Assam Rifles and Manipur Police Nab Two with ₹2 Crore Worth of Foreign Cigarettes
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Assam Rifles and Manipur Police Nab Two with ₹2 Crore Worth of Foreign Cigarettes

News Summary In a significant operation on May 21, 2025, a joint team of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police apprehended two individuals in Savomphai, Jiribam district, Manipur. The duo was caught with 98 bags of foreign cigarettes, each containing 1,000 packets, totaling approximately ₹2 crore in value. Investigations suggest the contraband was transported by boat…

Manipur Security Forces Seize Cache of Weapons in Kangpokpi
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Manipur Security Forces Seize Cache of Weapons in Kangpokpi

News Summary In a significant operation, Manipur’s security forces uncovered a cache of military-grade weapons and ammunition during cordon and search operations in Kangpokpi district. The intelligence-driven raids targeted suspected militant hideouts in the Kuki villages of Konsakhul, Pholjang, and Tingkhai. The recovered arsenal included rifles, shotguns, improvised mortars, and communication devices, underscoring ongoing efforts…

Manipur Police Arrest Woman from Uttar Pradesh with Heroin Worth Rs 10 Crore
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Manipur Police Arrest Woman from Uttar Pradesh with Heroin Worth Rs 10 Crore

News Summary In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Manipur Police’s Special Cell apprehended a 46-year-old woman, Shamim Bano, from Uttar Pradesh’s Bara Banki district. She was caught near the North Assam Oil Company in Imphal West, in possession of 1.557 kilograms of high-quality heroin, valued at over ₹10 crore in the international market. This…

Manipur Police’s Crackdown on PLA Cadre and Arms Seizure
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Manipur Police’s Crackdown on PLA Cadre and Arms Seizure

Summary of the News Article In a significant operation, Manipur Police apprehended an active cadre of the banned People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the armed wing of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), and seized a substantial cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives. The arrested individual, identified as 32-year-old Huirem Dinesh Meetei, also known as Sanouton, was…

Manipur Police’s Crackdown on KCP-PWG Extortion Activities
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Manipur Police’s Crackdown on KCP-PWG Extortion Activities

Summary of the News Article In a significant operation, Manipur Police, in collaboration with central security forces, arrested four members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party – People’s War Group (KCP-PWG) for their involvement in extortion activities. The arrests, which included three women and a man, were made in Bishnupur and Imphal West districts. The…

Journalists Directed to Conceal ‘Manipur’ Sign on Official Bus, Return Without Covering Shirui Festival
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Journalists Directed to Conceal ‘Manipur’ Sign on Official Bus, Return Without Covering Shirui Festival

News Summary On May 20, 2025, a group of journalists en route to cover the Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul district, Manipur, were instructed by security personnel at the Gwaltabi checkpoint to conceal the “Manipur State Transport” signage on their official bus. The directive led to confusion and delays, ultimately causing the media team to…

Thang-Ta: Manipur’s Martial Art Mesmerizes at Miss World Sports Day 2025
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Thang-Ta: Manipur’s Martial Art Mesmerizes at Miss World Sports Day 2025

News Summary On May 17, 2025, the traditional Manipuri martial art form, Thang-Ta, captivated audiences at the 72nd Miss World Sports Day held at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. Presented by the ‘Chainarol Temple’ team under the leadership of Guru Sapam Inaobi Singh, the performance was organized by the Sports Authority of Telangana to…

Manipur: 4 Arrested for Kidnapping; Victims from Delhi, Rajasthan Rescued
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Manipur: 4 Arrested for Kidnapping; Victims from Delhi, Rajasthan Rescued

News Summary In a swift and decisive operation, Manipur Police arrested four individuals involved in the kidnapping and extortion of two non-local men from Delhi and Rajasthan. The victims were lured to Imphal under the guise of a business opportunity, only to be held captive and threatened for ransom. The police’s prompt action led to…

Rare Wildflower Found in Manipur’s Tamenglong Forest: Why It Matters for Biodiversity, Culture & Eco-Tourism
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Rare Wildflower Found in Manipur’s Tamenglong Forest: Why It Matters for Biodiversity, Culture & Eco-Tourism

News Summary A mysterious, lattice-shaped wildflower—believed to be the first Manipur record of a Clathrus species—was spotted on 18 May 2025 by foragers in New Magulong village, Tamenglong district. Botanists are analysing samples to confirm its taxonomy and conservation status. Locals, enthralled by the crimson, fungi-like bloom and its musky scent, fear over-harvesting and habitat…

Manipur IDPs Return Home to Haotak Pampha Khunou After Months of Displacement
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Manipur IDPs Return Home to Haotak Pampha Khunou After Months of Displacement

News Summary Around 100 internally displaced persons (IDPs) who fled Haotak Pampha Khunou in Manipur’s Bishnupur district after a violent attack on 10 January 2024 finally returned home on 19 May 2025. A “home-coming” ceremony—arranged by local MLA Sanasam Premchandra and the BJP Kumbi Mandal—welcomed them back. Villagers say a stronger deployment of central security…