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13 Aug

Manipur to experience total shutdown on August 15

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsManipur

At least eight proscribed underground outfits in Manipur have declared a boycott of Independence Day celebrations on August 15, calling for a complete shutdown across the state. The announcement has been made by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur (CorCom), an apex body of six banned groups. In a press release, CorCom urged the people of Manipur to abstain from participating in the Independence Day events, announcing a total shutdown from 1:00 AM to 6:30 PM on August 15. Similarly, the Socialist Revolutionary Party (SOREPA) has called for a general strike from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM, while the Alliance for…

10 Aug

Manipur Congress stages walkout, boycotts legislative session over crisis debate rejection

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsManipur

The opposition Congress party staged a dramatic walkout from the Manipur Assembly today, announcing a boycott of the remaining sessions. The decision came after the Speaker refused to entertain a private members' resolution to discuss the ongoing crisis in the state. Addressing the media, Congress Legislature leader Okram Ibobi Singh expressed his frustration over the Assembly's refusal to debate the issue that has plagued Manipur for the past 15 months. He explained that all five Congress MLAs, including Keisham Meghachandra, Okram Surjakumar, K. Ranjit Singh, and Thokchom Lokeshwar Singh, exited the session in protest. "The state has been in conflict…

09 Aug

India Bloc Manipur unit calls for laws to address IDP crisis

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsManipur

The Manipur Unit of the India Bloc has urged the enactment of a comprehensive law to address the relief, rehabilitation, and resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the ongoing crisis in the state. Speaking at a press conference today, Kh Devabrata, the Working President of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee, highlighted the severity of the 15-month-long crisis, comparing it to previous communal conflicts such as the Gujarat riots, Delhi riots, and the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. "The current situation in Manipur stands out as one of the most devastating and prolonged communal crises in India’s history," Devabrata said. He…

08 Aug

133 relief camp inmates return to Jiribam amidst peace efforts

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsManipur

To restore normalcy in Manipur, 133 individuals from the Meitei community, who had been residing in a relief camp in Jiribam district since June, were safely escorted back to their homes on August 6. This development follows recent peace talks between Hmar and Meitei groups in Assam’s Cachar district, where both sides agreed to collaborate on ensuring safe movement and normalcy within the district. As of early August, 768 Meitei individuals remained in relief camps in Jiribam, while over 1,000 Hmar and Kuki people from the same district sought refuge in Cachar, Assam. This return operation represents a crucial step…

30 Jul

Manipur police arrest four insurgents in July 29 operations

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsManipur

Manipur police successfully conducted multiple operations on July 29, leading to the arrest of four insurgents and the rescue of an abducted individual. In a decisive move, two members of the proscribed Revolutionary People's Front/People's Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) were apprehended in Imphal West District. The suspects, Wahengbam Tombi Singh (47) and Thoudam Hemchandra Singh (42), were allegedly involved in extorting educational institutions and private businesses. During the arrest, police recovered four mobile phones, a wallet, Rs 13,520 in cash, and a four-wheeler vehicle. Simultaneously, another operation in the same district resulted in the capture of two active cadres of the…

29 Jul

Imphal raid: UNLF-P members arrested for serious crimes

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsManipur

Four members of the United National Liberation Front – Pambei (UNLF-P) were apprehended in Imphal West district on Sunday, facing serious charges of rape and firing. According to Manipur police, the accused are also charged with assaulting civilians. The arrested individuals have been identified as Thounaojam Gopen Singh (34), Naorem Ningthouremba (25), Arambam Tom Meitei (35), and Laishram Doshnikumar (28). Their capture resulted from a targeted raid in the Chingemeirong area of Imphal West district. During the raid, police recovered a pistol, ammunition, five mobile phones, and a sum of cash. The accused have been placed in judicial custody for…

27 Jul

Manipur CM N Biren Singh to attend NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsManipur

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh is set to participate in the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi today, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting will be followed by a chief ministers' conclave with the PM in attendance. Before departing for the national capital on Thursday, Singh remarked, "My visit to Delhi is for the NITI Aayog meeting, which will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following this, there will be a chief ministers' conclave where the PM will be present. I will address the current situation in the state and seek solutions to the ongoing crisis.…

26 Jul

Protesters call for a disturbance-free education system across institutions

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsManipur

A two-day sit-in protest under the "Disturbance-Free Education Zone" campaign began today at various schools and colleges. The demonstration, organized by the Coordinating Committee on Disturbance-Free Educational Zone Demand, took place at both government and private educational institutions. The protest saw participation from teachers and students across several institutions, including TG Higher Secondary School, Johnstone Higher Secondary School, Millennium Institute of Sciences, Herbet School, Heritage Convent, Wangoi Higher Secondary, Imphal College, Oriental College, and Manipur College, among others. Addressing the media, N. Thoithoiba, a member of the committee, highlighted the various disturbances impacting the education sector. "The education sector has…

25 Jul

Manipur cabinet announces increase in minimum wages

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsManipur

The Manipur Cabinet has revised the minimum wages across various categories of employees, a move aimed at improving the livelihoods of the state's workforce. Minister of Information and Public Relations, Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh, addressed the media late this evening, announcing that the cabinet meeting held today discussed 16 agendas, most of which pertain to the upcoming budget session scheduled for July 31. The cabinet approved the revised minimum wages proposed by the Department of Labour. As per the new decision: Unskilled labor wages have been increased to ₹400 per day from ₹225. Semi-skilled labor wages have risen to ₹440…

25 Jul

Manipur CM N Biren Singh to attend Delhi CMs’ meet

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsManipur, North East

Chief Minister N Biren Singh is set to depart for New Delhi on Thursday to attend the Chief Ministers' meeting and the NITI Aayog session, starting July 26 in the national capital. Sources indicate that CM Biren will attempt to secure a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit. However, the formal process for the appointment has yet to be initiated. Since the outbreak of violence in Manipur on May 3, 2023, CM Biren has not had the opportunity to meet with the Prime Minister. Nevertheless, he has met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other Union…