Deputy Commissioner of Bishnupur district, Pooja Elangbam,  inspected several agricultural sites across the district Struggling
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Deputy Commissioner of Bishnupur district, Pooja Elangbam,  inspected several agricultural sites across the district Struggling

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Short SummaryFarmers in Manipur’s Bishnupur district are facing significant challenges accessing their fields during the monsoon season due to escalated security concerns stemming from recent ethnic violence. Following a June 19 shooting of a farmer, Ningthoujam Biren in Phubala, local cultivators have urged district authorities to ensure safe field access and improved water supply. Deputy…

Nikhil Okram: From Imphal to the International Stage – A Journey of Pride, Passion & Purpose
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Nikhil Okram: From Imphal to the International Stage – A Journey of Pride, Passion & Purpose

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Short SummaryNikhil Okram, hailing from Imphal, Manipur, has been crowned Mister International India 2025 by Mega Entertainment after his standout performance at the 14th Set Wet Mega Mister North East 2025 . A Bachelor’s in Physical Education student and active NSS volunteer, Nikhil will now represent India at the Mister International Pageant in the Philippines…

Manipur Police Undertake Civic Action To Repair Chakabama-Senapati Bypass Road
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Manipur Police Undertake Civic Action To Repair Chakabama-Senapati Bypass Road

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Summary of the News Article On July 17, 2025, the Manipur Police, collaborating with the Drivers Union Senapati, stepped in for a civic action project to repair the Chakabama–Senapati bypass road. The stretch, connecting Chakabama (Nagaland) to Martyr’s Park in Senapati, had become severely damaged, stranding vehicles and causing major disruptions. Police crews patched the…

Manipur Police seize 1 kg heroin worth Rs 6 crore, arrest drug trafficker
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Manipur Police seize 1 kg heroin worth Rs 6 crore, arrest drug trafficker

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Summary of the News Article On July 18, 2025, Manipur Police arrested a 22-year-old drug trafficker, Md Farish Khan of Thoubal district, and seized approximately 1 kg of heroin worth around ₹6 crore during a checkpoint operation on Sekmai-Khurkhul inter-village road, Imphal West. The arrest followed intelligence about smuggling routes originating from the Myanmar border via…

Manipur: Woman arrested in Imphal for stealing gold from jewellery shop
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Manipur: Woman arrested in Imphal for stealing gold from jewellery shop

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Summary of the News Article A 28-year-old woman from Paobitek Mayai Leikai in Imphal West, identified as Shakina alias Apikcha, was arrested on July 16, 2025 for allegedly stealing a gold ring worth ₹40,000 from a jewellery shop at Wahengbam Leikai Supermarket. CCTV footage caught her concealing the ring in her bag while pretending to…

Security forces in Manipur arrested two militants during anti-extortion operations
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Security forces in Manipur arrested two militants during anti-extortion operations

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Summary of the News Article On July 18, 2025, security forces in Manipur arrested two militants during anti-extortion operations in Imphal East and Bishnupur districts. One was affiliated with the banned National Revolutionary Front of Manipur. Reports indicate that the duo were involved in extortion from institutions and professionals, along with arms and ammunition distribution…

Manipur Governor launches cashless transport, e-License services
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Manipur Governor launches cashless transport, e-License services

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Summary of the News Article Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla of Manipur launched two transformative digital initiatives at Raj Bhavan on July 17, 2025: a Cashless Payment System for transport services and electronic Driving Licences (eDL) and electronic Registration Certificates (eRC). Starting July 18, citizens can use POS terminals, UPI, debit/credit cards, and other online methods…

Technical Snag Grounds IndiGo Flight: What Happened, Why It Matters, and What Comes Next
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Technical Snag Grounds IndiGo Flight: What Happened, Why It Matters, and What Comes Next

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Summary of the Incident A short-haul IndiGo Airbus A321 flight 6E‑5118 from Delhi to Imphal had to turn back mid‑air on July 17, 2025, after departing IGI Airport at approximately 10:25 AM. The crew detected a “minor technical snag” shortly after takeoff and elected to return as a precaution. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi around 11:16 AM. After…

Jiribam: From Quiet Town to “Most Promising” in Swachh Survekshan 2024‑25
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Jiribam: From Quiet Town to “Most Promising” in Swachh Survekshan 2024‑25

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Summary of the News Article Jiribam Municipal Council in Manipur has been awarded the “Most Promising Town” title under the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024‑25 held in New Delhi. It stood first among 21 small towns (population below 20,000) in the North Eastern region and secured 174th nationally out of 2,035 towns. The Ministry of Housing…