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News Summary On June 4, 2025, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla convened a crucial meeting with the Loktak Development Authority (LDA) at Raj Bhavan, Imphal, to assess the progress of the Integrated Management Plan (IMP) for Loktak Lake. This review comes in the wake of escalating water levels due to seasonal floods. The Governor emphasized…
News Summary In early June 2025, Manipur faced devastating flash floods that affected over 1.6 lakh people and damaged more than 35,000 houses. The floods, triggered by relentless monsoon rains, led to widespread displacement and significant infrastructural damage. Relief efforts are underway, with authorities setting up camps and providing essential aid to the affected populations…
News Summary In early June 2025, relentless monsoon rains have led to severe flooding across Manipur, causing widespread power outages, particularly in Imphal East and several hill districts. Submerged power stations, substations, and transmission lines have forced the Manipur State Power Company Limited (MSPCL) to shut down electricity in affected areas to prevent accidents. Restoration…
Short Summary In a heart-wrenching incident, the body of 55-year-old Takhellambam Ibochouba, affectionately known as Nongban, was recovered from the Abulok riverbed in Lairenkabi village, Imphal West district, Manipur. Ibochouba had gone missing on Sunday after being swept away by the swollen river, which had overflowed due to continuous heavy rainfall. His body was discovered…
News Summary In the wake of relentless monsoon rains, Manipur’s Imphal Valley faced severe flooding, prompting the Indian Army and Assam Rifles to launch extensive rescue operations under “Operation Jalrahat-II.” Over 944 civilians were rescued from inundated and inaccessible areas. The relief efforts included the distribution of 1,500 food packets and 4,000 bottles of clean…
News Summary In a significant development aimed at restoring peace in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, the Naga and Kuki communities have reached an interim truce concerning a recent land dispute. The Committee on Protection of Indigenous Peoples’ Ancestral Land (COPIPAL) had earlier imposed a ban on the movement of Kukis in Naga territories following an attack…
News Summary On June 2, 2025, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, accompanied by Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka and senior state officials, visited Manipur to assess border security and the status of internally displaced persons (IDPs). The delegation reviewed relief efforts, inaugurated welfare facilities in Churachandpur, and discussed long-term rehabilitation strategies for those affected…
News Summary On June 3, 2025, Manipur’s security forces intensified their operations against insurgency and extortion activities. Between May 23 and June 2, they recovered three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and four crude grenades in Tengnoupal district. Additionally, three militants affiliated with banned outfits PREPAK (Pro) and KYKL were arrested in coordinated operations across Kakching…
News Summary In early June 2025, Manipur faced devastating flash floods triggered by overflowing rivers and breached embankments. The calamity impacted over 56,000 residents and damaged approximately 10,477 homes across the state. While water levels have begun to recede, the disaster has left a trail of destruction, highlighting the urgent need for improved flood management…
Quick Summary Amid relentless rainfall and severe flooding in Manipur, the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Imphal East faced significant challenges. Floodwaters inundated the hospital premises, leading to the urgent evacuation of all patients and medical staff to nearby facilities. The hospital’s blood centre, operating on generator backup, managed to transfer 400…