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Linthoi Chanambam from Manipur made headlines by winning the gold medal in the 63 kg category at the Berlin Junior European Cup 2025, marking India’s first-ever gold at this event. A top-seeded Polish competitor stood in her path, but Linthoi’s performance was unstoppable. The victory is a major milestone for Indian judo, especially on the European…
Summary of the News ArticleA leader of the Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol, Longjam Khaba Singh (35), has been arrested in Imphal West on June 22, 2025, for his alleged involvement in the abduction and murder of Md Chesam Abdul Kadir, a differently-abled man who went missing around midnight on June 10–11. Kadir’s body was discovered buried in Samurou Naorem and…
Summary of the News Article Manipur Police, in a collaborative effort with central security forces, executed a joint operation on Sunday, June 23, 2025, resulting in the arrest of five individuals linked to banned militant organizations. Among those apprehended was a wanted active cadre of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Sanasam Rajesh Meitei (35), caught…
Summary of the News Article The people of Manipur gathered in their thousands to pay a heartfelt farewell to Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, a 21-year-old Air India cabin crew member from Thoubal, who tragically died in the crash of Air India Flight AI 171 on June 12. Her body arrived at Imphal Airport on June 22 and was received…
Summary The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory to “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution” for India, warning of rising violent crime and possible terrorism. Most notably, Manipur was placed under a “Do Not Travel” advisory due to ongoing ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, with regular attacks on government targets and significant displacement ….
Summary A complete shutdown in Manipur’s Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts, declared on June 19 in protest of the killing of tribal woman Hoikholhing Haokip, was lifted after authorities agreed to pay ₹10 lakh in compensation. The tribal forums called off the shutdown after Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry formally acknowledged responsibility, performed local rites under…
Summary of the News Security forces in Manipur intensified counter‑insurgency operations on June 21–22, 2025, resulting in the arrest of a Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) insurgent and the recovery of a massive arms and explosives cache across several districts—Imphal West, Imphal East, Kakching, Kangpokpi, and Thoubal. The seizures included rifles, grenades, bombs, IEDs, body…
Quick News Summary Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, a 20-year-old cabin crew member from Thoubal, Manipur, has been officially identified as one of the victims of the Air India Flight AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12. DNA confirmation came nine days after the tragedy, and her remains are expected to arrive in Manipur on Sunday, June 22 …
Brief News Summary Legendary Manipuri actress Kshetrimayum Rashi, widely known as Rashi Leima, passed away on June 20, 2025, at the age of 75. A pioneer in regional arts, she debuted in Matamgi Manipur (1972)—Manipur’s first full-length feature film—and starred in iconic movies like Imagi Ningthem, Lamja Parshuram, and Olangthagee Wangmadasu. Her powerful contributions extended to over 150…
Brief News Summary Gujarati filmmaker Mahesh Kalawadia, popularly known as Mahesh Jirawala, tragically lost his life in the Air India Flight AI171 crash near Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. After being reported missing, his remains were formally identified by DNA matching on June 21, confirmed by police and relatives. A burnt scooter and his switched-off…