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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".

'Naga accord historic, same approach needed for Kashmir'

'Naga accord historic, same approach needed for Kashmir'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The ruling People's Democratic Party on Tuesday welcomed the "historic peace accord" between the Centre and Nagaland's National Socialist Council of Nagaland-IM, saying a similar approach was needed in Kashmir and suggested that the four-point formula propounded by former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf could be used as a 'launching pad'.

Samantha-Vijay Celebrate Love In Hyderabad

Samantha-Vijay Celebrate Love In Hyderabad

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Samantha and Vijay Deverakonda gave Hyderabad an evening to remember during a live concert on Independence Day, promoting their upcoming film, Kushi.

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.

Manipur HC revokes order including Meiteis in ST list

Manipur HC revokes order including Meiteis in ST list

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The contentious paragraph from last year's verdict, instructing the state to expedite consideration of Meitei community inclusion, was deemed for deletion.

India to fence entire 1,643-km Myanmar border, free movement to end

India to fence entire 1,643-km Myanmar border, free movement to end

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The move could virtually put an end to the Free Movement Regime prevalent along the porous border.

Manipur: Gunfight in Bishnupur; house torched Imphal

Manipur: Gunfight in Bishnupur; house torched Imphal

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

A gunfight broke out between two groups of people in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Thursday, officials said.

CBI charges terror outfit member among 5 for looting Manipur police armoury

CBI charges terror outfit member among 5 for looting Manipur police armoury

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

They had earlier been arrested by the Manipur police in September last year when they were allegedly extorting money by wearing police uniforms and carrying sophisticated weapons, the officials said.

BJP+IPFT regain lead in Tripura, Tipra leads in 11

BJP+IPFT regain lead in Tripura, Tipra leads in 11

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies are well on the way to power in two north-eastern states, and is almost certain to be part of the ruling dispensation in the third.

Fresh violence in Manipur, 3 mutilated bodies found

Fresh violence in Manipur, 3 mutilated bodies found

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

In a fresh round of violence in ethnic strife-torn Manipur, mutilated bodies of three youths were found following heavy gunfire at Kuki Thowai village in Ukhrul district on Friday, officials said.

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Security forces continue search ops in Manipur, recover arms, ammo

Security forces continue search ops in Manipur, recover arms, ammo

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Altogether 127 checkpoints were installed in the valley and hill districts of the northeastern state, and 873 people were detained on Wednesday for violation of rules.

'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.

When Eknath Shinde Greeted Modi

When Eknath Shinde Greeted Modi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Scenes from the National Democratic Alliance meeting at the Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi, July 18, 2023.

Govt-Naga talks on July 21, truce extension likely

Govt-Naga talks on July 21, truce extension likely

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

"This time, we want something concrete from the government on our demands. Otherwise it is futile to meet only for the extension of the ceasefire," NSCN-IM spokesman Tongmeth Wangnao Konyak told PTI on phone.

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.

2 Manipuris found shot dead; 1 with blindfold, tied hands

2 Manipuris found shot dead; 1 with blindfold, tied hands

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Two bodies, including that of a woman, with bullet wounds were recovered in Imphal East and West districts in Manipur, police said on Thursday.

India scraps Free Movement Regime with Myanmar

India scraps Free Movement Regime with Myanmar

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The FMR allows people residing close to the India-Myanmar border to venture 16 km into each other's territory without any documents.

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.

Naga rebel group to attend peace talks sans chief

Naga rebel group to attend peace talks sans chief

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Isak Chisi Swu, chairman of the Naga rebel group NSCN-IM, has left for an undisclosed destination abroad, leaving the next round of peace talks with the government in jeopardy. A source in the NSCN-IM, which has been engaged in peace talks with the government since 1997, said that Swu will attend future peace talks with the government. The NSCN-IM general secretary Th Muivah will lead the rebel group's delegation in the next round of talks, to be held on Wednesday.

No plans for 'supra state' for Nagas in NE, says PM

No plans for 'supra state' for Nagas in NE, says PM

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

Prime Minister Manmohon Singh on Saturday said that there were no plans for a 'supra state' for Nagas in the northeast and appealed to militants to ensure peace in Manipur for speeding up development work there. "Manipur needs peace and tranquility for all-round development. Different communities have been living here for centuries and there should not be any misunderstanding among them," Dr Singh told a public meeting.

A decade on, govt has new official for Naga talks

A decade on, govt has new official for Naga talks

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

'I am happy to announce the appointment of R S Pandey as the interlocutor and the representative of the government of India to hold talks with NSCN-IM,' Home Minister P Chidambaram said in a statement.

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The IMD has warned of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh during the next five days.

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.

In open letter, Meitei diaspora urges Modi to restore peace in Manipur

In open letter, Meitei diaspora urges Modi to restore peace in Manipur

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Over 1,300 people signed the open letter within 48 hours, which was submitted to the Prime Minister's Office on Monday.

IIT scholar held for murder of Naga girl in Delhi

IIT scholar held for murder of Naga girl in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

A teenaged Naga girl was strangled and later burnt to death in South Delhi on Sunday night, allegedly by an IIT scholar who attempted to rape her, the police said on Monday.The incident was reported from Munirka late on Sunday night by the sister of the victim, Ramchanphy Hongray, 19, after she came back from work, a senior police official said.Pushpam Kumar Sinha, 34, who is working on his Phd from IIT, Delhi, has been arrested in connection with the attempted rape.

Manipur police identify 14 more people in viral video case

Manipur police identify 14 more people in viral video case

Rediff.com24 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.

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.

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.

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.

NSCN(I-M) flays NSA's comment on Naga peace talks

NSCN(I-M) flays NSA's comment on Naga peace talks

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Criticising the NSA's recent statement that the peace talks had slowed down and it could move forward if only the NSCN (I-M) agreed to broad parameters under the Indian Union, the outfit termed the remarks, at a time when the peace talks have entered a crucial phase, as 'irresponsible'.

NHRC orders Manipur govt to pay Rs 10 lakh to kin of killed in 4 weeks

NHRC orders Manipur govt to pay Rs 10 lakh to kin of killed in 4 weeks

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday said it has asked Manipur government to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation each within four weeks to the next of kin of all the people who died in ethnic clashes since May.

Former Naga CM Zeliang stakes claim to form government

Former Naga CM Zeliang stakes claim to form government

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

In a letter to governor, he claimed support of 41 of the 59 MLAs.

2 security personnel injured in gunfight in Manipur

2 security personnel injured in gunfight in Manipur

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The gunfight broke out in Phoubakchao Ikhai area, around 50 km from state capital Imphal, on Thursday morning and continued for around 15 hours till late at night, when the insurgents fled the area.

Amid violence, Manipur govt to hold special assembly session

Amid violence, Manipur govt to hold special assembly session

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Government spokesperson and Information and Public Relations Minister Sapam Rajan said that the government is making efforts towards this end.

The Kriti Sanon Mark Sheet: See How Much She Scored!

The Kriti Sanon Mark Sheet: See How Much She Scored!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Sukanya Verma looks at how the 33 year old has fared in her decade-long career.

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.

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.'

2nd FIR filed against Editors Guild in Manipur for defamation

2nd FIR filed against Editors Guild in Manipur for defamation

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday said that a police case has been filed on the basis of a complaint against the president and three members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) for a report critiquing media coverage out of Manipur, and accused them of trying to "provoke clashes" in the state.

Manipur police toughen stand against Meitei radical group after cop's kidnap

Manipur police toughen stand against Meitei radical group after cop's kidnap

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The Manipur police said all personnel of the force from top to bottom are united and any attack on anyone and use of social media to target any officer or unit will be taken seriously and stringent action will be taken.