Educational institutions across Manipur will remain closed from August 20 to 23 amid a growing law-and-order situation linked to protests over the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and Census 2027.

The Manipur government has ordered the closure of schools, colleges, higher educational institutions and universities as protests led by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation continue across several districts.

The protesters are demanding that the census be conducted only after implementation of the NRC. Meitei groups argue that the NRC is necessary to identify undocumented migrants who they believe entered Manipur after 1951.

The protests have affected markets, public transport and government functioning, while census preparations have also faced disruption. The government has cancelled appointments for certain census training personnel and is considering discussions with lawmakers in New Delhi over the demand to defer the census.

The development comes ahead of Census 2027, with the first phase in Manipur scheduled to begin on September 1 following the self-enumeration process.

Manipur Schools, Colleges Shut Amid NRC-Census Row And Rising Protests

In this edition of WION World Is One, here are the latest major stories from India. The Federation of Indian Pilots has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to establish an independent Civil Aviation Authority of India, citing the rapid expansion of the aviation sector and concerns raised by the International Civil Aviation Organization. The proposed statutory body would oversee aviation safety, airworthiness, licensing and consumer protection with administrative and financial autonomy.

Meanwhile, the BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting has concluded in Bhopal with the adoption of the Bhopal Declaration. Representatives from 14 countries, including BRICS members and partner countries, participated in discussions aimed at strengthening cultural cooperation.

In Manipur, protests were reported as the convoy of Chief Minister YK Khemchand Singh passed through Makan village. Hundreds of Naga and Meitei villagers reportedly waved black flags and protested along National Highway 2, demanding justice for six Naga civilians who were allegedly abducted and later found dead. Protesters have also raised concerns over delays in the investigation.

The Amarnath Yatra will be suspended from August 9 on both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes as authorities move to conclude the pilgrimage ahead of schedule. The decision has been taken amid forecasts of bad weather and to facilitate track restoration and maintenance work by the Border Roads Organisation. More than 4.8 lakh pilgrims have performed darshan at the shrine so far this year.

BRICS Culture Meet | Manipur Protest | Amarnath Yatra Halt | UPI Payment Update | Indian News 

<p>A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Manipur early Tuesday (April 22) morning, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor was recorded at 5:59:33 IST on April 21, with its epicentre in Kamjong district. According to NCS data, the quake occurred at a depth of 62 km beneath the Earth's surface, classifying it as a moderately deep seismic event. Authorities have not reported any significant damage or casualties so far.</p><h2>Earthquakes do's and don'ts</h2><ul><li>Repair deep plaster cracks in ceilings and foundations. Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects.</li><li>Anchor overhead lighting fixtures to the ceiling.</li><li>Follow BIS codes relevant to your area for building standards</li><li>Fasten shelves securely to walls.</li><li>Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves.</li><li>Do not move from where you are. However, move away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and utility wires.</li><li>DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there is no table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.</li><li>Protect yourself by staying under the lintel of an inner door, in the corner of a room, under a table, or even under a bed.</li><li>Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall (such as lighting fixtures or furniture).</li></ul><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/alleged-100cr-mismatch-in-vijay-s-poll-affidavits-court-demands-response-1776704690045"><strong>Alleged ₹100cr mismatch in Vijay's poll affidavits: Court demands response</strong></a></p><h2>Unrest continues in Manipur</h2><p>Manipur continues to face unrest, with shutdowns, protests, and violence disrupting daily life across the state. On Monday, normal activities came to a halt in several hill and valley districts as two separate shutdowns, called by different organisations, were observed. The protests were triggered by the killing of two children and two civilians earlier this month, allegedly by militants, officials said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Educational institutions, markets, and public transport remained shut across all five Meitei-dominated valley districts, along with the Naga-inhabited districts of Ukhrul and Senapati. Demonstrations were held at multiple locations in the Imphal Valley, including Uripok and Nagaram in the state capital.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/fbi-director-kash-patel-sues-the-atlantic-for-defamation-1776736774329/embed"><strong>https://www.wionews.com/videos/fbi-director-kash-patel-sues-the-atlantic-for-defamation-1776736774329/embed</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The women’s group Meira Paibis announced a five-day shutdown starting Sunday to protest the April 7 bomb attack in Tronglaobi, Bishnupur district. In the incident, a five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister were killed while they slept, and their mother was injured.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Protests following the attack turned violent, leaving three people dead and around 30 injured after a mob tried to storm a nearby CRPF camp, prompting security forces to open fire. Tensions further escalated on Saturday when clashes broke out during a torch rally in Thangmeiband, Imphal. Six people, including three CRPF personnel, were injured in the confrontation.</p>

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Manipur’s Kamjong district early morning on April 21. No major damage or casualties have been reported

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Manipur early Tuesday (April 22) morning, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor was recorded at 5:59:33 IST on April 21, with its epicentre in Kamjong district. According to NCS data, the quake occurred at a depth of 62 km beneath the Earth's surface, classifying it as a moderately deep seismic event. Authorities have not reported any significant damage or casualties so far. Earthquakes do's and don'ts Repair deep plaster cracks in ceilings and foundations. Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects. Anchor overhead lighting fixtures to the ceiling. Follow BIS codes relevant to your area for building standards Fasten shelves securely to walls. Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves. Do not move from where you are. However, move away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and utility wires. DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there is no table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building. Protect yourself by staying under the lintel of an inner door, in the corner of a room, under a table, or even under a bed. Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall (such as lighting fixtures or furniture). Also Read: Alleged ₹100cr mismatch in Vijay's poll affidavits: Court demands response Unrest continues in Manipur Manipur continues to face unrest, with shutdowns, protests, and violence disrupting daily life across the state. On Monday, normal activities came to a halt in several hill and valley districts as two separate shutdowns, called by different organisations, were observed. The protests were triggered by the killing of two children and two civilians earlier this month, allegedly by militants, officials said. Educational institutions, markets, and public transport remained shut across all five Meitei-dominated valley districts, along with the Naga-inhabited districts of Ukhrul and Senapati. Demonstrations were held at multiple locations in the Imphal Valley, including Uripok and Nagaram in the state capital. https://www.wionews.com/videos/fbi-director-kash-patel-sues-the-atlantic-for-defamation-1776736774329/embed The women’s group Meira Paibis announced a five-day shutdown starting Sunday to protest the April 7 bomb attack in Tronglaobi, Bishnupur district. In the incident, a five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister were killed while they slept, and their mother was injured. Protests following the attack turned violent, leaving three people dead and around 30 injured after a mob tried to storm a nearby CRPF camp, prompting security forces to open fire. Tensions further escalated on Saturday when clashes broke out during a torch rally in Thangmeiband, Imphal. Six people, including three CRPF personnel, were injured in the confrontation.

<p>A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit Manipur’s Kamjong district early morning Tuesday (April 21), with no immediate reports of damage or casualties</p>

5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Manipur’s Kamjong area; no damage reported

Eight months since ethnic clashes shook India's northeastern state of Manipur. The bodies of 64 victims have been returned to their loved ones.

Manipur: 64 bodies of victims returned; 8 months on, victims' bodies returned to kin | World DNA

India's northern east state of Manipur continues to make headlines - now, hundreds of students clashed with Manipur security forces after the pictures of bodies of two teenage students surfaced online.

Manipur: Fresh outrage over killing two teens, students take to the streets in protest

<p>Merely a couple of days after mobile internet services were restored in the northeast Indian state of Manipur, the government has once again decided to suspend the services. In a circular released on Tuesday (Sep 26) evening, the Manipur government said in light&nbsp;of the ongoing law and order situation, mobile internet services will remain suspended for five days till October 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The state government decides to suspend/curb the mobile internet data services, internet/data services through VPN in the territorial jurisdiction of the State of Manipur for 5 days with immediate effect till 7:45 PM of 01-10-2023," read the notification.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government said the main purpose of suspending the services was to ensure that disinformation and false rumours cannot spread across the state.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In view of the prevalling law and order situation in the State of Manipur, the State Government views very seriously with utmost sensitivity the reported spread of disinformation, false rumours and other types of violent activities through various social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter."</p>

<p>The decision comes after the state has been embroiled in fresh protests that flared up after two students were brutally murdered by suspected armed men.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, it was only over the weekend that internet services were restored in the state after being snapped for nearly five months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chief Minister N Biren Singh had made the announcement&nbsp;but the deterioration in the law and order situation&nbsp;situation has forced his government to track back on the situation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>What is happening in Manipur?</strong></h2>

<p>Manipur has been rocked by ethnic violence since May. Over 160 people have been killed while tens of thousands have been displaced.</p>

<p>The violence started after a court ordered the state government to consider extending special economic benefits and quotas in government jobs and education enjoyed by the tribal Kuki people to the majority Meitei population as well.</p>

<p>Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur’s population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley. Meanwhile, Nagas and Kukis&nbsp;constitute little over 40 per cent and reside in the hill districts.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/manipur-violence-union-ministers-house-set-on-fire-by-arsonists-605003"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Manipur violence: Union ministers' house set on fire by arsonists</strong></a></p>

<p>What started with street protests spiralled into an armed conflict. The Narendra Modi-led central government even faced a 'no-trust motion' in the parliament, brought by the newly-minted opposition bloc called INDIA, for failing to address the situation in the state.&nbsp;</p>

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Merely a couple of days after mobile internet services were restored in the northeast Indian state of Manipur, the government has once again decided to suspend the services.

Merely a couple of days after mobile internet services were restored in the northeast Indian state of Manipur, the government has once again decided to suspend the services. In a circular released on Tuesday (Sep 26) evening, the Manipur government said in light of the ongoing law and order situation, mobile internet services will remain suspended for five days till October 1. "The state government decides to suspend/curb the mobile internet data services, internet/data services through VPN in the territorial jurisdiction of the State of Manipur for 5 days with immediate effect till 7:45 PM of 01-10-2023," read the notification. The government said the main purpose of suspending the services was to ensure that disinformation and false rumours cannot spread across the state. "In view of the prevalling law and order situation in the State of Manipur, the State Government views very seriously with utmost sensitivity the reported spread of disinformation, false rumours and other types of violent activities through various social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter." The decision comes after the state has been embroiled in fresh protests that flared up after two students were brutally murdered by suspected armed men. Notably, it was only over the weekend that internet services were restored in the state after being snapped for nearly five months. Chief Minister N Biren Singh had made the announcement but the deterioration in the law and order situation situation has forced his government to track back on the situation. Watch | Manipur violence: Who is accountable? × What is happening in Manipur? Manipur has been rocked by ethnic violence since May. Over 160 people have been killed while tens of thousands have been displaced. The violence started after a court ordered the state government to consider extending special economic benefits and quotas in government jobs and education enjoyed by the tribal Kuki people to the majority Meitei population as well. Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur’s population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley. Meanwhile, Nagas and Kukis constitute little over 40 per cent and reside in the hill districts. Also read | Manipur violence: Union ministers' house set on fire by arsonists What started with street protests spiralled into an armed conflict. The Narendra Modi-led central government even faced a 'no-trust motion' in the parliament, brought by the newly-minted opposition bloc called INDIA, for failing to address the situation in the state. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Massive protests erupted in India’s violence-hit Manipur state on Friday after a disturbing video showing two women being paraded naked went viral on social media. Public demonstrations were held through the streets of Churachandpur, fanning fresh ethnic tensions.</p>

<p>The video, which is said to be two months old, went viral on the internet on Wednesday, attracting condemnation from public, top political leaders and even the Supreme Court of India.</p>

<p>The incident is from May 4, where three women of a family were sexually assaulted, one of them gang-raped and her father and brother killed by a mob of about 1000 men.</p>

<h2><strong>Mastermind arrested, say cops</strong></h2>

<p>Manipur Police said Thursday they had detained a man visible in the 26-second footage, from Thoubal district. As per the officials, the person is believed to be the mastermind of&nbsp;the incident.</p>

<p>Chief Minister of the state, N. Biren Singh, who hails from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), assured the enraged public that strict action will be taken against those involved in the crime. He also suggested capital punishment for the accused to ensure swift justice.</p>

<p>“My heart goes out to the two women who were subjected to a deeply disrespectful and inhuman act," the BJP leader tweeted on Thursday.</p>

<h2><strong>PM Modi condemns the act</strong></h2>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday also spoke about the sexual atrocities in Manipur on Thursday before the beginning of the Monsoon session of the Indian Parliament.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“This a shameful incident for any society…who did this and who is responsible is another issue but this has put our nation to shame. I appeal to all chief minsters to tighten law and order. Whether it is Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh or Manipur...the issue of a woman's honour is above all politics,” he said while addressing the media.</p>

<h2><strong>What’s happening in Manipur?</strong></h2>

<p>Manipur has been marred by escalating violence since&nbsp;May 3, as the Kuki and Naga communities took to the streets in protest against an order of the High Court that urged the state government to grant the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Meitei community.&nbsp;</p>

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Massive protests erupted in India’s violence-hit Manipur state on Friday after a disturbing video showing two women being paraded naked went viral on social media. Public demonstrations were held through the streets of Churachandpur, fanning fresh ethnic tensions. The video, which is said to be two months old, went viral on the internet on Wednesday, attracting condemnation from public, top political leaders and even the Supreme Court of India. The incident is from May 4, where three women of a family were sexually assaulted, one of them gang-raped and her father and brother killed by a mob of about 1000 men. Mastermind arrested, say cops Manipur Police said Thursday they had detained a man visible in the 26-second footage, from Thoubal district. As per the officials, the person is believed to be the mastermind of the incident. Chief Minister of the state, N. Biren Singh, who hails from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), assured the enraged public that strict action will be taken against those involved in the crime. He also suggested capital punishment for the accused to ensure swift justice. “My heart goes out to the two women who were subjected to a deeply disrespectful and inhuman act," the BJP leader tweeted on Thursday. PM Modi condemns the act Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday also spoke about the sexual atrocities in Manipur on Thursday before the beginning of the Monsoon session of the Indian Parliament. Watch: Manipur Violence: Two women paraded naked by a group of men × “This a shameful incident for any society…who did this and who is responsible is another issue but this has put our nation to shame. I appeal to all chief minsters to tighten law and order. Whether it is Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh or Manipur...the issue of a woman's honour is above all politics,” he said while addressing the media. What’s happening in Manipur? Manipur has been marred by escalating violence since May 3, as the Kuki and Naga communities took to the streets in protest against an order of the High Court that urged the state government to grant the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Meitei community. This request aimed to enable land acquisition in the hilly regions, a privilege reserved exclusively for ST communities. The demand for ST status, however, ignited tensions between various communities, leading to a wave of protests across the region. As conflicting sentiments collided, the strife escalated into violence, further exacerbating existing social and political fault lines in Manipur. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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