manipur violence

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 […]

"It's been a year since Manipur has been waiting for peace. The state remained peaceful for the last 10 years, but suddenly, gun culture has increased again. It is important to resolve the conflict as a priority," Bhagwat stated, urging immediate action to restore peace in the region.

The attack, which took place around 10:30 AM on Monday, left one security personnel injured. The injured officer, identified as Moirangthem Ajesh (32) from Bishnupur district, sustained a bullet wound to his right shoulder and has been transported to a hospital in Imphal for treatment.

The assailants, armed with sophisticated weaponry, opened fire on the unsuspecting children, an event captured in a chilling viral video circulating on social media.

TEZPUR: In a recent development, Assam Police apprehended two US citizens on Friday for violating their visa conditions. The individuals were taken into custody for allegedly propagating Christianity while on tourist visas, which explicitly prohibited engaging in religious preaching. The accused, identified as John Matthew Bone and Michael James Flinchum, were arrested following complaints from […]

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge unveiled the logo and tagline, "Nyay Ka Haq Milne Tak". The yatra, starting from Imphal, aims to touch 110 districts, 100 Lok Sabha seats, and 337 assembly seats.

The death toll has now climbed to five, as one of the critically injured victims, Md Abdur Rajaq, succumbed to his injuries at Raj Medicity in Imphal on Wednesday. Rajaq was a prominent member of Anjuman, a local anti-drug organisation.

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced on Tuesday that it has submitted two distinct chargesheets in the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kamrup (M), Guwahati (Assam) against five persons implicated in two interconnected cases of Manipur violence. The charges have been levied against Nohgin Baitekuki, Paolunmang, Smalsawn Haokip, Paominlun Haokip, and Lhingneichang. The […]

The incident has reportedly taken place in Lilong Chingjao where armed miscreants opened fire at people which left four persons dead and fourteen other injured, of whom many are stated to be critical.

IMPHAL: The festivity spirit in Manipur has been stifled with the collective call of church bodies to hold Christmas in a low-key manner in lieu of the ongoing ethnic conflict in the state. Tangkhul Baptist Church’s Reverend, Khayaipam Khamrang, said that Christmas would be different this year. “While there will be community celebrations during our service […]