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Manipur Police arrest two KCP (PWG) members for extortion
16 Jan

Manipur Police arrest two KCP (PWG) members for extortion

Sonakshi SarkarManipur
Manipur Police apprehended two active members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Progressive Wing Group) [KCP (PWG)] on January 14. The arrests were made near Machang Bakery Shop at Uripok Mayai Leikai in Imphal West District. The detained individuals, identified as Khangembam Sanaton Singh alias Sanatomba or Loya (51) and Thokchom Tiken Singh alias Ibungo (43), were allegedly involved in a series of extortion activities targeting shops and showrooms across the Imphal area. Their illegal activities had reportedly caused distress among local business owners, prompting police action. During the operation, police seized several items from their possession, including four mobile…
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Ajay Kumar Bhalla was sworn in as the governor of Manipur
03 Jan

Ajay Kumar Bhalla was sworn in as the governor of Manipur

Banasree SarkarManipur
On January 3, Ajay Kumar Bhalla was sworn in as the governor of Manipur. Chief Justice D Krishnakumar of the Manipur High Court delivered the oath of office to Bhalla. He examined the guard of honor provided by the Manipur Rifles. The oath-taking event was attended by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, MLAs, high-ranking officials, and police personnel, among others. Since May 2023, the northeastern state has been beset by ethnic conflict, which coincides with the reshuffle. Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who has been in Manipur since July 2023, is replaced by Bhalla. The appointment was authorized by President Droupadi Murmu.…
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Churachandpur’s illegal poppy production was eradicated by a Joint operation
28 Dec

Churachandpur’s illegal poppy production was eradicated by a Joint operation

Banasree SarkarManipur
The Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, Forest Department, and an executive magistrate carried out a joint operation in the T. Lhanghoimol region of Churachandpur district in an attempt to stop the production of illegal drugs. Seven acres of poppies were destroyed as a result of the operation. According to authorities, a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed in connection with the case. The people who are growing the illegal crop are being sought out and prosecuted. The Assam Rifles, meanwhile, effectively located and destroyed 354 acres of illegal poppy fields on December 14, continuing their resolute campaign against the threat…
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The Manipur government eradicates 19,135.6 acres of illegal poppy cultivation
02 Dec

The Manipur government eradicates 19,135.6 acres of illegal poppy cultivation

Banasree SarkarManipur
A study on the Mapping and Estimation of Opium Poppy Cultivation Area using Remote Sensing and GIS Technology found that during 2017, the Manipur government has eliminated 19,135.6 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in at least 12 districts. The largest area damaged during this time was 4,454.4 acres in Kangpokpi district, followed by 3,348 acres in Ukhrul and 2,713.8 acres in Churachandpur. The Manipur Remote Sensing Applications Centre, which is part of the Planning Department, carried out the experiment using information from the state police's "Narcotics and Affairs of Border" wing. According to the study, 2,575 acres of illegal poppy…
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Early Friday morning, a minor 3.6 Magnitude earthquake struck Manipur
22 Nov

Early Friday morning, a minor 3.6 Magnitude earthquake struck Manipur

Banasree SarkarManipur
Early on Friday morning, a small 3.6-mag earthquake struck Manipur, causing vibrations to be felt throughout the region. The epicentre of the 4.42 am earthquake was 10 kilometers below the surface of the earth in the state's Bishnupur district. According to reports, there were no fatalities or property damage from the minor earthquake. In the meantime, on October 4 of this year, Manipur was rocked by an earthquake of the same magnitude. The epicentre of the 7.02 am earthquake was located in the Ukhrul district of the state. Manipur and the other Northeastern states are located in a high seismic…
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For violent protests, the Manipur Police have detained 33 adults and 7 minors
12 Sep

For violent protests, the Manipur Police have detained 33 adults and 7 minors

Banasree SarkarManipur
Police in Manipur have arrested 33 people and detained seven juveniles in connection with the violent protests that have been going on across the state. Amidst the disturbance, Manipur police conducted the arrests at several sites. In addition to starting an investigation, the police will file charges against individuals responsible. Through their X account, they have also pleaded with people to stop engaging in unlawful activity. "Manipur police requests the public not to indulge in unlawful behaviour and to cooperate with law enforcing agencies in maintenance of peace and normalcy," they stated. On September 11, Manipur police claimed that the…
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A curfew imposes in Imphal East, Imphal West, and Thoubal districts of Manipur
10 Sep

A curfew imposes in Imphal East, Imphal West, and Thoubal districts of Manipur

Banasree SarkarManipur
Tuesday saw the imposition of a curfew in Manipur's Imphal East, Imphal West, and Thoubal districts in response to growing worries about law and order. In an order dated September 10, the Imphal East district magistrate revoked a previous curfew easing and imposed a complete curfew starting at 11:00 am. Essential services are excluded, such as power, health care, media coverage, municipal employees, and judicial operations. A similar order was issued by Thoubal district magistrate Ahanthem Subhash Singh in reaction to possible disturbances caused by a rally called by "All Thoubal Apunba Student" on September 9 under Section 163 of…
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UG and PG exams at Manipur University are rescheduled from September 9–10
09 Sep

UG and PG exams at Manipur University are rescheduled from September 9–10

Banasree SarkarManipur
The UG and PG examinations of the undergraduate and postgraduate class of the date September, 9 and 10, 2024, have been postponed at Manipur University. It is taking this decision with regard to the state's prevailing situation affecting normal operations. The university will make available updated information about the scheduled dates and any other changes. On that, Manipur University informed in a notification on Friday that all undergraduate and postgraduate examinations of the university scheduled for September 9 and 10 have been postponed in view of the situation prevailing in the state. The university shall declare the next date of…
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Police and civilians are hurt in violent skirmishes in Imphal West
02 Sep

Police and civilians are hurt in violent skirmishes in Imphal West

Banasree SarkarManipur
Fresh violence erupted in the Imphal peripheries on Sunday, a week after a controversial statement by Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who emphatically ruled out the demand of the Kuki-Zo community for a separate administration. a side effect of the state's ethnic conflicts, which resulted in the death of Ngangbam Surbala, 31, and the injuries of her 12-year-old daughter. Despite being hurt in the altercation, the two police officers are said to be safe. Around 2:35 p.m., suspected rebels fired from Nakhujang village in Kangpokpi towards Kadangband in Imphal West, sparking the conflict. Locals in Kadangband described a horrifying…
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