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MHA has asked Manipur and Mizoram governments to capture biographic and biometric details of ‘illegal migrants’

India News: CHURACHANDPUR: The scarcity of essential items and medicines due to the ongoing civil conflict in Manipur has created an environment of desperation an.

The scarcity of essential items and medicines due to the ongoing civil conflict in Manipur has created an environment of desperation and vulnerability among the residents of the northeastern state. While the Kukis, in response to the Centres call, have lifted a blockade along National Highway 2, which serves as the "lifeline" for those living in the Imphal valley, the Meiteis have steadfastly maintained their blockade, preventing any supply from reaching Churachandpur, the largest dist...

The consequences are dire as essential medical treatments, including dialysis, and medicines for cancer and anti-AIDS drugs remain out of reach for those in desperate need.

The shortage of doctors, particularly surgeons, has reached critical levels

The governor ensured education for the internally displaced students and jobs/service of internally displaced employees.

The Centre sent six teams of doctors to Manipur after Home Minister Amit Shah visited the violence-hit state in May.

The number of people residing in relief camps has meanwhile been rising – the report put the number of those displaced at 54,488.

Beyond duty and constitutional requirements, there’s a moral demand for a head of government to articulate the nation’s concern.

Assam Rifles organised a medical camp near Indo-Myanmar border in Chandel district and set up a Youth Rest Camp in UKhrul's Poi village.