Manipur violence
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Why is PM still silent on violence-hit Manipur, asks Congress
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi was “still silent” on the violence in Manipur and why he doesn’t visit the state and make an appeal for reconciliation.…
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Manipur violence: Members of Kuki community hold protest outside Shah’s residence
New Delhi: People from Manipur’s Kuki community held a protest outside Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s residence here on Wednesday against the ongoing violence in the northeastern state, police said. The protesters were…
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Plea in SC challenging internet shutdown in violence-hit Manipur
New Delhi: A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court challenging the internet ban imposed on violence-hit Manipur since May 3. The plea, filed by Chongtham Victor Singh, a lawyer in…
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‘Ensure people’s safety in Manipur’, indigenous forum urges govt
Guwahati: The North East Indigenous Peoples’ Forum (NEIPF) has called upon the Union and state governments to step in and protect citizens amid the ethnic violence in Manipur. The NEIPF executive meeting…
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Govt sets up 3-member panel to probe Manipur violence
New Delhi: The Centre on Sunday set up a Commission of Inquiry, headed by the former chief justice of the Gauhati High Court Ajai Lamba, to probe the recent series of violence…
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No incident of violence in last 24 hrs in Manipur: Security adviser
New Delhi: There was no incident of violence in Manipur in the last 24 hours and the state was “completely peaceful” on Saturday, security adviser to state government Kuldiep Singh said. Singh…
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Manipur violence: Eminent theatre personality Heisnam Sabitri slams Kuki militants
Imphal: Padma Shri awardee (2007) and prominent theatre artiste Heisnam Sabitri on Friday said that the Kuki militants, who are under Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement, are targeting the common villagers residing…
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Center appoints new DGP amid unrest in Manipur
Imphal: Senior IPS officer Rajiv Singh, belonging to the neighbouring Tripura cadre, was on Thursday appointed as the new director general of police of Manipur for a period of three years “as…
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Panel to probe Manipur violence, strict action against those violating law: Shah
Imphal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the Central government has constituted a probe committee to be headed by a retired judge to investigate incidents of violence in Manipur…
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Govt committed to restoring peace in Manipur, ensuring return of victims to homes: Shah
Imphal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the government is committed to restore peace in Manipur, which has been beset by a series of bloody ethnic clashes for almost a…
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In search for peace, Shah holds talks with rival Kuki & Meitei leaders
Imphal: As part of his mission to broker a lasting peace in the troubled Manipur state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday met a cross section of Kuki and Meitei leaders and…
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Manipur is top priority: Home minister Amit Shah
Imphal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the government’s top priority is peace and prosperity in Manipur and he has instructed security officials to strictly deal with any activities that…
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Shah arrives in strife-torn Manipur to bring peace
Imphal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in ethnic strife-torn Manipur on Monday night to restore peace by hammering out a solution between the clashing communities, officials said. He reached the Bir…
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Manipur: 2 Kuki Zo groups say looking forward to Amit Shah’s visit
New Delhi: The United People’s Front and the Kuki National Organisation, which work for the welfare of the Kuki Zo community in Manipur, on Sunday said the killing of innocent people in…
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33 ‘terrorists’ killed in encounters since May 3: Manipur CM
Imphal: At least 33 “terrorists” of militant outfits were killed in a series of encounters with the security forces since the ethnic violence broke out in Manipur on May 3, Chief Minister…