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Our government will conduct a country-wide caste census: Congress Working Committee

Congress to conduct nation-wide caste census, remove 50% cap on reservation, implement 33% women's quota in Lok Sabha/Assemblies. Rahul Gandhi calls it “progressive and powerful step” for emancipation of poor. CWC resolution condemns targeting of journalists & expresses anguish over Manipur crisis.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Video of man set ablaze stokes unrest in Manipur; CBI to probe

GUWAHATI: A seven-second video from May 4 purportedly showing a man with a disfigured face and his body aflame has emerged in strife-torn Manipur, touching a raw nerve in a state that is still to heal from the horrors of the violence wrought by mobs and militants for over four…

The Times of India · Oct 9, 2023

100-km smart fencing along Myanmar border in the pipeline to boost surveillance: Home Ministry

MHA plans to install advanced smart fencing system of 100 km along Myanmar border to strengthen existing surveillance system. 137 insurgency-related incidents registered in Manipur in 2022. Free Movement Regime (FMR) exists between India and Myanmar, suspended by Manipur govt since 2020. 10.023 km fencing at Moreh, Manipur awarded to…

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Renaming of districts, institutions without approval punishable: Manipur govt order

The notification said that “the matter is viewed with “utmost sensitivity as the same practice... is likely to create divide or aggravate the current law and order situation in the state.”

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Manipur Minister, family escape unhurt in hand grenade attack on house

Manipur Minister of Rural Development  and Panchayati Raj Yumnam Khemchand and his family members escaped unscathed when suspected insurgents hurled  a China-made hand grenade at 10.30 p.m. at his well-guarded house at Yumnam Leikai in Imphal.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Don’t change names of places, warns Manipur government

The Manipur government stated that ‘appropriate action’ would be taken if attempts are made to use renaming of places to create conflict between communities

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Fresh violence in Manipur's Imphal, two houses torched

Fresh violence broke out in Manipur’s Imphal West district where at least two houses were set on fire and several rounds of bullets were fired, police said on Thursday.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Fence Mizoram-Myanmar border to check illegal migrants: Manipur MLA to Amit Shah

A Manipur BJP legislator has appealed to Home Minister Amit Shah to fence Mizoram’s border with Myanmar in view of the Mizoram government’s decision not to collect the biometrics of refugees from the civil war-torn neighbouring country.  In his letter on October 3, Rajkumar Imo Singh said Manipur needs to…

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Congress accuses PM Modi of abandoning people of Manipur

Congress accuses PM Modi of being silent on Manipur situation, claims no marked improvement. PM Modi accused of abandoning people of State, Home Minister Shah visiting after being relieved of Karnataka election duties. Social harmony broken, violent crimes emerge, thousands in relief camps.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Manipur ‘conspiracy’ case: Special NIA court grants 8 days custody of Seiminlun Gangte

Gangte was booked by the NIA on July 19 under the anti-terror law

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023