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Summary As of 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 1 in 8 people globally are living with obesity. Adult obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990, and adolescent obesity has quadrupled. In 2022, 2.5 billion adults were overweight, with 890 million classified as obese. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for…
Summary Simplilearn’s latest report on the top 25 emerging technology trends and jobs for 2025 highlights the rapid evolution of the tech landscape. Key trends include Generative AI, Quantum Computing, 5G Expansion, and advancements in Virtual and Augmented Reality. These technologies are not only reshaping industries but also creating new job opportunities in areas like…
News Summary On June 5, 2025, a tragic incident occurred at the Khongnang Khoisabi Sugnu outpost in Manipur’s Kakching district. A 33-year-old rifleman of the 8th Manipur Rifles, identified as K Ibomcha, allegedly died by suicide using his service INSAS rifle. The incident took place while he was on duty. Authorities have registered a case…
News Summary On June 4, 2025, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla convened a crucial meeting with the Loktak Development Authority (LDA) at Raj Bhavan, Imphal, to assess the progress of the Integrated Management Plan (IMP) for Loktak Lake. This review comes in the wake of escalating water levels due to seasonal floods. The Governor emphasized…
News Summary In early June 2025, Manipur faced devastating flash floods that affected over 1.6 lakh people and damaged more than 35,000 houses. The floods, triggered by relentless monsoon rains, led to widespread displacement and significant infrastructural damage. Relief efforts are underway, with authorities setting up camps and providing essential aid to the affected populations…
News Summary In early June 2025, relentless monsoon rains have led to severe flooding across Manipur, causing widespread power outages, particularly in Imphal East and several hill districts. Submerged power stations, substations, and transmission lines have forced the Manipur State Power Company Limited (MSPCL) to shut down electricity in affected areas to prevent accidents. Restoration…
Short Summary In a heart-wrenching incident, the body of 55-year-old Takhellambam Ibochouba, affectionately known as Nongban, was recovered from the Abulok riverbed in Lairenkabi village, Imphal West district, Manipur. Ibochouba had gone missing on Sunday after being swept away by the swollen river, which had overflowed due to continuous heavy rainfall. His body was discovered…
News Summary In the wake of relentless monsoon rains, Manipur’s Imphal Valley faced severe flooding, prompting the Indian Army and Assam Rifles to launch extensive rescue operations under “Operation Jalrahat-II.” Over 944 civilians were rescued from inundated and inaccessible areas. The relief efforts included the distribution of 1,500 food packets and 4,000 bottles of clean…
News Summary In a significant development aimed at restoring peace in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, the Naga and Kuki communities have reached an interim truce concerning a recent land dispute. The Committee on Protection of Indigenous Peoples’ Ancestral Land (COPIPAL) had earlier imposed a ban on the movement of Kukis in Naga territories following an attack…
News Summary On June 2, 2025, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, accompanied by Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka and senior state officials, visited Manipur to assess border security and the status of internally displaced persons (IDPs). The delegation reviewed relief efforts, inaugurated welfare facilities in Churachandpur, and discussed long-term rehabilitation strategies for those affected…