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Manipur security forces bust two insurgent camps, nabs senior KCP-MFL cadre

Manipur counter-insurgency operations

Imphal: Security forces in Manipur dismantled two insurgent group camps, seized a substantial cache of arms and ammunition, and arrested a top militant cadre during operations carried out over the past 36 hours in the state, officials said on Tuesday. Camp destroyed in Chandel In the first counter-insurgency operation, forces destroyed a militant camp located […]

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Manipur: Centre sanctions 5,000 houses for IDPs under PMAY-G

Imphal: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday approved the construction of 5,000 new houses for the rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Manipur under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY–G). The approval follows a proposal submitted by the Manipur government for a special project under PMAY-G to […]

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Manipur: Two arrested, 24 Ibex rescued in wildlife smuggling bust

Imphal: Security forces arrested two alleged cattle smugglers and rescued 24 Ibex—wild mountain goats, illegally transported from Myanmar into Manipur through Tengnoupal district. Acting on intelligence about cross-border smuggling, central security forces and Manipur police maintained heightened vigilance along the porous border areas of Tengnoupal district. During a special operation, a vehicle (MN-02B-8290) transporting the […]

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Manipur: Union FM Sitharaman assures Centre’s support for economy, IDPs

Imphal: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday assured Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh that the Centre would extend full support to revive the state’s financial health, which has been severely impacted by the ethnic violence. An official statement from the Chief Minister’s Secretariat said that Khemchand Singh met the Union Finance Minister at […]

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Manipur: CM seeks Territorial Army Battalion during meeting with Rajnath Singh in Delhi

Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday called on Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and urged him to raise a Territorial Army (TA) battalion for the state. According to an official statement issued by the Manip…

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Manipur: PLA and UKNA cadres involved in extortion arrested in joint operation

Manipur UKNA cadres

Imphal: A joint team of the Indian Army and Manipur Police arrested one cadre each from the proscribed United Kuki National Army (UKNA) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), and recovered arms, ammunition, and communication devices on Sunday, reports stated on Monday. The arrestees were accused of being involved in extortion activities. The arrested UKNA […]

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Imphal-Kolkata flight ticket prices rise as stranded people from other states rush to leave violence-hit Manipur

IMPHAL: Airliners have increased the prices of flight tickets between Kolkata and Imphal as people from other states of the country, who were left stranded following violence in Manipur, are rushing to return home. Prices of flight tickets between Imp…

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WATCH | Manipur violence: Rescued civilians thank Army, Assam Rifles for efforts to restore normalcy

IMPHAL: Civilians, who were rescued by the personnel of the Indian Army and the Assam Rifles in the violence-hit Manipur, have thanked both the armed forces for their efforts to restore normalcy in the state. WATCH VIDEO: “While the world saw vio…

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Vineet Joshi appointed as new chief secretary of Manipur

IMPHAL: Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Vineet Joshi has been appointed as the new chief secretary of Manipur. The appointment of Vineet Joshi as the new chief secretary of Manipur was approved by the appointments committee of the c…

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Over 670 Nagaland residents evacuated from violence-hit Manipur

KOHIMA: As many as 676 residents, hailing from Nagaland, were evacuated from violence-hit Manipur. The evacuated Nagaland residents were evacuated from Manipur on Sunday (May 07). The civilians were evacuated and brought to Kohima from Manipur following a joint operation by personnel of Assam Rifles and Nagaland police. Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio has expressed […]

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Manipur violence | Curfew relaxed in Churachandpur for 3 hours

IMPHAL: With security forces in Manipur bringing the law-and-order situation in the state partially under control, curfew in Churachandpur district was relaxed for three hours on Sunday (May 07). This was informed by the Indian Army in a statement. Cu…

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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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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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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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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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