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Manipur Violence: Suspected Kuki militants kills 3 at Kwakta; 3 including one police injured

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Imphal: Fresh violence erupted at Kwakta village in Bishnupur district in strife-torn Manipur in the wee hours on Saturday. Three people from two families were brutally killed by suspected Kuki militants at Kwakta Ward Number 8. The victims include a … Continue reading →

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Tribute paid to 6th Manipur Rifles jawan Lt Tourangbam Rishikumar

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Imphal: A solemn tribute was paid to jawan Tourangbam Rishikumar, who served in the 6th Manipur Rifles. He was killed in exchange for fire between State Security Forces and armed groups in the adjoining areas of Senjam Chirang and Koutruk … Continue reading →

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Lifeless body of Manipuri pony found in river

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Imphal: A distressing incident took place in Phubala, under the jurisdiction of Moirang Police Station in Bishnupur District this morning. A lifeless body of a Manipuri pony was found in the river of the area. The discovery of the dead … 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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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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Manipur: Mass burial at Torbung Bangla in Bishnupur opposed

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Imphal: The proposed mass burial of around 35 deceased Kukis on August 3 near a Sericulture Farm situated in Torbung Bangla under Torbung Gram Panchayat, in Bishnupur District is being objected by various quarters. Meitei villagers of Torbung Bangla have … Continue reading →

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President of Kom Union Manipur Serto Ahao Kom brutally assaulted by armed Kukis; KUM condemns attack

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Imphal: A group of armed Kukis have brutally assaulted the president of Kom Union Manipur, (KUM) Serto Ahao Kom. He is undergoing treatment at Ortho Special Ward of RIMS hospital in Imphal. Serto Ahao Kom said he was abducted by … Continue reading →

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Manipur: Mass burial of Kuki-Zo community killed in conflict to be performed in Churachandpur

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Imphal: After nearly three months of Manipur ethnic conflict, the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) is set to bury the deceased members belonging to Kuki-Zo community in Churachandpur district on Thursday. Also read | Withdraw all Meitei security personnel from … Continue reading →

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