Manipur’s Noney district imposes airgun ban to protect endangered Amur falcons

The Additional District Magistrate of Noney has issued a comprehensive prohibitory order on November 10 to safeguard migratory Amur falcons, locally known as “Akhuaipuina”, which have begun arriving in the district. The order mandates an immediate and complete ban on hunting, catching, killing, and selling these migratory birds throughout the Noney district and surrounding areas….

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Manipur civil services exam rescheduled after printing error discovered minutes before start

The Manipur Public Service Commission has rescheduled two papers of the Civil Services Combined Competitive (Mains) Examination, 2022, after discovering a printing error just moments before candidates were due to begin writing. Paper-IV (General Studies-III) and Paper-V (General Studies-IV), originally scheduled for November 9, will now be held on November 22, 2025 (Saturday). The error…

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Mega medical camp brings healthcare relief to displaced tribal families in Manipur’s Kangpokpi

A large-scale medical outreach was organised at the Leikop DIET Centre in Kangpokpi district on Friday, providing critical healthcare services to hundreds of internally displaced tribal families. The initiative, conducted as part of the upcoming Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2025, marked a significant step in improving healthcare access for displaced communities in Manipur. The camp was…

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MANITEX 2025 set for grand return, 16 countries to join Manipur’s International Textile Expo

After a two-year hiatus due to internal disturbances, the Manipur International Textile Expo (MANITEX) is making a strong comeback, reaffirming the state’s position on the global textile map. The event will be held from November 8 to 12 at Urban Haat, Nilakuthi, Imphal, and will host participants from 16 countries, including buyers, exporters, and designers…

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Outrage in Manipur after transgender women assaulted while making Diwali reels; activists demand action

A shocking video from Manipur has surfaced online, drawing nationwide anger after it showed a group of transgender women being assaulted by several men during Diwali celebrations. The viral clip, widely shared on social media, depicts the victims being forced to stand with their hands raised while they are repeatedly beaten with sticks. The visuals…

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Five held in Manipur for assault on students near Kakching, probe underway

Manipur Police have arrested five young men in connection with the assault on four students near Bijoypur along the Kakching Lamkhai–Pallel Road on Thursday night, an incident that has raised concern among residents in the area. The attack, which took place on October 30, involved several unidentified individuals who allegedly stopped the students on the…

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