Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Saturday said that people belonging to all 34 tribes in the state have to live together and remain careful that outsiders do not disturb the peace and demographic situation of the state.
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Cultivation badly affected due to Manipur violence: Governor
Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey on Saturday said that the paddy cultivation has been badly affected in the state as the cultivators are not in a position to work in the respective fields.
‘Appreciate Rahul’s visit, but focus should be on solving crisis’, says BJP Manipur President
BJP State President Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi on Saturday appreciated Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the state and said that everyone’s focus should be on solving the situation and restoring peace in the state.
Assam: Private tutor arrested for molesting minor girl
A private tutor was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a minor girl In Assam’s Hailakandi district on Saturday. Sarkar has reportedly been charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Assam: Police constable found hanging inside police station
Police said that Nath was found hanging on a porch behind the barracks of the Nellie police outpost in Jagiroad. The deceased cop had recently joined the police force.
Bodo leader Hagrama Mohilary demands a new Lok Sabha seat in Assam
Numerous activists participated in the protest, including well-known leaders like former Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) deputy chief executive Khampa Borgohain, MLA Rabiram Narzary, Rahindra Brahma, Munmun Brahma, and other BPF party members.
Heavy rainfall to lash Assam for next 5 days, Met issues alert
The weather department on Saturday predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall for Assam during the next five days due to the persistence of moisture intrusion caused by strong low-level southwesterly winds from the Bay of Bengal to Northeast India.
Manipur limping back to normalcy, claims Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the situation in Manipur is improving day by day and it would further improve in a week or in the next 10 days.
Uniform Civil Code goes against actual idea of India: Meghalaya CM
Sangma, who is the President of the National People’s Party (NPP), told mediapersons here that UCC does not suit the country and goes against the actual idea of India, which is a diverse nation characterised by unity in diversity.
Heartbreaking to see & listen to plight of people in Manipur: Rahul
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, who is on two-day visit to strife hit Manipur on Friday said that it was heartbreaking to see and listen to the plight of those who have lost loved ones due to violence.
Rahul visits relief camps in Manipur's Bishnupur
A day after he was stopped by a huge Manipur Police contingent, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday visited relief camps in Moirang, Bishnupur district, where he met people affected by the ethnic violence.
Manipur needs lasting solution for peace, says Congress after Rahul meets affected families
"Rahul Gandhi ji’s visit must be seen in that context, where he is reaching out to people yearning for a leader who listens to them and shares their pain. Across communities, we have received warmth and affection, because they see Rahul ji as a ray of hope".
Police fire in air, use tear gas as mob tries to come near Manipur CM’s bungalow with body
Police fired in the air and used tear gas shells late on Thursday to disperse a mob who gathered at Khwairanband Bazaar in the heart of Imphal city as the body of a man, killed earlier in the day in a gunfight in Kangpokpi district, was brought and placed in a traditional coffin.
Woman killed, few injured in fresh Manipur violence
Sharing some details of the incident, the Army tweeted : “Unprovoked firing by armed rioters towards village Haraothel commenced at 5.30 a.m. Own troops deployed in the area immediately mobilised to prevent escalation of the situation.
Rahul arrives in Manipur on 2-day visit
The Congress has been demanding imposition of the President’s Rule in Manipur to control the law and order situation as the party claims that the state's BJP government has completely failed to deal with the violence.
Another key tribal body in Manipur rejects any dialogue with CM Biren Singh
After the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF), another influential tribal organisation, the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) on Tuesday reiterated that the tribal Kuki-Zo community would not hold any talk with the state government under Chief Minister N.Biren Singh.
Manipur violence: 1 injured in bomb explosion, arms seized
On Monday, a combined team of Manipur police and JAT Regiment of Army apprehended a gang of arms smugglers. Three arms, 21 ammunition, two vehicles and cash were recovered from their possession.
Manipur violence: Govt to introduce ‘no work, no pay’ rule for staff
The Manipur government will introduce a ‘no work, no pay’ rule for government employees who are not attending office without authorised leave due to various reasons arising out of the ethnic violence.
Manipur CM launches onetime financial aid of Rs 1,000 per head for displaced people
The Chief Minister on Tuesday visited the relief camps at Youth Hostel, Khuman Lampak in Imphal East district and at Lamphel in Imphal West District and started distribution of the financial assistance.
Arms, explosives seized from Manipur-bound vehicle in Nagaland
The security forces intercepted a vehicle in Kohima, which was headed to violence-hit Manipur, and recovered huge arms, ammunition, explosives and other war-like stores on Tuesday, defence sources said.
'Women activists in Manipur deliberately blocking routes, interfering in security forces operations'
“Such unwarranted interference is detrimental to the timely response by security forces during critical situations to save lives and property. The Indian Army appeals to all sections of the population to support our endeavours in restoring peace,” a source said.
Separate state in Nagaland: Meeting to discuss Center’s bid to form autonomous body
Amidst the long pending demand of a separate ‘Frontier Nagaland’ state, a consultative meeting on the Centre's proposal for constitution of an Autonomous Council with six eastern districts of Nagaland would be held here on June 30, officials said on Monday.
Manipur tribal body rejects any dialogue with CM Biren Singh
Returning from New Delhi, where he met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed the prevailing situation in the state, Singh on Sunday evening said that efforts to restore peace would be further intensified involving all.
Assam’s affiliation to WFI pending for nine years: AWA
In a petition filed by the Assam Wrestling Association (AWA) before the Gauhati High Court, AWA has accused the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) of not giving the state body affiliation even after a recommendation from the executive committee of WFI nine years ago.
Restoration of peace in Manipur first priority of both Centre and state govts : CM
Returning from New Delhi, where he met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed the prevailing situation in the state, Singh said that efforts to restore peace would be further intensified involving all.