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Meetei body urges PM Modi to replace Manipur govt to restore peace
Imphal: In a significant development, the World Meetei Council (WMC) on Tuesday, October 22 urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to replace the present Manipur government to restore normalcy and peace in Manipur.…
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Security forces recover huge cache of arms, ammunition in strife-struck Manipur
Imphal: Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in their continued operation recovered 12 weapons and a large cache of ammunition and war-like stores in the past week in Manipur, officials said on Monday.…
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Manipur: 2 abandoned farm houses set afire by suspected militants in Jiribam
Imphal: Two abandoned farm houses have been set on fire by suspected militants in Manipur’s Jiribam district, police said on Sunday, October 20. Earlier on Saturday, suspected Kuki militants carried out attacks…
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Manipur Congress criticises BJP govt for not holding ADC elections
Imphal: Manipur Congress alleged the BJP government in the state of being “anti-tribal” and “anti-hill” people for not holding autonomous district council (ADC) elections for the last four years. Manipur has six…
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Naga outfits in Manipur oppose India-Myanmar border fencing
Imphal: After Nagaland and Mizoram, some organisations have also opposed the erection of fencing in the Naga-inhabited areas along the India-Myanmar border part in Manipur. The Naga Village Chief Federation Manipur (NVCFM)…
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Manipur: Security forces seize huge cache of arms, ammunition
Imphal: Security forces seized a huge cache of arms, ammunition and explosives during search operations in Manipur’s Kakching and Thoubal districts, a police statement said on Monday. The security forces during search…
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80% of firearms looted during Ukhrul violence recovered: Manipur Police
Ukhrul: Sixteen firearms looted by a mob from the Ukhrul police station in Manipur were recovered, police said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference, Inspector General (Operations) IK Muivah said during the…
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Extension of AFSPA represents gross injustice against tribals: Manipur’s tribal body
Imphal: Various tribal organisations, including the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), strongly criticised the N. Biren Singh-led state government for extending the term of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for another…
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Mob storms police station, loots arms during violence in Manipur’s Ukhrul
Imphal: A mob stormed a police station in Manipur’s Ukhrul town and looted arms during a clash between two groups, officials said on Thursday. Three persons were killed and 20 others injured…
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Manipur Congress slams state govt for failing to rescue 2 abducted youths
Imphal: The Manipur Congress on Wednesday, October 2 described the abduction of two youths as a total failure of the law and order situation in the state. Speaking to reporters here, state…
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Security forces making all-out efforts to rescue two missing youths: Manipur Police
Imphal: Security forces in Manipur are making all-out efforts to trace two of the three youths, who were allegedly abducted by armed men in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district three days ago, police said…
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Army rescues 1 of 3 kidnapped by suspected kuki militants in Manipur
Imphal: Suspected Kuki militants kidnapped three youths belonging to the Meitai community in Manipur while the Army rescued one of the captives on Sunday and the remaining two still are in the…
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Shutdown in Manipur hill districts hits life for second day
Imphal: Normal life remained affected in a few hill districts in Manipur, including Churachandpur and Kangpokpi, for the second day on Saturday amid the shutdown called by a few tribal organisations, anticipating…
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Suspected militants fire at village in Manipur’s Jiribam district
Imphal: Suspected militants fired at a village in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Saturday, police said. Armed men fired indiscriminately at Mongbung Meitei village from nearby hilltops and surrounding thick forests prompting retaliation…
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Manipur tribal bodies ask people not to travel outside Kuki-Zo areas from Sep 26 to 29
Imphal: Anticipating an attack on Kuki-Zo tribals in Manipur, various tribal organisations, including the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF), have asked people not to travel outside Kuki-Zo dominated areas between September 26…
