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Quick News Summary At the inaugural Khelo India Beach Games held in Diu, Manipur and Nagaland emerged as dominant forces in the martial art of Pencak Silat. Both states clinched multiple gold medals, showcasing the Northeast’s prowess in this Indonesian martial art. Manipur’s Dolly Leishangthem and Thounaojam Rita Chanu secured gold in the senior female…
News Summary In 2024, India experienced a significant loss of 18,200 hectares of primary forest, marking an increase from 17,700 hectares in 2023, as reported by Global Forest Watch (GFW). This loss contributes to a total of 2.31 million hectares of tree cover lost since 2001, equating to a 7.1% decrease in tree cover and…
Summary of the News Article The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has granted a fourth extension to the Commission of Inquiry investigating the ethnic violence in Manipur, now setting the deadline for the final report to November 20, 2025. Established on June 4, 2023, the three-member panel—led by former Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ajai…
News Summary In a significant operation, Manipur’s security forces uncovered a cache of military-grade weapons and ammunition during cordon and search operations in Kangpokpi district. The intelligence-driven raids targeted suspected militant hideouts in the Kuki villages of Konsakhul, Pholjang, and Tingkhai. The recovered arsenal included rifles, shotguns, improvised mortars, and communication devices, underscoring ongoing efforts…
Summary of the News Article In a significant operation, Manipur Police apprehended an active cadre of the banned People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the armed wing of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), and seized a substantial cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives. The arrested individual, identified as 32-year-old Huirem Dinesh Meetei, also known as Sanouton, was…
Summary of the News Article In a significant operation, Manipur Police, in collaboration with central security forces, arrested four members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party – People’s War Group (KCP-PWG) for their involvement in extortion activities. The arrests, which included three women and a man, were made in Bishnupur and Imphal West districts. The…
News Summary A mysterious, lattice-shaped wildflower—believed to be the first Manipur record of a Clathrus species—was spotted on 18 May 2025 by foragers in New Magulong village, Tamenglong district. Botanists are analysing samples to confirm its taxonomy and conservation status. Locals, enthralled by the crimson, fungi-like bloom and its musky scent, fear over-harvesting and habitat…
News Summary Between May 15 and 16, 2025, Manipur’s security forces conducted a series of coordinated operations targeting insurgent groups involved in extortion and recruitment activities. These intelligence-driven raids led to the arrest of eight individuals affiliated with banned outfits such as the KCP (PWG), PREPAK (Pro), UNLF (P), and the Chin Kuki National Defence…
News Summary On May 14, 2025, Indian security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur’s Chandel and Tengnoupal districts. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint operation was launched at the Libong-Duthang Junction under Tengnoupal police station. The operation led to the seizure of a cache of weapons and ammunition, including…
News Summary In a decisive move to curb insurgent activities, security forces in Manipur have arrested seven individuals linked to various outlawed groups within the past 36 hours. These arrests, spanning multiple districts, led to the seizure of arms, ammunition, explosives, and communication devices. The detained individuals are suspected of involvement in extortion, looting, and…