Top Manipur violence updates: Curfew partially lifted in Churachandpur, toll rises to 58

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor suggested that Manipur be placed under President's Rule.

Scroll Staff

· May 07, 2023 · 03:12 pm

Top Manipur violence updates: At least 58 dead, including three in firing by security forces

A constable of the Central Reserve Police Force, who was on leave at his home in Churachandpur, was also shot dead on Friday.

Scroll Staff

· May 06, 2023 · 01:55 pm

Why Manipur’s tribes are alarmed by court push for Scheduled Tribe status for the Meitei community

Tribal groups say it will allow the dominant group to take over their land resources. Experts fear the move will only increase rancour between communities.

Rokibuz Zaman

· Apr 24, 2023 · 06:30 am

Why local residents are protesting against the proposal to notify a tiger reserve in Dibang Valley

They claim they know how to co-exist with the big cats.

Rokibuz Zaman

· Apr 11, 2023 · 06:30 am

In Mizoram, voices grow against Centre’s silence on Myanmar ‘bombing’

Influential civil society groups have urged Centre to respond to the violation of Indian airspace and to ‘safeguard the sovereignty of India’

Rokibuz Zaman

· Jan 14, 2023 · 12:45 pm

Why Chakmas and Hajongs in Arunachal Pradesh are demanding their residence proof papers back

Last year, the state government stopped issuing the certificates to the two communities targeted by nativist outfits as ‘outsiders’.

Rokibuz Zaman

· Jan 07, 2023 · 06:30 am

How the pandemic has driven a surge in wildlife smuggling through North East India

Gaps in the law to regulate the trade of ‘exotic’ animals have helped.

Rokibuz Zaman

· Aug 28, 2022 · 06:30 am

Manipur’s Loktak lake is losing its signature fishing rings. That may not help conserve it

Last month, the government ordered all fishing rings and homestays to be dismantled. It has caused disquiet in the local fishing community.

Rokibuz Zaman

· Aug 13, 2022 · 09:00 am

Dalit Sikhs of Shillong’s Punjabi Line might agree to move. But where will they go?

They have lived in the city since the 19th century, yet they are maligned as ‘outsiders’ and ‘illegal settlers’.

Rokibuz Zaman

· Jul 24, 2022 · 09:00 am

Tension at Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border over road construction in disputed territory

A culvert under construction was set on fire and there were unconfirmed reports of shots being fired in the air.

Scroll Staff

· Jan 27, 2022 · 09:28 pm

‘Hurt by provocative narrative’: Bengali Hindus write to Meghalaya CM over ‘Bangladeshi’ banners

They requested Conrad Sangma to a draft a ‘clear-cut’ policy to protect the rights and privileges of all ethnic, linguistic and religious minorities.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 18, 2020 · 01:19 pm

In Meghalaya’s border villages, the killing of a Khasi man has left long shadows

Bengali residents living near the Bangladesh border allege an economic boycott by tribal groups.

Arunabh Saikia

· Oct 22, 2020 · 06:30 am