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…

Is Manipur heading towards new govt formation? Meeting at MLA’s residence sparks speculation
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Is Manipur heading towards new govt formation? Meeting at MLA’s residence sparks speculation

Summary Is Manipur Heading Towards a New Government Formation? A recent gathering of 25 Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs at the residence of MLA Th. Biswajit Singh in Imphal has fueled speculation about the formation of a “popular” government in Manipur. These legislators, alongside allies, are gearing up to stake a claim and restore elected governance…

Manipur Displaced Families Protest Eviction Notice, Demand Alternative Shelter
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Manipur Displaced Families Protest Eviction Notice, Demand Alternative Shelter

News Summary On May 30, 2025, 120 families displaced by ethnic violence in Manipur staged a peaceful sit-in protest at the Ima Panthoibi Community Hall in Imphal West. These families, originally from Moreh, Churachandpur, and Phougakchao Ikhai village, are currently residing in the Langol housing complex. They are demanding that the government revoke its order…

Kalo River in South Salmara-Mankachar Reaches Dangerous Levels Amid Heavy Rains

Kalo River in South Salmara-Mankachar Reaches Dangerous Levels Amid Heavy Rains

Summary of the News In Assam’s South Salmara-Mankachar district, relentless rainfall has caused the Kalo River (Kalo Nadi) to swell to perilous levels. This surge has led to severe erosion near the Kalapani Police Outpost, threatening its structural integrity. Originating from Meghalaya’s Garo Hills, the river’s intensified flow poses significant risks to local infrastructure and…

Red Alert in Manipur: Incessant Rainfall Triggers Warnings in Four Districts
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Red Alert in Manipur: Incessant Rainfall Triggers Warnings in Four Districts

News Summary The Manipur government has issued a red alert in four districts—Jiribam, Noney, Senapati, and Kangpokpi—due to continuous heavy rainfall over the past three days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that the heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by high-speed winds, thunderstorms, and lightning, is likely to continue until June 2, 2025. Residents…

Manipur: UNLF-K Cadre Arrested in Bishnupur
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Manipur: UNLF-K Cadre Arrested in Bishnupur

News Summary On May 30, 2025, a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and Manipur Police led to the arrest of a suspected United National Liberation Front-Koireng (UNLF-K) cadre in Bishnupur district. The individual, identified as 46-year-old Seram Inaoba Singh, alias Khaba or Bagaoba, was apprehended in Nambol Thiyam Awang Leikai. He was reportedly involved…

Manipur Police Arrest Two in Imphal with 134 Grams of Suspected Heroin
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Manipur Police Arrest Two in Imphal with 134 Grams of Suspected Heroin

News Summary On May 29, 2025, Manipur Police arrested two individuals, Aziz Khan (22) and Kh. Sagir Khan (24), both hailing from Thoubal District, at the Winger parking area in North AOC, Imphal. The duo was found in possession of 134 grams of suspected heroin, divided into two envelopes containing 36 grams and 98 grams…

Incessant Rains Inundate Parts of Manipur; Landslides Reported in Ukhrul
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Incessant Rains Inundate Parts of Manipur; Landslides Reported in Ukhrul

News Summary On May 29, 2025, relentless rainfall across Manipur led to significant flooding, particularly in the state capital, Imphal, where several localities experienced severe waterlogging. The continuous downpour also triggered landslides in Ukhrul district headquarters, approximately 84 kilometers northeast of Imphal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier issued alerts predicting heavy rainfall and…

World’s Tallest Railway Pier Bridge in Manipur: A Marvel of Modern Engineering
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World’s Tallest Railway Pier Bridge in Manipur: A Marvel of Modern Engineering

News Summary On May 29, 2025, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) achieved a significant milestone by completing the girder launching on the Noney Bridge in Manipur. Known as Bridge No. 164, this structure boasts the world’s tallest railway piers, P3 and P4, each standing at 141 meters. Part of the ambitious 111 km Jiribam-Imphal railway…