Manipur Governor Reviews Progress of National Highway Projects in State
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Manipur Governor Reviews Progress of National Highway Projects in State

News Summary On May 5, 2025, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Conference Hall of Raj Bhavan, Imphal, to assess the progress of ongoing national highway projects in the state. M.S. Deval, Executive Director of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), presented a detailed briefing on…

Manipur: BJP’s North East In-Charge Sambit Patra Arrives in Imphal
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Manipur: BJP’s North East In-Charge Sambit Patra Arrives in Imphal

Dr. Sambit Patra, BJP’s National Executive Member and the party’s in-charge for North-East affairs, recently arrived in Imphal, Manipur. His visit comes at a critical juncture as Manipur navigates both political realignments and socio-economic challenges. With state-level dynamics shifting and the national elections not far off, Patra’s presence signals the BJP’s intent to recalibrate and…

Mountaineering for a Cause: Telangana Youth Scales Manipur’s Mount Iso to Combat Drug Abuse and Betting Addictions
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Mountaineering for a Cause: Telangana Youth Scales Manipur’s Mount Iso to Combat Drug Abuse and Betting Addictions

Quick Summary In a remarkable fusion of adventure and advocacy, 20-year-old Telangana mountaineer Bhukya Yashwanth ascended Mount Iso, Manipur’s highest peak, to spotlight the perils of drug abuse and betting app addictions. This climb is part of his broader mission, “Har Shikhar Par Tiranga,” aiming to hoist the national flag atop each state’s highest peak,…

Manipur Security Forces Dismantle Insurgent Network: 21 Militants Apprehended in Coordinated Operations
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Manipur Security Forces Dismantle Insurgent Network: 21 Militants Apprehended in Coordinated Operations

Quick Summary In a significant crackdown, Manipur’s security forces arrested 21 militants linked to various banned outfits between April 27 and May 4, 2025. The operations, spanning districts like Kakching, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur, and Kangpokpi, led to the seizure of 31 weapons, 14 IEDs, grenades, and other war-like stores. These coordinated efforts aim to dismantle insurgent…

Manipur Police Intensify Crackdown on Assault and Traffic Violations
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Manipur Police Intensify Crackdown on Assault and Traffic Violations

In a decisive move to enhance public safety, Manipur Police arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly attacking a woman with scissors in Imphal’s Paona Bazar. The victim is currently in stable condition at Raj Medicity Hospital. Concurrently, law enforcement launched a comprehensive traffic enforcement drive in Imphal East, detaining over 200 two-wheelers for documentation issues….

If India engages in military action against Pakistan. Bangladesh’s Retired General Sparks Controversy with Call to Occupy India’s Northeast

If India engages in military action against Pakistan. Bangladesh’s Retired General Sparks Controversy with Call to Occupy India’s Northeast

📰 News Summary In a recent development, retired Bangladeshi Major General ALM Fazlur Rahman suggested that Bangladesh should consider occupying India’s northeastern states if India engages in military action against Pakistan. This statement, made amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, has been met with swift disapproval from Bangladesh’s government officials. Shafiqul Alam, press…

Manipur: Insurgent Camp Busted, PLA Flags and Arms Recovered
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Manipur: Insurgent Camp Busted, PLA Flags and Arms Recovered

📰 News Summary In a significant operation, security forces in Manipur uncovered and dismantled an insurgent camp in Phayeng Makha Leikai, Imphal West district. The joint operation by central security forces and Manipur police led to the recovery of five official flags of the proscribed People’s Liberation Army (PLA), along with a cache of arms,…

Manipur Police Arrest Alleged Armed Smuggler in Imphal West
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Manipur Police Arrest Alleged Armed Smuggler in Imphal West

Summary of the News Article On May 3, 2025, Manipur Police arrested 50-year-old Konsam Romeo Singh, suspected to be an armed smuggler, near the Bazar India Shopping Mall in Chingmeirong, Imphal West district. Acting on intelligence inputs, a Commando unit from the City police station apprehended Singh, a resident of Sawombung Maniyaiskul in Imphal East…

Naga Council Urges Manipur Governor to Reinstate Free Movement Regime and Halt Border Fencing with Myanmar
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Naga Council Urges Manipur Governor to Reinstate Free Movement Regime and Halt Border Fencing with Myanmar

News Summary The United Naga Council (UNC), the apex Naga body in the region, has urged Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to reinstate the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Indo-Myanmar border and halt the construction of border fencing and walls. A UNC delegation, led by President NG Lorho and General Secretary Vareiyo Shatsang, met…

Manipur Shuts Down on 2nd Anniversary of Ethnic Violence: IDPs Still Await Homecoming
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Manipur Shuts Down on 2nd Anniversary of Ethnic Violence: IDPs Still Await Homecoming

Summary of the News Article On May 3, 2025, Manipur observed a complete shutdown to mark the second anniversary of the ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. The violence, which began in May 2023, resulted in over 260 deaths, more than 1,500 injuries, and the displacement of over 70,000 individuals. The shutdown was…