MANIPUR CONFLICT
Manipur conflict: Displaced man ends life inside relief camp Identified as Angom Premkumar of Tuibong area in the neighbouring Churachandpur district, the victim was found hanging around 9.15 pm at his prefabricated relief house set up on the premises of a state-run sericulture project at Kwakta.
08 Jul, 2024, 12.40 AM ISTDemonstrators protest in Manipur, seek resolution to end ethnic violence in state Protests in Manipur seek political solution for ethnic violence. ITLF demands Union Territory for Kuki-Zo people. Riots caused casualties and displacement. Rallyists appeal to Home Minister for action. Buffer Zone requested for Jiribam. Peace effort...
25 Jun, 2024, 05.12 PM ISTManipur Governor appeals for financial aid amidst state crisis Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey addressed the economic and security challenges in the state, seeking financial assistance during a meeting with the Finance Minister. A delegation of leaders from the INDIA bloc, led by Okram Ibobi Singh and M. Nara, ...
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MHA to talk to Meiteis, Kukis in Manipur to bridge ethnic divide: Amit Shah Union Home Minister Amit Shah vowed to address the ethnic divide in Manipur by engaging with both the Meitei and Kuki communities promptly. He emphasized increasing central forces deployment if necessary to restore peace and take strict legal action...
18 Jun, 2024, 11.01 AM ISTNo peace in Manipur even after one year, address situation with priority: RSS chief Bhagwat RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat expressed concern over the ongoing unrest in Manipur, urging the situation to be prioritized. Speaking at an RSS event in Nagpur, he highlighted that Manipur, once peaceful a decade ago, has been in turmoil for the past year,...
11 Jun, 2024, 11.08 AM ISTPay urgent attention to Manipur's cry for help, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed cadres in Nagpur, highlighting issues in Manipur and criticizing the lack of dignified political discourse during the election campaign.
11 Jun, 2024, 12.22 AM ISTManipur unrest forces residents to seek refuge in Assam Residents of the bordering areas claimed that about 600 people have taken shelter in various parts of Lakhipur in Cachar district, entering the state by crossing the Jiri river over the last four days. They are taking shelter in villages at Jirighat...
10 Jun, 2024, 03.15 PM ISTPolice outpost torched, more than 70 houses set on fire in Manipur's Jiribam Curfew was imposed in Jiribam and adjoining Tamenglong districts for an indefinite period after protests erupted over the killing of 59-year-old Soibam Saratkumar Singh at Jiribam on Thursday night by suspected 'armed attackers'.
08 Jun, 2024, 08.23 PM ISTManipur: Heart of Imphal comes to a standstill following 24-hour total shutdown call This shutdown, effective from Monday midnight until Tuesday midnight, has paralyzed business activities, further exacerbating the ongoing ethnic conflict.
20 May, 2024, 07.57 PM ISTSome central forces to be temporarily withdrawn from Manipur for Lok Sabha polls Some central troops in Manipur to be withdrawn for Lok Sabha polls, likely to return after. Villagers plead for cancellation of withdrawal orders due to ongoing violence.
18 May, 2024, 02.56 PM ISTManipur violence accounted for 97% of displacements in South Asia in 2023: Report Conflict in South Asia in 2023 saw 69,000 displacements, primarily by the Manipur violence during the Tribal Solidarity March, sparking ethnic clashes and land disputes among the Meitei and Kuki communities.
15 May, 2024, 02.29 PM ISTManipur's proactive initiatives to rebuilding lives and communities affected by the conflict State Government of Manipur initiates diverse relief efforts, including skill training in hospitality and healthcare restoration for ethnic conflict victims. Emphasis on long-term solutions to foster societal well-being and economic growth in the re...
10 May, 2024, 09.21 PM ISTManipur introduces 'School on Wheels' program to educate students in relief camps Manipur's 'School on Wheels' educates students in relief camps after ethnic conflict. Schools shut due to hailstorm. Governor Uikey's initiative provides library, computers, sports items for displaced students. Casualties, injuries, displacements re...
07 May, 2024, 09.00 AM ISTMizoram: 50 Myanmarese refugees increase tally to 34,332 Following a recent influx of 50 individuals from Myanmar to Mizoram, the number seeking refuge has risen to 34,332. According to a Mizoram government official, these individuals are entering Mizoram to avoid being conscripted into the Arakan Army (A...
06 May, 2024, 09.50 PM ISTManipur one year on: Meitei-Kuki couples forced to live apart, contemplate uncertain tomorrow In Manipur's troubled times, Meitei-Kuki couples face separation and uncertainty. Ethnic clashes have forced many couples to live apart, with one spouse in the valley and the other in the hills. Mothers see their children once a month, and fathers l...
02 May, 2024, 02.49 PM ISTManipur: 4 EVMs damaged by unidentified people at different booths Four Electronic Voting Machines were damaged during the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in conflict-ridden Manipur. The polls took place in two constituencies, Inner and Outer Manipur, with incidents of intimidation and firing reported. Manipur h...
19 Apr, 2024, 07.30 PM ISTDisplaced Manipur tribals urge special voting arrangements Ten tribal MLAs from Manipur's Kuki-Zomi-Hmar community have requested the Election Commission to enable voting for the 50,000 displaced community members scattered across the country due to ethnic violence last year. The MLAs seek special arrangeme...
26 Mar, 2024, 10.49 PM ISTPM Narendra Modi unveils a bunch of projects for strife-torn Manipur Under the Vikshit Bharat Vikshit North East programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled projects worth Rs 55,600 crore for six northeast states. For Manipur, projects worth Rs 3500 crores were launched, including Manipur Technical University, I...
09 Mar, 2024, 09.13 PM ISTArmy officer kidnapped in Manipur, fourth such incident since conflict began A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army, Konsam Kheda Singh, was kidnapped from his home in Manipur's Thoubal district by unknown individuals, marking the fourth such incident since the conflict in Manipur began. The reason for the abduction...
08 Mar, 2024, 05.43 PM IST259 out of 6000+ illegal Myanmar immigrants sent back: Manipur CM Biren Singh Ex-gratia amount has been giving to the next of kin of 114 deceased and the remaining are in the process, and will be distributed after verification, he said, adding that weapons used by the militants are trying to be identified by the government.
04 Mar, 2024, 10.07 PM IST