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Meitei, tribal organisations blame each other for fresh violence in Manipur
Imphal: After the fresh violence in Manipur’s Jiribam district, Meitei and tribal organisations on Saturday accused each other of triggering the ethnic hostilities. Amidst serious tension in Jiribam district since Thursday night…
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4 Manipur Police personnel abducted & assaulted, 2 accused held
Imphal: Manipur Police on Sunday arrested two persons belonging to radical Meitei outfit ‘Arambai Tenggol’ for kidnapping and assaulting four police personnel posted at tribal-dominated Kangpokpi Police station, officials said. Police said…
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Recurring violence hampers Centre’s peace efforts in Manipur even after year
Imphal: Despite the Centre’s peace efforts, Manipur’s two warring ethnic communities – the non-tribal Meitei and Kuki-Zomi tribals – are still sharply divided and there is no sign of reconciliation among them…
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Banned UNLF(P) delaying surrender of cadre, weapons despite ceasefire agreement
New Delhi/Imphal: The United National Liberation Front (P), a banned terror group, has failed to surrender weapons or provide a list of its members despite signing a ceasefire agreement with the Centre four…
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Churches call for muted Christmas in strife-torn Manipur
In view of the prevailing war situation in Manipur, the church bodies in the Northeast state have called for subdued Christmas celebrations. The development unfolds after observing that a lot of Christians…
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How Manipur Muslims are bridging the divide amid ethnic strife
Amidst the violent clashes between the Meitei and Kuki tribes in Manipur, the Muslim community, known as Pangals, has assumed a pivotal role as peacemakers between these two warring factions. The Meiteis,…
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Kuki, Meitei church leaders urged to play active role in restoring peace in Manipur
Kolkata: Amid allegations of burning down of churches and temples by the two warring communities in strife-torn Manipur, a Meitei Christian and a social activist has appealed to the Kukis to come…
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Manipur: Meitei diaspora writes open letter to PM Modi, urges him to restore peace
New Delhi: With Manipur gripped by ethnic violence since May, hundreds of Meiteis from around the world have written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention to restore…
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One day session of Manipur assembly to be held on Tuesday
Imphal: A vital one day session of the Manipur assembly, which is expected to discuss the prevailing ethnic situation in the state, will be held on Tuesday. The ethnic conflicts between the…
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Manipur: Tribals protest against killings, demanding reimposition of AFSPA
Imphal: Thousands of tribal women on Saturday organised massive demonstrations in different districts of Manipur specially in Kangpokpi district to protest the killing of three Village Defence Volunteers (VDV) belonging to Kuki…
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SC adjourns Hyd Univ Prof’s plea challenging criminal proceedings over defaming Meiteis
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned hearing on a plea filed by Hyderabad University Professor Kham Khan Suan Hausing challenging summons issued by a Manipur court in a criminal complaint…
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Fabricated attempts to malign image of Assam Rifles: Army
Imphal: The Army on Wednesday said that some hostile elements have made desperate, repeated and failed attempts to question the role, intent and integrity of the central security forces, especially the Assam…
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As Parl discusses Manipur, both tribals & Meitei leaders lobbying in Delhi on demands
New Delhi: While the Lok Sabha debates on the Manipur issue, leaders of both tribals and Meitei community are lobbying in New Delhi and holding meetings with Home Ministry officials. A meeting…
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Kuki MLAs likely to skip assembly as violence continues in Manipur
Kolkata: Most of the Kuki MLAs irrespective of their party affiliations are unlikely to attend the Manipur assembly session slated to be called from August 21 in view of the continued ethnic…
