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Joupi and Phundrei Battalions of Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGAR) (South) under Spear Corps in a joint operation with Manipur Police foiled a major attack by recovering an Improvised explosive device (IED) near Kuljang village in Chandel district of Manipur.

Manipur on Wednesday reported 358 more COVID-19 positive cases, with Imphal West and Imphal East continuing to report the highest tally.

Imphal West on Tuesday reported 151 new COVID-19 cases, highest among all districts in the state.

A combined force of Chandel district police, NAB, MR and SDO Chakpikarong conducted the drive at a poppy cultivation farm at the hill slope of Govok village which is about 12 km South East from the Chandel district Police Station.

Imphal West on Tuesday reported 151 new COVID-19 cases, highest among all districts in the state.

Successful orange grower of Konaitong village said he no longer wants to aspire for government jobs, but will work on expanding his farm and produce more seasonal fruits such as pineapple, lemon, banana and grapefruit.

IFP Editorial: The usual oil palm planting practises burning an area after felling forests or draining peat swamps cause massive loss of forests and biodiversity.

Assam Rifles and Manipur Police recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Churachandpur district of Manipur on Tuesday. An IED was also recovered in Chandel district on Monday.

Based on a tip-off, a joint team of Keithelmanbi Battalion of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, launched the operation which led to the apprehension of the insurgent along with one 9mm pistol, stated a release issued by IGAR (South).

Manipur's COVID-19 confirmed tally climbed to 1,26,821 as 116 more people tested positive for the infection, while the death toll remained 2,012.