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/
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/
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/
Imphal, November 16 2017: Conglomerate of rebel groups of the region Co-ordinating Committee while boycotting the visit of the President of India Ram Nath Kovind to the state of Manipur has called general strike across the state from 5 am of November 21 till 8 am of November 22 . Indian President Ramnath Kovind is […]
Imphal, November 16 2017: Conglomerate of rebel groups of the region Co-ordinating Committee while boycotting the visit of the President of India Ram Nath Kovind to the state of Manipur has called general strike across the state from 5 am of November 21 till 8 am of November 22 . Indian President Ramnath Kovind is […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/corcom-boycotts-indian-president-visit-to-manipur-calls-general-strike/
Dimapur, November 15: Nagaland MP (Lok Sabha), Neiphiu Rio today flagged off the Assam Rifles Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Unity & Heritage Tri-Nation Motorcycle expedition from 32 Assam Rifles HQs, Dimapur. Delivering his address at the function, Rio said that peace is not only the absence of conflict, but maintaining harmony amongst the communities. “The tri-nation tour […]
Dimapur, November 15: Nagaland MP (Lok Sabha), Neiphiu Rio today flagged off the Assam Rifles Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Unity & Heritage Tri-Nation Motorcycle expedition from 32 Assam Rifles HQs, Dimapur. Delivering his address at the function, Rio said that peace is not only the absence of conflict, but maintaining harmony amongst the communities. “The tri-nation tour […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/rio-flags-off-assam-rifles-motorcycle-expedition/
Making it to the news for the right reason. Not bad for a State like Manipur which has been making news across the country for all the wrong reasons. Fifth safest place for women in the country and this is clearly reflected in the fact that unlike other parts of the country, Manipur has nothing […]
Making it to the news for the right reason. Not bad for a State like Manipur which has been making news across the country for all the wrong reasons. Fifth safest place for women in the country and this is clearly reflected in the fact that unlike other parts of the country, Manipur has nothing […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/manipur-ranked-5th-in-women-safety-just-stereotyping/
Imphal, October 08 2017: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that solution to the Naga issue should not disturb peace in his State, while maintaining that an early resolution of peace talks between the Centre and NSCN-IM is desirable in the interest of the entire North East region. Asserting that any agreement on […]
Imphal, October 08 2017: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that solution to the Naga issue should not disturb peace in his State, while maintaining that an early resolution of peace talks between the Centre and NSCN-IM is desirable in the interest of the entire North East region. Asserting that any agreement on […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/10/no-compromise-on-integrity-of-manipur-cm-biren-singh/
The state’s first BJP government, which completes six months on Thursday, says it will also review the need for AFSPA. Manipur’s first Bharatiya Janata Party-led government completes six months in office on Thursday. In the February-March Assembly elections, the BJP won fewer seats than the Congress – which had ruled the state for 15 years […]
The state’s first BJP government, which completes six months on Thursday, says it will also review the need for AFSPA. Manipur’s first Bharatiya Janata Party-led government completes six months in office on Thursday. In the February-March Assembly elections, the BJP won fewer seats than the Congress – which had ruled the state for 15 years […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/09/we-will-take-all-indigenous-people-along-in-hills-or-plains-manipur-chief-minister-n-biren-singh/
Samarjit Kambam When Manipur reels in the darkness of hopelessness, when the faith of the public hangs by a thread, we the people of Manipur seem to see a small ray of light at the end of the long and dark tunnel, a silver lining amidst the gloomy cloud of hopelessness. At last, the Supreme […]
Samarjit Kambam When Manipur reels in the darkness of hopelessness, when the faith of the public hangs by a thread, we the people of Manipur seem to see a small ray of light at the end of the long and dark tunnel, a silver lining amidst the gloomy cloud of hopelessness. At last, the Supreme […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/09/treading-on-the-trail-of-fake-encounters-by-supreme-court-a-silver-lining/
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/
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/
From 11 am to 11.50 pm and this is a clear reflection of a strong Opposition at work. Perhaps this was the first time that the Assembly session stretched on for 12 hours on August 1, throw in the one hour of lunch break, and this underlines the point that the Opposition is not ready […]
From 11 am to 11.50 pm and this is a clear reflection of a strong Opposition at work. Perhaps this was the first time that the Assembly session stretched on for 12 hours on August 1, throw in the one hour of lunch break, and this underlines the point that the Opposition is not ready […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/merit-of-having-a-strong-opposition-cong-mlas-striving-hard/
New Delhi, July 23 2017: 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 […]
New Delhi, July 23 2017: 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 […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/07/demand-in-parliament-for-repeal-of-afspa-in-north-east/
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/
Giving a new dimension to the understanding of militarising a place, to borrow a phrase which has been used extensively by some Naga student organisations and Naga civil society organisations. How else does one explain the rationale of opening an Assam Rifles camp plumb inside the campus of Manipur University ? Take note, the Assam […]
Giving a new dimension to the understanding of militarising a place, to borrow a phrase which has been used extensively by some Naga student organisations and Naga civil society organisations. How else does one explain the rationale of opening an Assam Rifles camp plumb inside the campus of Manipur University ? Take note, the Assam […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/06/militarising-a-place-of-learning-ar-camp-in-mu-campus/
Imphal, June 12 2017: Judicial Magistrate First Class, Imphal West I, Alek Muivah has directed the OC of Sekmai police station to register an FIR against the Commanding Officer of 34th Assam Rifles and other personnel involved in the brutal torture of an alleged PREPAK (Pro) cadre and to submit the action taken report on […]
Imphal, June 12 2017: Judicial Magistrate First Class, Imphal West I, Alek Muivah has directed the OC of Sekmai police station to register an FIR against the Commanding Officer of 34th Assam Rifles and other personnel involved in the brutal torture of an alleged PREPAK (Pro) cadre and to submit the action taken report on […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/06/court-orders-oc-to-register-fir-against-co-of-34-ar/
The BJP-led coalition government in Manipur has extended the Disturbed Area Act for another six months paving the way for the extension of the promulgation of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA. Nobody expected anything other than this. This has been the routine since the time the Act first came into existence in […]
The BJP-led coalition government in Manipur has extended the Disturbed Area Act for another six months paving the way for the extension of the promulgation of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA. Nobody expected anything other than this. This has been the routine since the time the Act first came into existence in […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/05/no-surrender/
The entire state of Assam has been declared as a disturbed area under the controversial AFSPA for three more months. The Centre has declared the entire Assam as a “disturbed” area under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act — the AFSPA — for three more months, citing various violent activities by insurgent groups ULFA, NDFB […]
The entire state of Assam has been declared as a disturbed area under the controversial AFSPA for three more months. The Centre has declared the entire Assam as a “disturbed” area under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act — the AFSPA — for three more months, citing various violent activities by insurgent groups ULFA, NDFB […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/05/assam-centre-declares-entire-assam-as-disturbed-area-under-afspa-for-three-more-months/
In his opening remarks, attorney general Mukul Rohatgi said India was a secular state with no religion and that the constitution protects the rights of minorities. New Delhi: India faced questions about its human rights records from over 100 countries, ranging from attacks on Africans to restrictions on foreign funding of NGOs, even as it […]
In his opening remarks, attorney general Mukul Rohatgi said India was a secular state with no religion and that the constitution protects the rights of minorities. New Delhi: India faced questions about its human rights records from over 100 countries, ranging from attacks on Africans to restrictions on foreign funding of NGOs, even as it […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/05/india-comes-in-the-line-of-fire-at-unhrc-over-rights-record-racism/
New Delhi, Apr 27 :In a huge setback to the Centre, the Supreme Court has re-affirmed its July 2016 order that the army or the Manipur police had violated human rights by killing innocent people in the guise of encounter of militants. The Court in its order had held that the army cannot use excessive […]
New Delhi, Apr 27 :In a huge setback to the Centre, the Supreme Court has re-affirmed its July 2016 order that the army or the Manipur police had violated human rights by killing innocent people in the guise of encounter of militants. The Court in its order had held that the army cannot use excessive […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/04/sc-upholds-order-against-use-of-excessive-force-by-army-in-manipur/
