Day: August 9, 2016

Stand against AFSPA continues Ending 16 years fast

Ending the fast. But stand against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act continues (AFSPA) and will continue. This is the stand of Irom Chanu Sharmila, who ended her historic 16 years fast with a taste of honey on August 9. While some have welcomed her decision to call off the fast, others have questioned it. […]

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Ending the fast. But stand against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act continues (AFSPA) and will continue. This is the stand of Irom Chanu Sharmila, who ended her historic 16 years fast with a taste of honey on August 9. While some have welcomed her decision to call off the fast, others have questioned it. […]

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Women activists protest Sharmila’s decision, block way

IMPHAL, Aug 9: Raising strong allegations of letting down their trust, women activists today protested Irom Chanu Sharmila’s decision of ending her marathon hunger strike. The women activists were also peeved by Sharmila’s intention to marry an NRI. After she was officially released from JNIMS security ward at around 4 pm, she addressed a press […]

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IMPHAL, Aug 9: Raising strong allegations of letting down their trust, women activists today protested Irom Chanu Sharmila’s decision of ending her marathon hunger strike. The women activists were also peeved by Sharmila’s intention to marry an NRI. After she was officially released from JNIMS security ward at around 4 pm, she addressed a press […]

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MPCC recalls Quit India Movement

IMPHAL, Aug 9: The 74th anniversary of the Quit India Movement was observed today at Congress Bhavan here under the aegis of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC). The commemorative function started with a motorcycle rally and offering of floral tributes to the photographs of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subashchandra Bose and Rani Gaidinliu. Speaking […]

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IMPHAL, Aug 9: The 74th anniversary of the Quit India Movement was observed today at Congress Bhavan here under the aegis of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC). The commemorative function started with a motorcycle rally and offering of floral tributes to the photographs of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subashchandra Bose and Rani Gaidinliu. Speaking […]

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JAC mulls legal action

IMPHAL Aug 9 : The JAC against the construction of power sub-station at the Yairipok HS campus is anticipating legal action against the officials of Juvenile Home, Khongjom Samaram and others concerned for the unwarranted action of manipulating the age…

IMPHAL Aug 9 : The JAC against the construction of power sub-station at the Yairipok HS campus is anticipating legal action against the officials of Juvenile Home, Khongjom Samaram and others concerned for the unwarranted action of manipulating the age of the two student hunger strikers while handing them to their parents.

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AMCTA joins demonstration

IMPHAL, Aug 9: The All Manipur College Teachers’ Assn (AMCTA) participated the demonstration rally on Aug 5 at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi under the banner of the All India Federation of University & College Teachers’ Organisations (AIFUCTO). M Lokendro Singh, president, AMCTA and zonal secy, AIFUCTO, also participated the NEC meeting of AIFUCTO, held on Aug 6 at Hindi Bhawan, New Delhi.

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IMPHAL, Aug 9: The All Manipur College Teachers’ Assn (AMCTA) participated the demonstration rally on Aug 5 at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi under the banner of the All India Federation of University & College Teachers’ Organisations (AIFUCTO). M Lokendro Singh, president, AMCTA and zonal secy, AIFUCTO, also participated the NEC meeting of AIFUCTO, held on Aug 6 at Hindi Bhawan, New Delhi.

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Cabinet moots House session from Sep 2

IMPHAL, Aug 9: The State Cabinet has decided to approach the Governor so that the 14th session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly is convened from September 2. The State Cabinet held a meeting at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat with Chief Minister O Ibobi in the chair this afternoon. Briefing media persons after the Cabinet […]

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IMPHAL, Aug 9: The State Cabinet has decided to approach the Governor so that the 14th session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly is convened from September 2. The State Cabinet held a meeting at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat with Chief Minister O Ibobi in the chair this afternoon. Briefing media persons after the Cabinet […]

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Debating competition

IMPHAL, Aug 9: The Kakching Khunou College Students’ Union is organising a district level debating competition for higher secondary and college going students of Thoubal district on Aug 19, on the theme “Manipur na India da tillamdrabadi ngasi lamdamsida thokliba pamdaba thoudoksing thoklamloi”. Forms are available at the Union’s office and last date for submission is Aug 16.

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IMPHAL, Aug 9: The Kakching Khunou College Students’ Union is organising a district level debating competition for higher secondary and college going students of Thoubal district on Aug 19, on the theme “Manipur na India da tillamdrabadi ngasi lamdamsida thokliba pamdaba thoudoksing thoklamloi”. Forms are available at the Union’s office and last date for submission is Aug 16.

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Former CM Kalikho Pul dead, situation tense in Itanagar

Itanagar, Aug 9 : Situation is tense in Arunachal capital city after supporters gheraoed the Chief Minister‘s residence, where former CM Kalikho Pul was found dead. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has spoken to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Pul‘s death. Sources with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) confirmed that no […]

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Itanagar, Aug 9 : Situation is tense in Arunachal capital city after supporters gheraoed the Chief Minister‘s residence, where former CM Kalikho Pul was found dead. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has spoken to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Pul‘s death. Sources with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) confirmed that no […]

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USRA active member arrested

IMPHAL , Aug 9 : One active member of USRA (United Socialist Revolutionary Army) namely Thanglienjom Gangte @ Jojom (30) S/o (L) Paotinkhai Gangte of Chiengkonpang, Churachandpur, was arrested by a combined team of Bishnupur district police commando, a…

IMPHAL , Aug 9 : One active member of USRA (United Socialist Revolutionary Army) namely Thanglienjom Gangte @ Jojom (30) S/o (L) Paotinkhai Gangte of Chiengkonpang, Churachandpur, was arrested by a combined team of Bishnupur district police commando, and 2/5 GR, while frisking at Mantha Lamkhai. One 9 mm pistol was seized from his possession.

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Relay hunger strike

IMPHAL, Aug 9: The relay hunger strike staged by Co-ordinating Body of Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee Manipur (CBSTDCM) was held under the theme, International Day of the World Indigenous Peoples at Ima Panthoibi Shanglen, Thangmeiband Maisnam Leikai…

IMPHAL, Aug 9: The relay hunger strike staged by Co-ordinating Body of Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee Manipur (CBSTDCM) was held under the theme, International Day of the World Indigenous Peoples at Ima Panthoibi Shanglen, Thangmeiband Maisnam Leikai.

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As announced Sharmila ends 16 years fast with a drop of honey… Says she will contest polls against Chief Minister

IMPHAL, Aug 9: As announced earlier, Irom Chanu Sharmila ended her world’s longest hunger strike that spanned around 16 years today. An emotional Sharmila tasted a drop of honey with her left hand to mark the symbolic end of her fasting before a huge number of media persons at 4.25 pm. She then announced that […]

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IMPHAL, Aug 9: As announced earlier, Irom Chanu Sharmila ended her world’s longest hunger strike that spanned around 16 years today. An emotional Sharmila tasted a drop of honey with her left hand to mark the symbolic end of her fasting before a huge number of media persons at 4.25 pm. She then announced that […]

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Woman missing

IMPHAL, Aug 9: An FIR has been lodged at Lamphel police station by one Paonam Nelson Singh, s/o P Kula Singh of Takyel Khongbal Mayai Leikai stating that his wife namely Paonam (o) Mallu @ Abe, aged about 23 years has gone missing and remains untracabl…

IMPHAL, Aug 9: An FIR has been lodged at Lamphel police station by one Paonam Nelson Singh, s/o P Kula Singh of Takyel Khongbal Mayai Leikai stating that his wife namely Paonam (o) Mallu @ Abe, aged about 23 years has gone missing and remains untracable till date.

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Security meet held

IMPHAL, Aug 9: In the wake of security threats including recent IED blasts in Imphal valley and surroundings and the prevailing unrest in Manipur, 45 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Hqs IGAR (South) organised a security meet at…

IMPHAL, Aug 9: In the wake of security threats including recent IED blasts in Imphal valley and surroundings and the prevailing unrest in Manipur, 45 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Hqs IGAR (South) organised a security meet at Hanuman Top post of 45 Assam Rifles in Imphal East district yesterday.

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AR provides assistance

IMPHAL, Aug 9: 11 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Hqs IGAR (South) provided assistance to Jehovah Jireh Child Care Home, Moreh in Chandel district (Manipur) by contributing food items. The orphanage administration and the chil…

IMPHAL, Aug 9: 11 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Hqs IGAR (South) provided assistance to Jehovah Jireh Child Care Home, Moreh in Chandel district (Manipur) by contributing food items. The orphanage administration and the children expressed their deepest gratitude to the Assam Rifles and highly appreciated the initiative and noble gesture shown towards the welfare and well-being of the children of the orphanage, said an AR press release.

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Transgender Welfare Board

IMPHAL Aug 9 : As per the order of the Supreme Court NALSA judgement on transgender right, the Govt. of Manipur has constituted a Transgender Welfare Board on Aug 1, 2016, with the Minister (SW), Manipur as the Chairperson/President, Principal Secy (SW) as the Vice President and Director (SW) as the Member secy. The term […]

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IMPHAL Aug 9 : As per the order of the Supreme Court NALSA judgement on transgender right, the Govt. of Manipur has constituted a Transgender Welfare Board on Aug 1, 2016, with the Minister (SW), Manipur as the Chairperson/President, Principal Secy (SW) as the Vice President and Director (SW) as the Member secy. The term […]

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Felicitation programme

IMPHAL Aug 9 : Kanglei Indigenous Martial Arts & Cultural Society (KIMACS) has organised a felicitation programme for the toppers in thang-ta subject in the class X exam conducted by BOSEM at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace compound, today.

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IMPHAL Aug 9 : Kanglei Indigenous Martial Arts & Cultural Society (KIMACS) has organised a felicitation programme for the toppers in thang-ta subject in the class X exam conducted by BOSEM at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace compound, today.

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Pradhan Mantri Awaj Yojana

IMPHAL Aug 9: A meeting on the Pradhan Mantri Awaj Yojana (housing for all scheme in urban areas) was held on Aug 8, at the CM’s secretariat with O Ibobi in the chair with MLAs concerned and local urban body representatives.
N Geetkumar Singh, Director MAHUD emphasised on the various rules and regulations of the scheme.

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IMPHAL Aug 9: A meeting on the Pradhan Mantri Awaj Yojana (housing for all scheme in urban areas) was held on Aug 8, at the CM’s secretariat with O Ibobi in the chair with MLAs concerned and local urban body representatives.
N Geetkumar Singh, Director MAHUD emphasised on the various rules and regulations of the scheme.

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Irom Sharmila ends her 16-year fast, says wants to be Manipur CM – The Indian Express


The Indian Express

Irom Sharmila ends her 16-year fast, says wants to be Manipur CM
The Indian Express
Sixteen years after she started a hunger strike to repeal AFSPA from the state, Irom Sharmila Chanu, popularly known as the Iron Lady of Manipur, Tuesday became a free woman. Sitting in the courtyard outside the special ward of Jawaharlal Nehru …
India’s ‘Iron Lady’ Ends 16-Year Hunger Strike, Plans To Run For OfficeNPR
India’s ‘Iron Lady of Manipur‘ ends 16-year hunger strike, plans to run for officeABC Online
16-year fast of Iron Lady of Manipur comes to an endBusiness Standard
The Hindu –CNN
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The Indian Express

Irom Sharmila ends her 16-year fast, says wants to be Manipur CM
The Indian Express
Sixteen years after she started a hunger strike to repeal AFSPA from the state, Irom Sharmila Chanu, popularly known as the Iron Lady of Manipur, Tuesday became a free woman. Sitting in the courtyard outside the special ward of Jawaharlal Nehru …
India's 'Iron Lady' Ends 16-Year Hunger Strike, Plans To Run For OfficeNPR
India's 'Iron Lady of Manipur' ends 16-year hunger strike, plans to run for officeABC Online
16-year fast of Iron Lady of Manipur comes to an endBusiness Standard
The Hindu –CNN
all 508 news articles »

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India’s ‘Iron Lady of Manipur’ ends 16-year hunger strike, plans to run for office – ABC Online


ABC Online

India’s ‘Iron Lady of Manipur‘ ends 16-year hunger strike, plans to run for office
ABC Online
Irom Sharmila, dubbed the “Iron Lady of Manipur” for her protest against alleged rights abuses by security forces in the northeast Indian state, wept as she removed the tubes that were used to force-feed her from her nose and consumed a vial of honey.
India’s ‘Iron Lady’ Ends 16-Year Hunger Strike, Plans To Run For OfficeNPR
Manipur should take the struggle over from Irom Sharmila instead of abandoning herFirstpost
16-year fast of Iron Lady of Manipur comes to an endBusiness Standard
India Today –The Indian Express
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ABC Online

India's 'Iron Lady of Manipur' ends 16-year hunger strike, plans to run for office
ABC Online
Irom Sharmila, dubbed the "Iron Lady of Manipur" for her protest against alleged rights abuses by security forces in the northeast Indian state, wept as she removed the tubes that were used to force-feed her from her nose and consumed a vial of honey.
India's 'Iron Lady' Ends 16-Year Hunger Strike, Plans To Run For OfficeNPR
Manipur should take the struggle over from Irom Sharmila instead of abandoning herFirstpost
16-year fast of Iron Lady of Manipur comes to an endBusiness Standard
India Today –The Indian Express
all 546 news articles »

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Stand against AFSPA continues Ending 16 years fast

Ending the fast. But stand against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act continues (AFSPA) and will continue. This is the stand of Irom Chanu Sharmila, who ended her historic 16 years fast with a taste of honey on August 9. While some have welcomed her d…

Ending the fast. But stand against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act continues (AFSPA) and will continue. This is the stand of Irom Chanu Sharmila, who ended her historic 16 years fast with a taste of honey on August 9. While some have welcomed her decision to call off the fast, others have questioned it.

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