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Manipur Govt Extends Internet Ban in Five Districts Until Sept 20

15 Sep 2024

The Manipur government has extended the suspension of internet and mobile data services in five districts until September 20. The State's Home Department issued an order for this extension, which includes services like VSATs and VPNs in the districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bisnupur, and Kakching. The initial...

Manipur Govt Closes Colleges Amid Unrest, Internet Ban Extended

10 Sep 2024

Colleges in Manipur Closed Until September 12 Amid Ongoing Violence The Manipur government has announced that all government, aided, and private colleges in the state will remain closed until September 12, 2024. The order was issued by Laishram Dolie Devi, Joint Secretary of Higher and Technical Education, as a response...

Manipur Imposes 5-Day Internet Ban To Stop Anti-Social Elements Amid Rising Violence

10 Sep 2024

The Manipur government has announced a five-day ban on internet services to curb the spread of hate speech, disinformation, and inflammatory content that could incite further violence. The move comes as tensions rise between the Meitei and Kuki communities, which have been embroiled in clashes for over a year. Internet...