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The Weekend LeaderMisplaced morality in ManipurHindustan TimesReports about a hue and cry over an 'interview' given by Manipuri social activist Irom Sharmila to the media about her 'affair' with Goa-born British citizen, writer and huma…

India's Other Hunger Strike: 11 Years and CountingTIMEIrom Sharmila has been fasting in Manipur, a small state of 2.5 million people in the far northeastern arm of India, to try to force the government to repeal a controversial law called the Armed…

Manipur groups reject border rejig panelTimes of India… social organizations in the state, the UNC has been imposing similar blockades on all national highways in 'Naga areas' to protest against the state government's alleged attempt to b…

Dorendro resigns from TrinamoolE-Pao.netImphal, September 15 2011: Former Chief Minister of Manipur, RK Dorendro resigned from the chairmanship of Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress on personal ground, stated a press release issued by him. * This news …

India's Other Hunger Strike: 11 Years and CountingTIMEIrom Sharmila has been fasting in Manipur, a small state of 2.5 million people in the far northeastern arm of India, to try to force the government to repeal a controversial law called the Armed…

SHDDC urges to maintain geographical and physical boundary of Sadar HillsKanglaOnlineThe memorandum mentioned that Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council is created under the provision of 'Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous District Council Act 1971,…

Child Rights activists call for effective RTENagaland PostManipur Alliance for Child Rights (MACR) has called upon the stakeholders to initiate serious actions for effective implementation of Right to Education (RTE) in the state. In the District Level…

India Today'Large presence of security troops in NE vital'Zee News"In Manipur, a united front of seven Meiti underground groups has been formed. Therefore, a large presence of security forces in the North Eastern states is a necessity to d…

Public hearing on Sadar Hill district demandMorungExpressImphal | September 15 : The first “public hearing” of the Manipur government instituted Committee on Reorganization of Administrative and Police Boundaries (CRAPB) held here leaving participa…

Manipur students' body calls off bandhAssam TribuneIMPHAL, Sept 15 – All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) proposed 36-hour bandh in Manipur has been called off with immediate effect following an understanding with the State government. …

The Weekend LeaderReality beyond rhetoric and dubious knowledge of ground realityE-Pao.netOrganized by Manipur Students' Association Delhi (MSAD) :: Pix by Luwang Shinyen It seems, for most Manipuris, one Anna's fast is all that they need to di…

The Weekend Leader'Iron lady' Irom Sharmila reveals about the special man in her lifeThe Weekend LeaderFor almost 11 years, Manipur-based Irom Sharmila has been making daily demand for peace and withdrawal of the draconian Armed Forces Special …

Large presence of security forces in NE necessary: ChidambaramIBNLive.com"In Manipur, a united front of seven Meiti underground groups has been formed. Therefore, a large presence of security forces in the North Eastern states is a necessity to de…

The human rights crisis in Manipur and the north-east: Victimization of women …KanglaOnlineThe killing of Chanbi and her teenage daughter Menaka at Phayeng (Manipur) who were called out from their home in the evening by two men on the pretext of disc…

What the heck do we know of AFSPA?KanglaOnline[b]ut for those outside Manipur, she is just as likely to be seen as someone who is questioning the majesty of the Indian state… there are enough number of others who will see…Irom Sharmila's fast ?…

NPO submits memorandum to CS reaffirming its stance against Sadar HillsKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, Sept 14: The Naga People's Organization has submitted a memorandum to the Chief Secretary of Manipur through deputy commissioner of Senapati today reaffirmin…

ATSUM calls 24-hour bandhKanglaOnlineMPHAL, Sept 14: Taking serious count on the failure of the state government to fulfill the demands of All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) in connection with the teacher eligibility test to be conducted by…

The Weekend LeaderLove in the time of AFSPAThe HinduAfter every year in detention, she is released for a day and rearrested for attempting to commit suicide — because she refuses to call off her fast until the government repeals the legislation, whic…

Manipur orders guns seizure to curb NH agitationTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: Cracking the whip against the intensified stir for creation of Sadar Hills district, the state cabinet has decided to confiscate all licensed guns issued to people of the area. A mee…

Nagas in Manipur opposed to tinkering with land; writes to PCMorungExpressImphal | September 14 : The United Naga Council (UNC) has taken its opposition to the Union Home Minister with regard to the Committee on Re-Organisation of Administrative and Po…