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In response to the partial internet shutdown imposed on Manipur, reports have emerged saying that the Kuki tribe has published its own newspaper. The newspaper is called ‘Zalen Awgin’ (The Voice of the Revolution). Reports revealed that the paper is printed and distributed in the Kuki-inhabited areas of the state. The Kuki tribe has devised this creative solution to keep their community informed amidst the communication restrictions. Reports said that volunteers from the Kuki tribe have taken the initiative to publish their own newspaper.     #ManipurViolence #ZalenAwgin #Kuki #KukiTribe #KukiNewspaper #ManipurIncident #Manipur #kukimeiteiconflict #kukitribe #kukinewspaper #kuki #kuki_demand #kukiwoman #manipurnews #manipurinews                  ~HT.99~PR.151~ED.101~

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00:00 In response to the partial internet shutdown imposed in Manipur, the Kuki tribe has published

00:07 its own newspaper.

00:09 The newspaper is called Zal and Augen, the voice of the revolution.

00:13 Reports reveal that the paper is printed and distributed in the Kuki-inhabited areas of

00:17 the state.

00:18 The Kuki tribe has devised this creative solution to keep their community informed amidst the

00:24 communication restrictions.

00:26 Reports say that volunteers from the Kuki tribe have taken the initiative to publish

00:30 their own newspaper.

00:31 The information was dug out by the news media outlet India Today.

00:35 The India Today report said that Kuki volunteers served as a vital medium to disseminate important

00:41 messages during these trying times in Manipur.

00:43 A recent visit by the news outlet to Kangpokpi town in Manipur revealed how the Kuki INPI

00:49 volunteers have established information centres and started printing their very own newspaper.

00:54 It reaches all the villages and contains vital information about the current issues in Manipur.

00:59 It provides updates on protests, clashes and plans of action by the Kuki Apex leadership

01:05 amidst the ongoing conflict.

01:07 Despite limited internet access, they managed to collect national news and political developments,

01:12 which is particularly beneficial for the students from the Kuki tribe, helping them stay informed

01:16 about crucial incidents.

01:19 Amid the partial internet shutdown imposed by the Manipur government, the residents of

01:23 the state have been grappling with a significant information and communication gap.

01:27 While the broadband services continue to function, mobile data internet services remain suspended,

01:32 resulting in disconnection between the authorities and the public.

01:35 The adverse effects of the internet ban have been felt throughout the state, making it

01:39 challenging for people to access essential services online.

01:42 The northeastern state of Manipur has been marred by ethnic violence for nearly three

01:46 months, leading to the loss of over 160 lives and injuries to hundreds.

01:51 The violence erupted on May 3 after a tribal solidarity march was organized in the hill

01:55 districts to protest against the Maite community's demand for scheduled tribe status.

02:00 Tensions escalated further when a video surfaced on May 4 showing two women from one of the

02:05 warring communities being paraded naked by a mob from the opposing side.

02:09 The situation in Manipur remains tense.

02:12 The Kuki tribe's efforts to keep their community updated through their newspaper have become

02:17 even more crucial during these challenging times.

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