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News Summary In a significant crackdown on illegal timber trade, Manipur police and Assam Rifles seized timber worth ₹3.10 crore in Tengnoupal district on May 23, 2025. The joint operation led to the confiscation of 61 vehicles transporting approximately 610 tonnes of timber without valid documentation. Authorities are investigating potential links to cross-border smuggling from…
Short Summary In a significant operation, authorities in Manipur’s Imphal East district have seized a substantial quantity of illegal liquor, including 26 half bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and 444 bottles of distilled illicit country (DIC) liquor, locally known as ‘Yu’. The joint effort involved the Manipur police, state excise officials, and a…
News Summary Resident doctors at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Manipur have announced a boycott of emergency services starting 9 am on Monday, May 26, 2025. This decision follows their ongoing protest against a significant hike in postgraduate course fees—from ₹1 lakh to ₹3 lakhs—implemented for the October 2022 batch. Despite…
News Summary The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced the early arrival of the southwest monsoon in India, with its onset over Kerala on May 24, 2025, eight days ahead of the usual date. Simultaneously, the monsoon has advanced into parts of the northeastern states, including Mizoram, Manipur, and Nagaland. This early onset is attributed…
News Summary In a significant move to enhance healthcare accessibility in Mizoram, Manipal Hospitals has announced a partnership with Aizawl Civil Hospital to initiate regular outpatient department (OPD) services. This collaboration aims to provide specialized medical care in areas such as cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, oncology, nephrology, and endocrinology. The initiative addresses the rising prevalence of…
News Summary In a significant move to curb extortion activities, Manipur Police have arrested three active insurgent cadres in separate operations across the state. These individuals were involved in various extortion schemes, including fraudulent promises of educational admissions and targeting local businesses and government institutions. The arrests underscore the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to…
Summary of the Incident On May 25, 2025, Manipur witnessed a significant escalation in civil unrest as thousands of women, led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), marched towards the Raj Bhavan in Imphal. Their demand was clear: a public apology from Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla for the May 20 incident where security…
News Summary In a significant development, security forces in Manipur apprehended two active cadres of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and one member of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) in separate operations across the state’s valley districts. The arrests led to the recovery of a four-wheeler vehicle and multiple communication devices, marking a continued effort…
News Summary The inaugural Khelo India Beach Games 2025, held from May 19 to 24 at Ghoghla Beach in Diu, concluded with Manipur emerging as the overall champion and Nagaland securing a historic third-place finish. Over 800 athletes from 31 states and Union Territories competed in six medal events, including pencak silat, sepak takraw, beach…
News Summary On May 25, 2025, Manipur Police apprehended three individuals in Kakching district for their alleged involvement in smuggling counterfeit gold. Acting on a tip-off, authorities conducted a raid in the Hangoon area under Mayang Imphal police station, leading to the arrest of Shivaji Gaikwad and Jalindar Shamrao Jadhav from Sangli, Maharashtra, and Ramdas…