Imphal, June 11 (IANS) The National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak-Muivah faction (NSCN-IM) on Thursday urged the Centre to take urgent and decisive action against Kuki militant groups operating in Manipur, alleging that these outfits continue to engage in violent activities across the state. The NSCN-IM’s demand came a day after the recovery of six mutilated bodies from a forested area near Kharam Vaiphei village, a predominantly Kuki-Zo tribal settlement in the Saitu-Gamphazol sub-division …
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Kohima/Imphal, June 10 (IANS) Hours after the release of 14 hostages belonging to the Kuki community on Tuesday, following nearly four weeks in captivity, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio appealed to the concerned groups to ensure the safe release of six Naga villagers who remain in captivity. Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh welcomed the safe release of the 14 hostages, describing it as a positive and humanitarian gesture. A police official in Imphal said that while the 14 membe…
Imphal, June 7 (IANS) Manipur Director General of Police (DGP) Mukesh Singh on Sunday emphasised that the law applies equally to all citizens and reaffirmed that the police will continue to serve the people impartially, without fear or favour. The DGP made his first visit to Kuki-Zo tribal-dominated Kangpokpi and Naga-dominated Senapati districts on Sunday, marking an important outreach exercise aimed at strengthening coordination between security forces, civil administration and civil society g…
Imphal, May 19 (IANS) A day after meeting Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, a 10-member team of church leaders on Tuesday visited Naga-inhabited Senapati district as part of efforts to defuse the ongoing ethnic tensions between the Naga and Kuki tribal communities. A Manipur government official said that during the visit, the church leaders met representatives of the United Naga Council, the Naga People’s Organisation, and other civil society organisations at the United Naga Counc…
Imphal, April 10 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday emphasised the need for balanced and inclusive development across the state, asserting that Manipur cannot progress unless all districts advance alongside the capital city, Imphal. During his maiden visit to the Naga-inhabited Senapati district, the Chief Minister advocated equal development and higher per capita income across all regions, stating that such progress would foster mutual understanding and harmony am…