Char Dham Yatra Helicopter Services Suspended Amid Rising Tensions

Char Dham Yatra Helicopter Services Suspended Amid Rising Tensions

Summary of the News Article On May 10, 2025, the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) announced the immediate suspension of all helicopter services for the Char Dham Yatra. This decision comes in the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, coupled with a tragic helicopter crash near Gangotri that claimed six lives. The…

Manipur Governor Chairs Cross-Party Solidarity Meet, Reaffirms Support for Armed Forces
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Manipur Governor Chairs Cross-Party Solidarity Meet, Reaffirms Support for Armed Forces

Summary of the News Article On May 10, 2025, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla convened a high-level solidarity meeting at the Raj Bhavan’s Conference Hall. The gathering brought together leaders from various political parties, including the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian National Congress (INC), and others. The primary agenda was to…

Major Crackdown in Manipur: 11 Militants Arrests In Extortion, Kidnapping Cases
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Major Crackdown in Manipur: 11 Militants Arrests In Extortion, Kidnapping Cases

Summary Security forces in Manipur have ramped up combing and cordon-and-search operations statewide, leading to the arrest of 11 militants linked to multiple underground outfits. In a Thursday raid in Lamding Khumanthem Leikai, Thoubal district, four members of the KCP (MFL)—identified as Ningthoujam Amitra Singh alias Avatar, Phairembam Manglemnganba Meitei alias Pibarel, Chesaba Umar Ali,…

Drone Discovery Near India-Bangladesh Border in Assam Sparks Security Concerns
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Drone Discovery Near India-Bangladesh Border in Assam Sparks Security Concerns

News Summary On May 8, 2025, a foreign-origin drone was discovered atop a house in Kuripatti, Sribhumi district, Assam, approximately 100 meters from the India-Bangladesh border. Local residents alerted authorities, leading to the seizure of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) by Assam Police. A forensic examination is underway to determine the drone’s origin, flight path,…

Manipur Police Arrest Two Militants Involved in Extortion in Imphal West
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Manipur Police Arrest Two Militants Involved in Extortion in Imphal West

News Summary On May 8, 2025, Manipur Police arrested two individuals affiliated with proscribed militant outfits for their involvement in extortion activities in Imphal West district. The arrests were part of a series of intelligence-led operations aimed at curbing illegal activities and restoring peace in the region. The apprehended militants were found to be threatening…

Manipur’s Kangpokpi District Launches Campaign Against Child Marriage
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Manipur’s Kangpokpi District Launches Campaign Against Child Marriage

News Summary On May 8, 2025, the District Administration of Kangpokpi in Manipur, in collaboration with the District Child Protection Unit, initiated a comprehensive awareness campaign against child marriage. This initiative aims to educate communities about the legal implications and social consequences of child marriage, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the Prohibition of Child…

Manipur Police Crack Down on Illegal SIM Card Sales in Thoubal
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Manipur Police Crack Down on Illegal SIM Card Sales in Thoubal

News Summary On May 8, 2025, Manipur Police arrested two individuals in Thoubal district for allegedly selling duplicate SIM cards without adhering to mandatory Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. The arrests followed intelligence inputs received by the Cyber Crime Police, indicating that SIM cards were being sold without valid identity verification. During the raids, authorities…

Kuki Inpi Manipur Slams RSS’s ‘Chalo Manipur’ March, Warns of Unrest
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Kuki Inpi Manipur Slams RSS’s ‘Chalo Manipur’ March, Warns of Unrest

News Summary On May 6, 2025, the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing the Kuki tribes in Manipur, vehemently opposed the proposed “Chalo Manipur” march, allegedly supported by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its affiliates. KIM described the march as “provocative, deceptive, and dangerous,” warning that such mobilization could destabilize the region…

11 Naga Tribes Submit Charter of Demands to Manipur Governor: A Call for Development and Inclusion
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11 Naga Tribes Submit Charter of Demands to Manipur Governor: A Call for Development and Inclusion

Summary: 11 Naga Tribes Submit Charter of Demands to Manipur Governor On May 8, 2025, during his inaugural visit to Chandel district, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla received a memorandum from the Chandel Naga People’s Organisation (CNPO), representing 11 Naga tribes. The charter outlined urgent needs in healthcare, food security, water supply, eco-tourism, and cultural…

Naga Conclave-2: A Four-Day Intellectual Gathering in Senapati
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Naga Conclave-2: A Four-Day Intellectual Gathering in Senapati

News Summary The United Naga Council (UNC) is set to host the four-day ‘Naga Conclave-2’ starting May 7, 2025, in Senapati district, Manipur. Supported by the Naga Women Union (NWU) and the All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM), the event revolves around the theme “Critiquing Grand Narratives.” The conclave will feature sessions led by scholars,…