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'Did no wrong': Banned Manipuri actor stands her ground

'Did no wrong': Banned Manipuri actor stands her ground

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The ban was imposed on her by civil society group Kangleipak Kanba Lup for taking part in the event held in Delhi, amid the ongoing violence in Manipur.

Rahul visits relief camps, meets guv in violence-hit Manipur

Rahul visits relief camps, meets guv in violence-hit Manipur

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

On Thursday, he had visited relief camps in Churachandpur, one of the worst affected towns in the ethnic rioting, which has plagued the northeastern state for the last two months.

Arunachal MLA, 10 others killed by suspected Naga militants

Arunachal MLA, 10 others killed by suspected Naga militants

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Apart from Aboh's son, the deceased included some other family members of the MLA.

Manipur women paraded naked: 5 cops suspended

Manipur women paraded naked: 5 cops suspended

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

The officials said immediately after the video of the incident surfaced on July 19, Manipur police decided to suspend the station in-charge of Nongpok Sekmai police station in Thoubal district and four other police personnel.

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'Hatred increases with every killing.' 'It sets one family against another.' 'The sooner it is stopped, the better.'

No oil exploration in Nagaland: NSCN

No oil exploration in Nagaland: NSCN

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang, a guerilla outfit headed by its self-styled chairman S S Khaplang, has dictated the Indian and foreign oil companies engaged in oil extraction and fresh exploration work on the soil of Nagaland, "to stop all activities forthwith or face the consequences."

Biren Singh sworn in as Manipur CM for 2nd time

Biren Singh sworn in as Manipur CM for 2nd time

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Singh, along with five cabinet ministers, were administered oath by Governor La Ganesan.

What will Conrad Sangma's NPP do if kept out of Manipur government?

What will Conrad Sangma's NPP do if kept out of Manipur government?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

While Manipur's Bharatiya Janata Party leadership has flown to Delhi to lay rival claims to the post of chief minister of the north-eastern state, National People's Party leader Conrad K Sangma, who had earlier flown to Imphal to seek a place for his party in the new government, seems miffed by hints that the BJP will go ahead and form a single-party government.

What Krithi Shetty Is Up To!

What Krithi Shetty Is Up To!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Her 'chand sa mukhada' will make you smile.

No more fighting between Indians, Nagas: NSCN (I-M

No more fighting between Indians, Nagas: NSCN (I-M

Rediff.com11 Jan 2003

‘Nagas have now a much better understanding with the people of India,’ NSCN (I-M) chairman Isak Chisi Swu said after meeting George Fernandes.

Assam takes up issue of people's safety in Nagaland with Centre

Assam takes up issue of people's safety in Nagaland with Centre

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Assam has taken up with the Central and Nagaland governments the issue of safety of the people of Assam residing in Nagaland

Govt extends ban on 9 Meitei extremist groups, associates by 5 years

Govt extends ban on 9 Meitei extremist groups, associates by 5 years

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The government on Monday banned nine Meitei extremist groups and their associate organisations, which mostly operate in Manipur, for their anti-national activities, and launching fatal attacks on security forces.

Trucks painted like Assam Rifles vehicles in Manipur

Trucks painted like Assam Rifles vehicles in Manipur

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The force also asked the Churachandpur police to disseminate the inputs to the SP of Kakching district and higher authorities so that "preemptive action can be taken to avert any kind of adverse incident".

Strike cripples life in Manipur's Imphal Valley; hill districts unaffected

Strike cripples life in Manipur's Imphal Valley; hill districts unaffected

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The committee's convenor L Binod had earlier said that the strike is not to add to the hardships of the people, but to 'pressure the government.'

175 killed, 1108 hurt in four months of Manipur violence; 32 missing

175 killed, 1108 hurt in four months of Manipur violence; 32 missing

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

A large number of arms and ammunition of the police have allegedly been looted by the rioters during the violence.

Tribal women protest against deployment of police commandos in Manipur town

Tribal women protest against deployment of police commandos in Manipur town

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Women are on a sit-in at Chikim village, around 3 km from Tengnoupal district's Moreh, a Kuki majority town.

76.04% voter turnout reported in Manipur amid violence

76.04% voter turnout reported in Manipur amid violence

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Violence was reported from some places of the north east state hours before the second phase of polling commenced as a BJP supporter was gunned down allegedly by a Congress worker and a crude bomb exploded outside the residence of an expelled saffron party leader, police said.

One more arrested in Manipur viral video case

One more arrested in Manipur viral video case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The two women are alleged to have been sexually assaulted before being set free by a mob. A 26-second video of the incident had surfaced on July 19.

Phase 1 sees nearly 63% polling amid stray incidents of violence

Phase 1 sees nearly 63% polling amid stray incidents of violence

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

"The voting percentage is likely to go upwards when reports from all polling stations are obtained as polling is scheduled till 6 pm in many constituencies. Final figures will be known on Saturday after the scrutiny of form 17A," the EC said.

BJP wins Manipur, but no consensus on CM choice

BJP wins Manipur, but no consensus on CM choice

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party is ahead in 20 seats in Manipur, with Chief Minister N Biren Singh leading by a handsome margin of more than 16,000 votes against his nearest Congress rival in Heingang constituency, Election Commission data showed.

Eyeing bigger role in Delhi, Nagaland CM steps down

Eyeing bigger role in Delhi, Nagaland CM steps down

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Neiphiu Rio, the three-time chief minister of Nagaland, resigned from the chair along with his council of ministers on Friday.

NSCN-IM seeks removal of Nagaland Guv Ravi as interlocutor

NSCN-IM seeks removal of Nagaland Guv Ravi as interlocutor

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'All the hard work of 23 years of Indo-Naga political talks having passed through six successive prime ministers is coming to a nauseating end because of the mischief that keeps boiling in the hands of this interlocutor who has become more a liability than anything,' the NSCN IM said.

Popular Manipur singer booked as song triggers row

Popular Manipur singer booked as song triggers row

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

ZSF President Nengzalian Tonsing, who filed the FIR at Churachandpur police station on July 13, accused Tapta of promoting enmity between different communities.

What is the Nagaland governor up to?

What is the Nagaland governor up to?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

By writing a scathing letter to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on the breakdown in law and order in the state, is Governor R N Ravi creating the ground for consolidating his power and directly influence proceedings in the state, asks Sandeep Pandey.

What Was The Most Dangerous Decade Post Independence?

What Was The Most Dangerous Decade Post Independence?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The competition for the worst or most perilous 10 years has always been between the 1960s and the 1980s, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Protected nation but...: Husband of woman paraded naked in Manipur

Protected nation but...: Husband of woman paraded naked in Manipur

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The FIR claimed that one person was killed by the mob as he tried to protect his sister from being raped on May 4 before the two were paraded naked and molested in front of others.

Naga pact yet again shows Modi sarkar's arrogance: Sonia

Naga pact yet again shows Modi sarkar's arrogance: Sonia

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

"We are actually shocked. The prime minister did not even take into confidence chief ministers of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, who are directly affected. Here is another show of arrogance of this government," Gandhi told media persons.

Mob torches Manipur minister's godown, tries to burn down house

Mob torches Manipur minister's godown, tries to burn down house

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

An attempt was also made to torch another property of the consumer and food affairs minister and his residence at Khurai in the same district on Friday night but timely intervention prevented it.

Manipur govt seeks report on 'unofficial' I-Day parade

Manipur govt seeks report on 'unofficial' I-Day parade

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

State security advisor Kuldiep Singh said that lawful action will be taken against those displaying firearms at the parade.

Stalin asks Manipur CM if Tamil Nadu can send aid to camps

Stalin asks Manipur CM if Tamil Nadu can send aid to camps

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Stalin told the Manipur chief minister in a letter dated July 31 that he has been informed that more than 50,000 people were staying in relief camps due to the 'prevailing situation' in the northeastern state, apparently referring to the violence there.

Manipur incident: I'm numb with rage: Harbhajan demands capital punishment

Manipur incident: I'm numb with rage: Harbhajan demands capital punishment

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Former India spinner and Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh has demanded "capital punishment" for all those who were involved in the heinous crime of parading two Manipuri women naked and allegedly gang-raping them.

Soldiers open fire at Naga locals killing 14; jawan dies in rioting

Soldiers open fire at Naga locals killing 14; jawan dies in rioting

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

The first firing which killed six civilians, occurred when army personnel mistook coal mine workers returning home in a pick-up van singing songs on Saturday evening, to be insurgents belonging to the Yung Aung faction of the banned outfit National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), about whose movements they had been tipped-off.

Manipur: Rifles, carbines, grenades looted from police armoury

Manipur: Rifles, carbines, grenades looted from police armoury

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

In a fresh incident of arms looting, a mob comprising the majority community broke into a police armoury and stole weapons, including AK and 'Ghatak' series of assault rifles, and over 19,000 bullets of various calibres, officials said.

Manmohan, Chidambaram seek leave of absence from RS

Manmohan, Chidambaram seek leave of absence from RS

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Naidu informed the House that he had received letters from Singh and 13 other MPs seeking leave of absence on medical grounds.

Manipur BJP workers ransack party offices over ticket disbursal

Manipur BJP workers ransack party offices over ticket disbursal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Security was beefed up at all BJP offices throughout the state following the violence which erupted after the candidate list was announced, official sources said.

Carve out Manipur into 3 UTs for ending ethnic violence: BJP Kuki MLA

Carve out Manipur into 3 UTs for ending ethnic violence: BJP Kuki MLA

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Haokip advocated giving "political and administrative recognition to the ethnic separation" in the state, upping the ante from earlier vaguely explained demands for a "separate administration" for Kuki areas made by fellow Kuki community leaders.

After its rise and fall, can the NSCN-IM rise again?

After its rise and fall, can the NSCN-IM rise again?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The NSCN-IM is no longer the force it used to be. Once the 'de facto government' of Magaland, it gradually reduced to an extortion racket. But missteps by the Centre could give it a new lease of life.

Retd Army officer who led ops in Myanmar to handle Manipur violence

Retd Army officer who led ops in Myanmar to handle Manipur violence

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The appointment of Col (retired) Nectar Sanjenbam for five years followed Union Home Minister Amit Shah statement last month that Kuki people started entering Manipur from Myanmar illegally following a military crackdown on militants.

Mizoram CM, ministers join rallies in state against violence in Manipur

Mizoram CM, ministers join rallies in state against violence in Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Chief Minister Zoramthanga, deputy CM Tawnluia, ministers, and MLAs of the state cutting across party lines took part in the massive protest rally in Aizawl.

In Parl, Shah regrets Naga civilian killings; says probe underway

In Parl, Shah regrets Naga civilian killings; says probe underway

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The SIT has been constituted and has been directed to complete the probe within a month, Shah said.