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06 Nov

Manipur Police have arrested two people for spreading fake attack rumours

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Two people were detained by Manipur police for allegedly using social media to distribute false information about an alleged assault case. On social media, a video allegedly depicting the attack and robbery of 500 women in Phubala caused a great deal of worry. Two people from Kwakta, Ward No. 8, were identified by authorities as being engaged in the video's fabrication: Iphamayum Ramijuddin, 30, and Heibokmayum Thoiba, 29. Authorities claim that Thoiba recorded and posted the video to social media, and Ramijuddin admitted to fabricating the tale. After then, both males were taken into custody, and legal action has been…

04 Nov

Minister Dingo took initiation of fish fair & crop competition in Manipur

Banasree Sarkar0 CommentsManipurFisheries department

Manipur's capital city had an annual fish fair and crop competition in 2024. MP Leishemba Sanajaoba presided over the occasion, which was also attended by state fisheries department minister Heikham Dingo. The Manipur government organized the event, commemorating its comeback after a one-year hiatus due to the continuing situation in Manipur. The gathering is organized to honor the Ningol Chakkouba festival, which takes place on Sunday. The goal for fish output was set at an aggressive 1.5 lakh kgs. The festival had a total of 180 stalls and 250 fish growers. The event also featured dedicated stalls for displaced people.…

04 Nov

Assam Rifles seizes illegal Areca nuts worth Rs 2.4 crore from Churachandrapur

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The Assam Rifles in Manipur stopped a smuggling effort and confiscated a massive shipment of contraband Areca nuts valued at Rs 2.4 crore from Khuga village in Churachandpur district. Three goods carrier trucks and one Tata DI carrying 350 bags of contraband Areca nuts were intercepted by Assam Rifles soldiers. near the vehicle check point set up near Khuga, the troops stopped the convoy on November 1. Following a combined questioning by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, the personnel seized all four cars and turned them over to the Divisional Forest Officer of Churachandpur, according to a news release issued…

02 Nov

Manipur police apprehend KCP cadre

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In connection with an assault case in the Lamsang area, Manipur Police arrested Senjam Suraj Meitei, a 25-year-old suspected member of the outlawed Kangleipak Communist Party. Authorities are stepping up their investigations in response to the arrest, which was made in connection with the October 31 early-morning attack on two Senapati residents. As part of their continuous attempts to curb violent acts linked to insurgent organizations, police have filed a case and are questioning the suspect. In Manipur's hill and valley districts, security and law enforcement agencies have begun extensive area domination and search operations in high-risk areas. Enhancing stability…

30 Oct

Ahead of the festival season, Manipur has allocated Rs 5 crore for IDPs

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The Manipur government approved more than Rs 5 crore with the goal of giving internally displaced people in different regions of the state cash aid of Rs 1,000 apiece. The official announcement states that the sum will also pay for the cost of giving the IDPs necessities. Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Facebook that each IDP would receive Rs 1,000 in financial aid from the approved amount. Singh had previously stated that the sum will be disbursed prior to Diwali and the "Ningol Chakouba" celebration. On the eve of National Unity Day, the CM also announced the start…

29 Oct

Tomba shows guts to farming saffron in Manipur

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Manipur is become first home to saffron farmer Khundrakpam of Imphal. 35year old guy, who works as a sound recordist and theatrical production manager, is proud of his new enterprise, saffron cultivation. This experimental aeroponic saffron farming effort was carried out on the crop's "Red Gold" soil. The market price is estimated to exceed ₹5 lakh per kilogram. Tomba stands out among the many entrepreneurial initiatives launched in Manipur. The state has hosted a number of entrepreneurs who faced adversity but were successful in their endeavors. Tomba and others like him are asking the government for extra support. Saffron farming…

28 Oct

Extensive search operations launched in Manipur’s Hill and Valley districts

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Security forces have escalated operations across both hill and valley districts of Manipur. Extensive search operations and area domination exercises are underway, focusing on vulnerable areas to preempt potential threats and stabilize the region. Authorities have facilitated the movement of essential supplies, ensuring that 320 vehicles transporting critical goods were allowed passage along National Highway-2. Stringent security protocols are now in place in high-risk areas, with convoy escorts arranged for sensitive segments of the highway to ensure the uninterrupted and safe transit of these supplies. As part of the enhanced security measures, a network of 109 checkpoints, known locally as…

28 Oct

Hand grenade found in front of college near Raj Bhavan

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The event occurs while extortion threats have been reported by a number of Imphal Valley educational institutions. "On Monday morning (October 28, 2024), a hand grenade was discovered at the gates of GP Women's College, which is less than 100 meters from the Raj Bhavan in Imphal," according to the police. The incident made many in the area panic. An officer stated, "Police cordoned off the area and were working to remove the grenade after being informed about it." The college is situated 300 meters from the Manipur Police headquarters and Raj Bhavan, and less than 100 meters from the…

23 Oct

Kuki organisation for Human Rights raises alarm over tribal safety

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The Kuki Organisation for Human Rights (KOHUR) has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to intervene in the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. The state has been gripped by conflict since May 2023, with over 200 lives lost. In a letter to PM Modi, KOHUR accused the Meitei community of launching a “majoritarian mayhem” aimed at seizing tribal lands. The group expressed concerns over repeated violations of tribal constitutional protections and human rights. KOHUR urged the NHRC to take immediate action to prevent what they described as a "Meitei ethnic cleansing pogrom" and…

22 Oct

Weapons and ammunition seized in Kangpokpi as security forces step up patrols

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In a major crackdown, security forces seized a cache of arms and ammunition during an area domination exercise in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, officials reported on Tuesday. The operation in Aigejang village led to the recovery of a .303 rifle, a 9mm CMG with a magazine, a 9mm pistol, a single-barrel shotgun (SBBL), two 51mm mortars, two hand grenades, five rounds of live ammunition, and two smoke grenades, authorities confirmed. As part of ongoing efforts to secure vulnerable areas, search operations and security patrols were intensified in both the hill and valley districts. The movement of 194 vehicles on NH-37 and…