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Summary of the NewsCRPF personnel in Kangpokpi, Manipur, sprang into action on June 29, 2025, rescuing a local who’d been bitten by a venomous snake. The victim was found unconscious in a nearby area and immediately shifted to the CRPF’s medical facility, where timely first aid and anti-venom treatment stabilized him. Thanks to swift teamwork and the…
Summary of the NewsPadma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Smt. Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi, an iconic figure in Manipuri classical dance, passed away on June 29, 2025. Her lifelong dedication to performing, teaching, and preserving the tradition earned her national recognition and a cherished place in Manipur’s cultural history. Tributes poured in from dignitaries, including former CM N. Biren Singh, mourning the loss of…
Summary of the NewsA World War II-era unexploded bomb was discovered on June 29, 2025, during excavation in a paddy field near Moreh (Tengnoupal area) along the India–Myanmar border at around 10:30 AM under Moreh Police Station. Quickly responding, a joint team comprising Indian security forces, the Manipur Police Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, and a…
Summary of the NewsManipur Police, in a well-coordinated operation on June 28, 2025, arrested three active insurgents from banned militant outfits across Bishnupur, Imphal West, and Tengnoupal districts. A massive weapons cache was recovered near TB Hospital, containing military-grade arms—.303 rifles, 12‑bore shotguns, grenades—and protective gear like bulletproof vests and helmets The Big Picture –…
Blacklisting SummaryA sweeping new traffic regulation is set to take effect from July 10, 2025, imposing hefty penalties on motorcyclists who flout helmet laws. Riders caught without helmets will now face a maximum fine of ₹25,000 and risk having their licences blacklisted. This move is part of a larger push to bolster road safety and…
Summary Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh expressed optimism that a popular, democratically elected government could soon be restored in Manipur, which has been under President’s Rule since February 13, 2025, following months of ethnic violence and his own resignation. Speaking after releasing PM Modi’s book Emergency Diaries, Biren Singh noted that “over seven…
Summary Pushparani Huidrom, acclaimed as “The Melody Queen of Manipur,” has clinched the Best Female Playback Singer award at the 17th Manipur State Film Awards (MSFA) 2025. She earned the honor for her soul-stirring rendition of “Matam Nangbu” from the film Una Una. The awards were presented by the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS)…
Summary Assam-based sports journalist Parashar Kalita has unveiled the first poster of his upcoming documentary, “The Other Side of the Pitch: Manipur’s Football Story”, after two years of dedicated research and production. It aims to chronicle Manipur’s rich football heritage—from grassroots passion to professional breakthroughs—and was launched with notable buzz across social media and local media…
Summary The Pambei-led faction of Manipur’s United National Liberation Front (UNLF‑P) has criticized the Manipur and Central governments for “spotlighting” and defaming the group following the arrest of its Central Committee member Sinam Pankhei (aka Somendro) by Manipur police. Authorities allege that the group was involved in arms smuggling, recovering multiple high-caliber pistols and ammunition…
Summary Mizoram’s Home Minister K Sapdanga, during a high-level review on June 27, 2025, revealed that over 50% of criminal cases in the state involve refugees—more than 30,000 individuals from Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Manipur—who sought shelter following political and ethnic crises . In response, Chief Minister Lalduhoma has proposed biometric registration and the confiscation of Myanmar-issued…