose…
Imphal, Manipur – August 8, 2025: Security forces in Manipur have recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives from the general area of Langol Usoi Makhong under Lamphel Police Station, Imphal West district. According to official sources, the operation was carried out on 08.08.2025, leading to the recovery of the following items: Significance…
Mokokchung, Nagaland, August 8 — A massive landslide in the Yisemyong area early Thursday morning caused the collapse of a 66 kV transmission tower, plunging Tuli Sub-Division, Longleng, and Mon districts into darkness. According to the Department of Power, Nagaland, the incident occurred around 5 a.m. on August 8, with the fault location identified later…
Summary On August 8, 2025, two heartbreaking incidents of suicide were reported in Manipur. Mohit Sen, a 24-year-old CRPF constable of the G/120 Battalion from Ranibadod village (Shajapur district, MP), was discovered hanging near his sentry post in New Keithelmanbi Ashram under Patsoi police jurisdiction, suspended from a tree by the sling of his INSAS…
Summary In recent months, residents across Assam—from Dibrugarh and Golaghat to the outskirts of Guwahati—have reported unprecedented sightings of King Cobras in schools, hospitals, homes, and markets. Once confined to lush forest canopies, these apex predators are venturing into human-dominated areas driven by rampant habitat loss, prey depletion, erratic climate patterns, and expanding infrastructure. Between…
Summary On August 8, 2025, Congress MP Bimol Akoijam from Inner Manipur publicly rebuked the Lok Sabha’s decision to pass the Manipur GST (Amendment) Bill and the Appropriation Bill, 2025 without any debate. He decried this omission as “unfortunate” amid a severe economic crisis that has left 60,000 people homeless, thousands of homes destroyed, and…
Summary On August 8, 2025, Rifleman Khunaijam Holendro Singh of the 7th Manipur Rifles was honored by Manipur’s Director General of Police, Rajiv Singh, for his stellar performance at the 2025 ISTAF World Cup held in Patna from March 20–25, 2025. As a key member of the Indian Sepak Takraw squad, Singh helped secure the…
Summary In July 2025, the North Eastern Council (NEC) released a sum of ₹11.31 crore to jump-start a range of development projects across the Northeastern region, including Sikkim. These funds span multiple sectors—agriculture (like kiwi orchards and bamboo plantations), food processing, health and human resources, women’s empowerment, infrastructure, and cultural preservation. Highlights include ₹2.09 crore…