Imphal: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba on Wednesday said restrictions imposed by some groups on visiting Thangjing, a sacred site for Meiteis, is a violation of freedom of religion guaranteed by the Constitution. He said it would be hard for Meiteis to tolerate such restrictions for long as Thangjing has religious and cultural significance … Read more
New Delhi: A woman from Manipur’s Meitei community whose house in Churachandpur was razed with explosives met a top judicial officer of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in Delhi, seeking relief and legal aid for internally displaced people in the border state. Naorem Rojita Devi, 43, who has been living at a relief camp … Read more
New Delhi: Six Supreme Court judges will visit relief camps where internally displaced people are living in Manipur on March 22 “to strengthen legal and humanitarian support” in the crisis-hit state, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) said in a statement. The six judges who will go to Manipur are Justice BR Gavai, who is … Read more
Kuki protesters clash with security forces in Manipur’s Kangpokpi Imphal/New Delhi: Civilian buses escorted by the security forces resumed trips across districts in Manipur today amid protests by the Kuki tribes, who want no free movement until their demand for a separate administration carved out of the state is met. Visuals show mine-resistant vehicles leading … Read more