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Ethnic violence-hit Manipur celebrates low-key Holi

Imphal, March 14: Holi, one of the biggest annual festival celebrations in Manipur, was rejoiced on Friday by the majority Meitei community in a low key manner as ethnic violence gripped the state for more than 22 months.

Centre prepared roadmap to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur: Official

Imphal, March 14: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) North East Advisor A.K. Mishra during his series of meetings with various Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Manipur indicated that the Centre has prepared a roadmap to restore peace and normalcy in ethnic strife-hit Manipur, officials and CSO leaders separately said on Thursday.

Naga MLAs in Manipur promise to support govt in restoring peace

Imphal, March 13: Six Naga community MLAs of different political parties on Thursday assured Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla of cooperation at every step to ensure peace and also exuded confidence that the state would definitely return to peace and normalcy under his leadership, officials said.

CPI-M seeks Centre's 'urgent intervention' in Manipur situation

Imphal/Agartala, Feb 4: The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) urged the Central government to immediately intervene to remove Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and initiate dialogue with all sides in the conflict to ensure that the rights of all communities are safeguarded and peace and normalcy restored.

Apex tribal body urges Manipur Guv to create UT to end ethnic crisis

Imphal, Jan 7: The Kuki-Zo Council, the apex body and political platform for the Kuki-Zo tribal community, on Tuesday urged Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to take steps to deploy 'neutral central security forces' to deal with the ethnic crisis and also pressed their demand for a Union Territory.