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Kishorechandra Wangkhem
Court Acquits Journalist Kishorechandra Wangkhem; Slams Police for Using Sedition as 'Smokescreen'
by NE - Apr 29, 2026

CJIM, Imphal West, has acquitted journalist Kishorechandra Wangkhem of all charges arising from a 2018 Facebook video controversy. CJMSadananda ruled the investigation was tainted from the start, called the initial sedition charge a 'smokescreen', and found all digital evidence inadmissible

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YK Dhiren
COCOMI to Hold Public Convention on May 3; Women’s Groups Condemn Assault on Activist
by NE - Apr 29, 2026

COCOMI has called a May 3 public convention to decide future agitation, terming the government’s response to its seven questions unsatisfactory, while women’s groups condemned the assault on activist Somorendjit during recent protests.

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Human Rights Awareness Programme
NHRC Member Calls Economic Empowerment of Women Smartest Driver of National Growth
by NE - Apr 29, 2026

A two-day Human Rights Awareness Programme focusing on women’s economic empowerment began in Imphal, with NHRC member Vijaya Bharati Sayani highlighting rising female workforce participation while stressing persistent gaps in leadership, wages, and opportunities.

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Police Fire Tear Gas
Rifleman Injured in Eye by Slingshot Pellet Taken Abroad for Advanced Treatment
by NE - Apr 29, 2026

A Manipur Police Commando rifleman injured by a slingshot pellet during protests in Imphal West has been shifted abroad for advanced treatment, as unrest linked to recent violence and mass agitations continues across valley districts.

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TRAU FC vs Mumbay FC
TRAU Held to Dramatic Draw; Zinc FA Register Convincing Win in I-League 3
by NE - Apr 29, 2026

TRAU were held 2-2 by Mumbay FC after a stoppage-time own goal, while Zinc Football Academy defeated Samaleswari Sporting 3-1 in I-League 3 matches at SAI Turf Ground on April 28.

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Far View of Sinakeithei Village
Ukhrul Gunfight Leaves Four NVG Injured; Conflicting Claims Expose Deepening Faultlines
by NE - Apr 29, 2026

Four NVG personnel were injured in a prolonged gunfight in Ukhrul’s Ringui area, with Naga and Kuki groups presenting sharply conflicting accounts, highlighting escalating tensions, recurring violence, contested land claims, and fears of wider instability.

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NCB Drug Haul in Churachandpur
Major Drug Bust in Manipur: NCB Seizes ?8.5 Crore Heroin in Churachandpur, 51kg Opium in Jiribam
by NE - Apr 28, 2026

NCB and security forces seized heroin worth ?8.5 crore in Churachandpur, arresting two traffickers. Multiple drug-related arrests across Manipur highlight intensified efforts to dismantle cross-border narcotics networks linked to Myanmar.

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MNCA Indoor Cricket Academy
PM Modi Inaugurates Pan-Northeast Indoor Cricket Academies, Boosting Regional Sports Ecosystem
by NE - Apr 28, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated six indoor cricket academies across Northeast India, creating a high-performance ecosystem. The initiative aims to overcome climatic challenges, nurture grassroots talent, and strengthen India’s long-term sports development vision.

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NITI Ayog DPI 2.0
India Unveils “DPI@2047” Roadmap: Blueprint for a $30 Tn Economy Powered by Digital Public Infras
by NE - Apr 28, 2026

India launches DPI@2047 roadmap targeting a $30 trillion economy by leveraging digital infrastructure, AI, and inclusive growth. The plan builds on Aadhaar and UPI success, shifting focus from welfare delivery to productivity-led wealth creation.

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Industry
India Sustains Industrial Growth Momentum: March IIP Records 4.1% Rise Led by Manufacturing, Mining
by NE - Apr 28, 2026

India’s industrial output grew 4.1% in March 2026, driven by strong manufacturing and mining performance. Capital goods surged, signaling investment strength, while select sectors declined, reflecting mixed but resilient economic momentum.

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