Tag: economic blockade

Manipur CM Okram Ibobi responsible for economic blockade, says BJP General Secy (NE) Ram Madhav

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary in charge of north eastern States, Ram Madhav, has accused Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh of causing the economic blockade of the State by the United Naga Council by announcing the formation of seven new districts for purely political reasons. In an exclusive interview to The Hindu, […]

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary in charge of north eastern States, Ram Madhav, has accused Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh of causing the economic blockade of the State by the United Naga Council by announcing the formation of seven new districts for purely political reasons. In an exclusive interview to The Hindu, […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/manipur-cm-okram-ibobi-responsible-for-economic-blockade-says-bjp-general-secy-ne-ram-madhav/

Manipur Crisis Causes Fuel Scarcity in Landlocked Tripura, Mizoram

The hardships caused by the economic blockade on highways leading to Manipur are spilling over to neighbouring states. Landlocked Mizoram and Tripura are facing fuel scarcity a week after the Centre directed Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to send fuel tankers to Manipur’s capital Imphal and delay deliveries to other northeastern states, as reported by NDTV. […]

The hardships caused by the economic blockade on highways leading to Manipur are spilling over to neighbouring states. Landlocked Mizoram and Tripura are facing fuel scarcity a week after the Centre directed Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to send fuel tankers to Manipur’s capital Imphal and delay deliveries to other northeastern states, as reported by NDTV. […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/manipur-crisis-causes-fuel-scarcity-in-landlocked-tripura-mizoram/

Last and first working day Looking back at last year

31st December. The last working day in a calendar year and while the last day of the year gone by was like any other day, perhaps it would be in line to look back at the year gone by on the first working day of the year, 2nd January of 2017. Like any other year, […]

31st December. The last working day in a calendar year and while the last day of the year gone by was like any other day, perhaps it would be in line to look back at the year gone by on the first working day of the year, 2nd January of 2017. Like any other year, […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/last-and-first-working-day-looking-back-at-last-year/

Gaidon, Stephen remanded till Jan 11

IMPHAL, Jan 2: Even as the counsel of arrested president of United Naga Council (UNC) president Gaidon Kamei, informed the Court that his client has already appealed to the concerned to lift the ongoing economic blockade, the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal East has remanded Gaidon and UNC information secretary Shangkhel Stephen to police […]

IMPHAL, Jan 2: Even as the counsel of arrested president of United Naga Council (UNC) president Gaidon Kamei, informed the Court that his client has already appealed to the concerned to lift the ongoing economic blockade, the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal East has remanded Gaidon and UNC information secretary Shangkhel Stephen to police […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/gaidon-stephen-remanded-till-jan-11/

Bishwajit spells out BJP’s stand against blockade politics

IMPHAL, Jan 2: BJP Manipur Pradesh general secretary (organisation) and MLA Thongam Bishwajit has categorically stated that the BJP has a concrete stand on the indefinite economic blockade being imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) on the National Highways leading to Manipur. He also appealed to all the people to study whether it is […]

IMPHAL, Jan 2: BJP Manipur Pradesh general secretary (organisation) and MLA Thongam Bishwajit has categorically stated that the BJP has a concrete stand on the indefinite economic blockade being imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) on the National Highways leading to Manipur. He also appealed to all the people to study whether it is […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/bishwajit-spells-out-bjps-stand-against-blockade-politics/

Unwittingly strengthening Ibobi Intention defeated

It is definitely not intentional, but by imposing the economic blockade the United Naga Council (UNC) and the NSCN (IM) may be said to have unwittingly given a huge boost to the poll prospects of the Congress and Chief Minister O Ibobi. Much before the seven new districts were created on December 8, the UNC […]

It is definitely not intentional, but by imposing the economic blockade the United Naga Council (UNC) and the NSCN (IM) may be said to have unwittingly given a huge boost to the poll prospects of the Congress and Chief Minister O Ibobi. Much before the seven new districts were created on December 8, the UNC […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/unwittingly-strengthening-ibobi-intention-defeated-2/

Stability and opportunity

It really is an inspiring development for the people of the state especially for the government of Manipur that the Manipur Sangai Festival is gaining a good momentum each passing year. Thanks to the relentless effort of the tourism department of Manipur, more country, have approached to explore the feasibilities. The participation of South Africa, […]

It really is an inspiring development for the people of the state especially for the government of Manipur that the Manipur Sangai Festival is gaining a good momentum each passing year. Thanks to the relentless effort of the tourism department of Manipur, more country, have approached to explore the feasibilities. The participation of South Africa, […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/stability-and-opportunity-2/

Unwittingly strengthening Ibobi Intention defeated

It is definitely not intentional, but by imposing the economic blockade the United Naga Council (UNC) and the NSCN (IM) may be said to have unwittingly given a huge boost to the poll prospects of the Congress and Chief Minister O Ibobi. Much before the seven new districts were created on December 8, the UNC […]

It is definitely not intentional, but by imposing the economic blockade the United Naga Council (UNC) and the NSCN (IM) may be said to have unwittingly given a huge boost to the poll prospects of the Congress and Chief Minister O Ibobi. Much before the seven new districts were created on December 8, the UNC […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/unwittingly-strengthening-ibobi-intention-defeated/

Protest demonstration

Bishnupur: A sit-in protest against UNC’s economic blockade was organised by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Bishnupur Unit was staged today, reports our correspondent.

Bishnupur: A sit-in protest against UNC’s economic blockade was organised by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Bishnupur Unit was staged today, reports our correspondent.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/protest-demonstration-16/

Manipur can break out of its self-perpetuating cycle of economic stagnation and ethnic tension with a new political paradigm

By Sophia Rajkumari The recent events in Manipur – the State Government’s announcements regarding the formation of new districts in predominantly tribal populated hill areas and the retaliation by the so-called United Naga Council through the imposition of an economic blockade targeted at the denizens of the predominantly Meitei community populated Imphal Valley have hardly […]

By Sophia Rajkumari The recent events in Manipur – the State Government’s announcements regarding the formation of new districts in predominantly tribal populated hill areas and the retaliation by the so-called United Naga Council through the imposition of an economic blockade targeted at the denizens of the predominantly Meitei community populated Imphal Valley have hardly […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/manipur-can-break-out-of-its-self-perpetuating-cycle-of-economic-stagnation-and-ethnic-tension-with-a-new-political-paradigm/

Politics of economic blockade Dangerous and dirty politics

Manipur is not new to the politics of blockade. If politics is considered a dirty calling by quite a large number of people, nothing can be dirtier and more dangerous than this brand of politics. Manipur has seen enough blockade to understand how dangerous it can be. The present economic blockade imposed by the United […]

Manipur is not new to the politics of blockade. If politics is considered a dirty calling by quite a large number of people, nothing can be dirtier and more dangerous than this brand of politics. Manipur has seen enough blockade to understand how dangerous it can be. The present economic blockade imposed by the United […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/politics-of-economic-blockade-dangerous-and-dirty-politics/

Blockade lessons

Christmas has just got over. Unfortunate the celebrations this time were subdued in Imphal on account of the tensions in the state in the wake of the United Naga Council’s blockade of the state, protesting against the creation of new districts by the Manipur government, and the counter blockades that sprung up in response. It […]

Christmas has just got over. Unfortunate the celebrations this time were subdued in Imphal on account of the tensions in the state in the wake of the United Naga Council’s blockade of the state, protesting against the creation of new districts by the Manipur government, and the counter blockades that sprung up in response. It […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/blockade-lessons/

Manipur Blockade: NSCN-IM warns of the worst to happen

GUWAHATI: Accusing the Centre of allowing Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh to disturb its ongoing peace process, the Isak-Muivah faction of major Naga insurgent group National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on Wednesday warned that Nagas would defend their “ancestral land” at any cost and as such, they should not be blamed for the worst […]

GUWAHATI: Accusing the Centre of allowing Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh to disturb its ongoing peace process, the Isak-Muivah faction of major Naga insurgent group National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on Wednesday warned that Nagas would defend their “ancestral land” at any cost and as such, they should not be blamed for the worst […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/manipur-blockade-nscn-im-warns-of-the-worst-to-happen/

Manipur Blockade: United Naga Council (UNC) to intensify economic blockade

The United Naga Council on Wednesday decided to intensify the ongoing economic blockade in Manipur. UNC has imposed an indefinite blockade since November 1 in protest against the State government’s plan to create two new districts. The Naga outfit has ignored appeals from all sections, including church leaders, to call off the agitation. The State […]

The United Naga Council on Wednesday decided to intensify the ongoing economic blockade in Manipur. UNC has imposed an indefinite blockade since November 1 in protest against the State government’s plan to create two new districts. The Naga outfit has ignored appeals from all sections, including church leaders, to call off the agitation. The State […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/manipur-blockade-united-naga-council-unc-to-intensify-economic-blockade/

Centre asks Manipur govt to utilise Central forces properly

NEW DELHI, Dec 28 : The Centre has asked the Manipur government for proper utilisation of 17,500 paramilitary personnel sent to the state to reopen a national highway which was blocked for nearly two months by a Naga group. In a communication, the Union home ministry conveyed to the Manipur government to “re-arrange and utilise” […]

NEW DELHI, Dec 28 : The Centre has asked the Manipur government for proper utilisation of 17,500 paramilitary personnel sent to the state to reopen a national highway which was blocked for nearly two months by a Naga group. In a communication, the Union home ministry conveyed to the Manipur government to “re-arrange and utilise” […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/centre-asks-manipur-govt-to-utilise-central-forces-properly/

‘UNC for dialogue with state’

Around 500 stranded trucks escorted to Imphal from Jiribam IMPHAL | Dec 26 : A delegation of Goodwill Mission for Peaceful Co-existence today met with the executive members of the United Naga Council (UNC) at Senapati district headquarters. Speaking to IFP, convener Ningthouja Lancha, the meeting started from 12.30 pm and lasted for about three […]

Around 500 stranded trucks escorted to Imphal from Jiribam IMPHAL | Dec 26 : A delegation of Goodwill Mission for Peaceful Co-existence today met with the executive members of the United Naga Council (UNC) at Senapati district headquarters. Speaking to IFP, convener Ningthouja Lancha, the meeting started from 12.30 pm and lasted for about three […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/unc-for-dialogue-with-state/

Meetei Diaspora call off counter blockade move

Imphal, Dec 27 : The Meetei Youths’ for Human Rights Organisation of Assam (MYHRA) has decided to call off its proposed counter economic blockade towards Nagaland side from Assam as the economic and social conditions are improving in Manipur. A statement issued by Okram Ratan Singha, Convener MYHRA said that the decision to call off […]

Imphal, Dec 27 : The Meetei Youths’ for Human Rights Organisation of Assam (MYHRA) has decided to call off its proposed counter economic blockade towards Nagaland side from Assam as the economic and social conditions are improving in Manipur. A statement issued by Okram Ratan Singha, Convener MYHRA said that the decision to call off […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/meetei-diaspora-call-off-counter-blockade-move/

End this communal impasse

“To make that happen, Naga and Meitei civil societies need to take some bold initiatives,” Lakpachui Siro. For some sense and sensibility By Thounaojam Brinda Manipur today is on live wire due to the high communal tension that is present between the Naga and the Meitei communities. This communal conflagration is not the result of […]

“To make that happen, Naga and Meitei civil societies need to take some bold initiatives,” Lakpachui Siro. For some sense and sensibility By Thounaojam Brinda Manipur today is on live wire due to the high communal tension that is present between the Naga and the Meitei communities. This communal conflagration is not the result of […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/end-this-communal-impasse/

4,000 personnel rushed to Manipur

NEW DELHI, Dec 26 :The Centre has rushed an additional 4,000 paramilitary personnel to Manipur in its efforts to reopen a National Highway which has been blocked for nearly two months by a Naga group.

NEW DELHI, Dec 26 :The Centre has rushed an additional 4,000 paramilitary personnel to Manipur in its efforts to reopen a National Highway which has been blocked for nearly two months by a Naga group.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/4000-personnel-rushed-to-manipur/

Manipur Blockade: North East Students Organisation (NESO) urges for a peaceful solution

The North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) has demanded the state government to solve the prevailing issues before the situation goes out of hand and also urged all the various ethnic groups to try and solve the issues across the table without resorting to violence or any other forms of undemocratic means, said a release signed […]

The North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) has demanded the state government to solve the prevailing issues before the situation goes out of hand and also urged all the various ethnic groups to try and solve the issues across the table without resorting to violence or any other forms of undemocratic means, said a release signed […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/manipur-blockade-north-east-students-organisation-neso-urges-for-a-peaceful-solution/