ethnic strife

Manipur schools reopen after 13-day closure amid ethnic strife

NEW DELHI: Schools and colleges in Manipur’s Imphal Valley and Jiribam have reopened today November 29 after a 13-day shutdown prompted by escalating violence. The decision to resume classes followed appeals from six student organizations and comes just in time as pre-board and semester exams approach.   The closure began on November 16, following the […]

Myanmar unrest exacerbates ethnic strife in Manipur

Seeking safety, they flee across the border into Manipur's border town of Moreh. Police and paramilitary sources in Moreh confirm the ongoing immigration crisis from across the border despite the Government of India suspending the Free Movement Regime (FMR) to address the state's ethnic strife.

Manipur’s displaced women stitch Japanese dolls for hope

GUWAHATI: Online pre-sale campaign of dolls stitched by the internally displaced women of the ethnic-strife-hit northeastern state of Manipur, has exceeded expectations, becoming a global movement for empowerment, storytelling and mental health healing. This venture is being undertaken under the ‘Stitching Hope’ initiative constructed by the ‘1 Million Heroes’ international brand from Singapore. The initiative […]