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The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) in Manipur’s Churachandpur district has ended its indefinite shutdown following an agreement with local authorities after the death of a Kuki woman during a crossfire. Her funeral will be led by a philanthropic organisation

A government order said that Internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN services, were suspended in the territorial jurisdiction of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur districts for five days, effective Saturday midnight

Security forces in Manipur have arrested more than 350 insurgents during intensified crackdown on extortion rackets that have taken an unusual turn, with groups mainly from the Valley now demanding money to resolve matrimonial disputes, property disputes

A police official said that shops, markets, business establishments, government and non-government offices, banks, and educational institutions were closed due to the shutdown, while most vehicles, except those of security forces, went off the roads

RSS joint general secretary C R Mukunda said, "Intense decisions on some of the contemporary and burning issues," will be addressed during the meeting, which will be attended by heads of 32 affiliated organisation of RSS

Police officials stated that the renewed violence broke out when a group of individuals attempted to remove a flag belonging to a Zomi armed group in Churachandpur town, a tribal-dominated area. Before security forces could arrive, clashes erupted between mobs and armed members of both the Zomi and Hmar tribes, leading to intense stone-pelting.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s resignation does not absolve him of his unpardonable acts

According to officials, eight CRPF personnel have been injured in the firing and they have been shifted to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal

The assembly has also been put under suspended animation

The resignation of N Biren Singh offers a window of opportunity for the Centre to find a political solution to the Manipur unrest

Singh was accompanied by 14 MLAs belonging to the BJP and NPF; State BJP president A Sharda and senior saffron party leader Sambit Patra was also part of the delegation

During a search operation at Phougakchao Mamang Leikai area near the banks of Khuga river in Bishnupur district, security forces seized huge cache of arms and ammunition

Militants belong to Imphal East, Imphal West, Kakching and Thoubal districts. One 9mm pistol, a magazine, 11 live rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades, and three mobile phones, were seized from their possession

Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur are celebrating their Statehood day on January 21. Following the enactment of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, they became full-fledged States in 1972

The operation was conducted in Sekmaijin Hangool Mayai Leikai area, Kakching district

The 21-year-old was found hanging from the ceiling by another inmate who tried to save her but failed, the police said

Several people, including SP Kangpokpi M Prabhakar, other police personnel and protesters were injured during the clash between security forces and attackers

Bhalla has the rare distinction of being the longest-serving Union Home Secretary

In his New Year message, Biren Singh says there is still anguish in the hearts of many but rest assured

Police seize 9mm pistol with magazine, anti-riot gun, hand grenades and other articles from Thongkhonglok village in Bishnupur district