Strengthening Security: DGP Rajiv Singh’s High-Stakes Visit to Bishnupur & Churachandpur
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Strengthening Security: DGP Rajiv Singh’s High-Stakes Visit to Bishnupur & Churachandpur

Short SummaryManipur’s Director General of Police, Rajiv Singh, visited Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts on July 18 to conduct a comprehensive review of the prevailing law-and-order situation. During his visit, he interacted with district police officers, personnel from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and probationers, aiming to boost morale and enhance coordination. The inspection concluded with a felicitation…

MANIPUR GOVERNOR AJAY KUMAR BHALLA REVIEWS WELFARE MEASURES FOR INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS
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MANIPUR GOVERNOR AJAY KUMAR BHALLA REVIEWS WELFARE MEASURES FOR INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS

Summary of the News On July 14, 2025, Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, convened a high‑level meeting at the Raj Bhavan to evaluate and enhance relief and rehabilitation efforts for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Joined by the Chief Secretary, Deputy Commissioner of Imphal West, and senior officials, the Governor reviewed progress…

Manipur BJP chief declines to address Kuki group’s boycott call on govt formation
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Manipur BJP chief declines to address Kuki group’s boycott call on govt formation

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…

Over 5,000 Refugees Return to Myanmar from Manipur
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Over 5,000 Refugees Return to Myanmar from Manipur

Recent reports confirm that around 5,000 Myanmar refugees who had sought shelter in Manipur’s Kamjong district have returned to their homeland, amid improving conditions in Myanmar following the upheaval caused by the February 2021 military coup Originally, over 7,000 individuals took refuge across remote border villages. Indian authorities registered biometric data for more than 6,000 of…

The Arrest of an Arambai Tenggol Leader for the Murder of a Differently‑Abled Man
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The Arrest of an Arambai Tenggol Leader for the Murder of a Differently‑Abled Man

Summary of the News ArticleA leader of the Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol, Longjam Khaba Singh (35), has been arrested in Imphal West on June 22, 2025, for his alleged involvement in the abduction and murder of Md Chesam Abdul Kadir, a differently-abled man who went missing around midnight on June 10–11. Kadir’s body was discovered buried in Samurou Naorem and…

DNA confirms identity of Manipur flight attendant Nganthoi Sharma killed in Air India crash
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DNA confirms identity of Manipur flight attendant Nganthoi Sharma killed in Air India crash

Quick News Summary Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, a 20-year-old cabin crew member from Thoubal, Manipur, has been officially identified as one of the victims of the Air India Flight AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12. DNA confirmation came nine days after the tragedy, and her remains are expected to arrive in Manipur on Sunday, June 22 …

Centre Favors Popular Govt in Manipur, Says Ex‑CM N. Biren Singh
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Centre Favors Popular Govt in Manipur, Says Ex‑CM N. Biren Singh

Short Summary Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh recently met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi (on the nights of June 9–10, 2025) to discuss the prolonged ethnic violence, highway blockades, displacement issues, and the public demand for a democratically elected government in the state. Singh shared a memorandum seeking extension for the MHA’s 30-day deadline…

Kuki-Zo CSOs in Manipur’s Moreh Wary Over Arrests, Submit Memorandum to Governor
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Kuki-Zo CSOs in Manipur’s Moreh Wary Over Arrests, Submit Memorandum to Governor

Quick Summary On June 7, 2025, Kuki-Zo Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Moreh, Manipur, expressed deep concerns over the arrest of Kamginthang Gangte, a Suspension of Operations (SoO) cadre. They submitted a memorandum to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, facilitated by Tengnoupal MLA Letpao Haokip, alleging unfair treatment of Kuki-Zo leaders by central agencies. The CSOs…

Manipur: KNA Kingpin Arrested in Moreh SDPO Killing & Commando Ambush Case
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Manipur: KNA Kingpin Arrested in Moreh SDPO Killing & Commando Ambush Case

Quick Summary In a significant breakthrough, a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) led to the arrest of Kamginthang Gangte, a top leader of the Kuki National Army (KNA), in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district. Gangte is alleged to be the mastermind behind the sniper attack that killed Sub-Divisional Police Officer…

Manipur: Naga Groups Ban Kukis After Violent Attack
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Manipur: Naga Groups Ban Kukis After Violent Attack

News Summary In a significant escalation of ethnic tensions in Manipur, the Committee on Protection of Indigenous People’s Ancestral Land (COPIPAL) has announced a complete ban on the movement of Kukis within territories inhabited by the Inpui, Liangmai, Rongmei, and Zeme Naga tribes. This decision, effective from June 2, 2025, follows an “unprovoked and orchestrated”…