In Bangladesh, Kuki-Chin-Zo’s militant groups called “Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF)” and “Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA)” are waging war against the Bangladesh Government for an independent Kuki-Chin State.
The northeast, known for its diverse cultures and traditions, is once again at the heart of a political storm surrounding the controversial issue of cow slaughter.
Fratidicial killings erupted again amongst Kuki armed groups in Manipur. This time, it was between the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) and the Kuki Village Volunteers.
The south Asian nation has witnessed massive protest demonstrations since last month. In the middle of July, nearly 200 protesters, including students, died in the violence, which was allegedly instigated by police personnel and a large number of supporters of Hasina’s party, the Awami League.
It was a normal sunny day on the 5th of May in Manipur. But by 2 in the afternoon, the skies had darkened, and half an hour later, Mother Nature broke its fury.
Amid the pandemic, 22 rebels from Assam and Manipur were deported by Myanmar. This is a welcome development for peace in the region.
Shubra Hanjanbam, with her Meira brand of food products, is at the forefront of making women in Manipur economically independent.
Scaling-up agriculture and micro and small enterprises is essential to sustain the economy of the North-eastern Region in a post-pandemic world.
States in the Northeast should consider setting up a database of their residents who are employed as migrant labour.
Officials said the decision has been taken as the government is facing a fund crunch due to the closed economy in the country owing to the ongoing lockdown.
