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Candlelight march in Kohima to pray for peace in Manipur

Kohima: People from all walks of life came together here on Sunday for a candlelight march to pray for restoration of peace and normalcy in neighbouring Manipur. The march was convened by…
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While Manipur is burning, PM ‘silent’, HM ‘ineffective’, CM ‘non-functional’: Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi: Hitting out at the Centre over the situation in violence-hit Manipur, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday alleged that while the northeastern state is “burning”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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Manipur CM briefs Amit Shah about ‘evolving situation’

New Delhi: Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah here about the “evolving situation” in Manipur and said the state and central governments have been able…
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All-party meeting on Manipur violence

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and BJP National President J.P. Nadda during an all-party meeting on violence in Manipur, in New Delhi, Saturday, June 24,…
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Manipur: Stand-off in Imphal ends as Army leave with seized weapons

Imphal: After a stand-off between a mob led by women and security forces that had cordoned off Itham village in Imphal East where a dozen members of militant group KYKL were hiding,…
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Congress not allowed to present views in all-party meet: Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi: Hours after the all-party meeting, convened by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the prevailing situation in Manipur, ended, the Congress, which was represented by former chief minister Okram…
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PM constantly monitoring Manipur situation: Amit Shah at all-party meet

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been constantly monitoring the Manipur situation since day one and “guiding us with full sensitivity” to find a solution to the problem, Union Home Minister…

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Is govt trying to turn Manipur into Kashmir, asks TMC

New Delhi: The Trinamool Congress on Saturday demanded an all-party delegation be sent to violence-hit Manipur within a week as it questioned the Centre’s handling of the situation and wondered if the…
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Congress demands immediate removal of Manipur CM, says peace not possible under him

New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday said peace in violence-hit Manipur is not possible under Chief Minister N Biren Singh and demanded that the prime minister replaces him immediately. Presenting an eight-point…
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Opposition seeks visit by all-party delegation to Manipur as Shah chairs all-party meet

New Delhi: An all-party meeting convened by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday had a detailed discussion on the situation in Manipur during which several opposition parties sought an all-party delegation…
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10 militant bunkers busted in Manipur, 1,100 looted arms recovered

Imphal: Security forces on Saturday busted 10 militant bunkers in Manipur’s Kangpokpl district and recovered 1,100 arms and 13,702 pieces of ammunition, which were looted by the attackers after ethnic violence broke…
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Hundreds of people protest at Jantar Mantar for peace in Manipur

New Delhi: A conglomerate of 40 organisations on Saturday held a peaceful protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, demanding restoration of peace in violence-hit Manipur. The speakers from each of these civil society…
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Gujarat: Vadodara resident arrested for posing as PMO official

Vadodara: A man from Gujarat’s Vadodara city has been arrested for posing as a PMO official to secure the admission of two children in a private school here and trying to dupe…
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Mob torches Manipur min’s godown, tries to burn down residence

Imphal: A group of people has set on fire a private godown of Manipur minister L Susindro at Chingarel in Imphal East district, reducing it to ashes, police said on Saturday. An…
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Congress once again questions PM’s silence on Manipur

New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday once again questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on the Manipur violence accusing the BJP-led Centre of failing the people of the state miserably. Taking to…