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Summary of the News Academic activities in government higher secondary schools across Manipur came to a standstill for the third consecutive day as over 600 contractual teachers from the 2018 batch continued their pen-down strike. They are demanding regularisation of services based on a state cabinet decision from January 2022 and timely salary disbursal as…
Summary of the News On July 23, 2025, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Ratan Thiyam, the illustrious Manipuri theatre director who passed away at the age of 77. In a heartfelt post on social media, Sarma remembered Thiyam as a “brilliant ambassador” of Northeast Indian culture and…
Summary of the News Dengue fever is now affecting 11 districts across Manipur, with 91 confirmed cases reported recently and one death confirmed in Bishnupur district. The outbreak has prompted health officials to ramp up fogging, launch public awareness campaigns, and urge community participation to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds. The spread spans both valley and…
Summary of the News In a robust traffic enforcement operation, the Manipur Traffic Police ramped up its statewide crackdown and, within a 24-hour window, detained around 120 vehicles, issued 77–120 challans, and collected ₹1.28 lakh in fines. These measures targeted routine violations like missing documents, illegal tints, and absence of number plates. The aim? To bolster…
Summary of the News Theatrical maestro and visionary director Ratan Thiyam, renowned for transforming Indian theatre with his innovative usage of traditional and contemporary forms, passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 77. As the founder of Imphal’s Chorus Repertory Theatre, former Director and Chairperson of National School of Drama, and a…
Summary of the News In a well-coordinated anti-insurgency operation on the night of July 22, 2025, Manipur Police swooped down on three separate hideouts in Imphal West, resulting in the arrest of alleged cadres from the banned People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Progressive), commonly known as PREPAK (Pro). The first detainee, Wangkhem Amarjit Meitei (31),…
Summary During routine construction work in Langthabal, Imphal West on July 22, 2025, laborers unearthed a stash of World War II relics roughly four feet underground. Discovered among rusted shell casings, water bottles, a hand grenade, tin cans, and spades, these items likely date back to the historic Battle of Imphal in 1944, when Allied…
Summary Two outstanding officers from the Manipur Police Sports Club—Leishangthem Kumarjit—shone brightly at the World Police & Fire Games 2025 held in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. He clinched three medals: a silver each in Masters (50+, 90 kg) bodybuilding, sports physique, and a bronze in arm-wrestling. Their success mirrors the stellar performance of other Indian contingents, underscoring…
Summary Manipur Police apprehended two young men—Kshtrimayum Ajoy (20) of Tellou Mayai Leikai and Mangsatabam Ajay (21) of Nongada Kameng Khunjao—on July 20 in connection with a sexual assault case involving a minor under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act at Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East district. The swift action following…
Article Summary Manipur Police recently executed coordinated operations across the state, leading to the arrest of seven militants from various banned outfits, including PLA, PREPAK, UPPK, and KCP (PWG). Conducted in districts like Imphal East, West, and Churachandpur, the raids also uncovered a substantial weapons cache—ranging from mortars and rifles to hand grenades and tear-smoke…