Manipur: Kuki-Zo Council lifts indefinite shutdown, continues opposition to free movement – The Times of India

Manipur: Kuki-Zo Council lifts indefinite shutdown, continues opposition to free movement – The Times of India

Imphal/Churachandpur: The Kuki-Zo Council in Manipur on Thursday lifted the indefinite shutdown in the hill areas imposed since March 9 midnight, but remains firm in opposing the free movement announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the council said in a statement.“While the shutdown has been lifted from Thursday evening, it is imperative to clarify…

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Calm but tensed: Indefinite strike brings Manipur to standstill on day 2 of ‘free movement’ directive – top developments | India News – The Times of India

Calm but tensed: Indefinite strike brings Manipur to standstill on day 2 of ‘free movement’ directive – top developments | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Day-to-day life came to a standstill in the Kuki-dominated areas in Manipur on Sunday after a retaliatory indefinite strike was enforced against the “crackdown by security forces.” Although no fresh violence has been reported, the situation in the state’s Kangpokpi district remained calm but tense.This comes a day after at least one person…

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Railways to get most powerful engine for cargo movement in next one month | India News – The Times of India

Railways to get most powerful engine for cargo movement in next one month | India News – The Times of India

Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw with labourers working on a bullet train project DAHOD (GUJARAT): In the next one month, India will get the country’s most powerful and modern rail engine with 9,000 horsepower (HP) that can pull freight trains with a load of 4,500-5,000 tonnes and at top speed of 100 kmph.Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw,…

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‘Free movement of public, strict action against those creating hurdles’: Home minister Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation | India News – The Times of India

‘Free movement of public, strict action against those creating hurdles’: Home minister Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday reviewed the security situation in ethnic strife-torn Manipur and directed free movement of the public across state from March 8. This was the first meeting since the imposition of President’s rule in the northeastern state after N Biren Singh resigned from the chief ministerial position. The…

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