Tag: AFSPA 1958

Armed Conflict, Militarization & Implications in Manipur

By: Jiten Yumnam In November 2017, Nagaland and Manipur, two states in India’s North East with ongoing indigenous peoples’ Self Determination movement witnessed the extension of Disturbed Area, a precondition for promulgation of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA, 1958 (AFSPA, 1958), permitting the suspension of non derogable rights, like the ‘Right to […]

By: Jiten Yumnam In November 2017, Nagaland and Manipur, two states in India’s North East with ongoing indigenous peoples’ Self Determination movement witnessed the extension of Disturbed Area, a precondition for promulgation of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA, 1958 (AFSPA, 1958), permitting the suspension of non derogable rights, like the ‘Right to […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/armed-conflict-militarization-implications-in-manipur/

Many raise concern over degrading moral values

Imphal, October 24 2017: The All Manipur Women’s Voluntary Association (AMAWOVA) celebrated its 28th foundation day at Manipur Press Club here today. Art and Culture Director Dr K Sushila, Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apunba Manipur president L Memchoubi and AMAWOVA president Y Kunjarani attended the function as chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively […]

Imphal, October 24 2017: The All Manipur Women’s Voluntary Association (AMAWOVA) celebrated its 28th foundation day at Manipur Press Club here today. Art and Culture Director Dr K Sushila, Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apunba Manipur president L Memchoubi and AMAWOVA president Y Kunjarani attended the function as chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/10/many-raise-concern-over-degrading-moral-values/

Tourists inflow to State fluctuates with little growth down the years

Imphal, October 10 2017: Even though the State’s tourism potential has been acknowledged by one and all, and the State Government started celebrating Manipur Sangai Festival since 2010 with the primary objective of projecting Manipur as a popular tourism destination, the volume of tourist inflow into the State has been fluctuating with little growth . […]

Imphal, October 10 2017: Even though the State’s tourism potential has been acknowledged by one and all, and the State Government started celebrating Manipur Sangai Festival since 2010 with the primary objective of projecting Manipur as a popular tourism destination, the volume of tourist inflow into the State has been fluctuating with little growth . […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/10/tourists-inflow-to-state-fluctuates-with-little-growth-down-the-years/

The human torch and AFSPA

One may call it sheer coincidence or perfect synchronization. Whereas the State of Manipur has been commemorating the painful but heroic death of Pebam Chittaranjan, then just 28 year old who self immolated demanding complete repeal of the infamous Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA 1958 from Manipur, there is a news report which […]

One may call it sheer coincidence or perfect synchronization. Whereas the State of Manipur has been commemorating the painful but heroic death of Pebam Chittaranjan, then just 28 year old who self immolated demanding complete repeal of the infamous Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA 1958 from Manipur, there is a news report which […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/the-human-torch-and-afspa/

ST status for Meiteis can be recommended after report from MSC for ST : Biren Respect elected Members: CM to bureaucrats

Imphal, August 02 2017: Chief Minister N Biren has categorically stated that bureaucratic officers who do not respect elected Members of the House nor pick up phone calls made by elected Members cannot be pardoned. During question hour today, Opposition Member N Loken today demanded reshuffling/replacement of the bureaucratic officers of Bishnupur district on the […]

Imphal, August 02 2017: Chief Minister N Biren has categorically stated that bureaucratic officers who do not respect elected Members of the House nor pick up phone calls made by elected Members cannot be pardoned. During question hour today, Opposition Member N Loken today demanded reshuffling/replacement of the bureaucratic officers of Bishnupur district on the […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/st-status-for-meiteis-can-be-recommended-after-report-from-msc-for-st-biren-respect-elected-members-cm-to-bureaucrats/

Rabina, Sanjit death anniversary ‘Whose bullet killed Rabina still a mystery’

Imphal, July 23 2017: The 8th death anniversary of Thokchom Rabina and Chungkham Sanjit was observed today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound under the aegis of the Working Committee of the Apunba Lup (WCAL) and the JAC Against the Brutal Killing of Th Rabina and Ch Sanjit . The death anniversary function was marked by […]

Imphal, July 23 2017: The 8th death anniversary of Thokchom Rabina and Chungkham Sanjit was observed today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound under the aegis of the Working Committee of the Apunba Lup (WCAL) and the JAC Against the Brutal Killing of Th Rabina and Ch Sanjit . The death anniversary function was marked by […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/07/rabina-sanjit-death-anniversary-whose-bullet-killed-rabina-still-a-mystery/

NEFIS welcomes Supreme Court Order directing CBI to conduct Investigation into cases of extra-judicial killings!

NEFIS Welcomes Supreme Court Order Directing CBI To Conduct Investigation Into Cases Of Extra-Judicial Killings! Stand Of Democratic Movement Against Afspa Vindicated! Scrapping Of Afspa By Central Govt. Next Logical Move! North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) welcomes the order of Supreme Court directing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct inquiry into the cases of […]

NEFIS Welcomes Supreme Court Order Directing CBI To Conduct Investigation Into Cases Of Extra-Judicial Killings! Stand Of Democratic Movement Against Afspa Vindicated! Scrapping Of Afspa By Central Govt. Next Logical Move! North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) welcomes the order of Supreme Court directing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct inquiry into the cases of […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/07/nefis-welcomes-supreme-court-order-directing-cbi-to-conduct-investigation-into-cases-of-extra-judicial-killings/

Manorama recalled with renewed call to repeal AFSPA

Imphal, July 11 2017: The 13th death anniversary of Thangjam Manorama was observed jointly by Apunba Lup and Thangjam Manorama Memorial Charitable Trust, Bamon Kampu at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound today . Offering of floral tributes to the portrait of Manorama, observing silence as a mark of respect to the departed souls of those killed […]

Imphal, July 11 2017: The 13th death anniversary of Thangjam Manorama was observed jointly by Apunba Lup and Thangjam Manorama Memorial Charitable Trust, Bamon Kampu at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound today . Offering of floral tributes to the portrait of Manorama, observing silence as a mark of respect to the departed souls of those killed […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/07/manorama-recalled-with-renewed-call-to-repeal-afspa/

64th National Film Awards 2016 announced Loktak Lairembee : Best film on environment conservation

Imphal, Apr 7 (DIPR):Renowned filmmaker Haobam Paban Kumar’s 72 -minute long ‘Loktak Lairembee’ (Lady of the Lake) has won the Best Film on Environment Conservation/ Preservation of the 64th National Film Awards 2016. Governor Dr Najma Heptullah has congratulated the young film maker on his latest achievement. The award was announced today by the Chairpersons […]

Imphal, Apr 7 (DIPR):Renowned filmmaker Haobam Paban Kumar’s 72 -minute long ‘Loktak Lairembee’ (Lady of the Lake) has won the Best Film on Environment Conservation/ Preservation of the 64th National Film Awards 2016. Governor Dr Najma Heptullah has congratulated the young film maker on his latest achievement. The award was announced today by the Chairpersons […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/04/64th-national-film-awards-2016-announced-loktak-lairembee-best-film-on-environment-conservation/

Naga deal and Manipur: I told you so

As it stands, Naga homelands in Manipur are with Manipur only on paper. It was interesting to read a report in The Indian Express earlier this week which suggested a Naga peace deal was at hand, but assembly elections over 4 and 8 March in Manipur, which has large Naga homelands, had slowed the process. […]

As it stands, Naga homelands in Manipur are with Manipur only on paper. It was interesting to read a report in The Indian Express earlier this week which suggested a Naga peace deal was at hand, but assembly elections over 4 and 8 March in Manipur, which has large Naga homelands, had slowed the process. […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/naga-deal-and-manipur-i-told-you-so/

Irom Sharmila to Marry After Manipur Polls

Human rights activist Irom Sharmila plans to get married after the upcoming assembly elections in Manipur in March. Sharmila made the announcement while speaking to reporters in Imphal on Thursday. Sharmila had launched her fast-unto-death on November 4, 2000, demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. Desmond Coutanho, an NRI originally […]

Human rights activist Irom Sharmila plans to get married after the upcoming assembly elections in Manipur in March. Sharmila made the announcement while speaking to reporters in Imphal on Thursday. Sharmila had launched her fast-unto-death on November 4, 2000, demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. Desmond Coutanho, an NRI originally […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/irom-sharmila-to-marry-after-manipur-polls/

12th death anniversary of Chittaranjan observed Bust of martyr unveiled at Bpr

IMPHAL, Aug 16 : Comme-moration programme of the 12th death anniversary of Pebam Chittaranjan, who committed self-immolation in protest against AFSPA, was organised by Manipur Students’ Federation(MSF) today. After unveiling the bustof Pebam Chittaranjan at Bishnupur Bazar, floral tribute was paid to the martyr by a large number of people. Continuing the commemoration programme, a […]

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IMPHAL, Aug 16 : Comme-moration programme of the 12th death anniversary of Pebam Chittaranjan, who committed self-immolation in protest against AFSPA, was organised by Manipur Students’ Federation(MSF) today. After unveiling the bustof Pebam Chittaranjan at Bishnupur Bazar, floral tribute was paid to the martyr by a large number of people. Continuing the commemoration programme, a […]

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Can RSS Repeal AFSPA?

Can RSS Repeal AFSPA? By :- Safiur Rahaman Maibam ,Student of DM College of Arts, Imphal. Volunter of Personality Development Club DM college of Arts. And a Young Debater. The Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 is one of the most draconian Acts legislated by the parliament of India and gifted to the people of […]

Can RSS Repeal AFSPA? By :- Safiur Rahaman Maibam ,Student of DM College of Arts, Imphal. Volunter of Personality Development Club DM college of Arts. And a Young Debater. The Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 is one of the most draconian Acts legislated by the parliament of India and gifted to the people of […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/06/can-rss-repeal-afspa/