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Manipur Marks 2nd Anniversary Of Ethnic Clashes With Mass Gatherings
A statewide shutdown and mass gatherings marked the second anniversary of the ethnic clashes between the Meitei and Kuki and Zomi tribes of Manipur on Saturday, amid demands for free and safe movement of all residents.
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Indefinite Shutdown In Kuki-Dominated Areas In Manipur Called Off, Days After Clashes With Security Forces
An umbrella body of the Kuki tribes in Manipur said they have called off the "indefinite shutdown" imposed after the March 8 clash between the Kuki tribes and the security forces over the Centre's order to allow free movement in the crisis-hit state.
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1 Killed In Clashes, Kuki Groups Call For Shutdown In Parts Of Manipur
A protester from the Kuki tribes was killed in clashes with the security forces in Manipur today as buses moved out of the state capital Imphal towards other districts, following the Centre's order to ensure free movement across the state.
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Kuki Group Extends Economic Blockade On Day New Manipur Governor Takes Charge
A Kuki organisation has extended a shutdown in all areas in Manipur where the Kuki tribes are settled, days after protesters tried to stop central security forces from dismantling bunkers in the hills. Several protesters were injured.
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Manipur Government's Attempt To Reopen Public Transport Hits Kuki Roadblock
Civil society groups of Manipur's Kuki tribes in Kangpokpi called a shutdown of the district after the Manipur government announced public buses would run from the state capital Imphal till this district, and towards Bishnupur and Churachandpur.
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Internet Shutdown Extended For 2 Days In Manipur Amid Protests Over Jiribam Violence
The Manipur government on Monday extended the suspension of mobile internet and data services for two more days in seven trouble-torn districts, officials said.
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After "900 Militants From Myanmar" Report, Kuki Groups In Manipur Call Shutdown
The Kuki-Zo tribes in Manipur have asked their community to be vigilant between September 26 and 29, days after the Manipur Security Adviser confirmed in a press conference that some "900 Kuki militants" have entered Manipur from Myanmar.
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In Manipur, 24-Hour Shutdown, 1 More Killed, And AFSPA Looms Large
There is tension in parts of Manipur again after recent incidents of violence. Chief Minister N Biren Singh has also warned troublemakers that they would be responsible if the Centre decides to reimpose the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.
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"Absolutely Inhuman...": Manipur MLA On Highway Blockade In Crisis-Hit State
The killing of two men in Manipur's Kangpokpi district yesterday by suspected insurgents had led to a shutdown call, including the blocking of National Highway 2, by an organisation of the Kuki tribes.
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48-Hour Shutdown "Strictly Enforced" In Manipur's Kangpokpi After 2 Killed In Ambush
The Kangpokpi district in Manipur witnessed stringent enforcement of a total shutdown following the killing of two people from the Kuki-Zo community in an ambush.
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2 Killed In Fresh Violence In Manipur, Tribal Group Calls For "Shutdown"
Two persons were killed in a gunfight between rival factions in a fresh round of violence in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Monday. The incident took place between Haraothel and Kobsha villages, police said.
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Manipur Bans Mobile Internet Again Amid Protests Over Dead Students' Photos
Manipur has re-imposed a ban on mobile devices accessing the internet amid violent protests over the brutal murder of two minors, news of which broke after photographs of the bodies went viral on social media.
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Violence-Hit Manipur To Restore Mobile Internet From Today
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that mobile internet services, which were suspended after ethnic violence erupted in the northeastern state on May 3, will be restored from Saturday.
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Manipur's Tribal Leaders Forum Declares "Emergency Shutdown" After Clashes
The Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum ( ITLF) - a joint body of the Kuki-Zo tribes, today declared an 'Emergency Shutdown' in violence-hit Manipur's Churachandpur district after several Kuki-Zo-dominated areas of Manipur came under attack.
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Internet Shutdowns in India Cost $1.9 Billion to the Country's Economy in the First Half of 2023: Report
Internet shutdowns by law enforcement agencies like the one in Manipur and Punjab cost $1.9 billion (nearly Rs. 15,590 crore) to the Indian economy in the first half of 2023, a report said on Thursday. The shutdowns also led to a loss of nearly $118 million (nearly Rs. 968 crore) in foreign investment and triggered over 21,000 job losses, the globa...
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Manipur Marks 2nd Anniversary Of Ethnic Clashes With Mass Gatherings
A statewide shutdown and mass gatherings marked the second anniversary of the ethnic clashes between the Meitei and Kuki and Zomi tribes of Manipur on Saturday, amid demands for free and safe movement of all residents.
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Indefinite Shutdown In Kuki-Dominated Areas In Manipur Called Off, Days After Clashes With Security Forces
An umbrella body of the Kuki tribes in Manipur said they have called off the "indefinite shutdown" imposed after the March 8 clash between the Kuki tribes and the security forces over the Centre's order to allow free movement in the crisis-hit state.
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1 Killed In Clashes, Kuki Groups Call For Shutdown In Parts Of Manipur
A protester from the Kuki tribes was killed in clashes with the security forces in Manipur today as buses moved out of the state capital Imphal towards other districts, following the Centre's order to ensure free movement across the state.
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Kuki Group Extends Economic Blockade On Day New Manipur Governor Takes Charge
A Kuki organisation has extended a shutdown in all areas in Manipur where the Kuki tribes are settled, days after protesters tried to stop central security forces from dismantling bunkers in the hills. Several protesters were injured.
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Manipur Government's Attempt To Reopen Public Transport Hits Kuki Roadblock
Civil society groups of Manipur's Kuki tribes in Kangpokpi called a shutdown of the district after the Manipur government announced public buses would run from the state capital Imphal till this district, and towards Bishnupur and Churachandpur.
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Internet Shutdown Extended For 2 Days In Manipur Amid Protests Over Jiribam Violence
The Manipur government on Monday extended the suspension of mobile internet and data services for two more days in seven trouble-torn districts, officials said.
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After "900 Militants From Myanmar" Report, Kuki Groups In Manipur Call Shutdown
The Kuki-Zo tribes in Manipur have asked their community to be vigilant between September 26 and 29, days after the Manipur Security Adviser confirmed in a press conference that some "900 Kuki militants" have entered Manipur from Myanmar.
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In Manipur, 24-Hour Shutdown, 1 More Killed, And AFSPA Looms Large
There is tension in parts of Manipur again after recent incidents of violence. Chief Minister N Biren Singh has also warned troublemakers that they would be responsible if the Centre decides to reimpose the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.
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"Absolutely Inhuman...": Manipur MLA On Highway Blockade In Crisis-Hit State
The killing of two men in Manipur's Kangpokpi district yesterday by suspected insurgents had led to a shutdown call, including the blocking of National Highway 2, by an organisation of the Kuki tribes.
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48-Hour Shutdown "Strictly Enforced" In Manipur's Kangpokpi After 2 Killed In Ambush
The Kangpokpi district in Manipur witnessed stringent enforcement of a total shutdown following the killing of two people from the Kuki-Zo community in an ambush.
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2 Killed In Fresh Violence In Manipur, Tribal Group Calls For "Shutdown"
Two persons were killed in a gunfight between rival factions in a fresh round of violence in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Monday. The incident took place between Haraothel and Kobsha villages, police said.
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Manipur Bans Mobile Internet Again Amid Protests Over Dead Students' Photos
Manipur has re-imposed a ban on mobile devices accessing the internet amid violent protests over the brutal murder of two minors, news of which broke after photographs of the bodies went viral on social media.
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Violence-Hit Manipur To Restore Mobile Internet From Today
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that mobile internet services, which were suspended after ethnic violence erupted in the northeastern state on May 3, will be restored from Saturday.
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Manipur's Tribal Leaders Forum Declares "Emergency Shutdown" After Clashes
The Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum ( ITLF) - a joint body of the Kuki-Zo tribes, today declared an 'Emergency Shutdown' in violence-hit Manipur's Churachandpur district after several Kuki-Zo-dominated areas of Manipur came under attack.
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Internet Shutdowns in India Cost $1.9 Billion to the Country's Economy in the First Half of 2023: Report
Internet shutdowns by law enforcement agencies like the one in Manipur and Punjab cost $1.9 billion (nearly Rs. 15,590 crore) to the Indian economy in the first half of 2023, a report said on Thursday. The shutdowns also led to a loss of nearly $118 million (nearly Rs. 968 crore) in foreign investment and triggered over 21,000 job losses, the globa...
