Imphal East schools to reopen from June 12

• IMPHAL — The Manipur government has announced the reopening of all government, government-aided, and private schools in Imphal East district from June 12, following a period of closure due to recent flooding.
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• The announcement was made through an official order issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Imphal East, Dr. Nivedita Lairenlakpam, on Wednesday. The order came after a field enquiry report submitted by the Zonal Education Officer, Zone-II, Porompat, assessed the situation as suitable for resuming academic activities.
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• “Based on the field enquiry report...it is hereby informed to all concerned that all government, government-aided, and private schools in Imphal East district shall reopen and resume normal functioning with effect from 12th June, 2025,” stated the order.

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• It also directed all zonal education officers, principals, and headmasters to take necessary precautionary measures and ensure smooth and safe reopening of schools.
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• Earlier, on June 1, the state government had extended the summer holidays for schools in Imphal East, Imphal West, and Senapati subdivision of Senapati district “until further orders” due to the impact of widespread flooding.
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• However, the same order by Secretary (Education-Schools), N Praveen Singh, had also delegated the authority to individual Deputy Commissioners to assess and decide on school closures or reopening based on local conditions, with prior intimation to the state government.
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• The recent floods in Manipur have affected nearly 1.66 lakh people, damaged over 35,000 houses, and impacted 76 public infrastructures across 708 localities. Tragically, the disaster also claimed four lives, including three children.