The Indian Parliament has officially approved an extension of President’s Rule in Manipur for another six months, starting from August 13, 2025. This decision comes in response to the continuing ethnic tensions and law-and-order issues that have plagued the state since early 2023. The move was recommended by the Union Home Ministry, which cited the inability of the state government to maintain peace and normalcy despite ongoing efforts. Manipur has been in a state of political and...

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has appointed Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel, a 1991-batch IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre, as the new Chief Secretary of Manipur. His appointment, effective immediately, comes amid ongoing administrative efforts to restore peace and governance in the state. Goel will oversee coordination between central and state authorities, especially relevant given the current challenges around displacement and rehabilitation. State officials hope his experience will...

In a coordinated multi-district operation, security forces have recovered 86 weapons and approximately 974 rounds of ammunition from multiple locations across Imphal valley. Executed early in the morning based on actionable intelligence, the raid targeted caches believed to support militant factions implicated in ethnic violence. This sizable seizure is part of intensified efforts to restore law and order and dismantle illegal arms networks. Officials say forensic analysis is underway, and...

Heavy and continuous rainfall has triggered severe landslides across key routes between Tamenglong, Imphal, Khoupum, and the Noney district. Four critical road links are now blocked, disrupting travel and daily life in the region. The Leimatak River has overflowed, inundating vast farmlands and low-lying areas, impacting agricultural livelihoods. Authorities are monitoring the situation and deploying emergency response teams to clear debris and re-open routes. The flooding is also raising...

Landslides and Floods Cause Major Disruptions in Manipur - Relentless rainfall in Manipur has led to severe landslides and widespread flooding, disrupting normal life across several regions. Key highways, particularly the routes connecting Tamenglong and Imphal, as well as areas near Noney district, have been blocked. Overflowing rivers have submerged farmland and low-lying areas, hampering transportation and agricultural activities and raising concerns about further damage if the rains...

Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel Appointed as Manipur's New Chief Secretary The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has named Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel as the new Chief Secretary of Manipur. A 1991-batch IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre, Dr. Goel brings decades of administrative experience to the role, taking charge at a crucial time for the state.

 Security forces in Manipur halted the return of nearly 100 internally displaced persons (IDPs) attempting to go back to their native village, Dolaithabi, in Imphal East district. Officials cited the move as a "precautionary measure" in light of ongoing tensions and security risks in the area. The incident reflects the persistent unrest in the region, where thousands remain displaced due to ethnic conflict and violence.