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Morning Digest | New Parliament to host session from September 19; Army jawan abducted and murdered in Manipur, and more

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Army jawan on leave abducted and murdered in Manipur

Indian Army jawan abducted, killed while on leave in Manipur; body found at Khuningthek Village; 10-year-old son only witness; no arrests made yet; mob tried to storm police station; Army assisting bereaved family.

The Hindu

Army soldier abducted, killed in Manipur

IMPHAL: The body of an Indian Army soldier identified as Sepoy Serto Thangthang Komwas was found at Khuningthek village in Manipur's Imphal East district on Sunday, officials said.

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Centre to withdraw Rapid Action Force from Manipur

Government considers phased withdrawal of Rapid Action Force from Manipur due to unsuitable exposure to anti-insurgency theatre. 10 companies of RAF deployed in Manipur, along with 36,000 paramilitary forces. 4,500 CAPF personnel sent on request of State govt. Meitei groups demand removal of Indian Army and Assam Rifles from buffer…

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Amit Shah, other BJP national leaders unaware of Manipur women activists role in fighting drug menace, social evils: Ibobi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reportedly told some BJP MLAs, “Restrain the women activists and we could solve the Manipur unrest in a matter of 10 days”. Mr. Shah further said that the women activists were “hindering the work” of the security forces. Congress Legislature Party leader Okram Ibobi said,…

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Congress Working Committee resolves to make INDIA bloc an ideological and electoral success

CWC passes condolence resolutions for Manipur, Himachal Pradesh and Oommen Chandy. Expresses profound sense of loss and anguish over Manipur violence, appeals to Centre to declare Himachal Pradesh a national disaster. CWC appeals to Centre to provide financial assistance to rebuild state and compensate people for losses.

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84 artists conferred with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards

VP Dhankhar presents Amrit Awards to 84 artistes for preserving Indian culture, honouring those who have not been accorded national recognition in 75 yrs. Awardees from diverse fields of performing arts incl. theatre, music, playwriting, folk music & dance. Awardees from 15 states incl. J&K, Goa, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh,…

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Situation in Manipur tense, government has to take decisions: senior RSS functionary

RSS joint general secretary Manmohan Vaidya says Manipur conflict is between two communities, Government must take decisions. RSS evaluates BJP's work since 2014, says India is slowly emerging in world with its cultural identity. RSS stands for SC/ST reservation as per Constitution, women's participation in society discussed in meet.

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Crochet dolls made by Manipur relief camp inmates to go global

In Manipur, ethnic violence has caused displacement of 60K people, destruction of 4,780 homes, and loss of life. 1 Million Heroes is training relief camp inmates in crocheting amigurumi dolls for export, providing a source of income and hope.

The Hindu

Meitei group meets Rajnath, demands withdrawal of Assam Rifles from Manipur

The Defence Minister was also requested for the destruction of poppies with aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Mr. Rajnath gave assurance that it will be done if State government approaches the Union Government

The Hindu

Local Manipur magistrates to record statements of witnesses/victims in 27 CBI cases: SC

Supreme Court clarifies local magistrates to record statements of witnesses/victims in 27 cases of Manipur ethnic violence transferred to CBI. Magistrates to be physically present to record statements, ensure they are signed and sent to designated courts in Assam. Test Identification Parade of accused to be done by local magistrates.

The Hindu

‘Free speech, not offence’: SC extends protection to Editors Guild in Manipur report FIRs

The Supreme Court again extended its interim protection to four members of the Editors Guild of India in the FIRs lodged over their fact-finding report, and said the “entire complaint is the government’s counter-narrative”, Livelaw reported.

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Editors Guild of India has right to free speech, says CJI

CJI Chandrachud said Editors Guild of India has right to free speech; FIRs against members lack basis; no offence made out under IPC; counter-views published on same web page; Manipur HC entertained PIL against EGI; interim protection from coercive action continues; Manipur government worries over narrative building. CJI questions if…

The Hindu

Manipur notifies upgraded compensation scheme for women victims of sexual assault

Those gangraped or the kin of those killed are eligible for ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh in compensation; scheme was upgraded and notified in compliance with orders issued by the Supreme Court on August 21

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Manipur MLAs camping in Delhi to push for restoration of normality, protection of State’s integrity

At least 34 Manipur MLAs are camping in Delhi to spearhead the popular demands such as restoration of normality in the State, protection of the State’s territory and firm refusal of creation of a “State within the State”. Two Kuki Zo Cabinet Ministers, Letpao Haokip and Nemcha Kipgen, and eight other tribal MLAs…

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175 killed, over 1,100 injured in four months of Manipur violence: police

In Manipur, 175 people have been killed, 1,108 injured, and 32 are missing due to ethnic strife. 4,786 houses were set on fire and 386 religious structures vandalised. Police, central forces, and civil admin are trying to restore normalcy. 1,359 firearms and 15,050 ammunition were recovered. 5,172 arson cases reported.…

The Hindu

Limits of identity: On facilitating peace in Manipur

Civil society groups such as the Meira Paibi can rise above their narrow ethnic identities to press for justice, thus building solidarity networks that will aid the process of reconciliation

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Special Session to debate Parliament’s 75-year journey, take up Bills; Apple farmers urge J&K L-G to restart MIS in Kashmir to save C-grade crop, and more

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Commission on Manipur violence to hold public hearings in Imphal, Delhi

Within weeks of the violence starting in Manipur, the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities had been divided between the hill and valley areas respectively.

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We don’t recognise legitimacy of buffer zones in Manipur: Meira Paibi leaders in Delhi

Meira Paibi leaders: buffer zones in Manipur "unconstitutional"; call for Indian Army to be replaced; allege "Kuki militants" infiltrated Assam Rifles, causing bias; allege excessive force used against protests; Kuki-Zo allege Meitei outfits infiltrated police.

The Hindu

Policeman shot dead in Manipur

In Manipur's Churachandpur district, a 40-yr-old policeman was shot dead by a sniper while on duty in Chingphei village. He was part of a team deployed after violence in August left 8 dead & 29 injured. He is survived by wife & 4 daughters.

The Hindu

Drivers of fuel tankers to go on indefinite strike in Manipur

Drivers of the fuel tankers transporting petrol and diesel for domestic consumption from Assam to Manipur have said that they will go on an indefinite strike unless armed militants are booked and punished. This comes close on the heels of firing on some empty tankers in Noney district on Tuesday. The Central government…

Dynamite News

Manipur Violence: Three tribals of Kuki-Zo community gunned down in fresh incident in Kangpokpi

The official said that an ambush took place between Ireng and Karam Vaiphei villages in the Kanggui area leading to the incident. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Manipur journalists seek action against misuse of Press stickers and jackets

The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union and the Editors Guild Manipur have lodged formal complaints to the authority to check the rampant misuse of stickers and jackets with the word ‘Press’ on vehicles. Police reports said that checking of the vehicles with this sticker had been started and so far no…

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23 MLAs sign resolution to protect territorial integrity of Manipur

Twenty three MLAs in the ruling BJP-led government in Manipur have signed a resolution, pledging to protect the territorial integrity of the strife-torn State.

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