Manipur CM calls for review of AFSPA

Imphal, Nov 2 (PTI)
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said time has come to review the Armed Forces (Special …
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Imphal, Nov 2 (PTI)
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said time has come to review the Armed Forces (Special …

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Manipur CM calls for review of AFSPA

Imphal, Nov 2 (PTI)
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said time has come to review the Armed Forces (Special …
The post Manipur CM calls for review of AFSPA appeared first on The Sangai Express.

Imphal, Nov 2 (PTI)
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said time has come to review the Armed Forces (Special …

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Of Mr Biren and our Media

Politics is as they say is one of the dirtiest business, and the players involved are rated in an equally similar manner. Corruption and nepotism are prevalent everywhere and, similarly, no less in Manipur. Issues from time to time crop up in myriad ways inclusive of the Inner Line Permit, AFSPA and every human right […]

Politics is as they say is one of the dirtiest business, and the players involved are rated in an equally similar manner. Corruption and nepotism are prevalent everywhere and, similarly, no less in Manipur. Issues from time to time crop up in myriad ways inclusive of the Inner Line Permit, AFSPA and every human right […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/of-mr-biren-and-our-media/

Of Mr Biren and our Media

Politics is as they say is one of the dirtiest business, and the players involved are rated in an equally similar manner. Corruption and nepotism are prevalent everywhere and, similarly, no less in Manipur. Issues from time to time crop up in myriad ways inclusive of the Inner Line Permit, AFSPA and every human right […]

Politics is as they say is one of the dirtiest business, and the players involved are rated in an equally similar manner. Corruption and nepotism are prevalent everywhere and, similarly, no less in Manipur. Issues from time to time crop up in myriad ways inclusive of the Inner Line Permit, AFSPA and every human right […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/of-mr-biren-and-our-media/

Teach your children

One of the most intriguing questions that would have occurred to most parents in these troubled times is, what is the right thing to teach your children? To merely say send them to good schools and colleges where they will be taught the sciences and arts, is to be over simplistic and escapist. For schools […]

One of the most intriguing questions that would have occurred to most parents in these troubled times is, what is the right thing to teach your children? To merely say send them to good schools and colleges where they will be taught the sciences and arts, is to be over simplistic and escapist. For schools […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/teach-your-children-2/

State should not endorse imposition of AFSPA for security reason

IMPHAL | Dec 10 : “Manipur government should not endorse imposition of AFSPA in the name of bringing peace and security rather they should have courage and urged central government for withdrawing of the draconian law”, said Phulindro Konsam, coordinator Apunba Lup. Phulindro Konsam, was speaking as one of the speaker during the observance of […]

IMPHAL | Dec 10 : “Manipur government should not endorse imposition of AFSPA in the name of bringing peace and security rather they should have courage and urged central government for withdrawing of the draconian law”, said Phulindro Konsam, coordinator Apunba Lup. Phulindro Konsam, was speaking as one of the speaker during the observance of […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/state-should-not-endorse-imposition-of-afspa-for-security-reason/

Back to AFSPA

The state cabinet last Wednesday decided to extend the Disturbed Area Act, DAA, for another year. Accordingly, the Governor of the state, on the very next day, issued a notification that by the provision of Section 3 of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA, the entire state, with the exception of seven Assembly constituencies […]

The state cabinet last Wednesday decided to extend the Disturbed Area Act, DAA, for another year. Accordingly, the Governor of the state, on the very next day, issued a notification that by the provision of Section 3 of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA, the entire state, with the exception of seven Assembly constituencies […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/back-to-afspa/

Impunity beyond AFSPA

Manipur is quite familiar with the word impunity. Thanks to all the draconian laws, in particular the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA, in the name of counterinsurgency, the place also probably understands all the nuances of the meaning of the word better than most others. At its very raw, it essentially means, perpetrators being […]

Manipur is quite familiar with the word impunity. Thanks to all the draconian laws, in particular the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA, in the name of counterinsurgency, the place also probably understands all the nuances of the meaning of the word better than most others. At its very raw, it essentially means, perpetrators being […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/impunity-beyond-afspa/

Renu Takhellambam (EEVFAM) calls upon UN to be proactive against AFSPA and Fake encounter

UN to be proactive against AFSPA and Fake Encounter. Speech delivered by Renu Takhellambam (EEVFAM) at the 36th session Human Right Council, general debate agenda 10, September 2017. Mr. President We welcome the resolve of experts and digntaries that HRC should find ways to bring changes on ground; and not only make recommendations and resolutions. In […]

UN to be proactive against AFSPA and Fake Encounter. Speech delivered by Renu Takhellambam (EEVFAM) at the 36th session Human Right Council, general debate agenda 10, September 2017. Mr. President We welcome the resolve of experts and digntaries that HRC should find ways to bring changes on ground; and not only make recommendations and resolutions. In […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/10/renu-takhellambam-eevfam-calls-upon-un-to-be-proactive-against-afspa-and-fake-encounter/

Biren should de-notify ‘Disturbed Area’ tag immediately and fulfil BJP’s poll promise to repeal AFSPA from Manipur

Dr Th Suresh Singh Do we Manipuris know that AFSPA is imposed in Manipur by our own state government? I doubt it very much. With our inability to read any topic minutely and thereby unable to interrupt any topic correctly, legally or otherwise, the same applies to our knowledge of AFSPA enforcement in the state. […]

Dr Th Suresh Singh Do we Manipuris know that AFSPA is imposed in Manipur by our own state government? I doubt it very much. With our inability to read any topic minutely and thereby unable to interrupt any topic correctly, legally or otherwise, the same applies to our knowledge of AFSPA enforcement in the state. […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/09/biren-should-de-notify-disturbed-area-tag-immediately-and-fulfil-bjps-poll-promise-to-repeal-afspa-from-manipur/

Shiv Sena backs call to protect indigenous folks

Imphal, August 29 2017: Shiv Sena Manipur State Unit president M Tombi has said that Shiv Sena will collaborate with the CSOs to take up steps to protect the indigenous people of the State . He made the statement at the first one day political conference of the party organised at Sena Bhawan, Babupara, today […]

Imphal, August 29 2017: Shiv Sena Manipur State Unit president M Tombi has said that Shiv Sena will collaborate with the CSOs to take up steps to protect the indigenous people of the State . He made the statement at the first one day political conference of the party organised at Sena Bhawan, Babupara, today […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/shiv-sena-backs-call-to-protect-indigenous-folks/

Students, agitation and symptomatic treatment

Close on the heels of the news report that Meitei Mayek text books for BA Manipuri course are not yet available even though academic session for the same course has already commenced, the State today celebrates Manipuri Language Day in commemoration of the day when Manipuri language was included in the 8th schedule of the […]

Close on the heels of the news report that Meitei Mayek text books for BA Manipuri course are not yet available even though academic session for the same course has already commenced, the State today celebrates Manipuri Language Day in commemoration of the day when Manipuri language was included in the 8th schedule of the […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/students-agitation-and-symptomatic-treatment/

One day public meeting on 59th Year of AFSPA and State of Impunity Today held

Imphal, August 18 2017: Extra Judicial Execution Victim Families Association (EEVFAM), Human Rights Alert, Just Peace Foundation and United NGO Mission Manipur (UNMM), organised a one day public meeting on 59th Year of AFSPA and State of Impunity Today, at Manipur Press Club, today. A memorandum was also submitted to the Chief Minister to revoke […]

Imphal, August 18 2017: Extra Judicial Execution Victim Families Association (EEVFAM), Human Rights Alert, Just Peace Foundation and United NGO Mission Manipur (UNMM), organised a one day public meeting on 59th Year of AFSPA and State of Impunity Today, at Manipur Press Club, today. A memorandum was also submitted to the Chief Minister to revoke […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/one-day-public-meeting-on-59th-year-of-afspa-and-state-of-impunity-today-held/

Hundreds pay tributes to Chittaranjan

Imphal, August 16 2017: The 13th death anniversary of Athouba Pebam Chittaranjan Mangang was held at THAU Ground, Thangmei-band today, under the aegis of Manipuri Students’ Federation (MSF). A large number people offered floral tributes to the memorial of Pebam Chittaranjan at Bishnupur and at Takhellambam Leikai, Tiddim road. A rally was, then, carried out […]

Imphal, August 16 2017: The 13th death anniversary of Athouba Pebam Chittaranjan Mangang was held at THAU Ground, Thangmei-band today, under the aegis of Manipuri Students’ Federation (MSF). A large number people offered floral tributes to the memorial of Pebam Chittaranjan at Bishnupur and at Takhellambam Leikai, Tiddim road. A rally was, then, carried out […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/hundreds-pay-tributes-to-chittaranjan/

Assam, Manipur can now decide on AFSPA

Home Ministry to give up its power The Union Home Ministry is set to give up its power to impose the ‘disturbed areas’ tag on Assam and Manipur, both ruled by the BJP. The move effectively means it will be the States’ decision to either continue the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) or revoke […]

Home Ministry to give up its power The Union Home Ministry is set to give up its power to impose the ‘disturbed areas’ tag on Assam and Manipur, both ruled by the BJP. The move effectively means it will be the States’ decision to either continue the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) or revoke […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/assam-manipur-can-now-decide-on-afspa/

Demand in Parliament for repeal of AFSPA in North East

New Delhi, Jul 23 : A demand was made in the Lok Sabha yesterday by a Congress member for repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from North Eastern States like Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
Congress member Ninog Ering also took a dig…

New Delhi, Jul 23 : A demand was made in the Lok Sabha yesterday by a Congress member for repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from North Eastern States like Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
Congress member Ninog Ering also took a dig at the Government for its “agreement” with NSCN(I-M) militant outfit reached about two years back, saying its details were shrouded in secrecy.

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Partial rollback of AFSPA in Assam, ArP likely

NEW DELHI, Jul 5 : The Centre is considering partial removal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, a senior Home Ministry official said.
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NEW DELHI, Jul 5 : The Centre is considering partial removal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, a senior Home Ministry official said.

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AFSPA in NE should have a time limit : Pillay

Shillong, Jun 24 :Decorated Army officer, Retd Col (Dr) DPK Pillay feels that there should be a time limit with regard to the enforcement of Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the North Eastern region.
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Shillong, Jun 24 :Decorated Army officer, Retd Col (Dr) DPK Pillay feels that there should be a time limit with regard to the enforcement of Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the North Eastern region.

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NEFIS Protests Against The Fake Encounters In Assam! Calls For Suspension Of Personnel Responsible With Immediate Effect! Demands Setting Up Of A Judicial Commission To Inquire Into Such Cases Of Fake Encounters!

– NEFIS PROTESTS AGAINST THE FAKE ENCOUNTERS IN ASSAM! – CALLS FOR SUSPENSION OF PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT! – DEMANDS SETTING UP OF A JUDICIAL COMMISSION TO INQUIRE INTO SUCH CASES OF FAKE ENCOUNTERS! The activists of North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) held a protest demonstration at Assam Bhawan today, to protest against […]

– NEFIS PROTESTS AGAINST THE FAKE ENCOUNTERS IN ASSAM! – CALLS FOR SUSPENSION OF PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT! – DEMANDS SETTING UP OF A JUDICIAL COMMISSION TO INQUIRE INTO SUCH CASES OF FAKE ENCOUNTERS! The activists of North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) held a protest demonstration at Assam Bhawan today, to protest against […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/05/nefis-protests-against-the-fake-encounters-in-assam-calls-for-suspension-of-personnel-responsible-with-immediate-effect-demands-setting-up-of-a-judicial-commission-to-inquire-into-such-cases-of-fake/

New challenges ahead for Meira Paibis

IMPHAL | May 28: Manipur women Meira paibis have been at the forefront on so many social issues. They have been working relentlessly towards the realisation of social emancipation in so many ways, observed Prof Ksh Bimola on the 19th Meira Paibi day observation. Speaking as the chief guest of the function at Khurai Tharo […]

IMPHAL | May 28: Manipur women Meira paibis have been at the forefront on so many social issues. They have been working relentlessly towards the realisation of social emancipation in so many ways, observed Prof Ksh Bimola on the 19th Meira Paibi day observation. Speaking as the chief guest of the function at Khurai Tharo […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/05/new-challenges-ahead-for-meira-paibis/