The United National Liberation Front has signed a peace agreement with the Government of India and Manipur Govt. The United National Liberation Front, or UNLF is a separatist insurgent group active in Manipur. The armed group has agreed to renounce violence and join mainstream, marking the end of a six-decade-long armed movement. The agreement was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, some members of UNLF. The return of UNLF to the mainstream will encourage other valley-based armed groups to participate in the peace process in due course. Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the UNLF peace deal.
30 November,2023 11:28 AM IST
Ahead of the Mizoram Assembly election 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that BJP has worked in connecting Delhi to the Northeast states and that Mizoram has the potential to become a global tourist hub. He also said “When infrastructure improves, it helps trade, talent and tourism. Infrastructure brings investment, industries, and income, and also creates opportunities. During one of my earlier visits to Mizoram, I had promised to work for transformation by transportation, since then a revolution has happened across sectors due to the work of the BJP-led government... Till 2013-14, the total length of National Highways in the Northeast was 11,000 km, we increased it to 16,000 kms in 2023-23...". The Mizoram Assembly election is scheduled to be held from 13 October 2023 to 5 December 2023.
05 November,2023 05:30 PM IST
While suffering continues for the victims of Manipur Violence in the state of Manipur, a story of hope has come forward where a section of victims have begun their journey to start a new life again. Imphal East Administration has launched an initiative to provide relief to affected families. Relief camps in Imphal East are providing shelter to distressed locals who lost their homes. At the camps, training is being imparted to women to earn a livelihood for a fresh start. Victims of violence are making products like dishwashing liquids, detergents and incense sticks. Imphal East DC Khumanthem Diana Devi informed that “around 3,500 are staying in these camps”. Centre and State Government are making efforts to restore normalcy in Manipur, where Kukis and Meiteis are at loggerheads.
30 July,2023 02:19 PM IST
The political storm that got sparked over Manipur viral video doesn't seem to die down any time soon. On the second day of the Parliament monsoon session, both the houses of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned amid uproar over the Manipur incident. Political leaders from the ruling government and the opposition engaged in a war of words as they spoke on the ruckus created in the parliament over the Manipur issue.
21 July,2023 01:48 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
