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Manipur: 644 trucks, tankers reach valley districts under security escort ahead of 48-hour strike

Imphal: A total of 644 loaded trucks and fuel tankers reached Manipur’s valley districts under security escort ahead of a 48-hour general strike that began at midnight on August 17. The vehicles, which had departed from Jiribam near the Assam border,…

Manipur truck convoy

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Manipur: Nemcha Kipgen travel rumour triggers NH-2 blockade; protesters mistakenly attack Losii Dikho’s convoy

Manipur NH-2 blockade

Imphal: Tension resurfaced along National Highway-2 in Manipur on Monday after a rumour about Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen’s travel triggered a blockade at Kanglatongbi and led to protesters mistakenly targeting the convoy of Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho. The NH-2 connects Imphal with Dimapur through Kohima. Protesters blocked the highway early in the morning […]

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Manipur: Nemcha Kipgen travel rumour triggers NH-2 blockade; protesters mistakenly attack Losii Dikho’s convoy

Manipur NH-2 blockade

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Manipur: Security forces arrest suspects, recover drugs, weapons and stolen vehicles in statewide operations

Manipur security forces operations

Imphal: Manipur security forces conducted coordinated operations across several districts between August 15 and 17, arresting multiple suspects linked to extortion, insurgency and drug trafficking while recovering illegal weapons, narcotics and stolen vehicles. According to police, the operations resulted in the seizure of 2.6 kg of suspected heroin powder, 1.015 kg of raw opium and […]

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Manipur: Tarong village bans hunting, declares Lungshietram wildlife conservation site

Tarong wildlife conservation site

Imphal: Tarong village in Manipur’s Kamjong district has imposed a complete ban on hunting and trapping within its jurisdiction, marking a significant community-led step towards wildlife conservation along the state’s border with Myanmar. The decision took effect on August 15 following an environmental awareness campaign led by climate and environmental activist Jojo Robertson through the […]

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Manipur Assembly session summoned for September 2 amid Cabinet expansion speculation

Imphal: In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (1) of Article 174 of the Constitution of India, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has summoned the eighth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly to meet at 11 am on Wednesday, Septembe…

Manipur Assembly session

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JFD calls 48-hour strike as ‘No NRC, No Census’ protests paralyse Manipur

Manipur JFD general strike

Imphal: The Campaign for Just & Fair Delimitation (JFD) has called a 48-hour general strike beginning at midnight on August 17, as protests intensified across Manipur over the government’s decision to proceed with the Census without first updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Thousands of women vendors at Khwairamband Ima Keithel shut their shops […]

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Manipur: KNF denies involvement in Langka incident that killed two

Guwahati: The Kuki National Front (KNF) has denied allegations linking its Home Secretary Jangboi Kipgen and its cadres to the recent Langka incident in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, in which two people were killed. In a statement, the KNF said neith…

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Manipur: KSO, ZSF, HSA demand action after 50 students hospitalised during Independence Day event

Manipur Independence Day event

Imphal: The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Zomi Students’ Federation (ZSF) and Hmar Students’ Association (HSA) have jointly criticised the Churachandpur district administration over what they described as serious lapses in arrangements and a lack of concern for students who fell ill during the 80th Independence Day celebrations. More than 50 students reportedly suffered dehydration and […]

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Manipur: COCOMI condemns Naga village attacks, says CM’s peace efforts failed to prevent violence

COCOMI

Imphal: The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has criticised the state government over its handling of the prolonged conflict, accusing the authorities of failing to prevent violence and protect civilians. In a statement, COCOMI condemned the August 14 attacks on Naga villages in which two Liangmai Naga civilians were killed and two others injured. […]

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Manipur: Nine insurgents arrested, arms, explosives and 2,156 rounds recovered in joint operations

Manipur insurgents arrested

Imphal: Security forces in Manipur, including the Assam Rifles and state police commandos, arrested nine active cadres of banned insurgent groups during a series of intelligence-based operations across Thoubal, Kakching and Churachandpur districts between August 9 and 16. According to a defence wing statement issued on Monday, the joint operations involved the Assam Rifles, Manipur […]

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Manipur: Churachandpur Kuki CSOs issue 48-hour ultimatum over alleged security forces hospital raid

Churachandpur Kuki CSO

Imphal: Kuki civil society organisations in Churachandpur have issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the suspension and prosecution of personnel allegedly involved in an incident at PC Nursing Home in Tuibong on the night of August 15. According to a joint statement issued by several apex Kuki civil society bodies, armed Central Security Forces allegedly entered […]

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Manipur High Court upholds candidate’s right to inspect MCSCCE 2016 evaluated answer scripts

Manipur High Court MCSCCE 2016

Imphal: The High Court of Manipur has upheld the right of candidates who appeared for the Manipur Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination (MCSCCE) 2016 (2016/2022) to inspect their evaluated answer scripts. A division bench comprising Chief Justice M. Sundar and Justice A. Bimol Singh dismissed an appeal filed by the Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) […]

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Manipur IDPs decline in Imphal East, Bishnupur as more families return home

Manipur IDPs relief camps

Imphal: The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) staying in relief camps in Manipur’s Imphal East and Bishnupur districts has declined in recent months as authorities facilitate the phased return and rehabilitation of displaced families. Officials provided the latest figures on August 16, highlighting a gradual reduction in the number of people dependent on relief […]

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