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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…
Summary of the News ArticlePrime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Manipur in July 2025—his first trip there since January 2019. He is likely to visit Imphal and Churachandpur, inaugurate the newly built civil secretariat in Imphal West, review road repairs, and see the helipad under construction in Churachandpur. The visit follows the continuing…
Summary of the News ArticleIn Ukhrul district’s Nungbi (Longpi) village, the centuries-old black pottery tradition is keeping around 200 families afloat, serving as their main livelihood. Made manually—without potter’s wheels—and fired in open kilns using a mix of crushed serpentine stone and natural clay, this eco-friendly craft produces durable, non-toxic cookware ideal for slow cooking….