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Manipur murders: COCOMI suspends agitation for week, sit-in protests continue in Imphal districts COCOMI, a civil society organization in Imphal, has paused its protest for a week following state NDA legislators' resolution demanding action against suspected Kuki militants. The resolution urges a "mass operation" within seven days against those ...
20 Nov, 2024, 04.44 PM ISTMobile internet suspension extended in Manipur for three more days The Manipur government extended the suspension of mobile internet services in seven districts. The suspension was extended for three more days. The decision was made to maintain law and order. The suspension was initially imposed on November 16 for ...
20 Nov, 2024, 04.35 PM ISTManipur Violence: Protestor shot as mobs lock offices A protester was shot dead during a clash between security forces and a mob in Manipur's Jiribam district, prompting protests and resignations. Civil society organizations initiated a lockdown of Central government institutions in Imphal, while sever...
18 Nov, 2024, 11.50 PM IST
Manipur: Govt schools, colleges closed till November 19 amid curfew in Imphal Manipur government shuts down educational institutions in Imphal West and Imphal East until Tuesday. The decision comes after curfew imposed due to violence. Six dead bodies were discovered Sunday. Internet services suspended in seven districts. Sec...
18 Nov, 2024, 05.05 PM ISTManipur CM Biren Singh convenes NDA meeting to discuss developing situation Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh held an emergency meeting as violence erupted in the state following the withdrawal of support by a key ally. Protests, vandalism, and clashes with security forces led to fatalities and heightened tensions, promp...
18 Nov, 2024, 02.34 PM ISTNo end, houses of 5 more MLAs set afire Following the discovery of six bodies in Manipur, violence erupted as mobs targeted the homes of government officials, including the chief minister. Security forces responded to protesters with tear gas and rubber bullets, leading to injuries. A cur...
18 Nov, 2024, 12.47 PM ISTMob vandalises Manipur BJP MLA's ancestral house in Imphal A mob in Manipur's Imphal West district vandalized the ancestral home of BJP MLA Kongkham Robindro, marking the second attack on his properties in two days. The mob sought the MLA's stance on the ongoing violence in the state, which has seen over 20...
18 Nov, 2024, 12.45 PM ISTBJP deliberately wants Manipur to burn: Kharge Violence flared in Manipur. Congress leaders blamed the BJP for the unrest. Protesters targeted homes of government officials. Authorities imposed restrictions and cut internet access in some areas. The violence follows the discovery of bodies, esca...
17 Nov, 2024, 03.10 PM ISTSituation calm but tense in Manipur, curfew remains imposed, internet suspended Manipur's Imphal Valley is tense after six bodies were found. Protests erupted, leading to violence and arson. The government imposed a curfew and suspended internet services. The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity demands military action a...
17 Nov, 2024, 12.59 PM ISTHouses of 4 more MLAs torched in Manipur, agitators attempt to storm CM's ancestral residence Angry mobs in Manipur targeted the homes of multiple BJP and Congress legislators, setting fire to several residences. This wave of violence, sparked by the alleged killing of six people by militants, prompted authorities to impose a curfew and susp...
17 Nov, 2024, 12.14 PM ISTManipur: Mobs attack residences of three ministers, six MLAs Mobs attacked residences of three ministers and six MLAs in Manipur. The mob also targeted residences of other political leaders. One vehicle was torched. The attacks followed the discovery of six bodies in Jiribam district. Authorities imposed a cu...
17 Nov, 2024, 12.18 AM ISTManipur: Protesters storm residences of two ministers, three MLAs over murder of three people Protesters in Imphal, Manipur, stormed the homes of government officials, demanding justice for the murder of three people whose bodies were found near the Assam border. They demanded the arrest of the culprits and a response from the government. A ...
16 Nov, 2024, 08.26 PM ISTSoldier injured in attacks by militants in Imphal East Militants launched a series of attacks in Manipur's Imphal East district on Sunday, injuring a soldier and triggering a fierce gun battle with security forces. The militants targeted farmers working in paddy fields, forcing them to abandon their wor...
10 Nov, 2024, 11.41 PM ISTFresh gun-and-bomb attacks in Imphal East district: Manipur Police Armed men launched attacks in Manipur's Imphal East district, triggering a fierce gunfight with security forces. The attacks, originating from hilltop positions, targeted villages including Sanasabi, Sabungkhok Khunou, and Thamnapokpi, leaving resid...
10 Nov, 2024, 08.44 PM ISTManipur government orders magisterial inquiry into deaths of Bashanti Devi & daughter in Imphal West The Manipur government has initiated a Magisterial inquiry into the deaths of Bashanti Devi and her daughter. The police have arrested nine cadres of militant groups involved in illegal activities. Various arms and ammunition were recovered. An agre...
30 Oct, 2024, 12.43 AM ISTManipur: Hand grenade found in front of college near Raj Bhavan A live hand grenade was discovered at Ghanapriya Women's College near Raj Bhawan in Imphal, causing panic. Three militants from different valley-based outfits were arrested for extortion in Imphal West and Bishnupur districts. Police recovered a car...
28 Oct, 2024, 07.39 PM ISTManipur: Shutdown over kidnapping of 2 youths affects life in Imphal Valley A shutdown in five Imphal Valley districts in Manipur disrupted normal life on Wednesday. The protest, led by the Meitei group Joint Action Committee, was over the kidnapping of two youths. Shops closed, and streets were blocked, particularly by wom...
02 Oct, 2024, 02.56 PM ISTManipur govt curtails curfew relaxations in Imphal East, Imphal West & Bishnupur, apprehending women-led protests The Manipur government curtailed curfew relaxations in Imphal East, Imphal West, and Bishnupur due to anticipated protests by women. Assam police apprehended LS Yosef Chongloi, a UKNA leader involved in sabotage activities. Tensions rose after a wom...
14 Sep, 2024, 09.37 PM ISTManipur: Ruling BJP denies reports that party's office in Imphal is closed The BJP in Manipur has denied reports of its office closure in Imphal, attributing low attendance to the ongoing curfew. Congress leaders have urged PM Modi to visit the violence-hit state to restore peace. Manipur has seen escalating ethnic violenc...
14 Sep, 2024, 07.13 PM ISTPM Modi making plans to travel within country, abroad but 'studiously avoiding' Manipur: Congress The Congress criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur amid ongoing violence, while continuing his travels elsewhere. A Commission of Inquiry, established on June 4, 2023, to investigate the violence, has yet to submit its rep...
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