scorecardresearch
Monday, May 6, 2024
TopicManipur insurgency

Topic: Manipur insurgency

‘Protection money’ to Arambai Tenggol — how traders are operating in strife-torn Imphal

Commercial properties owned by Kukis in Imphal have been torched or taken over allegedly by radical Meitei revivalist group. Traders 'allowed' to operate 'if they pay protection money'.

Extortion cases rise again in Imphal; businessmen, govt employees, farmers queue up for arms licence

Cycle of violence 'fuelling insurgency' in Manipur. Rising extortion as well as the growing need for protection has led to a surge in arms licence applications, ThePrint has learnt.  

Two policemen killed in Manipur’s border town Moreh, firing continues in several pockets

Bomb explosions were heard earlier Wednesday, followed by sound of gunfire, say residents. India Reserve Battalion post was targeted around 3:30 am, after which firing was reported, it is learnt.

More insurgent groups to join peace-making process, says Biren Singh after agreement with UNLF

The peace agreement was signed with the state's oldest valley-based militant group on 29 November in Delhi in presence of Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla and some members of the UNLF.

Manipur’s oldest valley-based insurgent group, banned by MHA, signs peace deal with govt, gives up arms

UNLF formed in 1964, had become active in midst of ongoing ethnic conflict. Home ministry had extended ban on it & 8 other Meitei groups earlier this month.

‘Gunfights, extortion’— Manipur’s ethnic conflict revives insurgent groups, AFSPA debate heats up

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.

SubscriberWrites: Is it the Act East Policy or the Lack East Policy?

Would it be that by default or design, means a revision of the objectives of the AEP, where the Northeast becomes irrelevant & that maritime cooperation alone is sufficient.

This battle over an uncrowned queen’s uncertain kingdom can tell us what comes next in Manipur

As India intended to end the Nagaland insurgency forever 8 years ago, it announced the construction of a statue and memorial to Gaidinliu—the uncrowned queen of a rebellion against British power.

Manipur is India’s gateway to East. But doesn’t get even half the political focus as Kashmir

The figures for weapons that were declared stolen or seized by mobs in Manipur is more than a hundred times the number of militants in Jammu and Kashmir.

Manipur is burning because of North Block’s legendary ignorance of the Northeast

Delhi’s know-it-all attitude blinds decision-makers. Sending Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma as a peacemaker to Manipur is evidence of this disregard.

On Camera

‘Trade, not aid’—Narasimha Rao’s 1991 reforms speech that changed India’s economic landscape

On 9 July 1991, then-PM PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation days before the Budget presentation, admitting that the job of repairing India's sick economy won't be easy, quick, or smooth.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.