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In the hills of Tengnoupal district (southern Manipur), two endangered Spiny Hill Turtle (scientific name: Heosemys spinosa, locally known as “Thenggu”) were rescued from small streams in the Pallel-hill region. The species is listed as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Wildlife officials are expressing alarm that the species faces threats from…
A private sleeper bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru collided with a two-wheeler in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, on October 24–25, 2025, triggering a catastrophic fire that killed 20 people (19 passengers and the two-wheeler rider). Forensics and initial probe say two 12 kV batteries in the bus exploded and a large consignment of 234…
Imphal, October 22, 2025: In a heartfelt celebration of Manipur’s cherished festival of Ningol Chakkouba, communities across Kakching, Pallel, Bijoypur, and Bishnupur District witnessed joyous gatherings organized by the Assam Rifles and the Indian Army. The twin celebrations on October 20 and 22 highlighted unity, cultural pride, and emotional solidarity between the armed forces and the people of Manipur. According to a statement issued by IGAR…
Thuingaleng Muivah, leader of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim‑Isak‑Muivah (NSCN-IM), returned to his native village of Somdal in Ukhrul district, Manipur after 50 years, on October 22, 2025. The 91-year-old veteran insurgent turned peace-negotiator received a massive welcome and used his visit to reaffirm that the Naga national flag and constitution remain non-negotiable in ongoing peace talks…
Esme Singh Shaiza — crowned Miss Shirui Lily 2025 and hailing from Ukhrul district in Manipur — is representing India at the prestigious Miss Friendship International 2025 (MFIP) pageant being held in China (October 15–November 5, 2025). She is showcasing her Tangkhul Naga heritage through traditional attire and symbols while advocating cultural identity, unity, and inclusion. The event is the Miss Friendship…
Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the Governor of Manipur, visited the construction site of what is poised to become the world’s tallest railway pier bridge, located in Noney district. The bridge—rising about 141 metres above the ground—is part of the 111-km long Jiribam–Imphal railway line and is expected to be completed within the current financial year. It will surpass…
In Manipur’s Tamenglong district, 51-year-old ASHA worker Meidinliu Prinmai walked eight hoursover rugged hills to reach remote villages—Attangkhunou and Atangkhullen—to deliver oral polio vaccines as part of the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) drive. A resident of Atangkhullen (Nenluang) Liangmai, she has served these communities for 13 years. The state launched the Polio Sub-National Immunization Day 2025 targeting over 3.16 lakh children, deploying thousands…
At a one-day workshop titled “She Leads: Strengthening Soft Skills for Stronger Leadership”, organized by the Naga Women’s Union (NWU) in collaboration with the Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW), Naga women from about 20 different villages gathered in Imphal (Mantripukhri) to stress how essential soft skills like communication, empathy, adaptability, and teamwork are to effective leadership. The workshop’s speakers, including…
Manipur is witnessing a worrying rise in breast cancer: it now accounts for about 15% of all cancer cases among women, according to Dr. Ajit Lukram, consultant surgeon at SHIJA Breast and Thyroid Clinic. Late detection — driven by lack of awareness, stigma, limited family support and affordability — remains the biggest challenge. SHIJA Clinic is…
Veihriilo Lanah — crowned Mr Deaf India 2025 at the 12th national pageant in Punjab — met Manipur’s Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan, Imphal, on October 14, 2025, to request the Governor’s support for representing India at Mr Deaf International in Genoa, Italy (November 28–December 8, 2025). The Governor congratulated him and expressed confidence that Lanah’s participation would bring pride…