IMPHAL, Aug. 11 -- The first round of talks between the Manipur government and the United Naga Council (UNC) to discuss the lifting of the ongoing economic blockade along national highways in the state was held on Monday, officials said, adding that the meeting discussed several agendas for restoration of peace in the hill state. The talks were held at the Senapati district headquarters, where a delegation of ministers and nine MLAs, led by deputy chief minister L Dikho and home minister Govindas Konthoujam, met with 12 UNC representatives, led by its president Ng Lorho. Government spokesperson Thokchom Radheshyam described the meeting as an "ice breaker" and said further rounds of talks would be held. "We had fruitful and cordial discussions. This is the first round of discussions, and a series of talks will follow to find a solution," he told reporters. The UNC charter of demands include arrests and justice for those involved in abduction of six Liangmai Nagas, abrogation of suspension of operation (SoO) with Kuki militant groups among others. However, the UNC president said the organisation would not lift its blockade until its four-point charter of demands was met. "We discussed with ministers and MLAs the way forward on how to bring peace. We discussed our four-point charter of demands, and we stick to it. Unless it is fulfilled, we will not end the blockade," Lorho told reporters. Meanwhile, five abandoned houses in a Kuki village in Manipur's Senapati district were set on fire by unknown miscreants on Monday, police said, adding that the identities of those involved are yet to be ascertained. According to a senior police officer, who requested anonymity, "The village has been abandoned since 1992 Naga-Kuki conflict occurred over land issue. During that time around 8-10 households were displaced and later before 2023 the Kuki villagers resettled at the village."...