The neglected Thoubal River, similar to a drain, still runs lifeless as it is the dry season now and fewer people are using the river water as it runs on a dangerous level of NTU.
The High Court order in March 2023 had played a key role in triggering the ongoing ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities in the state.
A single bench of Manipur High Court on December 15, 2023 had directed the state government to appoint Ph Vivekananda Sharma as director in-charge of Directorate of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Manipur within a period of 15 days.
Mangneikam Haokip, 45, the village chief of Lanchah village, Chassad, Kamjong district was arrested on February 6, 2023 in connection with two FIRs against him under section 18 (b) and 18/46 of ND and PS Act by Chassad police for poppy cultivation.