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Seven injured in fresh Manipur gunfight; ethnic tension escalates in Ukhrul

Seven injured in fresh Manipur gunfight; ethnic tension escalates in Ukhrul

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At least seven people were injured in a fresh gunfight between armed groups of the Tangkhul Naga and Kuki communities in Ringui village of Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Monday, officials said. Security personnel keep vigil during a clash in Manipur. (PTI File) Police said the gunfight erupted at around 5am when suspected armed Kuki militants allegedly launched an attack on Ringui, a Tangkhul Naga village located around 25km from Luichong Maiphei (LM) police station. At least seven people were injured in the exchange of fire, including six Tangkhul Naga individuals and one Kuki individual. Police officials told HT at around 3 pm that “the gunfight is continuing and we are not able to reach the spot. However, necessary steps will be taken up to control the gunfight. We also heard gunshots from sophisticated assault rifles, but which armed group is using is yet to be confirmed”. Officials said the six injured Tangkhul Naga individuals are undergoing treatment at Ukhrul district hospital. They have been identified as Horchan (26), Shairei (33), Ngashanchui Sayai (28) of Ramva …

Mobile internet suspension extended in parts of ethnic violence-hit Manipur| India News

Mobile internet suspension extended in parts of ethnic violence-hit Manipur| India News

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The Manipur government on Sunday extended the suspension of mobile internet and data services, including VPN access, in five districts of the ethnic violence-hit state for two more days. The ethnic violence in Manipur has claimed at least 260 lives and displaced around 60,000 people since May 2023. (Sourced) The services were suspended, and curfew was imposed in parts of the state after two people were killed and 29 others injured on Tuesday as security forces allegedly fired at a mob that stormed a paramilitary camp in Bishnupur. The mob was protesting the deaths of a five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister in an explosion. Protests have been held across five districts after the outbreak of fresh violence. Three more civilians have been killed since. The curfew was relaxed for 10 hours from 5am to 3pm in Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Kakching, and Thoubal on Sunday. The state home department said the restrictions will continue in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur districts. It added that the decision was taken after reviewing …

Centre clears 5,000 PMAY-G houses for Manipur IDPs hit by ethnic violence

Centre clears 5,000 PMAY-G houses for Manipur IDPs hit by ethnic violence

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Union agriculture and rural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved the construction of 5,000 new houses for the rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Manipur under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G). Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (left) with Manipur chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh in New Delhi on Monday. (X) The approval for the new houses, meant for IDPs affected by the ethnic violence in Manipur, was granted for FY2025–26 after a meeting between Chouhan and Manipur chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh at the Union minister’s residence in New Delhi on Monday. The CM was accompanied by the state’s two deputy chief ministers Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho. Earlier this month, the Manipur government submitted a proposal seeking a special project under PMAY-G for the construction of 5,000 houses for IDPs affected by the ethnic violence. Acting on the proposal, the rural development ministry also approved a special window under the Awaas+ 2024 household survey to capture details of eligible affected households. The state government has been allowed to continue the registration …

BJP’s Kuki-Zo MLA, attacked by mob in 2023 ethnic violence, dies at hospital| India News

BJP’s Kuki-Zo MLA, attacked by mob in 2023 ethnic violence, dies at hospital| India News

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Vungzagin Valte, a prominent Kuki-Zo legislator and former Manipur minister, passed away at a private hospital in Gurugram on Friday following a nearly three-year battle with injuries sustained during the 2023 ethnic violence. He was 63. (X/AShardaDevi) Valte, a BJP MLA from Thanlon assembly seat in Pherzawl district, was brutally assaulted by a mob in Imphal on May 4, 2023, when he was returning from a meeting with then-chief minister N. Biren Singh, just as the state spiralled into ethnic conflict. The three-time MLA had been in and out of critical care since the assault. Initially sent to Delhi after the 2023 attack, he underwent extensive treatment for over a year before returning to Manipur in April last year. However, his health took a turn for the worse and was recently airlifted to Delhi for admission to a prominent Gurugram hospital. Valte was a significant figure in Manipur politics and was among the 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs who had been demanding a “separate administration” in the form of a Union Territory following the 2023 violence. He …

Navya Naveli Nanda’s Stunning Ethnic Look Gets A ‘Wow’ Comment From Suhana Khan | Bollywood News

Navya Naveli Nanda’s Stunning Ethnic Look Gets A ‘Wow’ Comment From Suhana Khan | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:December 19, 2025, 18:55 IST Navya Naveli Nanda stuns in a brown lehenga, with her BFFs being the first to approve her look. Navya subtly promotes Agastya’s film Ikkis.(Photo Credit: Instagram) As filmmaker Sriram Raghavan’s much-anticipated biographical war drama Ikkis gears up for its theatrical release on January 1, Navya Naveli Nanda has set social media buzzing with her latest Instagram post. Sharing a series of stunning pictures, Navya offered a glimpse of her graceful ethnic style while subtly celebrating her brother Agastya Nanda’s upcoming film. Navya Naveli Nanda’s Shimmering Lehenga Look Wins Hearts For the special moment, Navya opted for a shimmering light-brown lehenga. The ensemble was elevated by a striking dupatta featuring a bold pink border adorned with intricate gold embroidery. She paired it with a deep V-neck blouse crafted from a rich, multi-toned brocade fabric in hues of blue, purple and green, adding a vibrant contrast to the muted lehenga base. Her jewellery choices further enhanced the regal aesthetic. Keeping things soft and elegant, her makeup featured glowing skin, defined brows, …

JioHotstar to invest Rs 4,000 crore in South Indian content; Kamal Haasan cites Kantara, Pushpa to state ‘ethnic is the new international’ | Regional News

JioHotstar to invest Rs 4,000 crore in South Indian content; Kamal Haasan cites Kantara, Pushpa to state ‘ethnic is the new international’ | Regional News

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In a significant move aimed at making bigger inroads into the regional market, streaming giant JioHotstar has announced that it will invest Rs 4,000 crore over the next five years in the South Indian market. This decision not only demonstrates that the OTT platform’s ventures in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam languages have been successful, but also that it is set to go all in, locking horns with its major competitors. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO During a star-studded event in Chennai on Tuesday, which was attended by superstars Kamal Haasan, Nagarjuna and Mohanlal, and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, among others, Sushant Sreeram, Head – SVOD Business & Chief Marketing Officer at JioStar, stated, “Earlier today, JioHotstar formalised a Letter of Intent with the Government of Tamil Nadu in the presence of the Chief Minister MK Stalin. This outlines a shared commitment to invest in talent, expand infrastructure and build a future-ready creative economy from the South,” news agency PTI reported. Also Read | ‘Mohanlal and Mammootty are puppets in master manipulator Dileep’s …

Winter Ethnic Glam: Velvet & Wool Sets for Every Occasion

Winter Ethnic Glam: Velvet & Wool Sets for Every Occasion

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Ikk Kudi Box Office Collection Day 13: Shehnaaz Gill has become a hot topic in the media for her new Punjabi movie, Ikk Kudi. This film signifies her return to the Punjabi film industry after almost four years. The movie directed by Amarjeet Saron has been getting huge audience attention since its release. Shehnaaz’s down-to-earth nature and remarkable acting have positioned IkkKudi among the most discussed Punjabi films of 2023. The film’s first day at the box office was promising, but it went down in the second week. As per sources, the film made about Rs 0.36 crore in the first six days. Its total collection for the first week was Rs 1.41 crore. On day 9, the film’s earning was Rs 0.36 crore, on day 10 it was Rs 0.66 crore, and on day 11 it was Rs 0.15 crore. The film’s revenue saw a major drop on day 12 but was slightly up on day 13 with Rs 0.15 crore. Up to now, Ikk Kudi’s total earnings in India have amounted to Rs …

NIA arrests two accused involved in brutal killing of woman in ethnic violence-hit Manipur’s Jiribam | Latest News India

NIA arrests two accused involved in brutal killing of woman in ethnic violence-hit Manipur’s Jiribam | Latest News India

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New Delhi, The National Investigation Agency has arrested two persons belonging to banned militant groups for their alleged involvement in the brutal killing of a woman in ethnic violence-hit Manipur’s Jiribam district last year, officials said on Tuesday. NIA arrests two accused involved in brutal killing of woman in ethnic violence-hit Manipur’s Jiribam The arrested accused have been identified as Nongthombam Meiraba and Sagolsem Sanatomba alias Surchandra Singh alias Piba, they said. The 31-year-old tribal woman, who was killed on November 7, was subjected to third-degree torture and suffered 99 per cent burns, according to her autopsy report. Several body parts and limbs of the victim were missing and visceras for chemical analysis could not be collected as most were charred and unrecognisable, according to the report. “Right upper limb and parts of both lower limbs and the facial structure found missing,” it stated. Highlighting the unimaginable condition of the body and torture meted out on her, the report said, “Burnt and separated fragments of bone did not show any signs of vital reaction indicating …

Manipur Marks 2nd Anniversary Of Ethnic Clashes With Mass Gatherings

Manipur Marks 2nd Anniversary Of Ethnic Clashes With Mass Gatherings

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Imphal/Churachandpur: 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, and a separate administrative arrangement. Shutdowns, observed in both the Meitei-dominant Imphal valley and the Kuki-Zo-dominated hill districts, brought life to a grinding halt across the state. While the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) enforced the shutdown in the valley, the Zomi Students’ Federation (ZSF) and the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) led similar actions in the hill areas. In the state capital Imphal, COCOMI organised a public convention at Khuman Lampak Stadium, where speakers urged the central government to ensure the “free and safe movement” of all residents in the state. Christened the ‘Manipur People’s Convention’, it adopted a resolution accusing the Centre of failing in its responsibilities and called for an immediate and time-bound roadmap to restore peace and normalcy. “The People’s Convention demands that the Government of India formally accept responsibility for its role in …

Protests By Kuki, Meitei Groups Mark 2 Years Of Manipur Ethnic violence

Protests By Kuki, Meitei Groups Mark 2 Years Of Manipur Ethnic violence

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New Delhi: Members of the Kuki and Zomi tribes and the Meitei community held separate demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday to mark the completion of two years since ethnic violence broke out in Manipur on May 3, 2023. Dressed in black, the Kuki protesters mourned the loss of those killed in the violence and reiterated their demand for a separate administration for their community. The protest was organised by the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) and the Kuki-Zo Women’s Forum, Delhi (KZWFD). The protesters raised their demands, including the creation of a separate administrative set-up for the Kuki tribes due to their concerns about safety, displacement and lack of justice. “We have been asking the government to give us a solution, let us live a normal life like people in any other state,” said Gladdy Vaipay Honjan, a Kuki activist in Delhi. She said the community continues to suffer even after two years, with no justice for the violence, displacements and destruction. Members of the Kuki tribes protest in Delhi’s Jantar Mantar The …