Ethnic violence between Manipur's Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities first broke out in 2023. The conflict has claimed hundreds of lives and displaced more than 50,000 residents.
The people of Manipur find themselves stuck in a limbo of unfulfilled promises. Over the months, their hopes from the government have turned into a bitter disillusionment.
Uikey was governor when ethnic violence first broke out in Manipur in May 2023. According to her, 'broken trust' between Meiteis & Kukis 'can’t be restored despite Centre’s efforts'.
The civil war-like situation needs to be curtailed through strong administrative measures and military operations. The core issue of land rights must also be addressed and resolved.
In Thursday’s order, Deputy Secretary to the govt of Manipur said only 30 March would now be a working day for all govt offices, including PSUs and autonomous bodies.
In a video posted on X, Manipur CM N Biren Singh said the number of those who ‘illegally entered India’ is high & the state government is following legal procedures to deport them one by one.
Guild's fact-finding report on Manipur ethnic clashes 'may be right or wrong but that’s what free speech is all about’, CJI Chandrachud tells Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
The appointment of Col Nectar Sanjenbam (Retd) to ‘strengthen’ Manipur Commandos has incensed Kuki groups, who want the counter-insurgency unit to be 'disbanded'.
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.
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