Manipur Police’s Crackdown on PLA Cadre and Arms Seizure
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Manipur Police’s Crackdown on PLA Cadre and Arms Seizure

Summary of the News Article In a significant operation, Manipur Police apprehended an active cadre of the banned People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the armed wing of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), and seized a substantial cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives. The arrested individual, identified as 32-year-old Huirem Dinesh Meetei, also known as Sanouton, was…

Manipur Police’s Crackdown on KCP-PWG Extortion Activities
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Manipur Police’s Crackdown on KCP-PWG Extortion Activities

Summary of the News Article In a significant operation, Manipur Police, in collaboration with central security forces, arrested four members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party – People’s War Group (KCP-PWG) for their involvement in extortion activities. The arrests, which included three women and a man, were made in Bishnupur and Imphal West districts. The…

Journalists Directed to Conceal ‘Manipur’ Sign on Official Bus, Return Without Covering Shirui Festival
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Journalists Directed to Conceal ‘Manipur’ Sign on Official Bus, Return Without Covering Shirui Festival

News Summary On May 20, 2025, a group of journalists en route to cover the Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul district, Manipur, were instructed by security personnel at the Gwaltabi checkpoint to conceal the “Manipur State Transport” signage on their official bus. The directive led to confusion and delays, ultimately causing the media team to…

Thang-Ta: Manipur’s Martial Art Mesmerizes at Miss World Sports Day 2025
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Thang-Ta: Manipur’s Martial Art Mesmerizes at Miss World Sports Day 2025

News Summary On May 17, 2025, the traditional Manipuri martial art form, Thang-Ta, captivated audiences at the 72nd Miss World Sports Day held at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. Presented by the ‘Chainarol Temple’ team under the leadership of Guru Sapam Inaobi Singh, the performance was organized by the Sports Authority of Telangana to…

Manipur: 4 Arrested for Kidnapping; Victims from Delhi, Rajasthan Rescued
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Manipur: 4 Arrested for Kidnapping; Victims from Delhi, Rajasthan Rescued

News Summary In a swift and decisive operation, Manipur Police arrested four individuals involved in the kidnapping and extortion of two non-local men from Delhi and Rajasthan. The victims were lured to Imphal under the guise of a business opportunity, only to be held captive and threatened for ransom. The police’s prompt action led to…

Rare Wildflower Found in Manipur’s Tamenglong Forest: Why It Matters for Biodiversity, Culture & Eco-Tourism
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Rare Wildflower Found in Manipur’s Tamenglong Forest: Why It Matters for Biodiversity, Culture & Eco-Tourism

News Summary A mysterious, lattice-shaped wildflower—believed to be the first Manipur record of a Clathrus species—was spotted on 18 May 2025 by foragers in New Magulong village, Tamenglong district. Botanists are analysing samples to confirm its taxonomy and conservation status. Locals, enthralled by the crimson, fungi-like bloom and its musky scent, fear over-harvesting and habitat…

Manipur IDPs Return Home to Haotak Pampha Khunou After Months of Displacement
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Manipur IDPs Return Home to Haotak Pampha Khunou After Months of Displacement

News Summary Around 100 internally displaced persons (IDPs) who fled Haotak Pampha Khunou in Manipur’s Bishnupur district after a violent attack on 10 January 2024 finally returned home on 19 May 2025. A “home-coming” ceremony—arranged by local MLA Sanasam Premchandra and the BJP Kumbi Mandal—welcomed them back. Villagers say a stronger deployment of central security…

Convoys of Confidence: How Manipur’s Security Grid Escorted 372 Essential-Goods Trucks Safely Along NH-2 on May 19, 2025
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Convoys of Confidence: How Manipur’s Security Grid Escorted 372 Essential-Goods Trucks Safely Along NH-2 on May 19, 2025

News Summary On May 19, 2025, Manipur’s multi-agency security task-force shepherded 372 trucks hauling food, fuel, and medicine through the volatile Imphal–Dimapur corridor (NH-2). The day-long convoy operation—backed by 110 road-side Nakas and mobile checkpoints—saw zero detentions and no disruption, marking the smoothest freight run since ethnic violence flared last year. Tactical “area-dom” patrols fanned…

Phangrei Rolls Out the Welcome Mat: Shirui Lily Festival 2025 Gets a Green-Light on Safety & Zero Tourist Tax
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Phangrei Rolls Out the Welcome Mat: Shirui Lily Festival 2025 Gets a Green-Light on Safety & Zero Tourist Tax

News Summary On May 19, 2025 the youth apex body Raphei Katamnao Long (RKL) announced that Phangrei ridge in Ukhrul district is “completely safe and levy-free” for all visitors heading to the 5th State-level Shirui Lily Festival (May 20 – 24). After meetings with headmen of Lunghar and Sihai Khullen—the two villages that jointly manage…

Manipur Police Launches Cyber Lab to Counter Social-Media Threats Aimed at Meiteis
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Manipur Police Launches Cyber Lab to Counter Social-Media Threats Aimed at Meiteis

On May 19 2025, Manipur’s Additional DGP (Law & Order) L. Kailun inaugurated a Cyber Lab at the Imphal East District Police HQ. The facility will let cyber-crime officers trace and prosecute online threats—especially the recent anonymous posts telling Meiteis to skip the forthcoming Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul. Investigators say the so-called “Kuki” groups…