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Summary of the NewsCRPF personnel in Kangpokpi, Manipur, sprang into action on June 29, 2025, rescuing a local who’d been bitten by a venomous snake. The victim was found unconscious in a nearby area and immediately shifted to the CRPF’s medical facility, where timely first aid and anti-venom treatment stabilized him. Thanks to swift teamwork and the…
Summary of the NewsTrain services in India’s Northeast were disrupted around June 22, 2025, due to massive landslides in Assam’s Lumding–Badarpur hill section, severing rail connectivity to Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, and southern Assam. After six intense days of restoration work involving heavy machinery and multi-agency collaboration, partial connectivity resumed on June 29, with goods and passenger trains like…
Recent reports confirm that around 5,000 Myanmar refugees who had sought shelter in Manipur’s Kamjong district have returned to their homeland, amid improving conditions in Myanmar following the upheaval caused by the February 2021 military coup Originally, over 7,000 individuals took refuge across remote border villages. Indian authorities registered biometric data for more than 6,000 of…
Summary of the NewsPadma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Smt. Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi, an iconic figure in Manipuri classical dance, passed away on June 29, 2025. Her lifelong dedication to performing, teaching, and preserving the tradition earned her national recognition and a cherished place in Manipur’s cultural history. Tributes poured in from dignitaries, including former CM N. Biren Singh, mourning the loss of…
Summary of the NewsA World War II-era unexploded bomb was discovered on June 29, 2025, during excavation in a paddy field near Moreh (Tengnoupal area) along the India–Myanmar border at around 10:30 AM under Moreh Police Station. Quickly responding, a joint team comprising Indian security forces, the Manipur Police Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, and a…
Summary of the NewsManipur Police, in a well-coordinated operation on June 28, 2025, arrested three active insurgents from banned militant outfits across Bishnupur, Imphal West, and Tengnoupal districts. A massive weapons cache was recovered near TB Hospital, containing military-grade arms—.303 rifles, 12‑bore shotguns, grenades—and protective gear like bulletproof vests and helmets The Big Picture –…
Blacklisting SummaryA sweeping new traffic regulation is set to take effect from July 10, 2025, imposing hefty penalties on motorcyclists who flout helmet laws. Riders caught without helmets will now face a maximum fine of ₹25,000 and risk having their licences blacklisted. This move is part of a larger push to bolster road safety and…
Summary Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh expressed optimism that a popular, democratically elected government could soon be restored in Manipur, which has been under President’s Rule since February 13, 2025, following months of ethnic violence and his own resignation. Speaking after releasing PM Modi’s book Emergency Diaries, Biren Singh noted that “over seven…
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…