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Short Summary Naga tribal bodies in Manipur have issued a fresh ultimatum following a road rage incident in Ukhrul, allegedly involving members of the Kuki community. The incident ignited simmering ethnic tensions rooted in the longstanding Kuki–Naga conflict. The Naga groups demand swift police action and accountability, threatening to escalate protests if their requests are…
Short Summary of the News A revised Modern Indian Language (MIL) textbook titled “Thugil Lagil Bu Thimthu le Jaila” (Prose and Poetry), designed for Classes XI and XII in the Thadou‑Kuki medium, was officially unveiled on June 26, 2025 at Elite Higher Secondary School, Kangpokpi. Edited by Dr. D.L. Haokip and published by the Thadou‑Kuki…
Short Summary of the NewsManipur police commandos in Thoubal district have arrested a 32-year-old suspected vehicle lifter, identified as Aribam Momo alias Ithem, while he was attempting to steal a scooter in Babu Bazar. A stolen matte green Honda Activa, along with a specialized anti-lock jack used to bypass self-starter systems, was seized. Police believe…
Summary of the News ArticleThe 17th Manipur State Film Awards (MSFA) 2025 honored the legendary Manipuri cinema scholar and cultural thinker Arambam Lokendra with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes Lokendra’s extensive contributions—as screenwriter, actor, filmmaker, academician, and mentor—to the birth and evolution of Manipuri cinema, starting from his work on the state’s…
Summary of the News ArticleThe Manipur Traffic Control Police Wing reported a sharp rise in traffic violations over a 48‑hour period ending June 26, 2025, issuing 102 e‑challans and collecting ₹2.20 lakh in fines. On Tuesday, 49 challans brought in ₹90,500, and Wednesday saw 53 challans worth ₹1,29,500. The spike follows earlier trends in January–February 2025…
Summary of the News ArticlePrime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Manipur in July 2025—his first trip there since January 2019. He is likely to visit Imphal and Churachandpur, inaugurate the newly built civil secretariat in Imphal West, review road repairs, and see the helipad under construction in Churachandpur. The visit follows the continuing…
Summary of the News ArticleIn Ukhrul district’s Nungbi (Longpi) village, the centuries-old black pottery tradition is keeping around 200 families afloat, serving as their main livelihood. Made manually—without potter’s wheels—and fired in open kilns using a mix of crushed serpentine stone and natural clay, this eco-friendly craft produces durable, non-toxic cookware ideal for slow cooking….
Summary of the News Article The Directorate of Handloom & Textiles in Manipur, under the Department of Textiles, Commerce & Industry, launched the SAMARTH Scheme on June 26, 2025, at Lamboikhongangkhong, Imphal. Attended by Additional Chief Secretary Anurag Bajpai and Director E. Jiten Singh, the event marked the start of capacity-building programs targeting weavers and…
Summary of the News ArticleFormer Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has flagged a “deliberate distortion” in the wording of the Manipur Legislative Assembly (Hill Areas Committee) Order, 1972. According to him, the original Gazette of India uses “appointment of succession of Chiefs or Headman,” while the version adopted by the Assembly says “appointment or succession of Chief or Headman.” He claims this subtle change…
Summary of the News ArticleThe Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal, Manipur, has issued an urgent appeal requesting the public to stop dumping waste near the hospital drain. Authorities warn that legal action may be taken against violators. The improper dumping not only threatens sanitation around the hospital but also poses serious public…