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.
While communal harmony was the primary theme of the Yatra, the Congress has said the east-west event will also advance ideas of social, economic and political justice.
Army chief Gen Manoj Pandey says deployment in Manipur done in coordination with state govt, adds efforts on to ensure ‘normalcy is established & security situation remains stable’.
The free movement regime allows tribes living along the border on either side to travel up to 16 kilometres inside the neighbouring country without a visa.
Indefinite curfew has been imposed in all Valley districts & additional forces deployed in sensitive areas. CM N Biren Singh appeals to Manipuri Muslims & Meitei people to remain calm.
According to Software Freedom Law Centre, India's been global leader in internet shutdowns for last 5 yrs, giving rise to concerns about adherence to due process in executing shutdowns.
Tonsing Hangshing, his mom & family friend were killed while on their way to avail treatment in Imphal. SC had ordered Manipur to ensure burial for victims of ethnic violence.
Identity of the deceased — found in Leithou in state's Tengnoupal district — yet to be ascertained. Investigation is ongoing. No insurgent group has claimed responsibility.
CJI-led bench issued order on court-appointed panel’s report that alleged civil services organisations were obstructing families of those killed in Manipur clashes from claiming bodies.
When reading the book, one can see Roy’s mother as a 'fascist government' unto herself, the centre of her own cult. In Arundhati’s words, Mary Roy was ‘mother guru’.
ED has accused Amtek promoter Arvind Dham of controlling web of nearly 500 shell companies operating as a layered structure, with up to 15 levels of indirect ownership, to divert funds.
China flaunted military might & modernisation as it displayed stealth drones, anti-satellite system & cyber warfare contingent during parade to mark victory over Japan in WWII.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
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