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Manipur mayhem: Army keeping strict vigil through UAVs and choppers

Guwahati: Over 100 columns of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles (AR) have been working tirelessly and relentlessly for more than 96 hours in order to significantly enhance the surveillance capability in Manipur. To ensure that no untoward incident take…

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Imphal-Kolkata flight ticket prices rise as stranded people from other states rush to leave violence-hit Manipur

IMPHAL: Airliners have increased the prices of flight tickets between Kolkata and Imphal as people from other states of the country, who were left stranded following violence in Manipur, are rushing to return home. Prices of flight tickets between Imp…

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Mizoram minister cancels visit to trouble-torn Manipur

AIZAWL: Mizoram Law Minister T J Lalnuntluanga was scheduled to visit the neighbouring state of Manipur to take stock of the situation and monitor evacuation of stranded state’s residents there. He was to be accompanied by legislator L Thangmawi…

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WATCH | Manipur violence: Rescued civilians thank Army, Assam Rifles for efforts to restore normalcy

IMPHAL: Civilians, who were rescued by the personnel of the Indian Army and the Assam Rifles in the violence-hit Manipur, have thanked both the armed forces for their efforts to restore normalcy in the state. WATCH VIDEO: “While the world saw vio…

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Vineet Joshi appointed as new chief secretary of Manipur

IMPHAL: Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Vineet Joshi has been appointed as the new chief secretary of Manipur. The appointment of Vineet Joshi as the new chief secretary of Manipur was approved by the appointments committee of the c…

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Over 670 Nagaland residents evacuated from violence-hit Manipur

KOHIMA: As many as 676 residents, hailing from Nagaland, were evacuated from violence-hit Manipur. The evacuated Nagaland residents were evacuated from Manipur on Sunday (May 07). The civilians were evacuated and brought to Kohima from Manipur following a joint operation by personnel of Assam Rifles and Nagaland police. Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio has expressed […]

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Manipur violence | Curfew relaxed in Churachandpur for 3 hours

IMPHAL: With security forces in Manipur bringing the law-and-order situation in the state partially under control, curfew in Churachandpur district was relaxed for three hours on Sunday (May 07). This was informed by the Indian Army in a statement. Cu…

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Situation remains grim in Manipur even as security forces are active

IMPHAL: The situation continues to remain tense in Manipur after clashes broke out on May 3 during an ongoing protest by tribals over a court order on Scheduled Tribe status. Vehicles, houses, schools, churches and commercial properties were set ablaz…

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Mizoram: State Govt denying chartered flight to evacuate residents from Manipur

AIZAWL: A senior Mizoram official on Saturday said that the state government was denied chartering flights to evacuate state’s residents stranded in a violence-hit Manipur. The official said that the state government has urged both the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of Civil Aviation to provide flights for the stranded residents but to […]

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Manipur: Aribam Syam Sharma’s film ‘Ishanou’ recognized as world classic, to premiere at Cannes Film Festival

Imphal: The restored version of the 1990 Manipuri film ‘Ishanou’, directed by renowned filmmaker Aribam Syam Sharma, is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival to be held from May 16-27. The film, which stars Anoubam Kiranmala and Kang…

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Tripura arranges special flight to bring back stranded students from violence-hit Manipur

Agartala: The Tripura Government has arranged special commercial flights for the students stranded in violence-hit Manipur. A press statement from the Tripura government said that due to the prevailing situation in Manipur, special commercial flights have been arranged to bring the students of Tripura to study in the strife-torn state. “Chief Minister Manik Saha today […]

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Manipur mayhem: Nagaland govt working to evacuate people stranded in Imphal

Dimapur: The Nagaland government on Saturday said it is actively working to facilitate the safe and smooth transportation of the people of Nagaland stranded in Imphal at the earliest. The state home department, in a release, said the state government …

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NTA defers NEET(UG) 2023 for candidates having centres in Manipur

Guwahati: In view of the violence in Manipur, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET) for candidates who have their examination centres in the Northeastern state. Minister of State (MoS) Dr Ra…

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Manipur mayhem: Death toll rises to 54, situation ‘under control’

Imphal: The death toll in strife-torn Manipur increased to 54, officials said even as unofficial sources put the figure at several scores. Life returned to wary normalcy in Imphal Valley on Saturday as shops and markets reopened and cars started movi…

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Amid violence in Manipur, Army-Assam Rifles launch aerial surveillance along India-Myanmar border

Guwahati: Amid violence in Manipur, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles stepped up security along the India-Myanmar border so that insurgents can not sneak into the state from its hideouts in the neighbouring country, an official said on Tuesday. “Ongoin…

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Manipur: IT officer dragged out of residence and killed in Imphal

Guwahati: In what can be termed as a situation out of control, an income tax (IT) officer was allegedly killed in Imphal, Manipur amidst the ongoing clashes. The incident was reported late Friday after a tweet by the IRS association. The IRS Associati…

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Assam: Manipuris protest in Guwahati against violence, seek action

Guwahati: Manipuri people, including students, residing in Assam staged a demonstration in Guwahati on Friday, demanding action against those involved in violence in their state. Hundreds of people, mainly belonging to the Meitei community, participated in the protest in the Manipur Basti area in Guwahati. The protesters under the banner of Manipur Co-ordination Committee, Guwahati, […]

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Manipur violence: Kuki apex body urges people to exercise restraint

Guwahati: The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body of Kuki Tribes, has vehemently condemned the unfortunate incidents being happening in Manipur which have resulted in the loss of lives, burning down of churches and villages. “Since time immemorial, the Kukis are peace-loving citizens of India, having enormous contributions to India’s freedom struggle by joining the Indian National Army […]

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Manipur violence | Situation in Churachandpur, Moreh & Kakching now under firm control: Army

IMPHAL: The security situation in Churachandpur, KPI, Moreh and Kakching in violence-hit Manipur has been brought under control. This was informed by the Spear Corps (III Corps) of the Indian Army on Friday (May 05) evening. “As a result of proactive …

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Amit Shah reviews situation in violence-hit Manipur, additional central forces dispatched

IMPHAL: Union home minister Amit Shah is monitoring the situation in violence-hit Northeast state of Manipur on Friday (May 05). Amit Shah reportedly chaired at least two meetings with Manipur CM Biren Singh and senior officials of the state via video conferencing and reviewed the law-and-order situation. According to government sources, situation has largely been […]

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