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Probe involvement of 2 radical Meitei groups in Manipur pogrom: tribal student bodies

Five organisations of tribal students of Manipur in New Delhi have demanded a probe into the alleged involvement of two radical Meitei groups in the “pre-planned” communal violence on May 3. 

The Hindu · May 19, 2023

Manipur violence: SC seeks fresh status report on security measures, relief of affected people

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the State of Manipur to file a fresh status report on all the security, relief and rehabilitation efforts made for the people affected by the violence between Meitei and Kuki communities.

Dynamite News · May 17, 2023

‘Faith in god, not govt’: Manipur survivors in Delhi say they were ‘forced to leave’ their homes

“I am a refugee,” says a social worker from Manipur when asked about his profession. 

Newslaundry · May 17, 2023

‘Nothing left but ashes’: Indian state on edge after ethnic riots

While BJP claims situation is under control and there are no new violence, army and paramilitary still patrol streets.

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2023

Centre against splitting Manipur: CM Biren Singh

Chief Minister N. Biren Singh also appealed to people not to hold dharnas or rallies in view of the sensitive phase Manipur has been witnessing

The Hindu · May 15, 2023

Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh, 4 Ministers, State BJP chief meet Amit Shah, Nadda in Delhi

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, accompanied by four of his Cabinet Ministers and BJP State president Sarada Devi, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah amid violence last week and the demand by 10 tribal MLAs of the Chin-Kuki-Mizo-Zomi group that there be a separate administration for the hill regions

The Hindu · May 14, 2023

Troops walk thin line between friend and foe in violence-hit Manipur

More than 10,000 personnel of the Army and the paramilitary Assam Rifles were deployed to douse the ethnic fire that singed Manipur for at least three days from May 3

The Hindu · May 14, 2023

Meiteis | Clash of clans in Manipur

About 60% of Manipur’s population, largely the non-tribal Meitei, live in the 1,864.44 sq.km Imphal Valley.

The Hindu · May 13, 2023

Death toll in violence-hit Manipur rises to 71, says Security advisor Kuldeep Singh

The death toll in Manipur following the recent clashes in the State has gone up to 71 according to Security Advisor to Manipur Government Kuldeep Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 13, 2023

Political Line | The high command and ground realities

National parties channel centralised leadership, attempting to keep State leaders ‘in check’, but they run the risk of losing touch with the pulse of the people on ground. Read more about this Political Line Newsletter on The Hindu.

The Hindu · May 13, 2023