Internet ban, curfew in Manipur

Imphal: Manipur government has extended the suspension of mobile data internet services for another two days in Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Kangpokpi, and Churachandpur districts. The mobile data suspension was enforced ‘due to the prevailing law and order situation, amid concerns that anti-social elements might exploit social media to transmit images, hate…

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Educated professionals rise up over ceaseless Manipur crisis

Imphal: Doctors, engineers, lawyers, senior journalists and other educated professionals have expressed frustration over the never-ending aggressive attack to Meitei community by Kuki-Zo militants to establish a Kuki-land in Manipur. The professionals staged a protest rally, here, on Saturday, under the banner Taragi Cheisu. The protest represented a broad section of the academic community in…

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‘Why BJP Govt not deport illegal Myanmar immigrants, withdraw SoO with Kuki militants?’

Imphal: Why the BJP government has not acted to deport illegal immigrants if it is aware that narco-terrorists infiltrated from Myanmar are contributing to the ongoing crisis in Manipur? Shiv Sena Manipur Pradesh President M. Tombi questioned this while speaking to reporters on Saturday at the state party headquarters, here. Tombi has criticized the BJP…

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Kuki militants attack Naga farmers day after signing peace agreement

Imphal: Armed Kuki militants attacked farmers while harvesting in paddy field at Mayophaund Khunou Allu Loukol, Imphal East district under the jurisdiction of Yaingangpokpi police station on Friday. The attack was conducted a day after signing of a peace agreement between Naga Peoples’ Organisation (NPO), Senapati, and the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) on Thursday….

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Will take Legal action against gangs taking political advantage: Biren

Imphal: Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh has ‘strongly’ criticized the burning of ministers’ homes, theft of properties, and other violent acts, referring to the perpetrators as “gangs” operating under the guise of democratic movements. Following the Jiribam tragedy, people in the valley revolted against the valley district MLAs allegedly for not protecting the life…

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Manipur will soon have full security coverage: Security Advisor

Imphal: Manipur will soon have full security coverage following the deployment of 90 additional Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) companies, totaling up at 288 CAPF companies stationed in the state. Security Advisor to Manipur government Kuldiep Singh said this on Friday while addressing reporters here, after a security review meeting at the Secretariat (South Block)….

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CM Biren expresses ‘Heartfelt Gratitude’ to PM Modi over Rs 104. 66 crore sanction for Healthcare in Manipur hills

Imphal: Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh has expressed ‘Heartfelt gratitude’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Health minister JP Nadda, and DoNER minister JM Scindia for sanctioning a sum of Rs 10,466.11 lakh (104.66 crore) to the Manipur government for the improvement of healthcare facilities in the state’s hill districts. The DoNER ministry on Wednesday…

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