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Quick News Summary At the inaugural Khelo India Beach Games held in Diu, Manipur and Nagaland emerged as dominant forces in the martial art of Pencak Silat. Both states clinched multiple gold medals, showcasing the Northeast’s prowess in this Indonesian martial art. Manipur’s Dolly Leishangthem and Thounaojam Rita Chanu secured gold in the senior female…
News Summary In a significant move towards justice and accountability, the Indian government has designated the District and Sessions Court in Churachandpur, Manipur, as a Special Court under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act. This court will handle cases related to the ethnic violence that erupted in the state in May 2023. The decision aims…
News Summary On May 22, 2025, authorities in Churachandpur district of Manipur swiftly removed two inflammatory posters targeting the Meitei community. These posters, bearing the message “If you believe you can coexist with Meiteis, you are a very special kind of stupid,” were displayed near the Mini Secretariat in Tuibong and at the Tuibong Traffic…
News Summary On May 22, 2025, Justice Kempaiah Somashekar was sworn in as the 9th Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court during a ceremony at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan in Imphal. The oath was administered by Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. Justice Somashekar succeeds Justice D. Krishnakumar, who retired on May 21,…
News Summary In 2024, India experienced a significant loss of 18,200 hectares of primary forest, marking an increase from 17,700 hectares in 2023, as reported by Global Forest Watch (GFW). This loss contributes to a total of 2.31 million hectares of tree cover lost since 2001, equating to a 7.1% decrease in tree cover and…
News Summary In the upcoming film Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, veteran actor Kamal Haasan, aged 70, shares on-screen romantic moments with actress Trisha Krishnan, who is 42. This 28-year age difference has sparked discussions and criticism online. Addressing the backlash at a pre-release event in Mumbai, Trisha responded with confidence, stating that she…
News Summary On May 20, 2025, a Manipur State Transport (MST) bus carrying journalists to the Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul was allegedly stopped by Army personnel at the Gwaltabi checkpoint. They reportedly demanded the removal of the word “Manipur” from the bus before allowing it to proceed. In protest, the journalists returned to Imphal…
Summary of the News Article The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has granted a fourth extension to the Commission of Inquiry investigating the ethnic violence in Manipur, now setting the deadline for the final report to November 20, 2025. Established on June 4, 2023, the three-member panel—led by former Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ajai…
News Summary Justice Kempaiah Somashekar of the Karnataka High Court has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court. The appointment, recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium and notified by the Union Law Ministry, comes ahead of the retirement of incumbent Chief Justice D. Krishnakumar on May 21, 2025. Justice Kempaiah…
News Summary In a significant operation on May 21, 2025, a joint team of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police apprehended two individuals in Savomphai, Jiribam district, Manipur. The duo was caught with 98 bags of foreign cigarettes, each containing 1,000 packets, totaling approximately ₹2 crore in value. Investigations suggest the contraband was transported by boat…