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Summary Pushparani Huidrom, acclaimed as “The Melody Queen of Manipur,” has clinched the Best Female Playback Singer award at the 17th Manipur State Film Awards (MSFA) 2025. She earned the honor for her soul-stirring rendition of “Matam Nangbu” from the film Una Una. The awards were presented by the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS)…
Former Manipur Chief Minister and BJP leader N. Biren Singh today released Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest book, Emergency Diaries, at the BJP state headquarters in Imphal’s Thambal Shanglen. During the event, Biren Singh reflected on the Emergency period of 1975, noting that 10 people from Manipur were arrested and jailed. He emphasized the importance…
Summary Assam-based sports journalist Parashar Kalita has unveiled the first poster of his upcoming documentary, “The Other Side of the Pitch: Manipur’s Football Story”, after two years of dedicated research and production. It aims to chronicle Manipur’s rich football heritage—from grassroots passion to professional breakthroughs—and was launched with notable buzz across social media and local media…
Summary The Pambei-led faction of Manipur’s United National Liberation Front (UNLF‑P) has criticized the Manipur and Central governments for “spotlighting” and defaming the group following the arrest of its Central Committee member Sinam Pankhei (aka Somendro) by Manipur police. Authorities allege that the group was involved in arms smuggling, recovering multiple high-caliber pistols and ammunition…
Summary Mizoram’s Home Minister K Sapdanga, during a high-level review on June 27, 2025, revealed that over 50% of criminal cases in the state involve refugees—more than 30,000 individuals from Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Manipur—who sought shelter following political and ethnic crises . In response, Chief Minister Lalduhoma has proposed biometric registration and the confiscation of Myanmar-issued…
Short Summary Naga tribal bodies in Manipur have issued a fresh ultimatum following a road rage incident in Ukhrul, allegedly involving members of the Kuki community. The incident ignited simmering ethnic tensions rooted in the longstanding Kuki–Naga conflict. The Naga groups demand swift police action and accountability, threatening to escalate protests if their requests are…
Short Summary of the News A revised Modern Indian Language (MIL) textbook titled “Thugil Lagil Bu Thimthu le Jaila” (Prose and Poetry), designed for Classes XI and XII in the Thadou‑Kuki medium, was officially unveiled on June 26, 2025 at Elite Higher Secondary School, Kangpokpi. Edited by Dr. D.L. Haokip and published by the Thadou‑Kuki…
Short Summary of the NewsManipur police commandos in Thoubal district have arrested a 32-year-old suspected vehicle lifter, identified as Aribam Momo alias Ithem, while he was attempting to steal a scooter in Babu Bazar. A stolen matte green Honda Activa, along with a specialized anti-lock jack used to bypass self-starter systems, was seized. Police believe…
Summary of the News ArticleThe 17th Manipur State Film Awards (MSFA) 2025 honored the legendary Manipuri cinema scholar and cultural thinker Arambam Lokendra with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes Lokendra’s extensive contributions—as screenwriter, actor, filmmaker, academician, and mentor—to the birth and evolution of Manipuri cinema, starting from his work on the state’s…
Summary of the News ArticleThe Manipur Traffic Control Police Wing reported a sharp rise in traffic violations over a 48‑hour period ending June 26, 2025, issuing 102 e‑challans and collecting ₹2.20 lakh in fines. On Tuesday, 49 challans brought in ₹90,500, and Wednesday saw 53 challans worth ₹1,29,500. The spike follows earlier trends in January–February 2025…