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Tourist arrivals in Manipur dropped dramatically from roughly 1.79 lakh (179,000) in 2019-20 to about 17,000 in 2024-25 — a decline of around 90%. The sharp fall is attributed to prolonged ethnic unrest between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, and soaring airfares that make travel into the state prohibitively expensive. Officials have flagged the issue in a high-level review…
Thousands of Amur falcons — the long-distance migratory raptors that travel roughly 20,000 km from Siberia/China to southern Africa — have arrived and been roosting in several villages of Tamenglong district, Manipur (Chiuluan, Puching, Guangram, Bhalok and nearby areas) since early October 2025. The Forest Department and Wildlife Institute of India (WII) are monitoring them;…
A court in Imphal East (Manipur) has issued a charge order against nine police commando personnel in connection with the alleged extra-judicial killing of Elangbam Kiranjit on May 24, 2009. The killing occurred between Sabungkhok and Laikot villages (under Lamlai police station) and involved a combined team of Thoubal police commandos and the 23 Assam…
Lanchenba Singh Moibungkhongbam, a young boxer from Manipur competing in the 50 kg men’s category, has secured his place in the finals of the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain by defeating his opponent from Korea with a 5–0 unanimous decision. His performance is part of a larger strong showing by the Indian youth boxing squad…
New Delhi, October 29, 2025: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a detailed weather bulletin for the period 29 October to 2 November 2025, highlighting widespread rain and thunderstorm activity across large parts of India following the weakening of Cyclonic Storm “Montha.” Cyclone Montha Weakens Over Andhra Pradesh and Telangana The Cyclonic Storm “Montha”, which had intensified…
Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and a Ramsar-designated wetland in Manipur, is under severe ecological stress due to worsening water pollution. A recent study by Eliza Khwairakpam (Nagaland University) shows that inflows from nine major rivers—carrying raw sewage, agricultural runoff, saline water intrusion, and heavy silt loads linked to shifting cultivation…
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Bishnupur district in Manipur recently inspected multiple water-supply projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission—specifically in Utlou, Khujairok and Toupokpi villages. The inspection focused on the augmentation of water-supply schemes and stressed “timely completion” of works so that rural households get access to safe and piped water. The official dashboard shows…
In the hills of Tengnoupal district (southern Manipur), two endangered Spiny Hill Turtle (scientific name: Heosemys spinosa, locally known as “Thenggu”) were rescued from small streams in the Pallel-hill region. The species is listed as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Wildlife officials are expressing alarm that the species faces threats from…
A private sleeper bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru collided with a two-wheeler in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, on October 24–25, 2025, triggering a catastrophic fire that killed 20 people (19 passengers and the two-wheeler rider). Forensics and initial probe say two 12 kV batteries in the bus exploded and a large consignment of 234…
Imphal, October 22, 2025: In a heartfelt celebration of Manipur’s cherished festival of Ningol Chakkouba, communities across Kakching, Pallel, Bijoypur, and Bishnupur District witnessed joyous gatherings organized by the Assam Rifles and the Indian Army. The twin celebrations on October 20 and 22 highlighted unity, cultural pride, and emotional solidarity between the armed forces and the people of Manipur. According to a statement issued by IGAR…