Manipur partially withdraws internet ban; massive protests in Mizoram against violence

The government feared internet would flare up the situation but despite the ban, the May 4 strip-parade video went viral, triggering a nationwide outrage.

25 Jul 2023

Meghalaya CM’s office attacked by mob, 5 policemen injured

Official sources said Sangma was holding a peaceful discussion with the organisations for over three hours at the CMO, Tura when a mob emerged and carried out the attack. 

24 Jul 2023

Do not let a New Golden Triangle emerge in Manipur: COCOMI writes to EU Parliament

The Golden Triangle is the region where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet, which is one of the biggest poppy-growing and drug-trafficking corridors in the world.

23 Jul 2023

Manipur video case: Sixth suspect arrested in connection with naked parading of two women

Police arrested a sixth suspect from the Thoubal district on Friday. Five suspects, including a juvenile, were arrested earlier.

22 Jul 2023

Viral video: Mizoram tightens security for Meiteis, Manipur govt mulls sending chartered flights to evacuate them 

The government has heightened security in the state capital Aizawl, hours after an organisation of former militants asked Meiteis from Manipur to leave the state for their “own safety”.

22 Jul 2023

Manipur Viral video: Meitei exodus from Mizoram, 56 reach Manipur by flight

The Mizoram government beefed up security in Aizawl since Friday night, hours after PAMRA asked the Meiteis to leave the state.

22 Jul 2023

Gauhati High Court cancels bail of Arunachal hostel warden accused of raping 21 girls

The court said the records revealed the victims were all aged less than 15 years when the crime was committed.

22 Jul 2023

Manipur viral video: House of one more suspect torched by angry mob

The house of the key accused in the case was torched on Thursday hours after he was arrested by the police. 

21 Jul 2023

Manipur video: Main accused held, separate FIRs had been filed in May and June 

The CM said the state government would not remain silent on the “heinous” crime but make efforts to ensure the culprits get maximum punishment, like capital punishment.  

20 Jul 2023

Manipur viral video: CM Biren Singh says capital punishment considered against culprits

A video of the two-month-old incident had gone viral evoking sharp reactions from various political parties and triggering outrage. 

20 Jul 2023

Shocked and shaken by Manipur viral video: Mizoram CM Zoramthanga

An estimated 12,000 tribals, displaced by the violence in Manipur, are taking shelter in Mizoram.

20 Jul 2023

CPM files complaint against Assam CM for ‘Miya’ remark, TMC petitions CJI

 " Himanta Biswa Sarma has blamed the ‘Miya’ Muslim community for the skyrocketing prices of vegetables in the state" the CPM wrote in its complaint. 

18 Jul 2023

Police complaints filed against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over 'Miya' remarks

The CPI(M) alleged Sarma was making hate speeches with an ulterior motive to create division and tensions between Hindus and Muslims.

17 Jul 2023

Fresh violence in Manipur, houses torched

The police arrested four persons in connection with the killing of a Naga woman, Lucy Marem, in the Imphal East district on Saturday evening. 

17 Jul 2023

Fresh gunfights erupt in violence-hit Manipur; four arrested over Naga woman’s killing

The United Naga Council (UNC) condemned the killing, stating that the innocent woman was murdered despite her assailants knowing that she was a Naga.

17 Jul 2023

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