20-year-old from Songkong Kuki-Zo village near the Indo-Myanmar border was arrested
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20-year-old from Songkong Kuki-Zo village near the Indo-Myanmar border was arrested

Short Summary of the News Article A 20-year-old from Songkong Kuki-Zo village near the Indo-Myanmar border was arrested on June 16, 2025, in Churachandpur by Assam Rifles, district police, and the anti-drug cell. He had 6.5 kg of suspected opium hidden in a motorbike’s secret compartments, valued around ₹70,000 in local black markets. The operation was based…

Manipur is witnessing a rapid surge in COVID‑19 infections
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Manipur is witnessing a rapid surge in COVID‑19 infections

Short Summary of the News Articles Manipur is witnessing a rapid surge in COVID‑19 infections. On June 18, 2025, authorities confirmed 14 new cases, bringing the active tally to 33 (health officials had slightly varying counts of 33 or 34 cases reported depending on source) . These cases are concentrated primarily in the Imphal valley,…

Manipur: CKNDF/A militant held with arms, incriminating papers
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Manipur: CKNDF/A militant held with arms, incriminating papers

On June 17, 2025, Manipur police, with the help of central security forces, arrested Ngamkhosat Touthang (aka Sasat, 38) of the banned Chin-Kuki National Defence Force/Army (CKNDF/A) at Tuibong, Churachandpur. They recovered a 9 mm pistol with three live rounds and CKNDF/A letterheads and documents. The accused is linked to extortion, kidnapping, weapon smuggling, illicit drug trafficking…

Manipur Government prepares to receive bodies of two of its state’s air crash victims
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Manipur Government prepares to receive bodies of two of its state’s air crash victims

Short Summary Manipur is engulfed in grief following the tragic Air India Flight AI 171 crash near Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. Two cabin crew members from the state—22‑year‑old Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma from Thoubal and 28‑year‑old Lamnunthem Singson from Kangpokpi—lost their lives. The Manipur government, in collaboration with Air India, Tata Group, COCOMI, TSA, and AAI,…

Manipur’s COVID-19 Preparedness: Governor Bhalla’s Strategic Roadmap to Stay Ahead of the Curve
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Manipur’s COVID-19 Preparedness: Governor Bhalla’s Strategic Roadmap to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Summary of the News Article On June 16, 2025, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla convened a high-level COVID-19 preparedness review at the Conference Hall of Raj Bhavan in Imphal. Joined by the Chief Secretary, senior health officials, and other stakeholders, the meeting covered diagnostics, oxygen supply, ICU and isolation ward readiness, drug inventories, and the Integrated…

Air India Bids Farewell to Imphal: The End of an Aviation Era in Manipur
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Air India Bids Farewell to Imphal: The End of an Aviation Era in Manipur

Summary of the News Article Air India has officially ended its decades-long flight operations at Imphal Airport, marking a significant shift in Manipur’s aviation landscape. The decision has raised concerns about regional connectivity, passenger convenience, and future airline service availability in Northeast India. This development leaves a historical void, especially for frequent fliers and long-time…

Manipur: Assam Rifles Extend Swift Assistance After Road Accident In Tengnoupal
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Manipur: Assam Rifles Extend Swift Assistance After Road Accident In Tengnoupal

Summary of the News Article On June 16, 2025, in Tengnoupal district of Manipur, a road accident involving multiple vehicles prompted a swift response by the Assam Rifles, who provided vital first‑aid and medical assistance at the scene—stabilizing injured passengers and arranging their transport to nearby healthcare facilities. This quick intervention underscores the Assam Rifles’…

Manipur police arrest three, including Arambai Tenggol members, in connection with missing person case
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Manipur police arrest three, including Arambai Tenggol members, in connection with missing person case

Summary of the News ArticleThree members of the Meitei socio-cultural outfit Arambai Tenggol—Huidrom Somokanta Singh, Huidrom Dipak Singh, and Thingujam Ranjit Singh—were arrested by Manipur Police on June 15, 2025, in connection with the abduction of 29‑year‑old differently‑abled man, Chesam Abdul Kadir (Achouba), from Paobitek Mayai Leikai in Imphal West. He had gone missing on…

Northeast Shines Bright in IIRF 2025: 10 Universities Break into India’s Top 50

Northeast Shines Bright in IIRF 2025: 10 Universities Break into India’s Top 50

Short Summary of the News The Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2025 results have brought a wave of pride for Northeast India. Ten universities from the region have been ranked in the Top 50 Universities in India, a historic achievement signaling strong academic growth. Rajiv Gandhi University in Arunachal Pradesh leads at 13th position, followed…

Manipur: Farmland clash ignites tension between Meitei & Kuki villagers in Imphal East
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Manipur: Farmland clash ignites tension between Meitei & Kuki villagers in Imphal East

Short Summary of the News A tense land dispute erupted on the morning of June 15, 2025, between Meitei and Kuki communities near Sadu Lampak village, Imphal East, Manipur. A Meitei farmer attempted to till a paddy field—abandoned since the May 2023 ethnic clashes—using a tractor. Kuki villagers contested, asserting that the land belonged to…