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Cuttack plunged into chaos during Durga Puja, dozens injured as procession clashes spiral into violence
A historic city known for centuries of communal harmony faces a 36-hour curfew and internet shutdown after clashes during Durga idol immersion; authorities vow arrests as VHP rally escalates tensions, leaving 31 injured
No evidence of religious violence in Manipur’: US-based right-wing think tank
Dismissive of any “evidence of religion-based violence in Manipur”, a US-based India-centric, clearly right-wing think tank has said in a report, listing historical baggage, inter-tribes distrust, fear of economic impacts, drugs and insurgency among the factors responsible. Taking this denial further, the report has not ruled out “foreign interference” behind the conflict
SC-Appointed Panel Calls for Reconstruction of Lost Documents, Compensation Scheme: Manipur
'The first of the three reports submitted by the committee highlights the loss of essential documentation of the residents of Manipur who have been dishoused...'
Manipur Violence: Biggest Barrier to Justice is CM Biren Singh, Says AIDWA Team After Visit
Peace is deeply linked to justice in strife-torn Manipur, said members of the women’s organisation.
“Who gains? Who loses?”- An interim report on Manipur violence, resilience, relief and rehabilitation
A team of four women – Syeda Hameed, Roshmi Goswami, Jarjum G Ete, and Angela Rangad – published this report to amplify the voices of Manipur violence survivors and victims.
Probe charges of collusion against Manipur Police, SC tells special monitor team
The SC announced its decision to appoint retired IPS officer, Datta Padsalgikar as the “overall (probe) monitor” on August 7, besides naming a three-member committee of former High Court judges to look into the humanitarian aspects; the detailed order was made public on Thursday, August 10
Alarm bells must set off in the country on the hate killings by RPF constable Chetan Singh, says PUCL
Day to day trial, transparent and independent investigation, fair compensation and sensitisation and training to Railway officials is a must, demands PUCL Maharashtra
Manipur urgently needs the healing touch, prompt political intervention: former bureaucrats
113 former civil servants who have formed into the CCG (Constitutional Conduct Group), have urged urgent steps to end the conflict in Manipur, where violence has continued unchecked by the union and state governments for over three months
Encroachment or rioting, what was the offence of the ones whose houses were bulldozed in Haryana?
Haryana Home minister says homes of “rioters” being demolished while officials present at the scene provide illegal encroachments as the reason, 250 shanties demolished under “bulldozer justice”
Manipur: Mass burial of Kuki victims deferred after MHA request, Zomarthanga intervention
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The high court too ordered that status quo be maintained on the land in question
Nuh Haryana: Who cast the first stone?
For days before the violence erupted in Nuh, Haryana, hate speeches were made, social media was used for amplification and mobilising and finally an armed procession succeeded in the sinister plan: communal clashes in Nuh, Haryana
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