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Short SummaryIn early July 2025, researchers L. Arunkumar and M. Thoibi from Mayai Lambi College, Imphal West, officially documented a brand-new freshwater fish species, Barilius imphalensis, in the Imphal River’s Khongnang Pheidekpi area. Locally called “Ngawa” in Meitei, this danionid fish stands out due to its lack of barbels, short vertical blue stripes, 41-scale lateral line, and…
Short SummaryOn May 20, 2025, journalists heading to Ukhrul to cover the Shirui Lily Festival in a government vehicle were blocked at Gwaltabi by security personnel, who demanded the word ‘Manipur’ be removed from the vehicle. Media unions, notably the All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) and Editors’ Guild Manipur (EGM), condemned the act as…
Short Summary Farmer D. Rapi from Purul Rosofii village in Senapati district, Manipur, has successfully grown the HRMN‑99 apple varietal organically. After planting around 350 saplings in 2021, he harvested about 20 kg in 2024 and over 100 kg this year—all without chemical inputs. HRMN‑99 thrives at lower altitudes with fewer chilling hours, making it ideal for the…
Short Summary of the NewsSecurity forces in Manipur arrested five militants, including two juveniles, from two banned outfits in separate operations across Imphal East and Bishnupur districts. Three active cadres from the Prepak outfit were detained in Keirao Khunou, while two members of the Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG)—linked to extortion—were arrested in Keibi Heikak Mapan…
Short Summary of the NewsThe NSCN/GPRN (K) faction, led by self-styled Gen (Retd.) Niki Sumi, has accused the Indian government of using agencies like the Enforcement Directorate to tarnish his image and derail ongoing Indo‑Naga peace talks. They dismissed recent money-laundering allegations—stemming from a 2017 incident—as recycled propaganda, asserting the funds seized were for a…
Short Summary of the NewsOn July 6, 2025, A. Sharda Devi, BJP’s state president in Manipur, declined to comment on a boycott call by Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the umbrella body of the Kuki-Zo community. KIM announced that all 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs—seven of whom are from BJP—will refuse to support the formation of any new government after…
Short Summary of the News On July 6, 2025, a heartbreaking incident unfolded in Manipur when 21‑year‑old Meitei Salai Thiyam, also known as Leo, was fatally stabbed by his ex‑girlfriend, 21‑year‑old Pinky, during an attempt to resolve lingering issues from their past relationship . The confrontation escalated at a meeting in Thanga Ithing, Bishnupur district, turning…
Some cadres of the United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK)—including General Secretary N. Ahed alias Lemba and several top leaders—escaped a ceasefire camp at Yaithibi Loukon, Kakching district, on July 4, 2025, taking weapons with them. UPPK Chairman Konthoujam Homeshwar urged the public not to support these errant members or any monetary demands, and instead…
Short SummaryKuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) — the apex body representing the Kuki-Zo community — has issued a definitive directive prohibiting all 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs, including seven from the BJP, from participating in the formation of any new government after the state’s President’s Rule. The resolution, passed unanimously on July 4, 2025, asserts an unwavering stance…
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,…