Hours after Rahul Gandhi's visit, trouble erupts in Manipur district
Jul 10, 2024In Manipur's Jiribam, the home of tribal leader Seijathang Khangsai was set ablaze by arsonists, leading to unrest in the district. Following Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's visit, tensions remain high in the ethnically divided area. Central security forces' presence has raised concerns among tribal residents, prompting a 12-hour shutdown. In Kangpokpi, protests broke out over the arrest of five men by security forces, adding to the ongoing discord in the region since last year's ethnic conflict.
Urge PM Narendra Modi to visit Manipur, comfort local people: Rahul
Jul 9, 2024Rahul Gandhi calls on PM Modi to visit Manipur amidst ongoing violence in the state. Security forces face attack before Gandhi's arrival. Strict security measures, including a ban on aerial photography, implemented in Jiribam district.
Assam floods: Situation critical, affected people over 24 lakh, 77 animals dead
Jul 6, 2024The flood situation in Assam remains critical, affecting over 24 lakh people with casualties reported in Kaziranga National Park. Relief efforts are underway with thousands seeking shelter in camps. Water levels in rivers are expected to rise in the next 24 hours. Stay informed for further updates on the evolving situation.
Assam flood: Sandbar dweller delivers baby on rescue boat in Morigaon
Jul 5, 2024In flood-hit Morigaon, Dr. P C Pator led a team evacuating Jahanara Khatoon from Khandakhaiti on Wednesday. They delivered her baby on a boat on the Brahmaputra. Both mother and baby, with a congenital defect, are safe at Jhargaon block PHC. Visiting five chars, the team also evacuated another pregnant woman, focusing on expectant mothers and urgent cases.
Separated from mother, 2-year-old rhino calf rescued from flood in Assam's Kaziranga national park
Jul 4, 2024A 2-year-old female rhino calf stranded in Kaziranga National Park's floodwaters was rescued by Assam forest frontline and Mobile Veterinary Service (MVS) teams. Separated from its mother, the calf was transported to the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) and is now under 24/7 veterinary care. The calf is active and receiving the necessary care for a hopeful return to the wild.
Roots of conflict run deep in Manipur: PM Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha
Jul 4, 2024PM Modi in Rajya Sabha discussed Manipur’s unrest, citing the 1993 conflict. Emphasizing govt coordination, with 500 arrests, 11,000 FIRs, he addressed flood issues and ethnic violence after Congress MP Bimol Akoijam's concerns. Mentioned NDRF deployment and North East progress following President's address.
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