TAMENGLONG: Laikhuram Zeneva, representing the Meitei community, was crowned Orange Queen 2025 in a grand and glittering ceremony held at the Mini Stadium, Tamenglong, Manipur on Friday evening.
The crown for First runner-up went to L Thaireimei Golmei representing the Rongmei tribe, while Ening Pame representing the Zeme tribe was crowned Second runner-up.
Zeneva, who is also the reigning Miss North East Manipur 2025 and Miss Universe Manipur 2024 First runner-up, impressed the judges and audience alike and clinched the coveted title.
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The Orange Queen 2025 walked away with a cash prize of Rs 2,00,000 along with a citation and gift hampers. The First runner-up and Second runner-up were awarded with cash prizes of Rs 1,00,000 and Rs 75,000 along with a citation and gift hampers, respectively.
A total of 22 contestants vied for the prestigious Orange Queen 2025 title at the 18th State Level Orange Festival (SLOF). The panel of judges of the beauty pageant included Strela Luwang, Femina Miss India 2023 2nd runner-up; Dejianthuiliu AK Sarah, Orange Queen 2nd runner-up 2004, Miss India Icon 2024 and Mrs India Congeniality International 2025; and Gaigondin Panmei, IRS Customs & Central Excise (retired).
Subtitle Winners
Miss Face of Orange – Gaichakliu Kamei, Contestant No. 18
Miss Popularity – Penahring Langhu, Contestant No. 10
Miss Best Walk – Laikhuram Zeneva, Contestant No. 14
Miss Best Costume – Alish Maibam, Contestant No. 7
Miss Beautiful Smile – Thaja Yumnam, Contestant No. 16
Miss Talented – K Casper, Contestant No. 6
Miss Flawless Skin – Ningthuiliu Riamei, Contestant No. 4
Miss Best Physique – Sumi Ningshen, Contestant No. 1
All the subtitle winners were awarded with a cash prize of Rs 20,000 and other gift hampers.
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