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Short Summary A 35-year-old Bangladeshi woman from Bogra district and her Indian boyfriend, Datta Yadav of Bidar, Karnataka, were arrested by the BSF in Tripura’s Sepahijala district after she illegally crossed the India-Bangladesh border to meet him. Both have been remanded to 14-day judicial custody on charges under the Passports Act, the Foreigners Act, and…
Short Summary Authorities on Saturday launched a targeted eviction drive along the Keishampat–Malom stretch of Imphal Airport Road in Imphal West district to remove unauthorized structures obstructing public spaces . Led by the Imphal West district administration and supervised by Deputy Commissioner Mayanglangbam Rajkumar, the operation—with support from the Manipur Police, CRPF, and revenue officials—deployed…
Short Summary Imphal, the capital of Manipur, has achieved a significant milestone under India’s Smart Cities Mission, completing 17 out of 24 projects with the remaining expected by August 2025. With a ₹550 crore investment, initiatives like the redevelopment of Kangla Nongpok Torban, the reconstruction of the historic Nongpok Thong Eastern Gate, improved urban seating, and…
Summary of the News Article On June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off from Ahmedabad airport bound for London and tragically plunged seconds later, resulting in the deaths of 260 people—241 on board and 19 on the ground. India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released a 15-page preliminary report revealing…
Summary Security forces in Manipur, working together from the state and central levels, have arrested six members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) across Imphal West and East as of July 12, 2025. The arrests included individuals from different KCP factions—PWG, Taibangnganba, and Apunba. These operatives were arrested for extortion and making threats against…
Summary of the IncidentA native of Manipur has been appointed as a Grievance Redressal Officer at East Sussex County Council, UK, marking a significant personal and professional milestone. The council highlighted its commitment to transparency and effective resolution mechanisms with this new recruitment. While the individual’s identity remains undisclosed, the appointment underscores the council’s focus…
Summary of the IncidentOn July 11, 2025, the Union Ministry of DoNER (Development of North Eastern Region), led by Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, urged the Manipur government to fast-track the completion of multiple “distressed” development projects overseen by the North Eastern Council (NEC). The virtual review meeting, co-chaired by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and held at…
Summary of the IncidentManipur has introduced a digital Inner Line Permit (ILP) registration system at Imphal International Airport, marking the first time travelers can obtain ILPs via self-service kiosks in just around three minutes. Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh, together with airport officials, tested the system on July 8, 2025. This streamlined digital ILP process…
Summary of the Incident Security forces in Manipur conducted coordinated operations on July 9–10, 2025, resulting in the arrest of three active militants from proscribed outfits. In Bishnupur district, a PREPAK (PRO) cadre, Sarangthem Gobin Meitei alias “Maru” (36), was detained. In Kakching, two KYKL (SOREPA) members—Mayanglambam Ranjit alias Premchand (44) and Maibam Basanta Meitei alias Boy (40)—were arrested. From the latter,…
Summary of the Incident A Fast Track Special Court in Manipur has sentenced 63-year-old Khoisnam Ibohal Singh from Singjamei Thokchom Leikai, Imphal West, to 2 years’ rigorous imprisonment under Section 12 of the POCSO Act, 2012. The conviction stems from sexual harassment of a minor in his rented home. His arrest followed a complaint on October 2, 2020,…