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Imphal, November — Heart-wrenching scenes unfolded on Monday as Meitei internally displaced persons (IDPs) broke down in tears after being stopped by security forces while attempting to return to their homes in Churachandpur. The displaced families, many of whom have been living in relief camps for over a year, expressed deep frustration and emotional distress…
Noida/Ghaziabad, November — In a major step to combat rising air pollution, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a complete ban on diesel auto-rickshaws in Noida and Ghaziabad with immediate effect. The decision is part of a phased action plan aimed at reducing vehicular emissions and addressing the NCR’s worsening air quality crisis. The National…
Imphal, November — In one of the largest anti-narcotics operations of the year, a combined team of central and state security forces destroyed 72 acres of illegal poppy plantations across Manipur’s hill districts of Chandel, Tamenglong, and Kangpokpi on Saturday. These districts share borders with Assam and Nagaland to the north and Myanmar to the south, making them vulnerable zones…
Imphal, November — In a significant step toward conserving Manipur’s iconic and endangered pony breed, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday released financial incentives amounting to ₹29,99,200 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to pony owners across the state. According to a communiqué issued by the Raj Bhavan, the incentive covers 1,150 ponies aged above six months, belonging to 86 pony owners and clubs, under the State…
Thoubal, November 19: Authorities early this morning recovered the body of a 22-year-old man near the Karanchi Checkon locality, between Moirangpali and Tentha Road, falling under the jurisdiction of Thoubal Police Station, Sangaiyumpham Part-II. Residents travelling along the route first noticed the body and notified police. The deceased was later identified as Md. Askar Ali alias Boycha, son of Md. Mujafar Ali,…
RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat is set to travel to Manipur from November 20 to 22, 2025 — his first visit since the 2023 ethnic violence that deeply scarred the state. According to RSS officials, his trip coincides with the organisation’s centenary celebrations. During his stay, Bhagwat will meet entrepreneurs, tribal leaders, youth, and community representatives in Imphal and the…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), Imphal, on Tuesday arrested a Senior Accountant from the Office of the Principal Accountant General (A&E), Manipur, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹10,000. The accused, Irom Bishorjit Singh, posted in the GOE Section, was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe for processing the…
In a major political development, the 10 incumbent Kuki-Zo MLAs have expressed readiness to join the formation of a popular government in Manipur if President’s Rule is lifted before February 13, 2026. The decision emerged from a general conference of the Kuki Zo Council (KZC) held on November 15 at Rohika Hotel, Khanapara, Guwahati. The conference saw participation from a wide spectrum…
A routine and pre-planned Indian Air Force (IAF) exercise is being conducted today at Imphal Airport and various locations across Manipur. All airport operations are functioning normally, and flight services remain unaffected. The public is requested not to panic. Passengers and residents are advised to stay calm, avoid spreading or believing in rumours, and continue…
In a continued effort to curb illegal poppy cultivation in the state, security forces carried out two major destruction drives on 15 November 2025, eliminating nearly 20 acres of illicit plantations across Kangpokpi district. In the first operation, a joint team of Manipur Police, Assam Rifles (AR), and CRPF destroyed approximately 20 acres of poppy cultivation at Loibol Khullen village under New Keithelmanbi Police…