Security forces foil drug smuggling bid in Manipur, three arrested with brown sugar and cash

In a major breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, security forces in Manipur arrested three individuals and seized a significant quantity of contraband, cash, and a vehicle in two separate operations on Friday, August 29. The coordinated crackdowns, carried out in Senapati district, underline the state’s ongoing struggle with drug smuggling along sensitive border routes. The first…

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Manipur Governor calls for inclusive healthcare, urges effective implementation of health schemes

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting at Raj Bhavan to review the state’s healthcare delivery mechanisms, emphasizing the need for equitable access to medical services for all communities. The Governor directed officials to ensure the effective implementation of government health schemes, particularly focusing on bridging gaps in accessibility and affordability….

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Bimol Akoijam slams PUCL report on Manipur conflict, calls It biased against Meiteis

Inner Manipur MP Dr. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has sharply criticised the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) over its recently released tribunal report on the Manipur conflict, accusing the rights body of producing a “biased and insensitive” account that unfairly targets the Meitei community. In a strongly worded letter addressed to PUCL president Kavita Srivastava,…

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Assam Rifles launches empowerment initiatives for women in Manipur

According to officials, Assam Rifles held a number of effective outreach programs in a number of highland districts as a heartfelt homage to Women’s Equality Day. According to a defense spokesperson, the programs were created to recognize women’s efforts, advance gender equality, and encourage grassroots empowerment, particularly in isolated and border areas in the districts…

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Manipur unveils first online water billing portal for Imphal residents

In a move towards digital governance and improved public services, the Public Health & Engineering Department (PHED), Manipur, on Tuesday launched its first-ever online water tariff billing portal, offering households in Imphal Municipal Corporation (IMC) areas and Greater Imphal an easier way to pay and manage their water bills.The portal, accessible at https://bills.phedmanipur.com, was inaugurated…

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Kangpokpi DC reviews PM-DAJGUA Tribal Welfare Scheme, sets September deadline for departments

The District Administration of Kangpokpi, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Mahesh Chaudhari, IAS, held a review meeting on Monday to take stock of the progress and challenges in the implementation of the Prime Minister’s Development of Agriculture, Jobs, and Growth for Upliftment of Adivasis (PM-DAJGUA) scheme. The initiative is aimed at promoting holistic tribal…

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Mirabai Chanu of Manipur wins gold at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in 2025

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, an Olympic winner, made a triumphant comeback at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, where she took home the gold in the women’s 48 kg division. The silver medallist from the Tokyo Olympics finished first on the women’s 48 kg podium, lifting 193 kg in total, setting new Commonwealth Championship records…

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Security forces intensify operations in Manipur, arrest multiple insurgents and seize drugs

Security forces in Manipur have intensified counter-insurgency operations across the state, leading to the arrest of multiple active cadres belonging to banned militant outfits and the seizure of narcotics and cash. The operations, conducted over the past two days, are part of a sustained effort to secure vulnerable areas and ensure the uninterrupted movement of…

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Manipur police arrest KYKL cadre in crackdown on extortion rackets

Manipur Police dismantled an extortion network targeting educational institutions and businesses while security forces uncovered a significant weapons cache during separate operations across three districts over the weekend. The breakthrough came when police arrested Thongam Dilip Meitei, an active member of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), from Tangjeng Khunou area in Kakching district….

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