On its part, NIA alleged that the two brothers were ‘actively’ involved in the conspiracy behind killing of three Meitei women & three Meitei children in Manipur’s Jiribam.
Subject was officially broached for the 1st time during Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan’s visit to the state in June, it is learnt. There’s no official confirmation yet though.
Attacks orchestrated by ‘elements’ linked to countries like US, China & Myanmar, the groups have said, renewing demand for termination of Suspension of Operations deal with Kuki insurgents.
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 his message to people of strife-torn state, Leader of Opposition says that he comes to them as their 'brother'. 'Don’t want to politicise this issue," he adds.
Trucks blocked by Kukis had to be sent back to strife-torn Jiribam. Kuki union claims Meiteis have been blocking highway, stopping essential supplies from reaching them.
As many as 37 MLAs of Manipur and the state’s 2 MPs answered Arambai Tenggol’s ‘summons’ for a meeting Wednesday at Imphal’s Kangla Fort, and pledged to fulfil their demands in 15 days.
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.
On 14 December, remains of 41 Kuki-Zo victims were airlifted from mortuaries in Imphal to district hospital in Churachandpur, where 46 more bodies awaited burial.
Kuki-Zo petitioners submit that armed men laid siege to school in Imphal, held 25 including women & children hostage, and that Manipur police ‘acted in collusion’ with rioters.
Bangladesh’s ‘protest’ party NCP won only six seats. Why have youth movements, from Sri Lanka to Nepal, struggled to challenge traditional leadership and political parties?
CM Yogi Adityanath claims that from being called a ‘bimaru’ state, UP is now among the top-3 economies in India. The 2026 Budget session of the UP assembly is currently underway.
By next weekend, Bangladesh will have an elected government. This is India’s moment to reboot broken ties by moderating the ‘ghuspethiya’ rhetoric in poll-bound West Bengal and Assam.
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