Manipur MP Akoijam asks Lok Sabha to strengthen rural jobs law, calls for wider consultation on key Bill

Manipur Member of Parliament Angomcha Bimol Akoijam on Thursday, December 17, raised several concerns in the Lok Sabha during the discussion on the VB-G RAM G Bill. He urged members to look beyond party lines and work together while passing laws that directly affect people’s lives and rights. Speaking in the House, Dr. Akoijam said…

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National Integration Tour: Students From Manipur Explore Kolkata

Twenty-two students from Manipur participated in a National Integration Tour organized by the Assam Rifles, exploring Kolkata’s cultural and scientific landmarks. The tour included significant sites such as the Howrah Bridge, the Vijay Diwas Tattoo Show at the Mangal Pandey Training Ground, and Science City. This initiative aimed to promote national integration and showcase India’s…

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Protests Erupt in Kangpokpi Over Meitei Cyclist’s ‘Peace Route’ Campaign

Tensions have escalated in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district following an incident involving a Meitei cyclist’s attempt to traverse a Kuki-Zo area as part of a self-declared “Manipur Peace Route” from Delhi to Imphal. Local residents, particularly women, organized immediate protests along National Highway-2, blocking the route to prevent the cyclist, identified as Malem Thongam, from entering…

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Mary Kom Extends Support to Internally Displaced People of Manipur

Legendary Indian boxer MC Mary Kom provided humanitarian aid to internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the ongoing conflict in Manipur on December 17. She distributed blankets and shared messages of solidarity at Lanboikhongnangkhong in Imphal West, a site of continuous protests led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) for the resettlement of…

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How Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor Redefined the Modern Bollywood Hero

Actor Naveen Kaushik has provided insights into the differing working styles of Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor, highlighting their unique approaches and energies on set. Though both are highly skilled, Kaushik notes that their contrasting methods significantly influence the dynamics during filming, based on his experiences across various projects with them. According to…

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COCOMI Slams Violence in Manipur’s Torbung, Calls for Swift Legal Steps

The Coordination Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) condemned an armed firing and bombing incident in Torbung, Bishnupur district, claiming it terrorized civilians and breached constitutional rights. The attack, allegedly by Kuki militants, occurred on December 16, provoking public panic and endangering safety. COCOMI argues that such violence violates the Right to Life and Personal Liberty…

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Firing Triggers Fresh Tension In Bishnupur, Manipur; Security Stepped Up As Families Flee

Additional security forces were deployed on Wednesday in Bishnupur district, Manipur, following gunfire near the Torbung–Phougakchao Ikhai belt on Tuesday night, an area previously affected by ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities since May 3, 2023. Despite no injuries reported, the situation remains tense as investigations proceed without arrests. The firing led to…

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