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Two killed in fresh violence in Manipur

Two persons were killed and several injured in fresh round of violence in Manipur, as firing started hours before the Manipur Assembly session convened

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

Speakers at seminar blame BJP’s ‘divisive policies’ for Manipur violence

Noted political economist N. Venugopal has attributed the violence in Manipur to the ‘sectarian agenda actively pursued by the Bharatiya Janata Party governments at the Centre and in that State’. Speaking at a seminar organised by Kula Nirmulana Porata Samiti (KNPS) on Manipur violence and corporatisation of the hill State,…

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

Daily Dose Ep 1441: Delhi teacher booked for hurling communal slurs, J&K statehood

Saeeduzzaman brings you news from Delhi, Manipur, the Supreme Court, the United States and Pakistan.

Newslaundry · Aug 29, 2023

Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician, seeks apology

Assam Rifles has served legal notice on Manipur politician Maheshwar Thounaojam for tarnishing its reputation and discouraging its personnel. Assam Rifles seeks apology and retraction of statement made at a meet in Delhi. Assam Rifles has been serving nation, protecting citizens and upholding integrity of NE states. Politician refuses to…

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

Postpone Manipur Assembly session, say tribal organisations

Two tribal organisations in the ethnic conflict-hit Manipur have slammed the convening of the fourth Assembly session on August 29, stating that the prevailing situation was not conducive for the 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs to attend

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Manipur government plans to supply essentials to tribal district

Manipur government to transport essential commodities to Churachandpur from August 28. Health department to undertake aerial supply via BSF, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police. Transporters in Imphal refuse to ply to area due to safety risk. Kuki body re-imposed blockade on Dimapur-Imphal NH2. Govt. developing alternative supply routes for tribal…

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Manipur: Three houses burnt in Imphal, policemen's guns snatched

IMPHAL: Unidentified men torched three abandoned houses at New Lambulane locality in Manipur's capital Imphal on Sunday afternoon.

The Times of India · Aug 27, 2023

Small Manipur tribe caught between Kukis and Nagas

Minor tribes in Manipur, incl. Aimol, Chiru, Chothe, Kharam, Koireng, and Kom, face conflict as Kuki & Naga groups bid to identify them.

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Home Minister Amit Shah asks Meitei group to initiate dialogue with Kuki leaders

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urges Meitei civil society group Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) to initiate dialogue with responsible Kuki leaders; Kuki-Zo MLAs say they would not attend the Assembly session as they feared for their lives

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

Manipur violence | Supreme Court shifts 27 CBI cases, including crimes against women, to Assam

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud told petitioners that the Supreme Court was not asking the Assam government to nominate the pre-trial judges to look into cases arising out of the CBI’s investigation into the Manipur violence, but the Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Sandeep Mehta. Issuing a series of…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023