Governor Bhalla Inspects Flood-Hit Imphal, Orders Evacuation Measures
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Governor Bhalla Inspects Flood-Hit Imphal, Orders Evacuation Measures

Quick Summary On May 31, 2025, Manipur’s capital, Imphal, faced severe flooding due to relentless rainfall, especially in Kangpokpi district. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla promptly visited the affected areas, including Kangla Nongpok Thong, Lairikyengbam Leikai, and Singjamei Bridge, to assess the situation. He directed officials to remain vigilant, prepare evacuation plans, and establish temporary relief…

Security Forces Uncover Hidden Arms in Manipur Hills
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Security Forces Uncover Hidden Arms in Manipur Hills

Quick Summary In a significant operation on May 31, 2025, Indian security forces, in coordination with the state police, unearthed a cache of weapons from the forested areas of Churachandpur district in Manipur. The operation, conducted in the Dampi Hill forest area near H. Kotlian under Churachandpur police station, led to the recovery of various…

Manipur: Indian Army Apprehends Five Insurgents Near Myanmar Border
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Manipur: Indian Army Apprehends Five Insurgents Near Myanmar Border

Quick Summary In a significant security operation named Operation Gangpijang, the Indian Army apprehended five insurgents from two banned outfits—People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP)—near Border Pillar 74 in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, close to the Indo-Myanmar border. The operation, lasting 36 hours, was based on credible intelligence inputs. Among those arrested was…

Manipur Police Arrest Two in Imphal with 134 Grams of Suspected Heroin
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Manipur Police Arrest Two in Imphal with 134 Grams of Suspected Heroin

News Summary On May 29, 2025, Manipur Police arrested two individuals, Aziz Khan (22) and Kh. Sagir Khan (24), both hailing from Thoubal District, at the Winger parking area in North AOC, Imphal. The duo was found in possession of 134 grams of suspected heroin, divided into two envelopes containing 36 grams and 98 grams…

Manipur: Naga Groups Ban Kukis After Violent Attack
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Manipur: Naga Groups Ban Kukis After Violent Attack

News Summary In a significant escalation of ethnic tensions in Manipur, the Committee on Protection of Indigenous People’s Ancestral Land (COPIPAL) has announced a complete ban on the movement of Kukis within territories inhabited by the Inpui, Liangmai, Rongmei, and Zeme Naga tribes. This decision, effective from June 2, 2025, follows an “unprovoked and orchestrated”…

IMD Weather Alert: Monsoon Intensifies Across India with Heavy Rainfall and Storm Warnings

IMD Weather Alert: Monsoon Intensifies Across India with Heavy Rainfall and Storm Warnings

News Summary The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across several Indian states, including Delhi, Kerala, Maharashtra, and the Northeast, as the Southwest Monsoon advances. The monsoon has already covered parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, with further progression expected into West Bengal and the…

Manipur: KCP-PWG Cadre Arrested, Cache of Weapons Recovered
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Manipur: KCP-PWG Cadre Arrested, Cache of Weapons Recovered

News Summary In a significant operation, Manipur Police arrested a member of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party – People’s War Group (KCP-PWG) in Imphal West district. The individual, identified as Thounaojam Angangjao alias Maipak (49), was apprehended for his involvement in extortion activities targeting the general public. Following his arrest, a subsequent search led to…

Triple Earthquakes Jolt Manipur: A Wake-Up Call for Preparedness
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Triple Earthquakes Jolt Manipur: A Wake-Up Call for Preparedness

Summary of the News Article On May 28, 2025, Manipur experienced three earthquakes within a span of nine hours. The first, a magnitude 5.2 quake, struck Churachandpur district at 1:54 a.m. IST. This was followed by a 2.5 magnitude tremor in Noney district at 2:26 a.m., and a third quake of magnitude 3.9 in Churachandpur…

Manipur’s Political Landscape Shifts: NDA MLAs Stake Claim to Form New Government
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Manipur’s Political Landscape Shifts: NDA MLAs Stake Claim to Form New Government

Summary of the News Article On May 28, 2025, a delegation of 10 MLAs, including 8 from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), one from the National People’s Party (NPP), and one Independent, met with Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in Imphal. They submitted a document signed by 22 MLAs affiliated with the…

Illegal Immigration Threatens Manipur’s Identity and Stability: Former CM N. Biren Singh’s Alarming Revelations
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Illegal Immigration Threatens Manipur’s Identity and Stability: Former CM N. Biren Singh’s Alarming Revelations

Summary of the News Article Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has raised serious concerns about the state’s demographic changes due to illegal immigration, particularly from Myanmar. He emphasized that the unchecked influx threatens Manipur’s cultural identity and stability. Singh highlighted the emergence of numerous unauthorized villages and the strain on resources, urging immediate…