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Short SummaryRepublican Party of India (RPI-A) leader Maheshwar Thounaojam has called on Manipur’s three MPs to prioritize the safe and prompt return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) during the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, starting July 21 and running until August 21. He stressed that MPs should set aside party politics and jointly advocate for key issues…
Short SummaryFarmers in Manipur’s Bishnupur district are facing significant challenges accessing their fields during the monsoon season due to escalated security concerns stemming from recent ethnic violence. Following a June 19 shooting of a farmer, Ningthoujam Biren in Phubala, local cultivators have urged district authorities to ensure safe field access and improved water supply. Deputy…
Short SummaryNikhil Okram, hailing from Imphal, Manipur, has been crowned Mister International India 2025 by Mega Entertainment after his standout performance at the 14th Set Wet Mega Mister North East 2025 . A Bachelor’s in Physical Education student and active NSS volunteer, Nikhil will now represent India at the Mister International Pageant in the Philippines…
Summary of the News Article Civil society organizations (CSOs) in Tamenglong, Manipur, have formally submitted a memorandum to the Governor highlighting persistent issues in ration availability, healthcare, electricity supply, and road infrastructure. They have issued a five-working-day ultimatum to prompt swift government action, warning of escalated peaceful protests if their demands aren’t met A Five-Day…
Summary of the News Article On July 17, 2025, the Manipur Police, collaborating with the Drivers Union Senapati, stepped in for a civic action project to repair the Chakabama–Senapati bypass road. The stretch, connecting Chakabama (Nagaland) to Martyr’s Park in Senapati, had become severely damaged, stranding vehicles and causing major disruptions. Police crews patched the…
Summary of the News Article On July 18, 2025, Manipur Police arrested a 22-year-old drug trafficker, Md Farish Khan of Thoubal district, and seized approximately 1 kg of heroin worth around ₹6 crore during a checkpoint operation on Sekmai-Khurkhul inter-village road, Imphal West. The arrest followed intelligence about smuggling routes originating from the Myanmar border via…
Summary of the News Article A 28-year-old woman from Paobitek Mayai Leikai in Imphal West, identified as Shakina alias Apikcha, was arrested on July 16, 2025 for allegedly stealing a gold ring worth ₹40,000 from a jewellery shop at Wahengbam Leikai Supermarket. CCTV footage caught her concealing the ring in her bag while pretending to…
Summary of the News Article On July 18, 2025, security forces in Manipur arrested two militants during anti-extortion operations in Imphal East and Bishnupur districts. One was affiliated with the banned National Revolutionary Front of Manipur. Reports indicate that the duo were involved in extortion from institutions and professionals, along with arms and ammunition distribution…
Summary of the News Article Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla of Manipur launched two transformative digital initiatives at Raj Bhavan on July 17, 2025: a Cashless Payment System for transport services and electronic Driving Licences (eDL) and electronic Registration Certificates (eRC). Starting July 18, citizens can use POS terminals, UPI, debit/credit cards, and other online methods…
Summary of the Incident A short-haul IndiGo Airbus A321 flight 6E‑5118 from Delhi to Imphal had to turn back mid‑air on July 17, 2025, after departing IGI Airport at approximately 10:25 AM. The crew detected a “minor technical snag” shortly after takeoff and elected to return as a precaution. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi around 11:16 AM. After…