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Amidst escalating violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has intensified his call for peace, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to personally intervene and address the crisis. Gandhi’s appeal comes in the aftermath of his recent visit to the conflict-affected state, where he witnessed […]
The residence of Chinlunthang Manlu, the sitting Kuki MLA from Singngat assembly constituency in Manipur, was attacked by unknown assailants armed with sophisticated weapons in the early hours of Thursday, July 4. The attack occurred around 12:50 am at the MLA’s home in Zenhang Lamka, Churachandpur district. Upon receiving the report, Manipur police quickly arrived […]
Security forces in Manipur have intensified their operations across vulnerable areas in both hill and valley districts, yielding substantial gains in security and neutralizing potential threats. These operations, marked by extensive search efforts and area domination exercises, have resulted in several key achievements. In the Zero Point area of Kangpokpi District, security forces successfully dismantled […]
Ima gi Meira, a prominent women’s organization in Manipur, has strongly condemned the decisions taken during a recent high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the ongoing crisis in Manipur. The meeting, held in Delhi on June 17, has stirred significant controversy across various sectors, particularly concerning the Union Minister’s shifting stance […]
In a concerted effort to bolster security, Manipur’s security forces have launched intensive search operations and house-to-house inspections across the state’s fringe and vulnerable regions, particularly in the hill and valley districts. A notable operation took place in Jakuradhor Part-II village under Borobekra Police Station in Jiribam District. During this meticulous search, security personnel verified […]
The Congress has sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi following comments by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat regarding the ongoing violence in Manipur. Bhagwat expressed deep concerns about the persistent unrest, noting that despite a year having passed, the state remains in turmoil. Since May of the previous year, Manipur has been plagued by violent clashes […]
As Manipur marks the one-year anniversary of the conflict, the state grapples with ongoing struggles, hindering the path to complete normalcy. Despite resilience shown by residents of relief camps, significant hurdles persist, especially for those with chronic diseases facing healthcare access challenges. Last year’s violence wreaked havoc across Manipur, disrupting lives, damaging property, and impacting […]
Repolling commenced at six polling stations within the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha seat amidst stringent security arrangements, with election officials reporting a voter turnout of 16.68 per cent by 9 am. The decision for repolling stemmed from instances of EVM and VVPAT damage, alongside malfunctioning recorded during the previous polling held on April 26. Thus […]
The violence ensued with a gunfight breaking out in the fringe area of Leimakhong-Kangchup region at around 2:30 am on Sunday morning, leading to the tragic death of one individual and leaving three others injured. As tension escalates in the fringe areas of the Leimakhong-Kangchup region, precautionary measures were taken to ensure the safety of […]
Voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Manipur commenced on April 26 at 7 am under tight security measures, just 48 hours after an IED explosion rocked the state. The Outer Manipur seat witnesses a competitive race between candidates including Naga People’s Front’s (NPF) K Timothy Zimik, Congress’s Alfred K Arthur, and […]