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Hindustan Times
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Manipur begins exercise to prepare database for persons displaced by ongoing conflict
The Manipur government has begun the exercise of collating database of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) affected by the ongoing ethnic conflict in the state since May 2023, an official in the state government said. Deputy commissioner Mayanglambam Rajkumar Singh of Imphal West District, in a notice on Wednesday, said the government of Manipur is conducting an exercise of capturing data of IDPs residing in the state through a portal developed by the IT department. 'This exercise will cover both the categories of IDPs staying in the relief camps as well as those staying at various places outside the relief camps,'the notice said. Also Read: Govt, Kuki-Zo groups reach understanding to relocate camps to tribal areas As part of this exercise, the district administration Imphal West has started and is in near completion of capturing the data of the IDPs staying at the various relief camps of Imphal West district, it added. It also stated that all the IDPs residing outside the relief camps of Imphal West district to contact the concerned authorities to facilitate the capturing of details of the IDPs within a week's time, latest by June 25,2025. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki Zo groups in Manipur since May 2023. Since then, most of the displaced people are staying in relief camps across the state while some are taking shelter outside the state.
United News of India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Mock drills held at multiple locations in Manipur
Imphal, May 7 (UNI) A state-level Mock Drill under the provision of Section 19 of the Civil Defence Rules, 1968, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, titled 'Operation Abhyaas' was conducted on Wednesday. The drill was conducted at multiple locations including Johnston Higher Secondary School, the State Museum, BT Park, Polo Ground (Mapal Kangjeibung), and the Directorate of Fire Service. The mock drill was conducted across the 244 categorized civil Defence Districts of the Country. For Manipur, the drill was held in Imphal, Tengnoupal, Churachandpur, Ukhrul and Bishnupur districts. Imphal West Deputy Commissioner Mayanglambam Rajkumar Singh conducted both pre- and post-media briefings related to the mock drill held earlier. During his address, he urged the general public to remain calm, composed, and resilient when faced with hostile situations or unforeseen emergencies, as well as in their daily lives. The Deputy Commissioner extended his appreciation to all stakeholders for their cooperation during the exercise and emphasized the importance of continuous awareness and preparedness. He also called for sustained collaboration among all parties to effectively manage and respond to such eventualities in the future. The drill simulated the scenario of an air raid and was jointly carried out by the Fire Department, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Health Department, Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL), Civil Defence, educational institutions, the State Museum and the Directorate of Information & Public Relations (DIPR). The exercise featured air raid warning sirens, public address announcements by the police, fire engine sirens, blackout protocols, and rescue operations. It included search and rescue efforts, evacuation of civilians from affected areas, casualty evacuation from damaged structures, the setup of temporary medical facilities, and relocation of civilians to bunkers. Civilians were also trained in basic civil defence techniques to enhance preparedness in the event of a hostile attack. The primary objective of 'Operation Abhyaas' was to evaluate and strengthen the state's emergency response capabilities during air raid scenarios. Dignitaries, officials, staff members, personnel, students from various directorates, universities, colleges, schools, NCC cadets, and other stakeholders actively participated in and extended their full cooperation during today's mock drill. As part of the drill, the Deputy Commissioner also sought and considered feedback and opinions from the participating stakeholders. UNI NS SS
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Time of India
Manipur's Imphal Valley shuts down in protest over alleged custodial death
Normal life was affected in Manipur's Imphal valley regions on Friday after a 24-hour statewide shutdown call given by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) to protest the alleged custodial death of a 27-year-old youth earlier this month. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India pulled the plug on IWT when Pakistanis are fighting over water What makes this India-Pakistan standoff more dangerous than past ones The problem of Pakistan couldn't have come at a worse time for D-St A senior police official said that shops, markets, business establishments and educational institutions were closed and all vehicles, except that of the security forces and emergency services, remained off the roads in the valley regions, especially in Imphal East and Imphal West district. The official said, "Protesters blocked roads in Khurai Ningthoubung Leikai areas from where the victim hailed and burnt tyres". 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Imphal East's District Magistrate Mayanglambam Rajkumar Singh had on Thursday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNSS ahead of the bandh. The JAC was formed after the alleged custodial death of Khoisnam Sanajaoba on April 13. Live Events
