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How Attack On Hmar Village In Manipur's Jiribam By Suspected Meitei Militants Sparked New Cycle Of Violence
One of the worst cycles of the Meitei-Kuki ethnic violence in Manipur since May 2023 began on November 7 in Jiribam district, 220 km from the state capital Imphal, on the interstate border with Assam.
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In New Strategy, Manipur Chief Minister Looks To Redraw District Boundaries, End "Political Convenience"
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has indicated the state government will work with all communities and civil society organisations to discuss redrawing district boundaries based on "administrative convenience" and not on "ethnic lines".
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To Prevent Manipur's Jiribam Violence Spillover, Assam Cops' New Campaign In Cachar District
The Assam Police have started a door-to-door survey to record the number of internally displaced people living in Cachar district, bordering Manipur's Jiribam.
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4 Shot Dead In Manipur, Biren Singh Calls Ministers For Urgent Meet
Four people were shot dead and several others injured in fresh violence in Manipur on New Year's day, following which curfew was reimposed in the five valley districts of the state.
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They are Crocheting Dolls In Manipur Relief Camps To Earn A Living
At a relief camp in Thoubal district of Manipur, which shelters 210 people, some women are engrossed in learning a new art.
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Mob Vandalises, Sets On Fire Manipur Chief Minister's Program Venue
An unruly mob vandalised and set on fire on Thursday night around 9 pm, the venue where Chief Minister N Biren Singh is scheduled to attend a programme the next day at New Lamka in Churachandpur district.
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Power To Administer New Digital Media Rules Not With States: Centre
The centre has told all states and union territories that the power to administer the new rules on digital media publications has not been delegated to them, a day after the Union government overturned a Manipur district magistrate's order issued under the recently implemented guidelines.
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Centre Steps In After Manipur Journalist Gets Notice Under Digital Media Law
On Monday hours after a Manipur journalist was served a notice under the controversial new rules to regulate digital content, including that on news websites, it was withdrawn and, on Tuesday it emerged the centre had pointed out the issuing authority - a district magistrate - had no authority to send the notice
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Prohibitory Orders Imposed In Manipur District Amid Protest Over New Bill
The administration in Manipur's Jiribam district today imposed prohibitory order in the region under section 144 of CrPc, in the wake of protests against a bill that seeks to "protect the identity of indigenous people" of the state, an official said.
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130-Day Manipur Blockade Ends Ahead Of Chief Minister Biren Singh's Big Test
An economic blockade in Manipur led by the United Naga Council, which had crippled the state's supply lines for over 130 days, has been lifted - a day ahead of Chief Minister Biren Singh's crucial floor test to prove his majority in the Manipur assembly today.
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Manipur Election 2017: New Districts, Blockade Key Factors For Voters
Manipur's 100-day roadblock and its trigger -- the creation of seven new districts - are expected to be the key deciding factors when the state goes to polls on March 4. The two issues have polarised voters as never before, setting plains against hills and tribe against tribe. And it might help the ruling Congress, say locals.
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In Manipur, Both BJP And Congress To Make Blockade Main Election Issue
With the economic blockade in Manipur imposed by United Naga Council over the creation of seven new districts completing 70 days, the ruling Congress government in the state as well as the BJP are ready to turn the blockade into the main election issue. Manipur will go to polls in March.
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Manipur Elections 2017: Voting In March, To Be Held In Two Phases
Assembly elections in Manipur will be held in two phases -- on March 4 and 8 -- in which a bitter tussle is expected between the ruling Congress and the BJP. The BJP, which won the elections in Assam last year, is hoping to unseat the Congress. Ahead of the elections, the state has witnessed largescale unrest over issues including the inner-line pe...
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Curfew In Imphal As Buses Burnt, Clashes Break Out In Manipur
Violence erupted in Manipur's capital Imphal this afternoon when protesters angry over the ongoing economic blockade in the state and a series of terrorist attacks on security forces earlier this week, resorted to violence. A curfew has been imposed in Imphal till 4 pm on Monday.
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4 Manipur Police Personnel Killed, 4 Others Injured In Ambush
Militants ambushed a team of Manipur Police personnel on road patrol duty in two different areas in the state's Chandel district, killing four personnel and injuring four others.
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How Attack On Hmar Village In Manipur's Jiribam By Suspected Meitei Militants Sparked New Cycle Of Violence
One of the worst cycles of the Meitei-Kuki ethnic violence in Manipur since May 2023 began on November 7 in Jiribam district, 220 km from the state capital Imphal, on the interstate border with Assam.
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In New Strategy, Manipur Chief Minister Looks To Redraw District Boundaries, End "Political Convenience"
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has indicated the state government will work with all communities and civil society organisations to discuss redrawing district boundaries based on "administrative convenience" and not on "ethnic lines".
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To Prevent Manipur's Jiribam Violence Spillover, Assam Cops' New Campaign In Cachar District
The Assam Police have started a door-to-door survey to record the number of internally displaced people living in Cachar district, bordering Manipur's Jiribam.
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4 Shot Dead In Manipur, Biren Singh Calls Ministers For Urgent Meet
Four people were shot dead and several others injured in fresh violence in Manipur on New Year's day, following which curfew was reimposed in the five valley districts of the state.
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They are Crocheting Dolls In Manipur Relief Camps To Earn A Living
At a relief camp in Thoubal district of Manipur, which shelters 210 people, some women are engrossed in learning a new art.
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Mob Vandalises, Sets On Fire Manipur Chief Minister's Program Venue
An unruly mob vandalised and set on fire on Thursday night around 9 pm, the venue where Chief Minister N Biren Singh is scheduled to attend a programme the next day at New Lamka in Churachandpur district.
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Power To Administer New Digital Media Rules Not With States: Centre
The centre has told all states and union territories that the power to administer the new rules on digital media publications has not been delegated to them, a day after the Union government overturned a Manipur district magistrate's order issued under the recently implemented guidelines.
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Centre Steps In After Manipur Journalist Gets Notice Under Digital Media Law
On Monday hours after a Manipur journalist was served a notice under the controversial new rules to regulate digital content, including that on news websites, it was withdrawn and, on Tuesday it emerged the centre had pointed out the issuing authority - a district magistrate - had no authority to send the notice
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Prohibitory Orders Imposed In Manipur District Amid Protest Over New Bill
The administration in Manipur's Jiribam district today imposed prohibitory order in the region under section 144 of CrPc, in the wake of protests against a bill that seeks to "protect the identity of indigenous people" of the state, an official said.
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130-Day Manipur Blockade Ends Ahead Of Chief Minister Biren Singh's Big Test
An economic blockade in Manipur led by the United Naga Council, which had crippled the state's supply lines for over 130 days, has been lifted - a day ahead of Chief Minister Biren Singh's crucial floor test to prove his majority in the Manipur assembly today.
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Manipur Election 2017: New Districts, Blockade Key Factors For Voters
Manipur's 100-day roadblock and its trigger -- the creation of seven new districts - are expected to be the key deciding factors when the state goes to polls on March 4. The two issues have polarised voters as never before, setting plains against hills and tribe against tribe. And it might help the ruling Congress, say locals.
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In Manipur, Both BJP And Congress To Make Blockade Main Election Issue
With the economic blockade in Manipur imposed by United Naga Council over the creation of seven new districts completing 70 days, the ruling Congress government in the state as well as the BJP are ready to turn the blockade into the main election issue. Manipur will go to polls in March.
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Manipur Elections 2017: Voting In March, To Be Held In Two Phases
Assembly elections in Manipur will be held in two phases -- on March 4 and 8 -- in which a bitter tussle is expected between the ruling Congress and the BJP. The BJP, which won the elections in Assam last year, is hoping to unseat the Congress. Ahead of the elections, the state has witnessed largescale unrest over issues including the inner-line pe...
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Curfew In Imphal As Buses Burnt, Clashes Break Out In Manipur
Violence erupted in Manipur's capital Imphal this afternoon when protesters angry over the ongoing economic blockade in the state and a series of terrorist attacks on security forces earlier this week, resorted to violence. A curfew has been imposed in Imphal till 4 pm on Monday.
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4 Manipur Police Personnel Killed, 4 Others Injured In Ambush
Militants ambushed a team of Manipur Police personnel on road patrol duty in two different areas in the state's Chandel district, killing four personnel and injuring four others.
