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18/10/2025

As per the report under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), most of the households in every village of Senapati district are stated to have functional tap water connections at their doorsteps . However, the ground reality presents a starkly different picture. In many of these villages, residents continue to struggle for access to safe and adequate water.

Even during the summer months, people were seen standing in long queues to fetch water from community tanks or public sources. In some households, family members have to wake up as early as 3 a.m. to collect a few buckets of water before the supply runs out. Students returning home from schools and colleges also spend hours—sometimes two to three—waiting for their turn to fetch water.

This persistent water crisis has not only disrupted the daily routines of villagers but has also placed a heavy burden on women, children, and students. The rural communities of Senapati are indeed enduring severe hardships, highlighting the pressing need for genuine implementation and monitoring of the Jal Jeevan Mission in the region.

Courtesy: Senapati Today
Pic captured at Oinam village, Senapati

25/07/2025

From Streets to Success: Dog Walker Out-Earns MBAs!

In Mumbai, a man has turned his love for dogs into a booming business—without any formal degree. Walking 38 dogs a day and charging ₹10,000–₹15,000 per dog, he’s raking in an impressive ₹4.5 lakh per month!

While others chase degrees, he’s proving that passion and hustle can sometimes fetch a fatter paycheck than a corporate job.

25/07/2025

During World War I, mercy dogs, also known as casualty dogs or Red Cross dogs, were specially trained to locate wounded soldiers in no man's land, often under the cover of night. According to HistoryNet, these dogs carried saddlebags filled with water, liquor, and first aid supplies, allowing injured soldiers to treat themselves if they were still conscious.

If a soldier was too badly wounded to help himself, the dog would return to the trenches with a piece of the soldier’s uniform to guide medics back to him. In cases where the soldier was dying and beyond help, the dog would often stay by his side, offering comfort in his final moments. This behavior wasn’t just trained, it was instinctive, and many military surgeons praised the dogs’ ability to triage better than humans, sensing life where medics thought none remained.

Across both World Wars, an estimated 20,000 mercy dogs served in various armies. Their presence saved thousands of lives and brought comfort where there was none. Their instincts, loyalty, and bravery made them trusted companions in humanity’s darkest hours, silent figures who delivered hope in the midst of chaos.

25/07/2025

Adaso Kapesa PM body Guard SPG

Extremely proud to see a Mao lady Adaso Kapesa SI from Kaibi village, Senapati District, Manipur in SPG (Special protection group).

03/07/2025

Three lady IAS officers from Naga community in Manipur.

Hannah Kamei
Zuringla Kengoo
Mercina Panmei

Credit: Senapati Today

26/06/2025

What if your biggest dream was simply to sit in a classroom?

For Droupadi Murmu, born in a small Santhal village in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, even primary education once felt out of reach.

“I come from a poor tribal village in Odisha, where getting even basic education was a dream. But I remained steadfast and became the first person in my village to go to college,” she shared with the media, as reported by Hindustan Times.

She earned her degree from Ramadevi Women’s College in Bhubaneswar, became a junior assistant in Odisha’s irrigation department, taught at a local school — and quietly kept breaking barriers.

Years later, she made history as India’s first tribal President, and only the second woman to hold the country’s highest constitutional office.

23/06/2025

Scientists have discovered that honeybee venom, particularly a compound called melittin, can destroy aggressive breast cancer cells in laboratory tests.

According to Medical News Today, a 2020 study led by Dr. Ciara Duffy in Australia found that melittin is especially effective against triple-negative and HER2-enriched breast cancers, two of the most difficult types to treat. It works by punching holes in the cancer cell membranes and disrupting their ability to send signals to grow and divide. Even more amazing is that the venom showed minimal effects on healthy cells, suggesting that it could become a targeted therapy option in the future.

While it’s still early days, human trials are needed before this can become a clinical treatment, it’s a promising step. One of nature’s tiniest defenders might hold a key to fighting one of humanity’s biggest health challenges.

22/06/2025

Jobs for failure in UPSC final merit list

In a major move to support talented aspirants, UPSC has introduced a digital platform called Pratibha Setu. It aims to connect candidates who cleared all UPSC stages but missed the final merit list with jobs in government and private sectors.

21/06/2025

An auto-rickshaw driver in 's town has become a beacon of honesty by returning a staggering Rs 17 lakh to a businessman from , who had inadvertently left the sum behind in his vehicle.

Remarkably, Lalhmingmuana expected nothing in return for his noble act, a testament to his character.

Times of India

20/06/2025

A Filipino engineering student named Carvey Ehren Maigue developed a solar panel system called AuREUS or Aurora Renewable Energy and UV Sequestration, made from food waste that generate electricity from UV light, even without direct sunlight.

Unlike traditional solar panels that need visible sunlight, AuREUS harnesses ultraviolet (UV) light, which is present even during cloudy days. The magic lies in upcycled fruit and vegetable waste, which contains natural particles that absorb UV rays and re-emit them as visible light. This light is then converted into electricity using standard solar cells.

What makes AuREUS groundbreaking is its potential to generate power even without direct sunlight, making it ideal for urban environments and indoor applications like windows or building facades. Plus, it's eco-friendly, giving a second life to food waste while fighting climate change. Carvey’s innovation earned him the 2020 James Dyson Award for Sustainability, and it’s easy to see why, it’s a bold, beautiful fusion of science, sustainability, and ingenuity.

Source: Brainy Monkey

20/06/2025

Abdul Malik, a 42-year-old mathematics teacher at the Muslim Lower Primary School in Padinjattumuri, Malappuram, Kerala, has demonstrated unwavering dedication by swimming across the Kadalundi River daily for over two decades to reach his students. This commitment began in 1994 when he sought a more efficient alternative to the arduous 12-kilometer, three-bus commute that consumed nearly three hours each way.

Each morning, Malik secures a rubber tube around his waist, carries his clothes, books, and lunch in a plastic bag held above the water, and swims approximately one kilometer across the river. Upon reaching the other side, he changes into dry clothes and proceeds to school. Despite challenges such as strong currents, monsoon rains, and occasional encounters with snakes, Malik has never missed a single day of work in over 20 years.

Beyond his teaching duties, Malik is passionate about environmental conservation and swimming education. He often teaches his students to swim during the summer months and encourages them to protect the river from pollution.

His extraordinary dedication has earned him the affectionate nickname “Tube Master” among students and locals, symbolizing his resilience and commitment to education.

19/06/2025

View of some parts of Senapati District Town

Pic: Khangmeidin Gonmei

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