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NTA defers NEET(UG) 2023 for candidates having centres in Manipur

Guwahati: In view of the violence in Manipur, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET) for candidates who have their examination centres in the Northeastern state. Minister of State (MoS) Dr Ra…

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Manipur mayhem: Death toll rises to 54, situation ‘under control’

Imphal: The death toll in strife-torn Manipur increased to 54, officials said even as unofficial sources put the figure at several scores. Life returned to wary normalcy in Imphal Valley on Saturday as shops and markets reopened and cars started movi…

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Amid violence in Manipur, Army-Assam Rifles launch aerial surveillance along India-Myanmar border

Guwahati: Amid violence in Manipur, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles stepped up security along the India-Myanmar border so that insurgents can not sneak into the state from its hideouts in the neighbouring country, an official said on Tuesday. “Ongoin…

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Manipur: IT officer dragged out of residence and killed in Imphal

Guwahati: In what can be termed as a situation out of control, an income tax (IT) officer was allegedly killed in Imphal, Manipur amidst the ongoing clashes. The incident was reported late Friday after a tweet by the IRS association. The IRS Associati…

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Assam: Manipuris protest in Guwahati against violence, seek action

Guwahati: Manipuri people, including students, residing in Assam staged a demonstration in Guwahati on Friday, demanding action against those involved in violence in their state. Hundreds of people, mainly belonging to the Meitei community, participated in the protest in the Manipur Basti area in Guwahati. The protesters under the banner of Manipur Co-ordination Committee, Guwahati, […]

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Manipur violence: Kuki apex body urges people to exercise restraint

Guwahati: The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body of Kuki Tribes, has vehemently condemned the unfortunate incidents being happening in Manipur which have resulted in the loss of lives, burning down of churches and villages. “Since time immemorial, the Kukis are peace-loving citizens of India, having enormous contributions to India’s freedom struggle by joining the Indian National Army […]

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Manipur violence | Situation in Churachandpur, Moreh & Kakching now under firm control: Army

IMPHAL: The security situation in Churachandpur, KPI, Moreh and Kakching in violence-hit Manipur has been brought under control. This was informed by the Spear Corps (III Corps) of the Indian Army on Friday (May 05) evening. “As a result of proactive …

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Amit Shah reviews situation in violence-hit Manipur, additional central forces dispatched

IMPHAL: Union home minister Amit Shah is monitoring the situation in violence-hit Northeast state of Manipur on Friday (May 05). Amit Shah reportedly chaired at least two meetings with Manipur CM Biren Singh and senior officials of the state via video conferencing and reviewed the law-and-order situation. According to government sources, situation has largely been […]

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Nagaland groups condemn Manipur violence, call for peace

Dimapur: Various organisations in Nagaland, including church bodies, condemned the violence in Manipur and called for the restoration of peace. Condemning the act of brutality on innocent people, particularly the killing of Christians, burning down of churches and vandalisation of private houses, the Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM), in a statement, on Friday said such acts […]

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Manipur violence | Army’s behaviour will be different from that of police: DGP P Doungel

IMPHAL: Manipur director general of police (DGP) P Doungel has appealed the people of the state to “be calm” so as normalcy return to the state. The Manipur DGP further asked the people of the state to adhere to the peace appeals made by the police an…

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Taking steps to evacuate Mizoram residents stranded in violence-hit Manipur: CM Zoramthanga

AIZAWL: Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga, on Friday (May 05), said that his government is taking steps to evacuate state residents stranded in the violence-hit neighbouring Manipur. “Efforts are on to charter flights to evacuate state residents, especially students and employees stranded in the neighbouring state,” the Mizoram chief minister said. Mizoram CM Zoramthanga urged the […]

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Manipur violence | Over 11,000 affected people taking shelter in Army & Assam Rifles garrisons

IMPHAL: Over 11,000 people, who have been affected by the large-scale violence in Manipur, are taking shelter in garrisons of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles. This was informed by the Army on Friday (May 05) afternoon. “When the violence erupted in M…

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Manipur violence: BJP MLA, who was attacked by mob, airlifted to Delhi for treatment

IMPHAL: Manipur BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, who was attacked by a mob in Imphal on Thursday (May 4) evening, has been airlifted to New Delhi for treatment. Manipur BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, who was critically injured in the attack, is now stated to be out…

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Nagaland minister appeals for peace in strife-torn Manipur

KOHIMA: Nagaland’s popular minister, Temjen Imna Along, has appealed for peace after incidents of violence rocked several districts of Manipur. “It is with a heavy heart that I address the current unrest in Manipur. Also read: Manipur on the boi…

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Manipur on the boil, efforts on to restore peace

IMPHAL: Government and security forces have claimed that the situation across Manipur has been brought under control through coordinated actions by all stakeholders. IAF undertook continuous sorties from two airfields in Assam employing C17 Globemaster & AN 32 aircrafts. Induction commenced on Thursday night and additional columns commenced domination with effect from wee hours of […]

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Kuki-Meitei violence spreads to Meghalaya, 16 held

Guwahati: Amid the violence in Manipur, at least 16 people belonging to Kukis and Meiteis were arrested following a clash between the two groups in Shillong on Thursday evening. East Khasi Hills superintendent of police Sylvester Nongtnger said follow…

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Manipur: After mobile data, broadband internet services suspended

Guwahati: After the suspension of mobile internet service, the Manipur government on Thursday suspended broadband services as well. An order by the Home Department stated, “In continuation of State Home Department’s order of even number dated 03-05-2023 regarding temporary suspension of mobile data services in the territorial jurisdiction of Manipur State for a period of 5(five) […]

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Amid violence, Manipur appoint ex-CRPF chief as security advisor

New Delhi: As the situation in trouble-torn Manipur worsened on Thursday, the state government appointed retired IPS officer and former CRPF chief Kuldiep Singh as its security advisor. According to reports, Kuldiep Singh has reached Imphal. The Indian Police Service officer of the 1986 batch retired from service in September last year. He also headed the National […]

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Meghalaya to evacuate 200 students from Manipur amidst clashes

Shillong: The Meghalaya government has decided to evacuate over 200 students from Manipur following violent incidents in different parts of the state. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma chaired an emergency meeting with senior government officials and stated that they are monitoring the situation in Manipur very closely. Also Read: Assam: Margherita rape & murder accused […]

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Centre invokes Article 355 in violence-hit Manipur as situation worsens

Guwahati: The Centre has reportedly invoked Article 355 of the constitution in Manipur as the situation in the violence-hit state worsened on Thursday. Article 355 of the Constitution deals with an emergency provision by which the Centre can intervene and protect a state against external aggression or internal disturbance. Additional central security forces have been deployed in the […]

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