Manipur Police Arrest Five for Illegally Transporting Over 2,000 Litres of DIC Liquor
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Manipur Police Arrest Five for Illegally Transporting Over 2,000 Litres of DIC Liquor

On September 3, 2025, Manipur Police arrested five people during a two-day crackdown on the illicit liquor trade after seizing a total of 2,060 litres of Distilled Indigenous Country (DIC) liquor — 1,800 litres found in a white Bolero Camper in Maklang, Tamenglong, and about 260 litres seized near Kakching — and later handed the…

Manipur Solar Dream: Lighting Remote Hills and Loktak’s Floating Hamlets
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Manipur Solar Dream: Lighting Remote Hills and Loktak’s Floating Hamlets

Summary On August 17, 2025, a PTI-syndicated report highlighted how Seth Moirangthem—an entrepreneur from Imphal East—through his startup SNL Energy Solutions Ltd, is delivering affordable, off-grid solar power to remote hill villages and the island communities of Loktak Lake in Manipur. Despite frequent highway blockades and disruptions, SNL’s local partner network installs everything from 40-watt…

Tamenglong launches Manipur first-ever ‘drink from tap’ mission in Akhui village
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Tamenglong launches Manipur first-ever ‘drink from tap’ mission in Akhui village

Summary of the News ArticleIn a landmark move on August 1, 2025, the Tamenglong District Administration, alongside the District Water & Sanitation Mission, rolled out Manipur’s inaugural “Drink From Tap” pilot in Akhui Village—connecting 78 households to potable water straight from their taps, distributing field-testing kits, and setting the tone for rural clean-water access statewide…

Assam Rifles Seizes Illegal Liquor Worth Rs 1 Crore on NH-37 in Manipur
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Assam Rifles Seizes Illegal Liquor Worth Rs 1 Crore on NH-37 in Manipur

Summary On July 24, 2025, Assam Rifles troops, acting on precise intelligence, intercepted a massive consignment of illicit liquor—1,430 cases amounting to over 32,000 bottles and cans—on National Highway-37 near Awangkhul in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. The haul’s estimated black-market value stands at nearly ₹1 crore. The seized contraband and the suspects involved were promptly handed…

A Game-Changer in Rural Healthcare: Assam Rifles’ Medical Camp in Tamenglong
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A Game-Changer in Rural Healthcare: Assam Rifles’ Medical Camp in Tamenglong

Summary of the News ArticleA medical outreach initiative by Assam Rifles at the Eklavya Model Residential School in Tamenglong, Manipur, on July 19, 2025, benefited 170 students—many of them girls. The camp included general health screenings, on‑the‑spot medication, and follow‑up advice. A special session on menstrual hygiene aimed to break taboos and advance awareness among…

Rescued Himalayan Bear Cubs: A Beacon of Hope for Wildlife in Manipur
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Rescued Himalayan Bear Cubs: A Beacon of Hope for Wildlife in Manipur

Short Summary of the News Article Two Himalayan black bear cubs—around three months old—were rescued by the Deputy Commissioner of Tamenglong district, Angshim Dangshawa, from Kadi village in Tamei sub-division, Manipur on June 29, 2025. Following immediate veterinary care, they were transferred to the Manipur Zoological Garden in Imphal West district. Under the watchful care…

Prohibitory Orders Imposed in Manipur’s Tamenglong After Violent Clash Leaves 25 Injured
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Prohibitory Orders Imposed in Manipur’s Tamenglong After Violent Clash Leaves 25 Injured

📰 Quick Summary: Escalation of Land Dispute in Tamenglong On April 30, 2025, a land dispute between Naga villages in Manipur’s Tamenglong district escalated into a violent clash, resulting in injuries to at least 25 individuals, including 12 security personnel. The confrontation occurred when approximately 2,000 residents of Old Tamenglong village marched to submit a…

Manipur Imposes Prohibitory Ordes in Tamenglong Amid Village Boundary Dispute
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Manipur Imposes Prohibitory Ordes in Tamenglong Amid Village Boundary Dispute

Brief Summary On April 30, 2025, the District Magistrate of Tamenglong, Dr. L. Angshim Dangshawa Maring, IAS, issued prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This action was taken in response to escalating tensions over a boundary dispute between Old Tamenglong and Dailong villages. The orders, effective immediately, ban gatherings…

Manipur Forest Department Pushes Eco-Tourism and Carbon Finance Initiatives in Tamenglong
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Manipur Forest Department Pushes Eco-Tourism and Carbon Finance Initiatives in Tamenglong

📰 News Summary The Manipur Forest Department has launched a series of eco-tourism and carbon finance initiatives in Tamenglong district to promote sustainable development and empower local communities. Key attractions like Arai Bat Cave and Khoupanglang Cave are being developed for eco-tourism, while a carbon finance workshop was held in Azuram village to explore climate…