| Security situation in Northeast better now: RK Singh |
Agartala, Oct 15: The security situation in Northeast India is now much better compared to three years back, Union Home Secretary RK Singh said here on Monday.
“Most militant groups in the Northeast region have given up violence. Several terrorist outfits are now following suspension of operations in consultation with the government,” he told reporters here.
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| JLF presses Centre to solve protracted Naga political problem |
From our Correspondent
DIMAPUR, Oct 15: The 20-member Joint Legislature Forum (JLF) led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today impressed upon the central leaders in Delhi to hammer out a solution to the protracted Naga political problem, before the ensuing State Assembly elections slated for March next year.
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| Economic blockade against Manipur deferred |
From our Special Correspondent
IMPHAL, Oct 15: Reports of an indefinite economic blockade by tribal students against Manipur from October 18 is in the air after failed talks with the minister of Education.
Since the tribals inhabiting along the two national highways, the lifelines of Manipur regard these blockades as the cause of all ills, Manipur has been facing blockades every... |
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| General strike paralyzes life in Manipur |
From our Special Correspondent
IMPHAL, Oct 15: The 18-hour general strike called by Corcom, the apex body of seven banned insurgent groups passed off peacefully this evening, without reports of any untoward incidents. Official reports said that security measures have been beefed up throughout the State. The Corcom said that the people are protesting against the forcible merger of an ind... |
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| Nagaland announces reward for fake-notes gang leader |
Kohima, Oct 15: Nagaland has announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information about the leader of the gang involved in circulating counterfeit Indian currency notes in the State, a minister said on Monday. “Any person who can provide detailed information on the ring leader circulating fake notes in Nagaland will be given a cash reward of Rs 50,000,” said Nagaland Health and Family Welfa... |
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| Newly constructed bridge collapses |
From our Special Correspondent
IMPHAL, Oct 15: One newly constructed bridge at Nongya Koireng over the Thongsharok river collapsed today, angering locals. People alleged that the bridge, constructed by the PWD over the Thongsharok river was constructed with sub-standard materials. The chief engineer of the PWD however refrained from making any comment in this regard.... |
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| Another injured as operations against Army continues |
From our Special Correspondent
IMPHAL, Oct 15: One Naik Subedar of 33 Assam Rifles identified as A Bora from Assam was seriously wounded when a powerful bomb was exploded today at Khodark-Arong Nongmikhong in Thoubal district. He was air-lifted by helicopter to the military hospital at Leimakhong. He sustained shrapnel wounds in the chest and other parts of the body. Police said, the personne... |
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| Six houses demolished in Thoubal |
From our Special Correspondent
IMPHAL, Oct 15: As police in Thoubal district allegedly failed to comply with the court directives, six houses have been demolished at Kakching Moirangthem Leikai on Sunday. According to reports, some people were at loggerheads over the possession of a temple which generated considerable revenue. However, it is alleged that some sections have also been try... |
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| Bomb hurled at residence of Congress MLA |
From our Special Correspondent
IMPHAL, Oct 15: The house of Biren Khetri, a Congress MLA representing Lamlai constituency was bombed last night. Though the house located at Kabo Leikai, adjacent to 2 Manipur Rifles camp in Imphal was pockmarked by shrapnels, there was no human casualty. On receipt of information, police rushed there. However, nobody was arrested. Eye witnesses said that... |
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| India, Bangladesh to sign extradition treaty soon |
Agartala, Oct 15: India and Bangladesh will soon sign an extradition treaty after completing the required formalities, the home secretaries of the two countries said here on Monday.
The proposed treaty will help India deal with Northeastern militants hiding or arrested in Bangladesh. They include the banned United Liberation Front of Asom’s general secretary Anup Chetia, who has b... |
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