Rally by students & educators demanding disturbance‑free educational zones
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Rally by students & educators demanding disturbance‑free educational zones

Short SummaryHundreds of students, teachers, and education advocates marched across Manipur’s valley districts—including Imphal East, Imphal West, Kakching, Thoubal, and Bishnupur—on July 5, 2025. Organized by the Coordinating Committee on Disturbance‑Free Educational Zone Demand (involving 16 student and teacher groups), the protest called for a secure, disruption‑free learning environment. Demonstrators demanded an end to militant extortion,…

Manipur government reissues memo strengthening confidentiality
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Manipur government reissues memo strengthening confidentiality

Short SummaryThe Manipur Government, via a memorandum from the Secretariat’s General Administration Department, has issued a stern reminder to all state employees—not just bureaucrats, but those in PSUs, universities, aided bodies, and non-official persons—to uphold the confidentiality of documents marked ‘Secret’ or ‘Confidential’. Any unauthorized referencing, copying, or retention violates Rules 8–11 of the CCS (Conduct)…

2012 bomb blast at former Assembly Speaker’s house. Documents, arms discovered during the extortion case
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2012 bomb blast at former Assembly Speaker’s house. Documents, arms discovered during the extortion case

A 49-year-old former PREPAK insurgent, Nameirakpam Dhamen Singh alias Meitei, was re-arrested in Imphal today, July 5, 2025, for his alleged role in a 2012 bomb attack at the home of former Manipur Assembly Speaker Irengbam Hemochandra. Initially arrested on June 18 for extortion, Singh was re-arrested inside the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s court after fresh…

Manipur: Militant Arrested; Arms And Ammunition Recovered In Churachandpur And Imphal East
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Manipur: Militant Arrested; Arms And Ammunition Recovered In Churachandpur And Imphal East

Manipur security forces arrested a UNLF (Pambei faction) militant in Imphal West and seized a significant cache of arms and ammunition in separate operations across Churachandpur, Imphal East, and Bishnupur districts on July 4–5, 2025. The arrest took place in Moirangkhom, and weapons included rifles, pistols, grenades, live rounds, bulletproof gear, and communication equipment ….

Manipur Police recover four stolen vehicles in Thoubal
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Manipur Police recover four stolen vehicles in Thoubal

Manipur Police recovered four stolen vehicles in Thoubal district on July 4, 2025. The haul— a white Mahindra Bolero, blue Maruti Suzuki Fronx, silver Maruti Swift, and black TATA Xenon—were seized in Lilong Turel Ahanbi under Lilong Police Station during targeted raids. While three owners have been identified, the TATA Xenon’s owner is still unknown…

Imphal West  DC orders  Bold Clean-Up Drive: Bye-Bye Unauthorized Structures by July 11
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Imphal West DC orders  Bold Clean-Up Drive: Bye-Bye Unauthorized Structures by July 11

Short Summary of the News The Deputy Commissioner of Imphal West has ordered the removal of unauthorized structures and debris obstructing river channels and drainage systems. The deadline set by July 11, 2025, is aimed at improving water flow, preventing flooding, and enhancing urban cleanliness in Imphal. Encroachers are mandated to dismantle or vacate their…

Manipur Traffic Police slaps over Rs 10 lakh in fines via e-challan system
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Manipur Traffic Police slaps over Rs 10 lakh in fines via e-challan system

Short Summary of the News Between June 24 and July 3, 2025, Manipur Traffic Police issued approximately 600 e-challans, collecting a total of ₹10.22 lakhs in fines using the digital e-challan system. The fines — ₹6.94 lakhs from 398 challans between June 24–30 and ₹3.27 lakhs from 193 challans between July 1–3 — stemmed from various traffic violations…

Bringing Peace Home: Manipur Chief Secretary Roadmap to Resettle IDPs by December 2025
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Bringing Peace Home: Manipur Chief Secretary Roadmap to Resettle IDPs by December 2025

Short Summary of the News Manipur Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh has announced that peace is gradually returning to the state and launched a three-phase plan to resettle approximately 57,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) by December 2025. The first phase begins in July, followed by further relocations in October and December. The state will aid…

Assam: Manipur man alleges genital removal without consent at Silchar hospital

Assam: Manipur man alleges genital removal without consent at Silchar hospital

Short Summary of the News A 28-year-old man from Manipur filed a police complaint in Assam, alleging that a doctor at RE Hospital in Silchar surgically removed his genitals without consent. He initially sought treatment for a genital infection and was advised to undergo a biopsy, but claims the procedure resulted in the removal of…

A Deep Dive: Manipur’s Bold Crackdown on Illegal Firearms in Churachandpur and Bishnupur
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A Deep Dive: Manipur’s Bold Crackdown on Illegal Firearms in Churachandpur and Bishnupur

Short Summary of the News Security forces in Manipur recently arrested one individual and recovered a cache of 11 illicit firearms, ammunition, and military gear during coordinated search operations in Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts. The haul included country-made AK rifles, pistols, a Sten carbine, improvised weapons (“pumpis”), live rounds, bulletproof jackets, helmets, walkie-talkie sets, and…