The Naga Students' Federation submitted a formal memorandum to the UN Human Rights Council on April 23, documenting what it describes as systematic human rights violations against the Naga people by Kuki militants, with particular reference to the April 18 NH-202 ambush that killed two Naga civilian
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The US-Israel-Iran war, now nearly two months old, remains in a tenuous ceasefire strained by fresh explosions over Tehran, a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a third US carrier deployment, Trump's 'shoot and kill' order against Iranian boats, and oil prices surging past $106 per barrel.
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UN Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric's April 23 noon briefing covered a second French peacekeeper's death in Lebanon, continued Gaza strikes, the killing of a Lebanese journalist, 73 UN staff detained by Houthis in Yemen, Haiti's security challenges, and Central African Republic election preparations.
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Two Kuki youths were apprehended by Namdilong village volunteers during the shutdown on April 23 for allegedly violating the bandh. Found carrying cash and ganja, they were safely handed over to police. The Namdilong Village Authority condemned the violation while urging mutual respect
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Tamil Nadu recorded 84.69% and West Bengal (Phase I) recorded 91.78% voter turnout on April 23, 2026 — the highest-ever poll participation since Independence in both states, surpassing their previous records set in 2011. Bye-elections were also held in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
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Thousands of Nagas across multiple districts held candlelight vigils on April 23 to honour S.W. Chinaoshang and Yaruingam Vashum, killed in an NH-202 ambush on April 18. The vigils, spanning Ukhrul, Senapati, Chandel, and Imphal, marked the close of a UNC-called three-day shutdown
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Khongjom Day was observed on April 23 at the Khongjom War Memorial, Thoubal district, amid tight security. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh led tributes to the martyrs of the 1891 Anglo-Manipur War.
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A 30-year-old youth was shot in the heel by a Kuki militant sniper in Sinakeithei village on April 22. The Tangkhul Naga village has endured sustained armed attacks for over two months, with militants entrenched on Lungter Hill despite repeated appeals to the government.
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COCOMI has called a public rally on April 25 toward the CM's Bungalow to demand answers from the government, rejecting a High-Level dialogue offer. The move comes amid deepening unrest following militant attacks, civilian deaths, and communal tensions across Manipur.
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Manipur Police and NCB distribute ginger seeds, banana saplings and pea seeds to 127 households as part of a community-driven alternative livelihood programme — but analysts warn deeper economic and structural drivers remain unaddressed
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