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BSF trooper killed, 2 Assam Rifles troopers injured in Manipur encounter, arms recovered (Lead)

A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was killed and two Assam Rifles personnel were injured in a fierce gun battle with suspected Kuki militants in Manipur's Kakching district on Tuesday, officials said here.... read..

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Security forces continue combing operations for second consecutive day in Manipur

Security Forces conducted Joint Combing Operations for the second consecutive day in the Hills and Valley Sector of Manipur on Thursday, an official statement said.... read..

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Security forces recover 29 automatic weapons during combing operations in Manipur

Security forces seized automatic weapons and recovered warlike stores on Wednesday during a joint combing operation in sensitive areas both in the Hills and Valley sector of Manipur following violence in the state.... read..

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BSF jawan killed, 2 Assam Rifles troopers shot at in Manipur encounter

A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was killed and two Assam Rifles personnel were shot at in a fierce gun battle with suspected militants in Manipur, officials said here on Tuesday.... read..

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'Ensure people's safety in Manipur', indigenous forum urges govt

The North East Indigenous Peoples' Forum (NEIPF) has called upon the Union and state governments to step in and protect citizens amid the ethnic violence in Manipur.... read..

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Plea in SC challenging internet shutdown in Manipur

A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court challenging the internet ban imposed on violence-hit Manipur since May 3.... read..

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Youths unwilling to surrender arms as militants intensify attacks: Manipur organisation

The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), an apex body of valley-based civil society organisation, said that local youths were not willing to surrender arms as attacks by militants are intensifying.... read..

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Jairam Ramesh questions PM's silence as Manipur crisis deepens

As the crisis in Manipur continues to escalate, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took to Twitter on Wednesday, questioning the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urging him to take proactive steps to address the situation.... read..

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Women take centre stage in violence-hit Manipur

Women in Manipur have always been at the centre stage, and there is no exception when it comes to playing a role in restoring peace and normalcy amidst the ongoing ethnic violence in the northeastern state, where over 100 people have been killed and more ... read..

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868 sophisticated arms looted in Manipur violence recovered so far

With the recovery of another 57 arms and 318 pieces of ammunition during the last 24 hours, security forces in Manipur have so far recovered 868 sophisticated and automatic arms and 11,518 pieces of ammunition, that were looted from the police and various... read..

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No violence in last 48 hrs; MHA has cleared Rs 101.75-cr relief package: Security advisor to Manipur govt

The situation in Manipur remained peaceful and under control as no incident of violence was reported in the last 48 hours in the Northeast state, Kuldiep Singh, advisor (Security) to the Manipur government said on Thursday.... read..

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Over 10,700 people from violence-hit Manipur take shelter in Mizoram, Assam

Since the violent ethnic strife broke out in Manipur on May 3, more than 10,700 people, mostly tribals, have taken shelter in Mizoram and southern Assam after being displaced from their state.... read..

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Kiren Rijiju blames Manipur violence on 'inter-community differences'

Days, after Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited violence-hit Manipur and urged Meitei and Kuki communities, which have been at the centre of the ethnic strife in the state, to maintain peace, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday termed the clashes a... read..

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Jairam Ramesh questions PM Modi's 'silence' on Manipur violence

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his silence on the ethnic clashes in Manipur, questioning him for not visiting the Northeast state and trying to broker a truce between the feuding tribal co... read..

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868 arms, 11,518 ammunition recovered in Manipur so far; 57 arms in 24 hours: Manipur Security advisor Kuldeep Singh

A total of 868 arms and 11,518 ammunition have been recovered to date from different areas in violence-hit Manipur, Kuldeep Singh, advisor (Security) to the Manipur government, said on Wednesday.... read..

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Manipur: Security forces continue search operation in Sugnu-Serou after exchange of fire with insurgents

Security forces are conducting search operations at Sugnu-Serou in Manipur after an exchange of fire with insurgents on the intervening night of June 5-6, army officials said.... read..

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Manipur: BSF jawan killed, 2 Assam Rifles personnel injured in firing between security forces, insurgents

A jawan of the Border Security Force (BSF) sustained fatal injuries while two Assam Rifles personnel sustained gunshot wounds in Manipur's Serou in firing between security forces and a group of insurgents on the intervening night of June 5-6, army officia... read..

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MHA sets up judicial panel to probe Manipur violence

The Union Home Ministry (MHA) on Sunday constituted a three-member Commission of Inquiry, under the chairmanship of the Gauhati High Court's former Chief Justice Ajai Lamba, to probe the recent series of ethnic violence in Manipur that so far claimed 98 l... read..

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Manipur: Amit Shah appeals for lifting NH blockades, Cong MLA's house burnt

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who was on a four-day visit to ethnic violence hit Manipur last week, on Sunday appealed to the people of the state to lift the blockades from National Highway-2 so that essential items, transport fuel and medicines can be f... read..

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Plea in SC against internet ban in Manipur since May 3

A fresh petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against the suspension of internet services in the violence-hit state of Manipur since May 3.... read..

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"People of Manipur have no internet...": Asaduddin Owaisi slams Amit Shah over internet shutdown

All-India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah for internet shutdown in Manipur since May 3 and said that people of the state would not be able to read the Union Minister's tweets.... read..

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Separate state demand picks up among Kukis in deeply divided Manipur

The month-long violence that claimed around 100 lives and over 315 people injured in it has sharply divided Manipur on ethnic lines as Kuki tribals living on hills feel a separate state is the only solution while the Meiteis, who are seeking Scheduled Tri... read..

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Peace, normalcy being restored: Manipur security advisor on violence

The security advisor to the Manipur government, Kuldiep Singh, on Saturday said peace is returning to the state after a wave of ethnic clashes and violence and normality is being restored.... read..

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Manipur: Centre forms 3 member-panel to probe causes, spread of violence; seeks reply in 6 months

The Centre on Sunday constituted a three-member Commission of Inquiry, headed by former chief justice of the Gauhati High Court Ajai Lamba, to investigate into the incidents of violence in Manipur which started in early May.... read..

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Security forces recover large quantity of weapons in Manipur

The Army, Assam Rifles, police and CAPFs (Central Armed Police Forces) commenced Area Domination Operations in the hills and valley area across Manipur on Saturday, said Army officials. Conducted under the surveillance cover of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles an... read..

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140 weapons surrendered in Manipur after Amit Shah's appeal

After the appeal made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his recent visit to Manipur, the State police on Friday said that a total of 140 weapons have been surrendered at different places across the State.... read..

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All ranks are race, caste, creed and gender agnostic: Army responds to misinformation on officers serving in Manipur

The Indian Army released a statement on Thursday stating that all its ranks were race, caste, creed, and gender neutral.... read..

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Biometric, eye impressions of people coming from neighboring countries are also being taken: Amit Shah in Manipur

On the last day of his four-day visit to Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a press conference in Imphal on Thursday.... read..

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Manipur violence: Rajiv Singh takes charge as new Director General of Police, replaces P Doungel

In a major reshuffle in the police leadership in the violence-hit Manipur, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Tripura cadre, Rajiv Singh, has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) for the northeastern state.... read..

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Amit Shah to hold press conference tomorrow in Manipur's Imphal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a press conference on Thursday in Manipur's Imphal.... read..

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Health Ministry deploys teams of doctors in strife-hit Manipur to provide health facilities

Union health ministry on Wednesday deployed several teams of doctors to support Manipur's public health efforts with immediate effect, which have been adversely impacted due to the ongoing strife in the state, an official statement said.... read..

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Manipur Governor to head peace committee, high-level CBI probe in six incidents of violence: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday urged people of Manipur not to pay heed to fake news and said strict action will be taken against anyone violating the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement.... read..

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UPSC offers alternative centres to candidates of Imphal (Manipur) Centre of Enforcement Officer exam on July 2

Considering the prevalent situation in Manipur, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has decided to offer alternative centres to the candidates of the Imphal (Manipur) Centre of the Enforcement Officer, Accounts Officer and Assistant Provident Fund Comm... read..

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Panel led by ex-HC judge to probe Manipur violence, strict action against those violating law: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the Central government has constituted a probe committee to be headed by a retired judge to investigate incidents of violence in Manipur that have led to the loss of lives and damage to properties.... read..

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Take stern, prompt actions to prevent violence, bring back normalcy: Amit Shah to security forces in Manipur

Imphal (Manipur), May 31 (ANI) On the third day of his visit to Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Moreh and Kangpokpi on Wednesday and had wide-ranging discussions with civil society organisations and security forces, directing officials to t... read..

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Manipur CM Biren Singh urges people to maintain law and order; not cause hindrances for security personnel

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday appealed to the people of the state not to cause "roadblocks" and "hindrances" for the movement of relief material and security personnel.... read..

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Amit Shah takes stock of security situation with senior officials in Manipur's Moreh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday took stock of the security situation with senior officials in Manipur's Moreh.... read..

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Manipur: People throng market to buy essentials after six-hour relaxation in curfew in Imphal

People thronged Khwairamband Market of violence -hit Imphal after the administration gave a six hours relaxation in curfew till 11 am.... read..

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Amit Shah meets women's delegation in Manipur's Imphal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday met with a delegation of women in the capital city of Manipur, Imphal.... read..

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Manipur's peace, prosperity top priority; strictly deal with any activities causing disturbance: Amit Shah

Imphal (Manipur) [India], May 30 (ANI) On his second day of visit to Manipur on Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah held wide-ranging discussions with civil society organisations, a group of prominent personalities, intellectuals, retired Army officers... read..

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Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting in Manipur over violence in State

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired a meeting with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and ministers of the state, senior leaders and officials here to assess the situation and plan further steps to restore normalcy in the region.... read..

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Amit Shah meets Manipur governor after reviewing situation in violence-hit state

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday met the Governor of Manipur Anusuiya Uikey during his four-day long visit to the state.... read..

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Manipur violence: Amit Shah meets civil society members in Imphal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is on a visit to violence-hit Manipur, on Tuesday met with a delegation of different civil society organisations in Imphal.... read..

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Amit Shah holds all-party meet in Manipur; meets prominent personalities, women leaders to restore normalcy

On the second consecutive day of his four-day long visit to Manipur, Union Home Minister on Tuesday chaired an all-party meeting, met prominent personalities and women leaders to restore normalcy in the violence-hit state.... read..

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Kharge, Congress leaders meet President Murmu; seek judicial probe into Manipur violence

The Congress on Tuesday alleged there has been "a serious deficit" in the efforts of the BJP government in Manipur to contain "arson and violence" and sought a high-level inquiry commission headed by a serving or retired judge of the Supreme Court into th... read..

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Manipur: Indian Army repairs Wainem Bridge

The Indian Army on Sunday completed the repair work of the Wainem bridge in Manipur after it was damaged on Saturday by some unidentified miscreants.... read..

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Manipur: 22 apprehended for setting several houses on fire

After clashes were reported from several areas in Manipur, the Indian Army on Monday said that as many as 22 miscreants have been apprehended after being caught in the act of burning houses in Sanasabi, Gwaltabi and Shabunkhol Khunao villages in the hilly... read..

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Army apprehends 3 miscreants in strife-torn Manipur, recovers arms, ammunition

Three armed miscreants who were allegedly planning to carry out an attack on security forces in Imphal's East District have been apprehended along with the recovery of ammunition, an official statement from the Indian Army said on Monday.... read..

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Amit Shah to embark on 4-day visit to violence-hit Manipur, to assess situation, plan steps to restore normalcy

A day after fresh violence hit Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is all set to be on a four-day visit to the state to assess the situation and plan further steps to restore normalcy there.... read..

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"Complete breakdown of law...," Jairam Ramesh slams Centre on Manipur violence

The Congress General Secretary in charge of Communications, Jairam Ramesh on Monday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central Government over the violence in Manipur.... read..

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Manipur: Security personnel injured in fresh violence erupted in Imphal

A security personnel got injured in a fresh violence that erupted in Imphal, Manipur on Sunday days ahead of Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to the violence-hit state.... read..

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