Manipur Cracks Down on Illegal Liquor Sales in Imphal East
|

Manipur Cracks Down on Illegal Liquor Sales in Imphal East

Short Summary In a significant operation, authorities in Manipur’s Imphal East district have seized a substantial quantity of illegal liquor, including 26 half bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and 444 bottles of distilled illicit country (DIC) liquor, locally known as ‘Yu’. The joint effort involved the Manipur police, state excise officials, and a…

Manipur’s JNIMS Resident Doctors to Boycott Emergency Services from May 26
|

Manipur’s JNIMS Resident Doctors to Boycott Emergency Services from May 26

News Summary Resident doctors at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Manipur have announced a boycott of emergency services starting 9 am on Monday, May 26, 2025. This decision follows their ongoing protest against a significant hike in postgraduate course fees—from ₹1 lakh to ₹3 lakhs—implemented for the October 2022 batch. Despite…

Southwest Monsoon Arrives Early in India, Advances to Northeast: IMD Report

Southwest Monsoon Arrives Early in India, Advances to Northeast: IMD Report

News Summary The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced the early arrival of the southwest monsoon in India, with its onset over Kerala on May 24, 2025, eight days ahead of the usual date. Simultaneously, the monsoon has advanced into parts of the northeastern states, including Mizoram, Manipur, and Nagaland. This early onset is attributed…

Manipal Hospitals Partners with Aizawl Civil Hospital to Launch Regular Specialty OPD Services
|

Manipal Hospitals Partners with Aizawl Civil Hospital to Launch Regular Specialty OPD Services

News Summary In a significant move to enhance healthcare accessibility in Mizoram, Manipal Hospitals has announced a partnership with Aizawl Civil Hospital to initiate regular outpatient department (OPD) services. This collaboration aims to provide specialized medical care in areas such as cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, oncology, nephrology, and endocrinology. The initiative addresses the rising prevalence of…

Manipur Police Arrest Three Militant Extortionists in Statewide Crackdown
|

Manipur Police Arrest Three Militant Extortionists in Statewide Crackdown

News Summary In a significant move to curb extortion activities, Manipur Police have arrested three active insurgent cadres in separate operations across the state. These individuals were involved in various extortion schemes, including fraudulent promises of educational admissions and targeting local businesses and government institutions. The arrests underscore the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to…

COCOMI to Meet MHA Over Manipur Crisis; Condemns Use of Tear Gas on Protesters
|

COCOMI to Meet MHA Over Manipur Crisis; Condemns Use of Tear Gas on Protesters

Summary of the Incident On May 25, 2025, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) announced its plan to meet with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on May 27 to address the escalating crisis in Manipur. This decision follows a recent incident in Imphal where security forces allegedly used tear gas and mock…

Manipur Protests Erupt Over Governor’sSilence:Identity, Outrage, and the Road Ahead
|

Manipur Protests Erupt Over Governor’sSilence:Identity, Outrage, and the Road Ahead

Summary of the Incident On May 25, 2025, Manipur witnessed a significant escalation in civil unrest as thousands of women, led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), marched towards the Raj Bhavan in Imphal. Their demand was clear: a public apology from Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla for the May 20 incident where security…

Manipur: 2 PLA and 1 KCP Cadres Arrested, Vehicle Recovered
|

Manipur: 2 PLA and 1 KCP Cadres Arrested, Vehicle Recovered

News Summary In a significant development, security forces in Manipur apprehended two active cadres of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and one member of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) in separate operations across the state’s valley districts. The arrests led to the recovery of a four-wheeler vehicle and multiple communication devices, marking a continued effort…

Manipur Tops, Nagaland Shines in Inaugural Khelo India Beach Games Hosted in Diu
|

Manipur Tops, Nagaland Shines in Inaugural Khelo India Beach Games Hosted in Diu

News Summary The inaugural Khelo India Beach Games 2025, held from May 19 to 24 at Ghoghla Beach in Diu, concluded with Manipur emerging as the overall champion and Nagaland securing a historic third-place finish. Over 800 athletes from 31 states and Union Territories competed in six medal events, including pencak silat, sepak takraw, beach…

Three Arrested in Manipur for Fake Gold Smuggling
|

Three Arrested in Manipur for Fake Gold Smuggling

News Summary On May 25, 2025, Manipur Police apprehended three individuals in Kakching district for their alleged involvement in smuggling counterfeit gold. Acting on a tip-off, authorities conducted a raid in the Hangoon area under Mayang Imphal police station, leading to the arrest of Shivaji Gaikwad and Jalindar Shamrao Jadhav from Sangli, Maharashtra, and Ramdas…