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11 Sep

JFD threatens statewide shutdown over NRC demand in Manipur

ParomitaManipur

The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) announced plans for a statewide shutdown of Central and State government offices from September 11 if the Centre fails to accept its demand for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur, using 1951 as the base year. Addressing a press conference at the Citizens Club in Soibam Leikai, JFD Convenor Jeetendra Ningomba said the organisation and the people of Manipur had been demanding an update of the NRC for a long time, followed by the Census exercise, with 1951 retained as the base year. He said the JFD had set…

09 Sep

NESO Condemns Killing of Manipuri Musician, Demands Impartial Probe

ParomitaManipur

The North Eastern Students’ Organisation (NESO) on September 9 strongly condemned the killing of 54-year-old Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh in Southeast Delhi and demanded an immediate, transparent and impartial investigation into the incident. Singh was allegedly beaten to death by a group of delivery workers and dhaba staff outside his apartment in Kilokari village early Monday after he reportedly objected to them shouting and consuming alcohol in the area. NESO chairman Samuel B. Jyrwa described the incident as deeply disturbing, saying it was tragic that a person lost his life simply for objecting to a disturbance outside his own…

08 Sep

TKLD Seeks Justice for Manipuri Musician Chongtham Vikram, Urges Action Against Those Responsible

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

The Tangkhul Katamnao Long Delhi (TKLD) has condemned the killing of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram following an alleged assault in Kilokri, New Delhi, and called for a swift and impartial investigation into the incident. In a statement, the organisation said it was deeply shocked and saddened by Vikram’s death and described the incident as a serious act of violence. It said the circumstances were particularly disturbing as Vikram was reportedly assaulted after appealing for peace and consideration in his neighbourhood. The TKLD urged the Delhi Police and other concerned authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. It called…

07 Sep

Manipur Govt to Review Criminal Cases Linked to May 2023 Violence, Says CM Khemchand

ParomitaManipur

Manipur Chief Minister, Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh today said that the State Government is studying the different cases of unlawful and criminal activities involving individuals in the wake of May, 2023 violence. Taking part in a short duration discussion moved by opposition MLA Shri K. Ranjit Singh in the Manipur Assembly today, the Chief Minister said that the unprecedented violence that broke out on May 3, 2023 have compelled many youths to take up arms. While some of them had good intentions, there could be others who indulge in criminal activities. Shri Khemchand Singh further said that the State Government…

03 Sep

Kuki-Zo Council Demands President’s Rule in Manipur

ParomitaManipur

The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has demanded the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, while strongly opposing the Centre’s decision to defer the Census exercise. KZC spokesperson and secretary (Information and Publicity) Ginza Vualzong said the decision to defer the Census was taken after a high-level meeting convened by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The KZC said that after what it described as nearly 20 months of unrest and ethnic violence in Manipur, the state was still facing a critical situation. The organisation claimed that the ethnic conflict had increasingly targeted the Kuki-Zo community and that justice, security and dignity remained…

31 Aug

Torch Rally Over NRC Before Census Turns Tense in Manipur; 7 Protesters Detained

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Police used tear gas to disperse protesters after a torch rally demanding the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the Census turned tense and violent in Kakching district of Manipur on Sunday night. A large number of people took part in the rally, raising slogans such as “No NRC, No Census” and demanding that the Census exercise not be conducted before the resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs). The protesters began their march from the Wabagai-Hiyanglam Lamkhai Keithel area and were attempting to proceed towards the Kakching district headquarters. Police intercepted the rally at the Keirak Dam…

28 Aug

Manipur MLA Residence Targeted: Miscreants Trigger Bomb Blast in Imphal West

PreetiManipur

Unidentified miscreants triggered a bomb blast at the residence of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Sapam Ranjan Singh in Manipur’s Imphal West district in the early hours of Friday.No one was injured in the explosion, which left a small crater on the ground and caused minor damage to the walls of the compound.Sapam Ranjan Singh, who is also the government spokesperson, said, "Under the prevailing situation in the State, I want those responsible to clarify such violent acts. Singh, who is also the government spokesperson, said, "Under the prevailing situation in the State, I want those responsible to clarify such violent acts. What…

24 Aug

Villagers Protest as Security Forces Seize Illegal Weapons in Manipur Search Operations

PreetiLatest, Manipur

Security forces recovered a substantial cache of arms, ammunition and protective equipment during two separate search and cordon operations conducted in Imphal East and Kangpokpi districts of Manipur on Monday. In the first operation, based on reliable intelligence corroborated by 4 Mahar (Borders), a joint team of the CDO/Imphal East and 28 Assam Rifles conducted a search operation at the foothills of Sinam Kom Village under Sagolmang Police Station in Imphal East. The team recovered one 7.62 mm SLR rifle with magazine, one 5.56 mm INSAS rifle with two magazines and one 9 mm pistol with magazine. The recovery also…

22 Aug

Retired Officials, Elders Recognised for Contributions

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Senior members and recently retired government officials were honoured in Pasighat on World Senior Citizens’ Day on Friday, as two organisations organised programmes to recognise the contributions, experience and role of elderly people in society. The East Siang district unit of the Arunachal Pradesh Service Pensioners Association (APSPA) honoured its senior members and recently retired officials from different government departments with traditional attire and mementos during a programme held at a resort in Pasighat. The programme recognised retired officials from the civil administration, Health, Forest and Education Departments. The celebration began with a floral tribute to the portrait of former…

20 Aug

Manipur Government Backs NRC, CM Says Implementation Issues to Be Addressed

ParomitaManipur

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday assured a visiting students' delegation that the State government would discuss the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur in the ensuing Assembly session that begins on September 2. The Chief Minister also informed the students that the government supports the implementation of NRC in the State. He said the conduct of NRC updation and error free implementation of NRC are two issues that need to be addressed. Notably, a delegation of students representing 10 schools and colleges met the Chief Minister demanding the implementation of NRC before Census…