Mamata Banerjee expresses outrage at Manipur horror video, calls it 'act of barbarism'
Kolkata/IBNS/UNI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday expressed outrage at the horrific video from Manipur showing the brutal treatment of two women by a mob.
Imphal: The key accused involved in parading two women naked in Manipur has been arrested following a massive outrage after the video of the incident went viral on Wednesday, media reports said.
Govt ready to discuss Manipur violence during Parliament's monsoon session: Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi/IBNS: The BJP-led NDA government is ready to debate on the issue of Manipur violence during the monsoon session of Parliament beginning from Thursday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said here on Wednessday.
Ten political parties including Congress, AAP call for restoration of peace in violence-hit Manipur
Imphal/IBNS/UNI: A Peace Convention was organised by ten political parties on Friday appealing to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur.
Manipur ethnic violence situation improving, though slowly: State govt to SC
New Delhi/UNI: The Manipur Government on Monday told the Supreme Court that the situation in the troubled state is improving, "though slowly", to which the top Indian Court directed the State Government to submit a detailed updated status report, and posted the matter for further hearing to July 10.
AAP supports Rahul Gandhi over being stopped by police in Manipur
New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Friday slammed the Centre over stopping Rahul Gandhi's convoy by police in Manipur, calling the act "wrong" and an indication of "total failure" of law and order in the northeastern state.
Imphal/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who took a helicopter to Manipur's Churachandpur district on Thursday after being stopped by local police, said he came to the violence-hit state to "listen to all my brothers and sisters".
Imphal: A massive protest broke out in Imphal with demonstrators chanting 'Go back Rahul' as the Congress leader arrived in Manipur, which has been plagued by violence.
Manipur violence: Mallikarjun Kharge steps up attack on PM Modi, demands N Biren's dismissal
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Stepping up his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Manipur situation, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Monday said if the PM is really concerned about the northeastern state, then he should sack Chief Minister N Biren Singh.
Manipur: Army releases 12 militants after day-long standoff by women-led mob
Imphal: The Indian Army released a dozen militants in Manipur’s Itham village in Imphal East after a mob of over 1200 people led by women gheraoed the security forces. The Army said the militants were released to ensure the safety of the civilians and end the nearly day-long stand-off.
Manipur violence: 3 injured in car explosion, Amit Shah calls all-party meeting
Guwahati/IBNS: Three civilians were injured Wednesday after a car exploded in Manipur where ethnic violence has been raging for nearly two months, media reports said.
Manipur observes Uprising Unity Day in low key ceremonies as ethnic tension persists
Imphal: Manipur observed Uprising Unity Day on Sunday in a rather subdued manner, amid the ongoing ethnic violence since May 3, media reports said.
Imphal: Amid simmering ethnic violence in Manipur, fresh flare-ups emerged since last night in conflict-hit Kwakta in the Bishnupur district and Kangvai in the Churachandpur district.
Rajiv Singh replaces P Doungel as Manipur police chief amid simmering ethnic tensions
Imphal: In a major rejig of the police leadership in Manipur, where the law and order situation continues to be tense almost a month after intense flare-ups, Rajiv Singh has been made the new Director General of Police (DGP) for the northeastern state.
Amit Shah arrives in violence-hit Manipur for 3-day visit
Imphal/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in violence-hit Manipur on Monday for a three-day sojourn.