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Starlink in Manipur violence: Elon Musk rejects claim, says satellite beams turned off over India

SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Starlink satellite beams were turned off over India, reacting to claims that its device was being used in restive Manipur. The Spear Corps of the Indian Army had shared photos of the items seized on X, and social media users were quick to note that one of the devices had a “Starlink logo” on it. …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Mobile internet shutdown extended in Manipur's 9 districts till December 3

India Today

The Manipur government on Sunday extended the suspension of mobile internet for two days in nine districts of the state till December 3. "The state government, after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation and its correlation with the general operation of internet services, has decided to continue suspension of mobile internet and mobile data services, including VSATs and VPN …

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1 month ago

Manipur govt extends internet ban by two more days till November 25

Hindustan Times

The Manipur government on Saturday extended the ban on mobile internet services by two more days till November 25 in nine districts, according to a home department order. The state authority had initially suspended internet services on November 16 for two days “to thwart the design and activities of anti-national and anti-social elements and to maintain peace and communal harmony …

Manipur

1 month ago

Illegal migrants, drug mafia hit by BJP govt: Manipur CM

Hindustan Times

For 18 months now, Nongthombam Biren Singh, 63, has continued to govern a state in the grips of an internecine ethnic conflict, surviving demands for his ouster as chief minister, from the Opposition, and also from members of his own party. The government is working towards restoring peace but vested interests, including opposition, drug mafia, and illegal migrants do not …

Peace State Centre Mlas Drug Migrants Manipur

1 month ago

Manipur Violence: More central forces deployed in affected areas

The Hindu

Amid an escalation in violence in Manipur, eight companies of the Central Armed Police Force have reached the state capital Imphal, and these forces will be deployed in sensitive and fringe areas, an official said. Cash, jewellery worth ₹1.5 cr looted from Manipur MLA’s residence: Police Meanwhile, the mother of JD MLA Kh Joykishan Singh in Manipur has lodged a …

Violence Mla Manipur Imphal Residence Joykishan

1 month ago

Manipur NDA MLAs call for 'mass operation' against militants behind civilian killings in Jiribam

New Indian Express

GUWAHATI: Amid the ongoing tensions in Manipur, a section of NDA MLAs attended the meeting convened by Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday evening. In the meeting, an eight-point resolution calling for 'mass operations' against the Kuki militants responsible for the recent killing of six civilians in Jiribam within seven days was adopted. One of the resolutions was to …

State Mlas Nda

1 month ago

NIA takes over Manipur violence cases

Hindustan Times

The National Investigation Agency has taken over the probe into three cases pertaining to fresh instances of violence in Manipur, people familiar with the development said on Monday. The state government has already handed over the Jiribam case files to the NIA and the latter has re-registered the FIRs under various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, arms act and unlawful …

Case Fir Manipur Nia Jiribam Jakuradhor Karong

1 month ago

Centre to deploy 5,000 personnel to Manipur as Amit Shah reviews situation; CM to meet MLAs

New Indian Express

CRPF Director General A D Singh and senior officers from other Central Armed Police Forces are also present in the state. The central government had reimposed the Armed Forces Act in six police station areas of Manipur, including the violence-affected Jiribam, on Thursday. Given the prevailing volatile situation, the state government ordered the closure of all educational institutions on Monday …

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1 month ago

Amit Shah reviews situation in Manipur, directs officials to ensure peace after fresh violence in state

Hindustan Times

Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday chaired a meeting with senior security establishment officials in Delhi to review the situation in Manipur after fresh violence erupted in the state, sources in the government told HT. Manipur chief secretary Vineet Joshi ordered temporary suspension of internet and mobile data services in the "territorial jurisdiction of currently affected districts of Imphal …

Manipur Fresh Violence

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur extends AFSPA for another six months

Hindustan Times

The Manipur government has extended the Armed Forces Act for another six months with effect from Tuesday in the ethnic violence-hit northeastern state excluding areas under the jurisdiction of 19 police stations. In a notification, commissioner N Ashok Kumar said the state government has decided to maintain the status quo citing violent activities of extremist/insurgent groups, the overall law and …

Manipur Afspa

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Top officials in Manipur dispute CMO’s claim of ‘over 900 Kuki militants’ entering from Myanmar

Hindustan Times

Manipur's security advisor Kuldiep Singh and director general of police Rajiv Singh released a joint statement on Wednesday evening disputing the chief minister's office claim of “over 900 Kuki militants” entering the state from Myanmar, saying that it “could not be sustained on the ground”, The Indian Express reported. Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh On September 17, an intelligence …

Security Statement Myanmar State Singh Manipur Militants

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur: CM demands handover of unified command

Hindustan Times

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh and several MLAs from the ruling party have made a push for the security apparatus to be brought under the state government’s control amid escalating violence in a region torn apart by ethnic strife for over 16 months now. At least 27 MLAs who attended two meetings with Manipur chief minister Biren Singh on …

Violence State Mlas Militants Kuki Crpf Unified

3 months, 2 weeks ago

6 killed in Manipur after violence flares up again

Hindustan Times

At least six people were killed in the Jiribam district of strife-torn Manipur on Saturday, officials aware of the matter said, as the fresh wave of violence to besiege the state and rupture the fragile peace maintained for close to three months spiralled. According to police, armed Kuki militants attacked Nungchepi village at around 4am, killing 63-year-old Yurembam Kulendra Singha, …

State District Village Killed Manipur Militants Kuki

3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Providing necessary treatment,’ says RIMS Imphal director after eight victims of fresh violence admitted to hospital

The Hindu

After fresh incident of violence in Manipur on Sunday, Dr. Sunil Kumar Sharma, Director of Regional institute of Medical Sciences said that eight patients were admitted, out of which one has died and other are out of danger. An attack was reportedly carried out by the Kuki militants against Koutruk villagers on Sunday, said the Manipur government. BJP leader’s house …

State Manipur Kuki Militants Koutruk Rims Imphal

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: BJP leader’s house torched in fresh unrest in Manipur

The Hindu

GUWAHATI Unidentified attackers torched the house of a Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson in ethnic conflict-scarred Manipur on Saturday during protest rallies taken out by Kuki-Zo tribal people demanding a separate administration. Moreover, action will be taken against the concerned officials who failed to provide adequate security, despite prior warnings of potential threats.” Mr. Haokip said Saturday’s incident was the third …

State Bjp Singh Manipur Kuki

5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Non-biological PM should go to Manipur before going into the space’: Jairam Ramesh’s ISRO jibe at Narendra Modi

Live Mint

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on July 4 took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that the ‘non-biological’ PM should first go to Manipur before going into the space. Ramesh cited a media report that quoted Indian Space and Research Organisation chief S Somnath as saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi can be the candidate for India's first manned …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Solving Manipur conflict part of Centre’s 100-day plan, have full confidence in it: CM Biren Singh

The Hindu

The Central government has started having “positive discussions” on the conflict in Manipur and it is a “great achievement” that resolution of the crisis is part of the 100-day plan of the new National Democratic Alliance government, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on Friday. This comes on a day when the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity, one of the …

Conflict State Central Singh Centre Manipur Rally

6 months ago

Manipur situation will be resolved within three months: CM Biren Singh

The Hindu

GUWAHATI Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh said on June 21 that peace would return to his State in two or three months because of the priority given to resolving the 14-month-long violence by the new National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre. This indicates there were seven months of peace with schools and business establishments reopening,” Mr. Singh told …

Violence State Three Months Singh Manipur

6 months, 1 week ago

Manipur: Committee formed for resettlement of internally displaced persons

Hindustan Times

The Manipur government has constituted a Cabinet sub-committee to ensure rehabilitation and resettlement of internally displaced persons in the state resulting from the ongoing crisis, people aware of the developments said on Friday. A decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by state chief minister N Biren Singh in Imphal on Thursday evening. “The terms of reference of the …

Manipur Relief Camps Internally Displaced

6 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi will 'ignore' RSS chief's statement on Manipur, says Congress MP-elect Gaurav Gogoi

Hindustan Times

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not pay heed to Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat's statement on the Manipur issue. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoii “I do not expect Prime Minister Modi to pay any attention to the words of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. Prime Minister Modi will avoid Manipur, misuse law …

Congress State Modi Rss Manipur Mohan Bhagwat Gaurav Gogoi

6 months, 1 week ago

Manipur Chief Minister's convoy attacked, one security person injured

India Today

The convoy of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh was ambushed by armed militants in Kangpokpi district on Monday, in which one security person was injured. According to sources from the Chief Minister's office, the convoy was en route to Jiribam district from Imphal when it came under attack along the National Highway-37 around 10.30 am. The Chief Minister was …

Man Minister Chief Manipur Imphal Jiribam District

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Unrest in Manipur's Jiribam as 70 homes, police outposts set on fire

India Today

Two police outposts, a forest office, and at least 70 houses were burnt by suspected militants in riot-hit Manipur on Saturday, prompting authorities to suspend the Superintendent of Police of Jiribam district where the unrest took place. As the tensions escalated, a contingent of more than 70 state police commandos was airlifted from Imphal to Jiribam to assist security personnel …

Singh Manipur Jiribam District Police Outposts Suspected Militants

7 months, 4 weeks ago

'Deeply biased, poor understanding': India slams US report on human rights abuses

India TV News

New Delhi: India on Thursday sharply criticised a United States report on human rights abuses in India, saying it reflects a "deeply biased and poor understanding" of the country. The 2023 Human Rights Report by the US State Department mentioned "credible reports" of various human rights abuses in India, including the Manipur ethnic violence and "transnational repression" like the murder …

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8 months ago

Biren Singh opposes peace talks that compromise on territorial integrity of Manipur

The Hindu

Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Wednesday insisted that peace talks between the Kuki-Zo people and Meitei people that compromise on Manipur’s territorial integrity would not be accepted, echoing what what Union Home Minister Amit Shah said days ago while campaigning for his party’s candidate at the Inner Manipur seat. Mr. Singh asserted that any such peace talks between the …

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Starlink in Manipur violence: Elon Musk rejects claim, says satellite beams turned off over India

Mobile internet shutdown extended in Manipur's 9 districts till December 3

Manipur govt extends internet ban by two more days till November 25

Illegal migrants, drug mafia hit by BJP govt: Manipur CM

Manipur Violence: More central forces deployed in affected areas

Manipur NDA MLAs call for 'mass operation' against militants behind civilian killings in Jiribam

NIA takes over Manipur violence cases

Centre to deploy 5,000 personnel to Manipur as Amit Shah reviews situation; CM to meet MLAs

Amit Shah reviews situation in Manipur, directs officials to ensure peace after fresh violence in state

Manipur extends AFSPA for another six months

Top officials in Manipur dispute CMO’s claim of ‘over 900 Kuki militants’ entering from Myanmar

Manipur: CM demands handover of unified command

6 killed in Manipur after violence flares up again

‘Providing necessary treatment,’ says RIMS Imphal director after eight victims of fresh violence admitted to hospital

Manipur violence: BJP leader’s house torched in fresh unrest in Manipur

‘Non-biological PM should go to Manipur before going into the space’: Jairam Ramesh’s ISRO jibe at Narendra Modi

Solving Manipur conflict part of Centre’s 100-day plan, have full confidence in it: CM Biren Singh

Manipur situation will be resolved within three months: CM Biren Singh

Manipur: Committee formed for resettlement of internally displaced persons

PM Modi will 'ignore' RSS chief's statement on Manipur, says Congress MP-elect Gaurav Gogoi

Manipur Chief Minister's convoy attacked, one security person injured

Unrest in Manipur's Jiribam as 70 homes, police outposts set on fire

'Deeply biased, poor understanding': India slams US report on human rights abuses

Biren Singh opposes peace talks that compromise on territorial integrity of Manipur