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Thousands of Amur falcons — the long-distance migratory raptors that travel roughly 20,000 km from Siberia/China to southern Africa — have arrived and been roosting in several villages of Tamenglong district, Manipur (Chiuluan, Puching, Guangram, Bhalok and nearby areas) since early October 2025. The Forest Department and Wildlife Institute of India (WII) are monitoring them;…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Summary of the News Article Civil society organizations (CSOs) in Tamenglong, Manipur, have formally submitted a memorandum to the Governor highlighting persistent issues in ration availability, healthcare, electricity supply, and road infrastructure. They have issued a five-working-day ultimatum to prompt swift government action, warning of escalated peaceful protests if their demands aren’t met A Five-Day…
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…
📰 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…
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…