manipur violence

Manipur educational institutions ordered to close in five districts on…, reason is…

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Manipur educational institutions ordered to close in five districts on…, reason is…

Home Education Manipur educational institutions ordered to close in five districts on…, reason is… Educational institutions in the valley districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching have been closed since November 16 due to escalating violence and mob unrest. Manipur educational institutions closed (Photo Credit- IANS) Imphal: The Manipur government has reversed … Read more

Manipur: Officials say more funds sanctioned to hilly areas than to valley areas

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Manipur: Officials say more funds sanctioned to hilly areas than to valley areas

Guwahati: Officials in Manipur said that a higher amount of funds was sanctioned in the hilly areas than in the valley areas. Some tribal organisations, tribal leaders and MLAs have been accusing the state government of imbalanced allocation of funding of the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. … Read more

Fresh violence in Manipur as militants attack village in Jiribam district

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Fresh violence in Manipur as militants attack village in Jiribam district

Suspected militants made a gun and bomb attack near a village police station in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Saturday. There were no casualties in the militants’ attack in the vicinity of the Borobekra police station. A senior police official said, “The armed militants fired from their sophisticated weapons targeting the Borobekra police station and the … Read more

Manipur violence: Kuki Chiefs’ Association, Manipur condemns govt’s demand for detailed documentation of villages and hills

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Manipur violence: Kuki Chiefs’ Association, Manipur condemns govt’s demand for detailed documentation of villages and hills

The Kuki Chiefs’ Association, Manipur (KCAM) has condemned the recent order from the Manipur State Government, Department of Tribal Affairs and Hills, demanding detailed documentation of villages and hills from 1964 to the present. KCAM has said that the directive by the Manipur government “indicating the height of discrimination and oppression perpetrated by the state … Read more

Voice of the voiceless: Congress hails Rahul Gandhi’s first 100 days as LoP

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Voice of the voiceless: Congress hails Rahul Gandhi’s first 100 days as LoP

With Rahul Gandhi completing 100 days as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, the Congress on Friday hailed his contribution, saying he has been the “voice of the voiceless”. Gandhi ensured that issues of a cross-section of people such as farmers and labourers are brought to the forefront in Parliament. Congress’ media … Read more

Manipur Violence: ‘Outsider hand in crisis…’ CM Biren Singh reiterates role of foreign hand – The Economic Times Video

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Manipur Violence: ‘Outsider hand in crisis…’ CM Biren Singh reiterates role of foreign hand – The Economic Times Video

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh commended the Assam Rifles for arresting a Burmese national, stating that it validates his long-held claim that the ongoing crisis in Manipur is fueled by external forces. Singh has consistently maintained that foreign elements are responsible for the state’s unrest, and the arrest provides evidence of this, specifically highlighting … Read more

PM Modi making plans to travel within country, abroad but ‘studiously avoiding’ Manipur: Congress

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PM Modi making plans to travel within country, abroad but ‘studiously avoiding’ Manipur: Congress

The Congress on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Manipur situation and said he continues to make plans to travel in other parts of the country and abroad, “studiously avoiding” a visit to the “most troubled state”. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that on May 3, 2023, Manipur began burning … Read more

PCC brass blames BJP govt for institutional and constitutional collapse in Manipur

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PCC brass blames BJP govt for institutional and constitutional collapse in Manipur

New Delhi: Renewed violence has led to “an institutional and constitutional collapse” in Manipur, said state Congress leaders, who blamed the Modi government for the situation. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate, meanwhile, demanded the sacking of Union home minister Amit Shah over continuing violence in the north-eastern state. Addressing an AICC briefing here, Manipur Congress chief … Read more

Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh seeks to remove AFSPA from hill areas amidst ongoing ethnic violence

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Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh seeks to remove AFSPA from hill areas amidst ongoing ethnic violence

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh stated in the state assembly that he desired to remove Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from hill areas however he needed to convince the central leadership regarding the removal. AFSPA is non-existent in 19 police stations of the state and especially in Imphal. Areas in and around Imphal … Read more

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi visits Manipur, meets victims of flash floods and community strife – The Economic Times Video

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Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi visits Manipur, meets victims of flash floods and community strife – The Economic Times Video

Rahul Gandhi is visiting Manipur amid prolonged community unrest. The Meitei and Kukis communities have conflicted for almost a year. His visit follows the Congress party’s victory in both Lok Sabha seats. The state is also dealing with flash floods, which have destroyed almost 4000 houses. Rahul Gandhi is set to meet with people in … Read more