The AFSPA and Manipur: 10 key points

Source: Times of India On Tuesday, Manipuri activist Irom Charu Sharmila, known as the “Iron Lady of Manipur” is set to end a sixteen-year long fast which she began in 2000 to protest against the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). She said in July that she would contest the 2017 Manipur Assembly polls […]

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Source: Times of India On Tuesday, Manipuri activist Irom Charu Sharmila, known as the “Iron Lady of Manipur” is set to end a sixteen-year long fast which she began in 2000 to protest against the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). She said in July that she would contest the 2017 Manipur Assembly polls […]

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Indian pills fuel drug boom in Myanmar

TAMU (Myanmar) • Five years ago, when cold pills first trickled across Myanmar’s untamed border with India, many local officials were baffled. Where was this medicine going, and why were smugglers so interested in it? Today, the cross-border trickle has become a torrent and everyone knows why the Indian-made pills are so valuable: they are […]

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TAMU (Myanmar) • Five years ago, when cold pills first trickled across Myanmar’s untamed border with India, many local officials were baffled. Where was this medicine going, and why were smugglers so interested in it? Today, the cross-border trickle has become a torrent and everyone knows why the Indian-made pills are so valuable: they are […]

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China rail lines reach close to Uttarakhand and Sikkim

China has endorsed two new rail links to its borders that will set up railheads at Burang (Purang) and Yatung (Yadong). With the Centre’s rail and road connectivity plans for the Sino-India border areas still on the drawing board, Chinese trains, traversing the lofty Himalayas, will almost touch the Indian border in less than 15 […]

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China has endorsed two new rail links to its borders that will set up railheads at Burang (Purang) and Yatung (Yadong). With the Centre’s rail and road connectivity plans for the Sino-India border areas still on the drawing board, Chinese trains, traversing the lofty Himalayas, will almost touch the Indian border in less than 15 […]

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In Tripura, Mamata Banerjee hard sells ‘Bengal model’

Source: ON TUESDAY, when Mamata Banerjee sounded the clarion call for the 2018 Tripura elections, her rally was at once familiar and unfamiliar. While her speech was peppered with references to her government’s achievements in West Bengal — what Trinamool Congress has deemed the ‘Bengal model’ — the rally also marked her return as the […]

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Source: ON TUESDAY, when Mamata Banerjee sounded the clarion call for the 2018 Tripura elections, her rally was at once familiar and unfamiliar. While her speech was peppered with references to her government’s achievements in West Bengal — what Trinamool Congress has deemed the ‘Bengal model’ — the rally also marked her return as the […]

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Smt. Chirom Indira first Indian who have received National Award 2015 in Design Development of Handloom Products

”Smt. Chirom Indira” W/o Shri Chirom Sanjoy Singh from Thangmeiband Lairenhanjaba Leikai, Imphal West, Imphal-795004, Manipur has received National Award 2015 in Design Development of Handloom Products. The award function ceremony was held at Varanasi on 7th August 2016, 2nd National Handloom Day. This award was honour by Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Govt. of […]

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”Smt. Chirom Indira” W/o Shri Chirom Sanjoy Singh from Thangmeiband Lairenhanjaba Leikai, Imphal West, Imphal-795004, Manipur has received National Award 2015 in Design Development of Handloom Products. The award function ceremony was held at Varanasi on 7th August 2016, 2nd National Handloom Day. This award was honour by Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Govt. of […]

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Manipur should take the struggle over from Irom Sharmila instead of abandoning her – Firstpost


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Manipur should take the struggle over from Irom Sharmila instead of abandoning her
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Shame on the people of Manipur who made Irom Sharmila feel dejected by preventing her from entering Kaisampat area of Imphal town. Sharmila should be angry today instead of being hurt, angry at this audacious sense of entitlement over her body (and …
India’s ‘Iron Lady of Manipur‘ ends 16-year hunger strike, plans to run for officeABC Online
India’s ‘Iron Lady’ Ends 16-Year Hunger Strike, Plans To Run For OfficeNPR
No more on fast, Manipur now shuns Irom SharmilaThe Indian Express
The Hindu –Business Standard
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Manipur should take the struggle over from Irom Sharmila instead of abandoning her
Firstpost
Shame on the people of Manipur who made Irom Sharmila feel dejected by preventing her from entering Kaisampat area of Imphal town. Sharmila should be angry today instead of being hurt, angry at this audacious sense of entitlement over her body (and …
India's 'Iron Lady of Manipur' ends 16-year hunger strike, plans to run for officeABC Online
India's 'Iron Lady' Ends 16-Year Hunger Strike, Plans To Run For OfficeNPR
No more on fast, Manipur now shuns Irom SharmilaThe Indian Express
The Hindu –Business Standard
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One injured in Manipur bombing – Business Standard

One injured in Manipur bombing
Business Standard
Director General of Police L.M. Khoute has ordered all police stations and Manipur Rifles camps to be on duty round the clock. Leaves of all security personnel have been cancelled. Wednesday’s attack comes after a series of bomb blasts in Manipur ahead …

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One injured in Manipur bombing
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Director General of Police L.M. Khoute has ordered all police stations and Manipur Rifles camps to be on duty round the clock. Leaves of all security personnel have been cancelled. Wednesday's attack comes after a series of bomb blasts in Manipur ahead …

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Girl injured in bomb explosion in Manipur – Times of India

Times of IndiaGirl injured in bomb explosion in ManipurTimes of IndiaSecurity forces deployed in Manipur are on alert ahead of the Independence Day. Underground outfits operating in the entire northeast region including the state have been boycotting t…


Times of India

Girl injured in bomb explosion in Manipur
Times of India
Security forces deployed in Manipur are on alert ahead of the Independence Day. Underground outfits operating in the entire northeast region including the state have been boycotting the Independence day celebration for several years, said an officer of …
Boy Injured In IED Blast Near BSF Camp In ManipurNDTV
Another bomb explodes in ManipurBusiness Standard
Manipur: 7-year-old injured in bomb blast targeting BSF campThe Indian Express

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Manipur: 7-year-old injured in bomb blast targeting BSF camp – The Indian Express

The Indian ExpressManipur: 7-year-old injured in bomb blast targeting BSF campThe Indian ExpressA 7-year-old child was reportedly injured in a bomb blast that was targeted at a Border Security Force (BSF) camp in Manipur on Wednesday morning. According…


The Indian Express

Manipur: 7-year-old injured in bomb blast targeting BSF camp
The Indian Express
A 7-year-old child was reportedly injured in a bomb blast that was targeted at a Border Security Force (BSF) camp in Manipur on Wednesday morning. According to news agency ANI, the incident took place at Moirang Purel village near state capital Imphal.
Manipur: Bomb blast in BSF camp injures 7-year-oldInternational Business Times, India Edition
IED blast targeting BSF camp rocks Imphal, Manipur; 3 civilians injuredNewsx

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PEOPLE’S MOVEMENT IN THE ABSENCE OF THINK TANK – A CONUNDRUM FOR MANIPUR

Irom Sharmila has broken her marathon fast leaving the entire population with mountains of conjectured opinions and speculations about the past, present and future of the AFSPA movement involving her. But life still goes on because that’s the way it is! Ending of Sharmila’s 16 year fast unrewarded is an epitome of facing pitfalls of […]

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Irom Sharmila has broken her marathon fast leaving the entire population with mountains of conjectured opinions and speculations about the past, present and future of the AFSPA movement involving her. But life still goes on because that’s the way it is! Ending of Sharmila’s 16 year fast unrewarded is an epitome of facing pitfalls of […]

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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 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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