Manipur’s Kangpokpi Health Centres Shine in Kayakalp Awards for Cleanliness and Hygiene
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Manipur’s Kangpokpi Health Centres Shine in Kayakalp Awards for Cleanliness and Hygiene

đź“° News Summary On April 17, 2025, the Kayakalp Awards recognized top-performing health centres in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, for their excellence in cleanliness and hygiene. The awards, part of a national initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, aim to promote high standards of sanitation and infection control in public health facilities. This…

Forensic Report on Audio Clips Alleging Biren Singh’s Role in Manipur Violence Ready: Centre to Supreme Court
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Forensic Report on Audio Clips Alleging Biren Singh’s Role in Manipur Violence Ready: Centre to Supreme Court

đź“° News Summary The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the forensic report on leaked audio clips allegedly implicating former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in the state’s ethnic violence is complete and will be submitted in a sealed cover. The report, prepared by the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), is set to…

Man Arrested for Killing Dogs for Meat in Manipur: A Wake-Up Call for Animal Welfare
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Man Arrested for Killing Dogs for Meat in Manipur: A Wake-Up Call for Animal Welfare

đź“° News Summary On April 17, 2025, Manipur Police arrested Ningthoujam Suran Singh during a raid at a liquor den cum dog meat vendor in Bamdiar Ahalup Makha Leikai, Bishnupur district. Authorities rescued five dogs found tied in gunny bags with only their heads exposed, confined within a cage. Suran confessed to purchasing dogs for…

Mark Haokip Rearrested in Manipur After NIA Bail: A Deep Dive into the Kukiland Conspiracy
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Mark Haokip Rearrested in Manipur After NIA Bail: A Deep Dive into the Kukiland Conspiracy

đź“° News Summary On April 17, 2025, Mark Thangmang Haokip, the self-proclaimed president of the “Government of People’s Democratic Republic of Kukiland,” was rearrested by Manipur Police shortly after being granted bail by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Imphal West. Haokip faces serious allegations, including conspiring for secession from India and attempting to…

Manipur Police Recover 15 Stolen Vehicles in Serial Crackdowns
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Manipur Police Recover 15 Stolen Vehicles in Serial Crackdowns

đź“° Quick Summary In a significant development, Manipur Police have recovered 15 stolen vehicles, comprising 9 four-wheelers and 6 two-wheelers, during a series of special drives across various locations in the state. These operations, aimed at curbing vehicle theft, suggest the involvement of an inter-state vehicle lifting gang. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the culprits…

Manipur: Curfew Lifted in Churachandpur After Tensions Ease
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Manipur: Curfew Lifted in Churachandpur After Tensions Ease

Short Summary On April 16, 2025, authorities in Manipur lifted the curfew in Churachandpur district, initially imposed following tensions between the Zomi and Hmar communities on April 8. The curfew, enforced under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, aimed to maintain law and order. Its early lifting reflects an improved situation,…

Manipur: Two Rebels Apprehended in Separate Operations
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Manipur: Two Rebels Apprehended in Separate Operations

đź“° Quick Summary On April 16, 2025, security forces in Manipur arrested two insurgents from different underground groups in separate operations across Imphal East and Imphal West districts. The arrested individuals were identified as Wahengbam Ramananda Singh of the Kangleipak Communist Party – Lalumba group (KCP-L) and Angom Ajoy Meitei of the Kanglei Yaol Kanna…

Amur Falcon Heads Back to Siberia After 114 Days in Southern Africa
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Amur Falcon Heads Back to Siberia After 114 Days in Southern Africa

đź“° Quick News Summary An Amur Falcon named Chiuluan 2, radio-tagged in Manipur’s Tamenglong district, has commenced its return journey to Siberia after spending 114 days in Southern Africa. This remarkable bird, tracked by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), began its northward migration from Botswana on April 8, 2025, and has already traversed Zimbabwe…

Mirabai Chanu Elected Chairperson of IWF Athletes Commission
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Mirabai Chanu Elected Chairperson of IWF Athletes Commission

đź“° News Summary On April 16, 2025, Olympic silver medalist Mirabai Chanu was unanimously elected as the Chairperson of the Indian Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) Athletes Commission. This marks a significant milestone in her illustrious career, transitioning from an elite athlete to a leadership role within the sport. In her acceptance speech, Chanu expressed deep gratitude…