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Manipur CM Reviews Fisheries Sector, Indigenous Fish Production Rises as Imports Drop
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

Imphal, July 14: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh chaired a high-level review meeting with officials of the Fisheries Department on July 13 to assess the state’s progress in strengthening indigenous fish production and reducing dependence on imported fish. The meeting focused on expanding sustainable aquaculture, improving fish production, and enhancing the livelihoods of fishing communities as part…

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Manipur’s ₹1,766 Crore Imphal Ring Road Project Faces Funding Crisis as ADB Reportedly Withholds Support
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

Imphal, July 14: The proposed Imphal Ring Road (IRR) Project, one of Manipur’s largest planned infrastructure initiatives, has reportedly encountered a major financial setback after the Asian Development Bank (ADB) withheld funding, raising concerns over the future of the project. According to sources, the ADB is reassessing its financial commitment following alleged irregularities and delays in the implementation of…

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Manipur: Former MPS Officer Thounaojam Brinda Joins Congress, Announces Yaiskul Bid for 2027 Assembly Elections
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

Imphal, July 13: Former Manipur Police Service (MPS) officer and noted anti-drug campaigner Thounaojam Brinda has officially joined the Indian National Congress, marking a significant political development ahead of the 2027 Manipur Assembly elections. Alongside 10 other prominent personalities, Brinda was inducted into the party during a programme held in Imphal. At the event, Brinda also formally declared her intention…

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Manipur: Fresh Landslides Delay Reopening of NH-102A Tadubi–Ukhrul Highway
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

Imphal, July 12: Continuous rainfall has triggered fresh landslides along the Tadubi–Ukhrul section of National Highway-102A (NH-102A) in Manipur, bringing traffic to a complete halt and further delaying the reopening of the key highway. The highway, which has remained closed since June 27 for blacktopping and maintenance work, has suffered repeated mudslides near Vaorei, disrupting restoration efforts and leaving commuters and…

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Manipur: Alleged Drug Trafficker Held, Brown Sugar Worth ₹5 Crore Seized in Multiple Anti-Narcotics Operations
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

Imphal, July 12: Manipur Police, working in coordination with Haryana Police, arrested an alleged interstate drug trafficker in Churachandpur and recovered ₹29.42 lakh suspected to be proceeds from narcotics trafficking. In separate anti-drug operations across the state, security forces also seized over 5.148 kg of suspected brown sugar valued at approximately ₹5 crore and arrested three individuals for allegedly possessing…

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Manipur: World Meetei Council Reiterates Demand for Scheduled Tribe Status, Seeks Constitutional Protection
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com July 11, 2026July 11, 2026

Imphal, July 11: The World Meetei Council (WMC) has once again called for the inclusion of the Meetei/Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) list, stating that the demand is rooted in constitutional provisions aimed at protecting the community’s identity, ancestral land, language, and cultural heritage. In a statement released on Saturday, the international socio-cultural organisation…

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Six Meetei houses were burned down by Kuki in front of Central security forces at Leimakhong
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com July 11, 2026July 11, 2026

Imphal, Manipur: At least five houses belonging to Meitei residents were reportedly destroyed in a fire following an alleged attack by suspected Kuki militants in Kanto Sabal, near Leimakhong, on Friday, according to local residents and ground reports. The affected families were identified as L. Sanathoi (21), L. Rajesh (36), L. Rahul (31), L. Nungshitombi, T. Leiri (80), and…

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Manipur: NIA, CRPF Arrest Two Suspects in Six Naga Civilians Murder Case
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Imphal, Manipur: A joint operation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has led to the arrest of two suspects in connection with the abduction and killing of six Naga civilians in Manipur. Security agencies are continuing intensive operations to trace five other accused allegedly linked to the case. According to police, the arrested…

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Manipur: 300 Loaded Vehicles Stranded on Damaged NH-37; Transporters Threaten PIL Against NHIDCL
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Around 300 loaded vehicles travelling under security escort remain stranded on the severely damaged National Highway-37 (Imphal–Silchar) in Manipur’s Noney district, as worsening road conditions continue to disrupt the state’s primary supply route. According to reports, the stranded convoys departed from Jiribam carrying 109 fuel tankers and 191 goods trucks, but were forced to halt in Noney district due to knee-deep mud and severely…

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Manipur: Woman Arrested with 22 kg Methamphetamine Tablets Worth Rs 25 Crore in Churachandpur
Bymanipurarticles@gmail.com July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Imphal, Manipur: A joint team of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Manipur Police has arrested a woman and seized 22 kilograms of methamphetamine tablets, commonly known as World is Yours (WY) tablets, during an anti-drug operation in Churachandpur district. Officials estimated the value of the seized narcotics at around Rs 25 crore in the illegal regional market. The operation was conducted on Wednesday…

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