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Following her December 2024 wedding to Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala addressed intense public scrutiny. She shared her approach to detachment, viewing public curiosity as transient 'weather' that society experiences. Dhulipala emphasized staying centered amidst polarizing views, feeling more confident in her identity over time. Her recent work includes the Telugu series 'Cheekatilo' and the upcoming Tamil sci-fi drama 'Vettuvam'. Read on to know more in detail.

In an effort to bridge divides during the ongoing ethnic tensions in Manipur, the Assam Rifles organized a pivotal gathering with local leaders in the Tamenglong district. Leaders representing both the Naga and Kuki communities, along with officials from civil administration and law enforcement, took part in conversations designed to enhance mutual understanding and solidarity.

In a heartening turn of events, Manipur has witnessed a significant reduction in tensions as 28 civilians, previously held by armed factions, have been freed due to dedicated mediation efforts. These abductions, which were part of a series of violent clashes involving the Naga and Kuki-Zo communities, have been met with widespread relief.

In a concerted effort, representatives from civil society, officials from the Manipur government, and security forces are engaging in crucial negotiations aimed at releasing the remaining hostages. The successful retrieval of 31 individuals from Kangpokpi and Senapati districts has spurred authorities to ramp up their initiatives for the liberation of the others.

Manipur faces a critical crisis as tensions rise following the tragic deaths of three church leaders and a civilian, leading to a wave of kidnappings and paralyzing shutdowns in the hilly regions. With reports of over 38 hostages taken by conflicting factions, authorities are urgently working to negotiate their freedom.

In a volatile development, the Kuki National Army-Burma has crossed into Manipur, igniting tensions by launching assaults on three villages inhabited by the Tangkhul Naga in Kamjong district. Swift action by the Assam Rifles led to the rescue of a woman who had been kidnapped amid the chaos.

Assures Development, Water Supply For Ukhrul Villages

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether religious practices, like the nudity of Digambar Jain sadhus, can be banned. The Travancore Devaswom Board argued that courts shouldn't judge core religious tenets, citing a Nepal SC ruling on Naga Sadhus. The board emphasized that a community's belief determines religious practice, not external adjudication.

In a show of unity, Naga students, church members, and civil society organizations gathered in Kohima to protest a new government directive requiring Vande Mataram to be played at public events and educational institutions.

Noting that the naga society, particularly Dimapur, has been witnessing unprecedented criminal activities in recent years, the NSCN (Khole-Kitobi) has unanimously resolved to take action against the perpetrators of the crimes.

KOHIMA: Nagaland chief minister S C Jamir on Saturday said internecine conflicts were destroying the naga society and causing great setback to the ongoing peace process and called for an immediate halt to clashes.

In 1984, it began as a group of women trying to stop the increasing use of drugs and alcohol among Nagas.

He also added that the need of the hour is for the naga society to come together under a spirit of unity and reconciliation both amongst the undergrounds and the over grounds.

Accusing Imkong L Imchen of violating the oath of secrecy that he had taken while swearing in as the state home minister, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) on Thursday said he had lost the moral right to continue in the cabinet and the assembly.

KOHIMA: Nagas cutting across ideological afffiliations and transcending place of residing today unanimously pledged for reconciliation, peace and unity among themselves as a pre-requisite for a final settlement of the decades-old political problem.

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio urged for Naga unity to address common issues, including the Indo-Naga issue, emphasizing togetherness as their greatest strength. He called for reconciliation and upholding Naga identity, whether within or beyond the Indian Union.

The NSCN(K) has resolved to stop all forms of extortion by various underground groups and social organizations and urged all sections of the naga society to come forward to bring an end to the menace.

Naga men, women, and children were abducted by suspected militants along Manipur's Ukhrul-Imphal Road, potentially escalating ethnic tensions. A Naga organization blamed Kuki militants, demanding their immediate release. The Manipur Chief Minister appealed for the unconditional release of all civilians and urged stakeholders to maintain peace.

Unite with the Naga community in its campaign for peace. Naga civil society organizations had initiated a series of programmes in Bangalore on October 2 to highlight the Indo-Naga peace process which will culminate in a vibrant arts and cultural fest on Saturday.

The members of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) and people from across Naga areas on tuesday discussed the ongoing Naga reconciliation process.

The Joint Legislators Forum of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (JLF-NLA) on Thursday constituted a joint team comprising elected legislators from both the ruling and opposition benches in order to meet the negotiating parties of Naga political dialogue, the government of India and the rebel groups, as well as various political parties, to apprise them of the 'voice of the House' and to urge upon them to expedite the ongoing peace process.

KOHIMA: With elections round the corner, the Congress in Nagaland is supporting the integration of continuous Naga areas and extension of the ceasefire with militants without a territorial limit.