MANIPUR LAUNCHES RURAL ROOTS MARKET IN BISHNUPUR DISTRICT TO EMPOWER WOMEN SHGs
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MANIPUR LAUNCHES RURAL ROOTS MARKET IN BISHNUPUR DISTRICT TO EMPOWER WOMEN SHGs

Short Summary The Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM), under the Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, inaugurated its first Rural Roots Market at Leimapokpam Makha Leikai Community Hall, Nambol in Bishnupur district on August 4, 2025. Hosted by the Senmitlon Sinnai Village Level Federation (VLF), the market provides a direct platform for women…

Manipur Governor Reviews Loktak Lake Conservation Amid Rising Floodwaters
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Manipur Governor Reviews Loktak Lake Conservation Amid Rising Floodwaters

News Summary On June 4, 2025, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla convened a crucial meeting with the Loktak Development Authority (LDA) at Raj Bhavan, Imphal, to assess the progress of the Integrated Management Plan (IMP) for Loktak Lake. This review comes in the wake of escalating water levels due to seasonal floods. The Governor emphasized…

Manipur’s Crackdown on Poppy Cultivation: A Step Towards Eradicating Illegal Drug Trade

Manipur’s Crackdown on Poppy Cultivation: A Step Towards Eradicating Illegal Drug Trade

Summary of the News In a significant operation, Manipur Police, CRPF, Forest Department, and an Executive Magistrate collaborated to destroy 22 acres of illegal poppy plantations in Kangpokpi district. Targeting Kotlen and Holjang villages along IT Road, the joint effort eradicated 5 acres in Kotlen and 17 acres in Holjang. This operation highlights the state’s…