Monthly Archives: August 2023

Former Assam NRC coordinator receives approval for VRS; 2 criminal cases pending against Hajela in connection with NRC updation

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Guwahati: As assumed, senior Indian Administrative Service officer Prateek Hajela, former State coordinator to National Register of Citizens (NRC), was approved by Assam government to proceed with the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) application with effect from 1 August 2023 under … Continue reading →

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ANSAM reaffirms to support ‘Framework Agreement’ signed with GoI

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Newmai News Network Senapati: The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) has reaffirmed its stand today to “solely support the ‘Framework Agreement’ with loud chorus and lauds the visionary and selfless sacrifices of the collective leadership of NSCN for signing … Continue reading →

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FNR expresses sadness over abduction of 4 NSCN members; appeals to all Nagas to shun all forms of violence

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Newmai News Network Dimapur:  The Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) said today that it was perturbed and pained to hear the news of the reported abduction of 4 members of the NSCN (Akato) and the subsequent death of a deputy kilonser (deputy … Continue reading →

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KSU threatens govt to take action against illegal settlers

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Newmai News Network Shillong: The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) today threatened to construct houses for “landless indigenous people” on the Forest department’s land if the state government fails to take action against illegal settlers and illegal structures at Mahadev Khola … Continue reading →

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Former Chief Justice W A Shishak passes away at 82

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Ukhrul: Former Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh High Court, W A Shishak has passed away at 82. He passed away at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Imphal Thursday evening. W A Shishak was born in 1941 at … Continue reading →

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Law and order situation tense in Manipur; over 40 women headed to Torbung Bangla injured in scuffle with security forces; curfew clamped

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Imphal: The law and order situation remains tense in Manipur due to lack of necessary intervention, with the ongoing conflict in the state reaching three months today. Over 40 women have been injured due to firing of tear gas and … Continue reading →

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2015 execution of Framework Agreement “to be workout shortly” has dragged on for 9 years: Sword Vashum

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Ukhrul: The Tangkhul community observed the 9th Framework Agreement Day on Thursday at Tangkhul Naga Long Hall, Ukhrul Headquarters. Speaking at the occasion, Sword Vashum (Retd. IAAS) stated that, “We, the Nagas, don’t speak the same language, but we know … Continue reading →

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Manipur HC orders to maintain status quo ante Mass Burial site until next date

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Imphal: The High Court of Manipur today issued various directions as an interim measure to prevent any unwanted incident in connection with the controversial site at Torbung Bangla in Bishnupur District, which the Kuki community had chosen for the mass … Continue reading →

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ITLF delays Mass Burial for 5 days; 5 demands laid out, including total separation from Manipur

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Churachandpur: The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) on Thursday submitted a letter to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah for consideration of demands for the Kuki-Zo tribals of Manipur. The letter sent through the Headquarter 27 Sector Assam Rifle of … Continue reading →

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Womenfolk from various parts of Manipur storm DC office Bishnupur in a rally

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Bishnupur: Women from various parts of Manipur stormed DC office Bishnupur today demanding to stop mass burial of numerous corpses at sericulture complex situated at Torbung Bangla which will aggravate the ongoing crisis in Manipur and to take up necessary … Continue reading →

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