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Multiple tribal organizations in Manipur have openly condemned the recent arrests made by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the Jiribam killings case. The tribal bodies, including the Zomi Students’ Federation (ZSF), Kuki Students’ Organization (KSO), and Hmar Students’ Association (HSA), called the arrests “one-sided” and “selective,” claiming they target tribal communities unfairly….
Summary Ailing 91-year‑old Thuingaleng Muivah, General Secretary of the NSCN‑IM, was admitted on August 1, 2025 to the ICU at the Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR) in Dimapur after experiencing breathing difficulties. He remains under close medical observation, and no formal update has been released by either NSCN‑IM or the hospital yet. Introduction Nagaland’s…
Summary In a brief overview, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla participated in the launch of the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme for the state, during which a total of ₹18,09,88,000 was disbursed directly to the bank accounts of 74,963 eligible farmers in Manipur. Introduction Ever wondered how a small…
Summary of the News ArticleThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 1, 2025, arrested Lalrosang Hmar alias Rosang, a prime conspirator in the November 2024 abduction and brutal killing of six Meitei women and children in Jiribam district. Apprehended in Aizawl, Mizoram, Rosang faces charges of orchestrating the heinous crime alongside co-accused Thanglienlal Hmar alias…
Short Summary of the News Article In a recent crackdown, security forces in Manipur arrested three insurgents in two separate operations carried out in Imphal East and Kakching districts. This operation underscores the state’s ongoing struggle with militancy and the continued efforts of law enforcement to maintain peace in a volatile region. The arrests are…
Summary of the News ArticleTwo men from Assam—31-year-old Bikram Basumatary of Barpeta and 35-year-old Sudem Basumatary of Chirang—were arrested by Manipur Police’s Cyber Crime Unit at the Khuman Lampak Inter-State Bus Terminus in Imphal for operating “mule” bank accounts that facilitated cyber fraud. These accounts, linked to economic offences in multiple states via India’s National…
Summary of the News ArticleOn July 29, 2025, Senapati district authorities in Manipur declared a measles outbreak, confirming 11 cases across three cluster areas (Mount Everest, Emesiphro/Excise Gate, and Yapao Colony). Among these, nine had not received measles vaccination, prompting rapid public health response—active surveillance by ASHAs, vaccination status verification, isolation protocols, school advisories, and…
Summary of the News ArticleEight years after Manipur’s first floating elementary school was launched on Loktak Lake (set up 2017 for children of fishing communities), the school is now fighting for survival. With only about 23 students enrolled and basic infrastructure lacking, community leaders have appealed urgently for government support to continue operations and gain…
Summary of the News ArticleTriggered by relentless rainfall over the past week, more than 90 landslide points crippled the Churachandpur–Tipaimukh Road (NH-02), cutting off remote hill villages in Manipur’s Churachandpur district. In a first for the state, a coordinated airdrop mission delivered rice, pulses, and essential medical supplies to Muolhoiching helipad—bringing lifesaving relief to marooned…
Summary of the News ArticleIn a landmark move on August 1, 2025, the Tamenglong District Administration, alongside the District Water & Sanitation Mission, rolled out Manipur’s inaugural “Drink From Tap” pilot in Akhui Village—connecting 78 households to potable water straight from their taps, distributing field-testing kits, and setting the tone for rural clean-water access statewide…