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YK Dhiren
COCOMI Announces Boycott of All BJP Political Activities, Demands Military Crackdown
by NE - Apr 19, 2026

COCOMI announced a boycott of all BJP political activities, demanding a military crackdown against what it terms “Kuki narco-terrorists,” while dismissing the state government’s peace initiatives as deceptive and calling for a judicial inquiry into the deaths of three protesters.

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MPCC Press Meet
Rule of Law Must Be Demonstrated Through Strong Policy, Not Mere Announcements: Congress
by NE - Apr 19, 2026

The MPCC condemned the TM Kasom terrorist attack and demanded the state and central governments implement a concrete law and order policy, citing a stark contrast between strict enforcement in the valley and unchecked violence in the hills.

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Govindas Konthoujam
Manipur Home Minister Announces Deployment of Armoured Vehicles, Counter-Insurgency Forces
by NE - Apr 19, 2026

Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam announced the arrival of mine-proof and bullet-proof vehicles and deployment of counter-insurgency forces, while MHA officials are set to visit the state to assess the deteriorating security situation.

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Ukhrul Ambush
TM Kasom Ambush Triggers Widespread Condemnation; Three-Day Shutdown Called Across Naga Areas
by NE - Apr 19, 2026

The killing of two Naga civilians in a militant ambush on NH-202 at TM Kasom village, Ukhrul district, drew strong condemnation from Naga organisations, the WMC, and the Deputy Chief Minister, with a three-day shutdown declared across all Naga areas.

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MIND Project Manipur
Manipur’s $46 Million World Bank Digital Project Struggles With Delays
by NE - Apr 19, 2026

The World Bank’s MIND Project for Manipur, approved in 2023 and backed by a $46 million IBRD loan, has disbursed only 0.26% of its funds as of April 2026, earning a “Moderately Unsatisfactory” rating due to a near two-year delay in becoming effective.

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AHPI Flags Attacks on Healthcare Services
AHPI Manipur Flags Attacks on Healthcare Services Amid Unrest
by NE - Apr 19, 2026

AHPI Manipur has condemned attacks on ambulances, obstruction of medical transport and harassment of healthcare workers during ongoing unrest, warning that continued disruptions could trigger systemic breakdown of essential healthcare services across the state.

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Sagolband Rally
Several Injured During Torch Rally Demanding Justice for Tronglaobi Children
by NE - Apr 19, 2026

A massive torch rally in Imphal demanding justice for two children killed in a militant rocket attack in Tronglaobi on April 7 turned violent on the night of April 18, leaving several protesters and security personnel injured as clashes broke. Tear gas shell fell inside a children's hospital.

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Injured ambulance driver
SF Assault Driver, Harass Patient In Manipur; Hospital Urges Safe Corridor
by NE - Apr 19, 2026

Central security forces in Khurai assaulted an ambulance driver, breaking his hand, and poked a ventilator patient with a stick. Babina Hospital's ambulance also faced stone pelting on the same night. Both incidents have raised serious concerns over the safety of emergency medical services in Manipu

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Ukhrul Ambush
Ex-Armyman Among Two Killed in Militant Ambush on Ukhrul Highway; CSOs Demand Accountability
by NE - Apr 19, 2026

Two Tangkhul Naga civilians, including a retired Naga Regiment soldier, were killed in a Kuki militant ambush near TM Kasom on the Imphal-Ukhrul highway, sparking condemnation and demands for accountability, operations, and an NIA probe.

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Union Cabinet
Modi Cabinet Greenlights DA Hike, Railway Expansion, PMGSY Extension and Maritime Insurance Pool
by NE - Apr 18, 2026

Union Cabinet approves four major decisions on Saturday touching wages, infrastructure, rural connectivity and shipping

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