NPMHR blasts militarisation

Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights NPMHR has deplored the continuing dehumanisation of Naga society through militarization and enforcement of draconian laws such as the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, through the declaration of Disturbed Area…

Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights NPMHR has deplored the continuing dehumanisation of Naga society through militarization and enforcement of draconian laws such as the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, through the declaration of Disturbed Area Act DAA which the NPMHR said is rooted directly in colonial policy of suppressing peoples’ movement Source The Sangai Express

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UNC condoles

Condoling the death of Pfokrehe James, a Lt Col of NSCN Khole Kitovi who fell to the bullets of unidentified gunmen yesterday evening, the United Naga Council UNC has condemned the forcible abduction in full public view and subsequent killing of la…

Condoling the death of Pfokrehe James, a Lt Col of NSCN Khole Kitovi who fell to the bullets of unidentified gunmen yesterday evening, the United Naga Council UNC has condemned the forcible abduction in full public view and subsequent killing of late Pfokrehe which is understood to be a result of factionalism within the Naga family Source The Sangai Express

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Sky Hospital enlisted for the Rashtriya Swatha Bima Yojana

Sky Hospital Porompat branch has been enlisted for the Rashtriya Swatha Bima Yojana RSBY which means RSBY smart card holders can undergo medical treatment and surgical operations at the hospital free of cost Source The Sangai Express

Sky Hospital Porompat branch has been enlisted for the Rashtriya Swatha Bima Yojana RSBY which means RSBY smart card holders can undergo medical treatment and surgical operations at the hospital free of cost Source The Sangai Express

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Manipur to remain cut off for four consecutive days, beginning Aug 12 KSDC’s 48 hr bandh to follow UNC’s similar bandh

Close on the heels of UNC announcing a 48 hour bandh in Naga inhabited areas,the Kuki State Demand Committee KSDC has called a similar general strike in Kuki inhabited areas for the same length of time starting August 13 midnight Source The Sangai…

Close on the heels of UNC announcing a 48 hour bandh in Naga inhabited areas,the Kuki State Demand Committee KSDC has called a similar general strike in Kuki inhabited areas for the same length of time starting August 13 midnight Source The Sangai Express

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High Court orders welfare steps for jail inmates

Acting on a Public Interest Litigation Pil , the Manipur High Court has asked the jail authorities to implement a slew of measures for the welfare of prison inmates pertaining to safe drinking water, health care and video conferencing facilities So…

Acting on a Public Interest Litigation Pil , the Manipur High Court has asked the jail authorities to implement a slew of measures for the welfare of prison inmates pertaining to safe drinking water, health care and video conferencing facilities Source The Sangai Express

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Fake EncounterVictim’s mom denounces ‘wrong’ affidavit filed by Manipur Government

A mother of a victim who was killed in a fake encounter years back by security forces today came out strongly against the Principal Secretary of the State for submitting a wrong affidavit to the Supreme Court stating that his son was a married man and …

A mother of a victim who was killed in a fake encounter years back by security forces today came out strongly against the Principal Secretary of the State for submitting a wrong affidavit to the Supreme Court stating that his son was a married man and that he was a father to several children Source Hueiyen News Service

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Junk panel report on AFSPA abuse Centre, State to SC

Defending the role and actions of armed forces personnel, the Centre and the Manipur government have held as incorrect and legally untenable the judicial panel report, indicting the forces for fake encounters and AFSPA’s gross abuse Source The S…

Defending the role and actions of armed forces personnel, the Centre and the Manipur government have held as incorrect and legally untenable the judicial panel report, indicting the forces for fake encounters and AFSPA’s gross abuse Source The Sangai Express Indian Express

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Rescued child labourers handed over to Assam

Nine children from Assam who were being used as labourers illegally in Manipur have been handed over to the Assam Government by Social Welfare Minister Ak Mirabai, during a function held at the Observation Hall, Takyelpat today Source Hueiyen News S…

Nine children from Assam who were being used as labourers illegally in Manipur have been handed over to the Assam Government by Social Welfare Minister Ak Mirabai, during a function held at the Observation Hall, Takyelpat today Source Hueiyen News Service

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UNC chief draws line between AA and Telengana

The movement for an Alternative Arrangement for the Nagas of Manipur outside the Government of Manipur pending a solution to the Indo Naga peace talk is quite different from the Telangana Statehood movement and the two issues are not comparable at all,…

The movement for an Alternative Arrangement for the Nagas of Manipur outside the Government of Manipur pending a solution to the Indo Naga peace talk is quite different from the Telangana Statehood movement and the two issues are not comparable at all, said UNC president L Adani Source The Sangai Express

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Protect agriculture land, demands Lup

Laipham Khunou Apunba Nupi Lup LANLUP has clarified that nothing is communal with its campaign to protect agriculture land at Laipham Khunou and adjoining areas Source The Sangai Express

Laipham Khunou Apunba Nupi Lup LANLUP has clarified that nothing is communal with its campaign to protect agriculture land at Laipham Khunou and adjoining areas Source The Sangai Express

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Yasuhisa Kawamura, Minister & Dy. Chief of Mission Embassy of Japan, New Delhi Calling on Chief Minister, Manipur on Aug 7

Yasuhisa Kawamura, Minister & Dy. Chief of Mission Embassy of Japan, New Delhi Calling on Chief Minister, Manipur on Aug 7

Yasuhisa Kawamura, Minister & Dy. Chief of Mission Embassy of
Japan, New Delhi Calling on Chief Minister, Manipur on Aug 7

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FAC rejects hydel project in Manipur – Hindustan Times

FAC rejects hydel project in ManipurHindustan TimesIn a rare decision, the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) of the environment ministry has rejected construction Tipaimukh hydel project as it would have caused colossal loss of pristine forest and reloca…

FAC rejects hydel project in Manipur
Hindustan Times
In a rare decision, the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) of the environment ministry has rejected construction Tipaimukh hydel project as it would have caused colossal loss of pristine forest and relocation of 12 villages in north-eastern state of Manipur.

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Green Panel’s no to Manipur hydel project – Hindustan Times

Green Panel's no to Manipur hydel projectHindustan TimesIn a rare decision, the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) of the environment ministry has rejected construction Tipaimukh hydel project, as it would have caused colossal loss of pristine forest …

Green Panel's no to Manipur hydel project
Hindustan Times
In a rare decision, the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) of the environment ministry has rejected construction Tipaimukh hydel project, as it would have caused colossal loss of pristine forest and relocation of 12 villages in north-eastern state of Manipur.

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Bandhs by Kukis, Nagas set to cripple Manipur – Times of India

Bandhs by Kukis, Nagas set to cripple ManipurTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: The Kukis have called a 48-hour general strike from August 13 midnight demanding the creation of a separate 'Kuki state' by carving out the Kuki-inhabited portion of Manipur. Th…

Bandhs by Kukis, Nagas set to cripple Manipur
Times of India
IMPHAL: The Kukis have called a 48-hour general strike from August 13 midnight demanding the creation of a separate 'Kuki state' by carving out the Kuki-inhabited portion of Manipur. The Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) on Wednesday said the 

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Manipur braces for back to back strikes by UNC and KSDC – The Hindu

Manipur braces for back to back strikes by UNC and KSDCThe HinduManipur braces itself for a long disruption of normal life with the United Naga Council (UNC), calling a 48-hour general strike with effect from August 11 midnight and the Kuki Statehood D…

Manipur braces for back to back strikes by UNC and KSDC
The Hindu
Manipur braces itself for a long disruption of normal life with the United Naga Council (UNC), calling a 48-hour general strike with effect from August 11 midnight and the Kuki Statehood Demand Committee calling a 72-hour general strike shortly after

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Militant leader killed in factional fight in Manipur – Zee News

Militant leader killed in factional fight in ManipurZee NewsMilitant leader killed in factional fight in Manipur Imphal: A top Naga militant leader was killed in factional fight with a rival group in interior Senapati district of Manipur, police said o…

Militant leader killed in factional fight in Manipur
Zee News
Militant leader killed in factional fight in Manipur Imphal: A top Naga militant leader was killed in factional fight with a rival group in interior Senapati district of Manipur, police said on Wednesday. Militant leader killed in factional fight in

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Militant leader killed in factional fight in Manipur – Business Standard

Militant leader killed in factional fight in ManipurBusiness StandardA top Naga militant leader was killed in factional fight with a rival group in interior Senapati district of Manipur, police said today. Self-styled 'Lt Colonel' James (55) of…

Militant leader killed in factional fight in Manipur
Business Standard
A top Naga militant leader was killed in factional fight with a rival group in interior Senapati district of Manipur, police said today. Self-styled 'Lt Colonel' James (55) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Kohole faction was killed in fight
GPRN/NSCN functionary 'abducted and killed' in MnpNagaland Post
NSCN cadre shot deadE-Pao.net

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Junk panel report on AFSPA abuse: Centre, Manipur to SC – Indian Express

E-Pao.netJunk panel report on AFSPA abuse: Centre, Manipur to SCIndian ExpressDefending the role and actions of armed forces personnel, the Centre and the Manipur government have held as "incorrect and legally untenable" the judicial panel re…


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Junk panel report on AFSPA abuse: Centre, Manipur to SC
Indian Express
Defending the role and actions of armed forces personnel, the Centre and the Manipur government have held as "incorrect and legally untenable" the judicial panel report, indicting the forces for fake encounters and AFSPA's "gross abuse". The Ministry
INDIA: AFSPA, yet another opportunity for the judiciaryAsian Human Rights Commission News (press release)
SC asks State to submit inquiry report of 27 casesE-Pao.net

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1279 Hydel Power Projects identified in the North-East

Mail News Service New Delhi, Aug 6 : A total number of 1279 sites have been identified in the North-East for setting up mini hydel plants aggregating/estimated potential of 2598.63 MW. The maximum number of sites for hydel power generation projects have been identified in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh, 677, 1341.38 MW, […]

Mail News Service
New Delhi, Aug 6 : A total number of 1279 sites have been identified in the North-East for setting up mini hydel plants aggregating/estimated potential of 2598.63 MW. The maximum number of sites for hydel power generation projects have been identified in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
Arunachal Pradesh, 677, 1341.38 MW, Assam 119, 238.69 MW, Manipur 114, 109.13 MW, Meghalaya 97, 230.05 MW, Mizoram 72 , 168.9 MW, Nagaland 99, 196.98 MW, Tripura 13, 46.86 MW, Sikkim 88, 266.64 MW.
The Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) is insisting upon basin-wise cumulative Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Studies of such projects to deal effectively with likely problems relating to submergence, rehabilitation & resettlement issues and likely impact in the down-stream areas. The MoEF also stipulates comprehensive mitigative measures for environmental safety while according environment clearance to run-of-the river (R-O-R) projects although they have only a limited environmental impact.
This information was given by MoS (I/C) Power Jyotiraditya M. Scindia in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.

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