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Read the latest and trending news from the hills of Manipur, Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Sikkim and Meghalaya.

Manipur: Three held with arms, ammunition and explosive

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Imphal, May 24:  Three persons were arrested by the security forces in Manipur’s Imphal West district bordering Kangpokpi district with a huge quantity of arms and ammunition on Tuesday night, around 9.30pm. According to police, the arrested persons have been identified as … Continue reading →

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Manipur Congress: return of normalcy remains a far cry

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Imphal, May 23:  Alleging that no effort is seen to restore normalcy by the BJP government in Manipur, the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Tuesday questioned if there is any hidden agenda behind it. Addressing the media at Congress … Continue reading →

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Harrowing tale of 2 Northeast boys lured with promise of job in Tamil Nadu, robbed and lands in hospital

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Ukhrul: Two Northeast boys working in Kerala for around three months were lured by a company in Tamil Nadu with a promise of job have ended up in Government Coimbatore Medical College Hospital. James RV (25) from Manipur’s Ukhrul District … Continue reading →

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Manipur Fire Service launches cease-work strike over security forces atrocity

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Imphal: Personnel of the Manipur Fire Service have launched an indefinite cease work strike commencing from today in protest against alleged “atrocity” meted out by the central security forces toward them while on duty. As many as five personnel of … Continue reading →

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Give ST to Meetei, implement NRC; condemns 10 Kuki MLAs Separate Administration demand: WMC

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Guwahati: The World Meetei Council (WMC), Assam State Unit in a press release on Tuesday released five key points pertaining to the ongoing conflicts between Meetei and Chin-Kuki people in Manipur. The release issued by Hari Singha General Secretary WMC … Continue reading →

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CM N Biren appeals people to have faith in the State govt

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Imphal, May 22: Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said today that “the government has been taking up all measures to restore peace and harmony” in the State. He also said that the government would try to ensure the safety of … Continue reading →

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Fresh flare-up in Imphal’s New Checkon; Curfew reimposed

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Imphal: Fresh violence flare-up was reported in Imphal East when section of people reportedly fought over market space at Tribal Market, New Lambulane 1st street on Monday. The locality is also known as [New] Checkon. Sources say the incident took … Continue reading →

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Kengoo Zuringla IAS new Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul district

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Ukhrul: Kengoo Zuringla, IAS has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul district. She was previously serving as DC Kangpokpi since February 11, 2022. Kengoo Zuringla replaces Krishna Kumar, IAS as the 36th Deputy Commissioner in the district. … Continue reading →

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‘Unification of Zo areas’ comment by CM Zoramthanga irresponsible: JD(U)

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Imphal: The Janata Dal (United) has strongly reacted to a comment reportedly made by Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga.  According to the JD(U), the Mizoram chief minister had called for “unification of Zo areas”. The JD(U) said it was a direct … Continue reading →

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Professionals on verge of losing jobs due to prolonged internet ban in Manipur

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Imphal, May 21: The Manipur government has further extended the ongoing internet ban till May 26.The order was issued with immediate effect on May 21. Remote working professionals in Manipur on Sunday expressed apprehension of losing their jobs due to … Continue reading →

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