Tag Archives: Poppy

Churches in Manipur pledge to fight poppy plantation

Posted on April 15, 2023 - 9:21pm by Times
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Imphal: The churches and the christians at large in Manipur, under the aegis of All Manipur Christian Organization (AMCO), have collectively resolved and made a declaration to fight against the drug menace and poppy cultivation in Manipur. The pledge was … Continue reading →

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Government has to rethink its vigilance on the ‘Popgee’ case in good faith

Posted on February 12, 2023 - 7:12pm by UT Desk
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2023 IS RISEN! The first two months of the new year have notoriously witnessed two infamous, tectonic incidents in the state of Manipur in a quick succession. The last week(s) of January saw the introduction of a policing/surveillance system as … Continue reading →

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14 FIRs lodged, 590 acres of poppy plants destroyed in Kangpokpi district: DFO

Posted on February 5, 2023 - 1:28pm by UT News Service
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Kangpokpi, Feb 4: In Kangpokpi district of Manipur alone, poppy plants on over 590 acres were cleared and as many as 14 FIRs under relevant sections of ND&PS were lodged against the poppy cultivators in the ongoing drives against illicit … Continue reading →

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Two alleged poppy cultivators arrested in Kangpokpi

Posted on January 30, 2023 - 9:37pm by UT Desk
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Kangpokpi: Manipur police on Monday arrested two alleged poppy planters during a poppy destruction drive at the hill range under Sagolmang police station of Kangpokpi district bordering Imphal East district. Also read | Destruction of illegal poppy cultivation continues in … Continue reading →

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Destruction of illegal poppy cultivation continues in Manipur

Posted on January 20, 2023 - 8:33pm by UT News Service
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Kangpokpi: Destruction of illegal poppy cultivation continues in the hill ranges of Kangpokpi district of Manipur. The drive clearing illegal poppy cultivation was carried out by a team comprising of 133 men, including 33 Forest personnel from Kangpokpi and Senapati Forest … Continue reading →

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3 hectares of poppy plantation destroyed in Kangpokpi district

Posted on January 13, 2023 - 8:52pm by UT News Service
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Imphal: Poppy plants in over 13 hectares were destroyed in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Friday as the drive against the illegal poppy cultivation is in full-swing.   An official statement said that the poppy plants were destroyed by a combined … Continue reading →

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District administration Ukhrul destroys poppy plants at Ringui

Posted on December 8, 2022 - 7:42pm by UT Desk
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Ukhrul: In continuation of the state government’s drive to make Manipur a drug-free state, the district administration Ukhrul conducted a survey and destroyed more than 20 acres of land under illegal poppy plantation at Ringui village under Lungchong Meiphai sub- … Continue reading →

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Tangkhul CSOs extends full support to GoM in curbing poppy plantations

Posted on May 10, 2022 - 9:52pm by UT News Service
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Imphal: Tangkhul Frontal Organisations today submitted a resolution to Chief Minister N. Biren Singh showing their commitment to extend full cooperation and support to the State Government’s War on Drugs Campaign. The delegation team who met the Chief Minister today … Continue reading →

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Poppy Plantation Imbroglio

Posted on December 20, 2021 - 4:12pm by UT Desk
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Barring the environmental cost of a tree, this article is purely my thoughts and analysis. Any thought-provoking idea or supplementary to my thoughts would be highly appreciated. Neo-Jhuming Born and raised in Ukhrul district, Manipur, I have a responsibility to … Continue reading →

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One arrested with 202.2 kg of poppy seeds in Manipur

Posted on November 26, 2021 - 9:08pm by UT News Service
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Imphal: Police in Manipur’s Bishnupur district have recovered a huge quantity of poppy seeds, chemicals and equipment used in manufacturing brown sugar. An individual later identified as Nawas Khan Singamayum during the raid that led to the recovery of the … Continue reading →

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