MANIPUR NEWS TODAY

Manipur: 94 polling stations to be set up for internally displaced persons

Manipur's Chief Electoral Officer PK Jha announced the identification of 94 special polling stations across the state to facilitate voting for internally displaced persons (IDPs). These IDPs, numbering around 24,500 across 10 districts, will have the option to vote at designated polling stations created specifically for them.

Bharti Hexacom's Rs 4,275 crore IPO opens today. What GMP indicates ahead of subscription

Sunil Mittal-driven telco Bharti Airtel holds a 70% stake or 35 crore shares and the remaining 30% shareholding, equivalent to 15 crore equity shares is held by non-promoter TCIL.

We respect PM's oratory talent but... he needs fresh energy: Oppn reacts to Modi's post Budget address in Lok Sabha

The Opposition in India has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for repeatedly attacking the Opposition during the Motion of Thanks on President's address. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized Modi's oratory talent but argued that his recent speech was below form. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi compared Modi's words to Mallikarjun Kharge's discussion on the work of UPA in Rajya Sabha, comparing them to Rahul Gandhi's arrogance.

Ram Mandir Inauguration bank holiday: Are all banks closed today?

Ram Mandir Inauguration bank holiday: The Centre and PSU banks have both declared a half-day for all of their offices. But are private banks open on January 22, 2024 i.e., today?

Assam police to provide training facilities for a battalion of Manipur police

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said, “As there is no environment for training of police battalions in Manipur, a battalion of Manipur will be trained in Dergaon. The chief minister of Manipur has requested me for the training of the battalion. It was purely an official discussion and not political.”

N Biren Singh, Himanta Biswa Sarma discuss security, developmental issues of northeast

Taking to Facebook, Biren said “It was a pleasure meeting with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma Ji, at his official residence in Guwahati today.”

Manipur: UNLF faction says peace talks with govt a death trap, betrayal of people

In a statement the faction added this is to reiterate the stand of UNLF on the question of talks with India. At long last, the breakaway Pambei Group of the UNLF has signed a 'Peace Talks Agreement' with the Government of India on November 29 at New Delhi.

Manipur government announces permanent housing scheme for displaced families

The officials said that approximately 4800 to 5000 houses have been reported to have been destroyed in valley and hilly areas of Manipur.

Dark Diwali night in conflict-torn Manipur‘s valley districts

Divergent to the previous years, the valley districts, this time, witnessed no grand Diwali festivities though the Meitei Vaisnavites observed the day at their respective residences in low key with worshipping Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and fortune.

Life comes to a halt in Manipur district as Kukis protest arrests by CBI

The arrests were made in connection with the kidnapping and suspected killing of two Manipuri youths in July, a case that had stirred widespread public outrage. The CBI had arrested four people who have been taken to Guwahati, Assam.

Naorem Roshibina Devi: From a nondescript Manipur village to Hangzou Asiad

Naorem Roshibina Devi, a Wushu fighter from Manipur, won a silver medal in the women's 60-kg Sanda final at the 19th Asian Games in China. She had hoped to win gold and make history for India in Wushu. Despite her disappointment, Roshibina was able to change her bronze medal from the 2018 Jakarta Asiad to silver this time. Her father, Naorem Damu Singh, expressed his pride in her achievement but noted that celebrations were subdued due to ethnic violence in their area.

From a nondescript Manipur village to Hangzhou Asiad; Wushu fighter Roshibina Devi wins silver

Naorem Roshibina Devi, a Wushu fighter from Manipur, won a silver medal in the women's 60-kg Sanda final at the 19th Asian Games in China. Despite hoping for a gold, she was proud of her performance and vowed to aim for gold in future competitions. Roshibina's father expressed his happiness at her achievement but acknowledged her disappointment at not winning gold.

Manipur Violence: Mobile internet services to be restored from Saturday, says CM Biren Singh

Mobile internet services, which were suspended in Manipur due to ethnic violence, will be restored from Saturday, according to Chief Minister N Biren Singh. He also called for the cancellation of the free movement regime along the India-Myanmar border. The suspension of mobile internet services was aimed at preventing the spread of fake news, propaganda, and hate speech. The Manipur government partially lifted the ban on internet services on July 25.

Modi and co using Sanatana ploy to divert attention, will face cases legally: Udhayanidhi Stalin

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has accused BJP leaders of twisting his statements and vowed to face legal action. He criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being afraid to answer questions about the Manipur violence and accused the BJP government of making empty promises.

No-confidence motion in LS: Gaurav Gogoi, TR Baalu invoke Atal Bihari Vajpayee to target PM Modi

The opposition on Tuesday invoked BJP veteran Atal Bihari Vajpayee to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi and remind him of 'rajdharma', as it accused him of taking a "vow of silence" over crucial issues such as the ethnic violence in Manipur. The DMK leader said he is supporting the no-confidence motion because "we want to kill evil".

Manipur tribal women group seeks withdrawal of remarks by solicitor general in SC

In a statement, the UNAU Tribal Women's Forum, Delhi-NCR, said the mothers of the Kuki-Hmar-Zomi community of Manipur, represented by the group, are "deeply hurt and appalled" by the remarks made by the solicitor general in the Supreme Court on August 1.Such a loose and unfounded remark from the solicitor general of the country is unbecoming, unacceptable and abhorrent, the forum said.

Assam Rifles finds itself in trying circumstances while maintaining peace in Manipur

Having footprints in entire Manipur, the Assam Rifles along with the Army and other paramilitary forces has been tasked with maintaining peace or ensuring some semblance of calming angry people of the two communities.

Kerala weather updates: Heavy rain alert in some places; schools, colleges shut in 3 districts

Amid heavy rainfall in few districts, Kerala government declared holiday in all educational institutes in Kannur, Kozhikode and Wayanad. India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains in a few places in the state till 27th July.

'Opposition not serious on grave Manipur situation': Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha

Manipur government extends ban on internet services till July 5, defers reopening of schools

The state government stated that this order is issued to prevent any disturbances of peace and public order in the jurisdiction of the State of Manipur and shall be in force for another five days.

Manipur: Sporadic incidents making return of normalcy elusive

A senior police official said that on Friday unidentified people torched three houses in Imphal East district bordering Kangpokpi district. “Houses were torched in Dolaithabi, a village at the border with Saikul sub-division of Kangpokpi district. The village has been deserted since May 3 when large-scale violence broke out.”

SC asks Centre, state to up security, relief and rehabilitation of those hit by Manipur violence

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre as well as the state government, informed the bench about the steps taken to deal with the violence and said 52 companies of central armed police force, besides Army and Assam Rifles contingents have been deployed in the strife-torn areas.

Top court to hear pleas on Manipur violence today

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narashima and JB Pardiwala is scheduled to hear the matter.