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19/09/2025

Governor graces state-level inauguration of SNSPA at CHC Khumbong

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Imphal: Following the national launch of Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17 at Dhar in Madhya Pradesh, a state-level inauguration ceremony of SNSPA was held at CHC Khumbong, Imphal West on Thursday.
The event was graced by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla as the Chief Guest. Puneet Kumar Goel, Chief Secretary, presided over the function, while Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh, MLA of Konthoujam Assembly Constituency, attended as Guest of Honour.
Over 2000 people visited the free health camp organised alongside the above mentioned event, with a total of 46 stalls set up, representing both the health sector and various line departments. A total of 26 health-related programs were showcased in the health camp.
Various departments including Social Welfare Department, Panchayati Raj Institutions (MSRLM), PMJAY (Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana), ABDM (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission) and Food Safety Department took part in the camp.
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, visited each health kiosk and departmental stall during the event. He interacted with officials, medical staff, and volunteers, and commended the inter-departmental collaboration and dedication of health workers in advancing community health and welfare.
The state-level launch of the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan in Manipur marks a significant milestone in promoting health awareness, access to essential services, and empowerment of women and families. The initiative reflects a unified commitment towards a healthier, more empowered India.

19/09/2025

Drugs valued at over Rs 143 crore seized in Mizoram and Manipur; 3 held

Aizawl (Agency): In a major haul, the security forces have seized drugs valued over Rs 143 crore and arrested one person in Mizoram and Manipur over the past 24 hours, officials said on Thursday.

A defence spokesman said that in a major strike against cross-border narco-trafficking, Assam Rifles, based on specific intelligence, conducted a search operation on Wednesday night near Zote village in Mizoram’s Champhai District, which shares an unfenced border with Myanmar. During the operation, troops intercepted a suspected individual carrying a consignment. On being challenged, the person abandoned the load and fled into the nearby deep jungle, taking advantage of the terrain. A thorough search of the area led to the recovery of 34.218 kg of highly addictive and banned methamphetamine tablets valued at over Rs 102.65 crore.

The spokesman said that in another operation, Assam Rifles seized 12 grams of he**in valued at approximately Rs 8.4 lakh at Zemabawk in Mizoram’s Aizawl district on Wednesday night.

Acting on specific intelligence about the trafficking of narcotics, a joint operation of Assam Rifles with the Territorial Army, Aizawl, was launched at the Zemabawk areas and during the operation, one suspected drug peddler was intercepted and searched.

During the search of the individual, 12 grams of he**in were recovered from him. The apprehended individual was identified as Lalchchuanmawia (25), a resident of Zote in Champhai District.

The seized narcotics, along with the apprehended individual, have been handed over to the Excise and Narcotics Department, Aizawl, for further investigation. This successful operation underscores Assam Rifles’ unwavering resolve to combat narco-network along the India-Myanmar border, while safeguarding the youth of the Nation from the scourge of drugs, an Assam Rifles statement said.

In Manipur, security forces arrested two suspected drug smugglers and recovered brown sugar and methamphetamine tablets worth around Rs 40 crore. (Courtesy: The Sentinel/IANS)

19/09/2025

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19/09/2025

Manipur government prohibits registration of deeds for transfer of land from indigenous to non-indigenous persons

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Imphal, Sep 19: Manipur government has informed that no sales deed shall be registered for the transfer of land (by gift, sale, or mortgage) from an Indigenous person to a non-indigenous Person with immediate effect excpet if the non-indigenous persons are permanent residents of the state.

In a notification issued on Thursday, Secretariat Land Resources Department informed that "the Governor of Manipur is pleased to notify the standardized procedure for the sale, purchase, and subsequent registration of land within the state, effective immediately."

The notification aimed to streamline the process, ensure transparency, and comply with existing regulations and includes Standard Operation Procedure for Land Sale and Purchase Registratio which requires an applicant, intending to purchase land, to approach the concerned Deputy Commissioner (where the land is situated) and submit an application.

The Deputy Commissioner following due verification is to forward the compiled applications to the Administrative Secretary (Land Resources), Government of Manipur, it said.

An Internal Committee of the Land Resources Department will verify each application before presenting it to Committee of Officers who is responsible for recommending to the Government the grant of permission for sale deed registration of land. "The recommendation is made under Section 2(g)(vi) of the Manipur Regulation of Sale Deed Registration (Amendment) Rules, 2023" it said.

It also states that any sale deed involving transactions above Rupees two lakhs must be completed either through account-to-account transfer or by cheque.

Certain restrictions are in place to uphold existing legal frameworks including compliance with Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulations, 1873 (BEFR) and that the registration of any sale deed, gift deed, or mortgage deed must not contravene any provisions of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulations, 1873.

"These regulations were adopted in the State of Manipur via the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India Gazette Notification dated 11.12.2019, and any rules and guidelines issued thereunder" it said.

It also said "no deed shall be registered for the transfer of land (by gift, sale, or mortgage) from an Indigenous Person to a Non-Indigenous Person" informing “Indigenous Person” and “Non-Indigenous Person” are defined under rules or guidelines framed under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulations, 1873, as adopted in Manipur through the Gazette Notification dated 11.12.2019.

Notwithstanding the restriction on transfers to Non-Indigenous Persons, registration may be permitted "if the persons involved in the land transfer (by gift, sale, or mortgage), who are Non-Indigenous Persons, are Permanent Residents of the State of Manipur."

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19/09/2025

Woman arrested with 153 grams of He**in from Bishnupur district

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Imphal: A team of Manipur Police arrested one woman drug peddler from Phougakchao Ikhai bazar area under Phougakchao Ikhai Police Station, Bishnupur district on Thursday.

The arrested woman was identified as Farida Begum (36) of Terakhongshangbi G.P, Ward No. 1, Bishnupur district.

10 soap cases containing he**in, weighing 153 grams, and one mobile phone was recovered and seized from her possession.

19/09/2025

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19/09/2025

Six arrested in Manipur

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Imphal, Sep 19: Security forces arrested six militants belonging to different proscribed outfits from three Manipur valley districts, police said on Friday.

The arrests were made on Thursday.

Three active cadres of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) were arrested from their respective residences in Imphal West district. They are identified as Leishangthem Tondon Singh (34), Leishangthem Anand Singh ( 34) and Heikham Hemchandra Singh (41).

Two SLR rifles, two modified .303 rifle, one INSAS rifle, 9 magazines of different types and 99 rounds were recovered from their possesion.

Another cadre of the same outfit was arrested from Andro Parking in Imphal East district. He has been identified as Taorem Tomchou Meitei @ Pena (45).

One active cadre of the proscribed PREPAK (PRO) was arrested from Ichan Khunou in Thoubal district.

Police arrested an active cadre of the banned SOREPA from Samaram Mayai Leikai in Thoubal district. He has been identified as Khoinaijam Bhumeshwor Singh (24). One dummy gun along with three live rounds were recovered from his possesion.

19/09/2025

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18/09/2025

Jiribam municipal council to crack down on stray cattle

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Jiribam, Sep 18: In view of the havoc and disturbances caused by stray cattle to the general public as well as the risk pose to road safety and hinder vehicular movement, the Jiribam Municipal Council has issued an order in this regard prohibiting cattle owners from allowing their livestock to roam freely on public roads and other areas within the council's jurisdiction.

The order further warned the cattle owner that necessary legal action will be initiated under Section 179 of the Manipur Municipalities Act, 1994 and violators will face action under the Cattle Trespass Act, 1871.

Further, the Jiribam Municipal Council has urged cattle owners to take responsibility for their animals and prevent them from straying into public areas. The council is committed to maintaining public safety and order in the region.
This move aims to prevent disturbances to vehicular movement and commuters as well as potential road accidents.

18/09/2025

Deputy Commissioner Jiribam chairs preparatory meeting for “Nation First@75 campaign”

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Jiribam, Sep 18:Following the launching of “Nation First@75 Campaign by the Hon’ble Governor of Manipur Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan, Imphal in the presence of Chief Secretary, Manipur Puneet Kumar Goel, IAS on 17th September, 2025 as part of the State’s efforts under Viksit Bharat Viksit Manipur, the Deputy Commissioner, Jiribam Krishna Kumar IAS today chaired a preparatory meeting at the Conference Hall of DC Office, Jiribam on the activities and programmes to be conducted during the “Nation First@75 Campaign” in Jiribam District.

During the meeting, Krishna Kumar highlighted that the campaign aims to boost development and public services. The initiative emphasizes transparency and citizen involvement for better governance.

He also highlighted that the campaign focuses on rural development, women’s empowerment, skill-building and digital governance, aligning with the national Swasth Nari Sashakt Pariwar Abhiyan (SNSPA). Running from September 17 to October 2, it will target initiatives in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Mission Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE), Fit India Movement, Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Nasa Mukta Bharat Abhiyan, etc.

Further, DC Jiribam added that the campaign called on youth and women to actively participate in these initiatives, emphasizing citizen involvement in building a model of development and progress in the state.

Krishna Kumar instructed the DLOs and all concerned to provide their services upto every possible extent to the whole area of the district to make the campaign successful.

Later in the afternoon, Deputy Commissioner, Jiribam Krishna Kumar, IAS along with a medical team led by Chief Medical Officer, Jiribam District Hospital Dr. Vinay Prasad Sahu inspected the progress of construction works of Primary Health Sub Centre at Chandranathpur.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Jiribam Th. Manoranjan Singh, MCS, Addl. SP, Jiribam Th Kamaljit Singh, MPS, Sub-Divisional Officer, Jiribam/Borobekra L. Tarajeet Singh, MCS and District Level Officers of Jiribam District.

18/09/2025

Security Forces comprising of Manipur Police, Assam Rifles/Army and CAPFS has recovered huge cache of arms, ammunition, explosives, and other war like stores during extensive search operations conducted at multiple sites in the interior and suspected areas of Churachandpur, Chandel, and Tengnoupal districts.

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