Height clearance now mandatory within 56 km of Imphal airport; district authorities issue strict warning

The District Magistrate of Imphal West has issued a crucial public notice mandating all residents, landowners, and builders to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for height clearance before constructing any buildings or structures within a 56-kilometre radius of Imphal International Airport. This regulation has been enforced to ensure the safety of air navigation and…

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Arms racket busted in Manipur, 4 held

Manipur Police successfully dismantled an interstate arms smuggling racket operating in and around the Imphal region. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a coordinated crackdown was carried out on June 24, 2025, leading to the arrest of four key operatives involved in trafficking unauthorized arms across multiple states. The arrested individuals have been identified as: Sinam…

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Women take the lead in Nambol tree plantation drive under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign

The town of Nambol witnessed a women-led tree plantation drive on Monday under the theme “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam / Upal ama Emagi Mingda”. The event, part of the ongoing “Women For Trees” campaign, was held at Kabowakching Makha Leikai Pukhri Achouba, a site currently undergoing rejuvenation under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and…

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Do not travel to Manipur: US issues stricter advisory for India’s northeast

The United States has issued an updated travel advisory for India, placing the country under Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, while issuing stronger warnings for several Northeastern states, particularly Manipur, due to the ongoing unrest, ethnic violence, and safety concerns.In its revised guidance, the US Department of State explicitly advises American citizens against traveling to…

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Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla leads International Yoga Day celebrations in Manipur

Manipur celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga alongside the rest of the world at a state-level event at Imphal’s Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium. Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the Honorable Governor, marked the occasion by leading hundreds of people in a coordinated yoga practice. More than 900 people came to commemorate the event, including students,…

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Manipur observes International Yoga Day with enthusiasm, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla leads celebrations

Manipur joined the global community today in celebrating the 10th International Day of Yoga, with a state-level event held at the Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium in Imphal. The event was graced by Hon’ble Governor Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, who led hundreds in a unified session of yoga asanas. Over 900 participants, including students, government officials,…

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Manipur government orders verification of M.Phil./Ph.D. degrees amid rising concerns over dubious credentials

In a significant move aimed at upholding academic integrity and cracking down on fake qualifications, the Government of Manipur has directed all teachers serving in Government and Government-Aided Colleges to submit their M.Phil. and Ph.D. certificates for verification—particularly those earned from CMJ University, Meghalaya, and other potentially unrecognized institutions. The directive, issued by the Higher…

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Normal life hit in Manipur’s Churachandpur as tribal organisation enforces shutdown

Normal life was affected in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on Friday as activists of a tribal organisation enforced an indefinite shutdown in the district in protest against the killing of an elderly Kuki woman. Markets and business establishments remained closed, while vehicular movement was disrupted as Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum activists, including women, blocked several roads…

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