Govt has also given one-time assistance of Rs 1,000 each to 53,500 people in relief camps, panel says in report. Appointed last month, it has submitted 12 reports.
At the end of this 15-day period, security forces — both of the Centre and the state — will undertake a search operation all over Manipur to recover the weapons, govt said.
The men, who were 'caught red-handed walking with police weapons in uniform', received bail Friday. Police officers say both Meiteis & Kukis using 'former insurgents' to train them in arms.
Ngamgouhou Mate, 14, says his family was forced to flee their village after it was attacked while he was away for the tournament. He hasn’t been able to see them since his return.
Fatalities related to insurgency have seen a surge in Manipur this year, shows data from the Institute for Conflict Management. Extortion by rebel groups is also said to be on the rise.
The appointment of Col Nectar Sanjenbam (Retd) to ‘strengthen’ Manipur Commandos has incensed Kuki groups, who want the counter-insurgency unit to be 'disbanded'.
Manipur CM says Union govt has assured help in rehabilitation of those affected by violence, adds 'things are much better, especially after Modi & Amit Shah's speeches in Parliament'.
Internet bans in Manipur hindered the revelation of on-ground injustices, denying many victims timely support. Policymakers must strike a balance between preserving public safety and upholding fundamental rights.
Supreme Court criticised Manipur police for 'lethargic' work this week, but officers argue their hands are tied due to locals blockading roads, ambiguous FIRs, and other obstacles.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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