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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…
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…
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…
News Summary In a smart and swift operation, the Manipur Police cracked down on a digital fraud racket that involved the use of fake Google Pay (GPay) apps to trick local shopkeepers and service providers. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the case. The scammers reportedly used these spoofed apps to simulate successful transactions,…
Summary of the News Article Bollywood has made significant strides in improving the safety of stunt professionals, largely due to actor Akshay Kumar. Recently, India Today highlighted how Kumar’s 2017 initiative introduced health and accident insurance for around 650 stunt crew members. This covers cashless treatments up to ₹5–5.5 lakh and offers ₹20–25 lakh to nominees in…
Summary of the News Article Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla convened a review meeting on July 17, 2025, at Raj Bhavan, Imphal, focusing on the Manipur Projects Coordination Portal (MPCP). The portal is a digital tool aimed at boosting inter-departmental coordination for infrastructure and development projects across the state. Officials from departments like PWD, PHED,…
Summary of the News Article On July 16, 2025, the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) voiced concern over the preliminary report on the crash of Air India Flight AI‑171, which went down near Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The FIP criticized early speculation and assignment of blame, calling them premature and irresponsible, cautioning that such…
Summary of the News Article Manipur Police’s Anti‑Drug Smuggling Unit, alongside central paramilitary forces, intercepted a vehicle traveling from Imphal East to Senapati district on July 16, 2025. Acting on intelligence, they seized nearly 30,000 WY tablets (29,974 in total), valued at approximately ₹24 lakh. A 26‑year‑old suspect, Makakmayum Firdos Sharif, was arrested. In a parallel effort…
Summary of the News Displaced villagers from Dolaithabi, Meetei-majority communities, have started crossing the Iril River to reclaim their homes after being sheltering in relief camps since the May 2023 ethnic clashes. Threatening agitation under President’s Rule, they demand resettlement, security, and restoration of civic amenities. The government, while promoting rehabilitation, struggles to reopen roads…
Summary of the News The Government of India has approved the establishment of a state-of-the-art Inspection & Certification Centre in Manipur, with an investment of approximately ₹14.25 crore. The facility will focus on road safety, aiming to ensure that commercial vehicles comply with fitness and emissions standards. This move aligns with the Ministry of Road…