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'Help us to help Manipur': Army says women activists blocking ops

'Help us to help Manipur': Army says women activists blocking ops

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Terming such 'unwarranted interference' detrimental to the timely response by security forces, the Army's Spears Corps shared a video on Twitter late on Monday of some such incidents.

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in strife-torn Manipur on Monday night to try restore peace by hammering out a solution between the warring communities.

Sandeshkhali: HC orders police to arrest Trinamool leader

Sandeshkhali: HC orders police to arrest Trinamool leader

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The Calcutta high court on Monday directed the police to arrest Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, who has been accused of sexual atrocities and land grab by villagers in Sandeshkhali area, while clarifying there is no stay on it.

Manipur: 12 bunkers destroyed in 24 hours

Manipur: 12 bunkers destroyed in 24 hours

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

A statement issued by the Manipur police stated that the state police and central forces conducted a search operation in Tamenglong, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur and Kakching districts and destroyed 12 bunkers both in the Hill and the Valley.

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

'She had the courage to not cow down before the entire law and order apparatus, to remain sane and human despite inhuman suffering meted out to her and her family.'

Pune's Dalit protests reach Mumbai, suburbs affected

Pune's Dalit protests reach Mumbai, suburbs affected

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

The protesters blocked roads in several areas of Mumbai, forced shops to shut down.

Fresh violence in Manipur, 15 houses torched, man shot

Fresh violence in Manipur, 15 houses torched, man shot

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Fifteen houses were set on fire in Manipur's Imphal West district where fresh violence broke out, officials said on Sunday.

Member of terror group among 5 arrested for extortion in Manipur

Member of terror group among 5 arrested for extortion in Manipur

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

In the wake of arrest of five persons for extortion in Manipur including a suspected member of a banned terror group, the Manipur police has again warned of stern action against all those who were misusing the uniform for their ulterior motives.

3-member panel to probe what caused Manipur violence

3-member panel to probe what caused Manipur violence

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

According to a notification issued by the Union home ministry, the commission will make inquiry with respect of the causes and spread of the violence and riots targeting members of different communities, which took place in Manipur on May 3 and thereafter.

Manipur district returns to peace as additional forces withdraw

Manipur district returns to peace as additional forces withdraw

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Shops and markets have been opened in the morning while vehicles run on the roads in Churachandpur town where the maximum protests and violence took place on Friday and Saturday, officials said.

Manipur: Shops shut, people asked to stay indoors after fresh violence

Manipur: Shops shut, people asked to stay indoors after fresh violence

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Business establishments remained closed on Tuesday morning and people were asked by security personnel to remain indoors through the public address system in New Chekon area of Imphal East district, where a mob torched two houses after four armed people, including a former MLA, forced people to shut their shops on Monday.

Imphal: Mob clashes with security forces, sets houses on fire

Imphal: Mob clashes with security forces, sets houses on fire

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Security forces which tried to quell the mob were forced to use force and fired tear gas shells at the mob at New Checkon in Imphal, they added.

'He has entire Maharashtra cabinet at his feet'

'He has entire Maharashtra cabinet at his feet'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

'Since September 1, a senior cabinet minister has been to-ing and fro-ing between Jalna and Mumbai by chartered flight every single day with messages from the two deputy chief ministers and the chief minister to get Manoj Jarange-Patil to back down from his agitation.'

200 in custody for protesting against Jallikattu ban

200 in custody for protesting against Jallikattu ban

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Several youths made an unsuccessful bid to tame bulls released on the roads by miscreants.

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Sources claimed 48-year-old Soren was "evasive" in his replies during his questioning and hence was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

'Maratha quota issue can't be solved in 40 days'

'Maratha quota issue can't be solved in 40 days'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'It is now the government's duty to find a way out of this impasse without hurting interests of any sections of Maharashtrian people.'

'How Will Piyush Goyal Help Us?'

'How Will Piyush Goyal Help Us?'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'We need a candidate who will do our work and fight with the authorities; someone we can hold accountable.' 'Piyush Goyal is not that candidate.'

Mob sets ablaze 2 vehicles, intermittent firing reported in Manipur

Mob sets ablaze 2 vehicles, intermittent firing reported in Manipur

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

The mob also tried to snatch weapons from the police, forcing them to fire at the crowd. No casualty was reported so far, the sources said.

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Rediff.com22 May 2023

They just wanted their angst noticed, and as a symbol of recognition, Jallikattu, restored without the annual ritual of court cases and adjournments, explains N Sathya Moorthy.

Violence in Bengal over rape and murder of teenager

Violence in Bengal over rape and murder of teenager

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The 17-year-old girl, whose body was found in a canal in Kaliaganj police station area on Friday, knew the man, Superintendent of Police (SP) Md Sana Akhtar said, identifying him as the prime accused.

UP boy beaten to death in bid to save cousin from molestation

UP boy beaten to death in bid to save cousin from molestation

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

A 15-year-old boy was allegedly beaten to death with sticks with his family alleging that he was attacked when he opposed an attempt to molest his cousin, police said.

Farmers launch 'rail roko' to protest agri bills; train services hit

Farmers launch 'rail roko' to protest agri bills; train services hit

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

23 trains have been partially cancelled and five short terminated till September 26 as protesters blocked rail tracks at various places, including Amritsar, Ferozepur, Sangrur, Barnala, Mansa and Nabha.

Militants gun down 2 Manipur policemen, women block road to airport

Militants gun down 2 Manipur policemen, women block road to airport

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

A large number of women from Malom in Imphal West district blocked the road to the airport in protest against the killing of the policemen in Moreh.

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.'

11-day police custody for 4 in Manipur video horror, 5th suspect's home torched

11-day police custody for 4 in Manipur video horror, 5th suspect's home torched

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

All the four accused, who were allegedly part of a mob that disrobed and paraded two women in Manipur on May 4, were remanded to 11-day police custody on Friday, the police said.

J-K police declares Rs 10L for info on terrorists behind Rajouri attacks

J-K police declares Rs 10L for info on terrorists behind Rajouri attacks

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Security forces on Tuesday continued the cordon and search operation in the Dhangri village area for the third consecutive day to trace the attackers.

Muslim neighbours help family with slain Kashmiri Pandit's last rites

Muslim neighbours help family with slain Kashmiri Pandit's last rites

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

A day after he was shot dead by terrorists, Kashmiri Pandit bank guard Sanjay Sharma was cremated in his native village in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Monday, with his Muslim neighbours lending a helping hand to his grief-stricken family.

Clashes near Delhi airport, many injured

Clashes near Delhi airport, many injured

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

At least 20 people, including policemen, were injured when villagers protesting construction of a boundary wall at the airport in New Delhi clashed with police late Monday night.

Angry Maharashtra farmer burns onion crop

Angry Maharashtra farmer burns onion crop

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The price per kilogram of onion came down to Rs 2 to Rs 4, which angered the growers, who had stopped the auction at the APMC last week for a day.

Maratha quota: CM calls all-party meet; Uddhav not invited

Maratha quota: CM calls all-party meet; Uddhav not invited

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

State-run bus services have been completely suspended in five Marathwada districts while curfew and Internet shut-down have been imposed in parts of Beed where the houses of political leaders were targeted by protesters.

Ready to sacrifice medals to ensure justice: Bajrang

Ready to sacrifice medals to ensure justice: Bajrang

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Bajrang Punia said they were ready to sacrifice medals as delivering justice to the victims would be their biggest medal.

Security forces encircle 2 terrorists behind killing of Army officers

Security forces encircle 2 terrorists behind killing of Army officers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The operation to neutralise the terrorists involved in the encounter that led to the killing of four security forces personnel continued for the second day on Thursday as the police claimed to have "encircled" two Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists in the higher reaches of Anantnag district of south Kashmir.

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.

Police commando, teenager killed in Manipur violence

Police commando, teenager killed in Manipur violence

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Four persons including a Manipur police commando and a teenager were killed in Kangvai area of Bishnupur district in clashes between the two warring communities in the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, officials said.

Assam orders probe into villager's killing

Assam orders probe into villager's killing

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

A source in the chief minister's office informed that the judicial inquiry would continue simultaneously along with the investigation that was being carried out by the Additional Chief Secretary of the State Alok Party. Gogoi has made it clear that no official would be spared if found guilty of intentional killing of 'any innocent person' in the name of counter-insurgency operation in general.

Chhattisgarh CM defends police action

Chhattisgarh CM defends police action

Rediff.com26 May 2007

"It happens in a crowd, and the old and women face difficulties," Singh told reporters in Raipur when his attention was drawn to reports of police kicking an aged man on his face and caning villagers in Ajaib Nagar, 525 km from Raipur.

Soldier shot at in Manipur, CM Biren Singh talks tough

Soldier shot at in Manipur, CM Biren Singh talks tough

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

An Indian Army soldier was injured after armed miscreants resorted to unprovoked firing from Kanto Sabal towards Chingmang village on the intervening night of June 18-19.

Lakhimpur tense after woman succumbs to sexual assault injuries

Lakhimpur tense after woman succumbs to sexual assault injuries

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

A police outpost in-charge has also been suspended for not heeding to the family's complaint, in which they had alleged that the woman was sexually assaulted.

This Kerala village loves Saddam

This Kerala village loves Saddam

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

Massive protests in Kashmir after 2 youths killed in firing

Massive protests in Kashmir after 2 youths killed in firing

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Killing of two youngsters allegedly in army firing triggered massive protests in Markundal village of north Kashmir's Bandipore district on Sunday.