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 […]

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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 […]

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Ignored by district debates

In the myriad discussions on the controversy of the Manipur Government’s recent creation of seven new districts, there is one deafening silence among those slamming the government’s move as sinister and supposedly calculated to divide the Nagas for electoral gains. For whatever the reason, everybody seems to be taking it so much for granted that […]

In the myriad discussions on the controversy of the Manipur Government’s recent creation of seven new districts, there is one deafening silence among those slamming the government’s move as sinister and supposedly calculated to divide the Nagas for electoral gains. For whatever the reason, everybody seems to be taking it so much for granted that […]

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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 […]

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Chronicle of a conflict foretold

In Manipur, everyone will have to agree to a shared homeland if the crisis is to be solved By Pradip Phanjoubam (This article was first published in The Hindu in its December 28 edition) The tragedy of the current communal flashpoint in Manipur is that for a long time there has been a sense of […]

In Manipur, everyone will have to agree to a shared homeland if the crisis is to be solved By Pradip Phanjoubam (This article was first published in The Hindu in its December 28 edition) The tragedy of the current communal flashpoint in Manipur is that for a long time there has been a sense of […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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Old faultlines, new crisis

By A Bimol Akoijam The violence that erupted in Manipur on December 18 is unfortunate. However, the events were not unexpected. For a long time, there has been simmering anger against the “economic blockades” on the national highways imposed by tribal bodies such as the United Naga Council (UNC). The present blockade enforced by the […]

By A Bimol Akoijam The violence that erupted in Manipur on December 18 is unfortunate. However, the events were not unexpected. For a long time, there has been simmering anger against the “economic blockades” on the national highways imposed by tribal bodies such as the United Naga Council (UNC). The present blockade enforced by the […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/old-faultlines-new-crisis/

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 […]

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Manipur CM Okram Ibobi blames UNC/NSCN(IM) for violence and Central goverment for not putting pressure on them

Speaking out publicly for the first time on the violence and an economic blockade that has crippled Manipur for weeks now, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has blamed the United Naga Council (UNC) for the communal tension in the state, calling it the “mouthpiece and frontal organisation of the NSCN-IM’’ insurgent outfit which has long […]

Speaking out publicly for the first time on the violence and an economic blockade that has crippled Manipur for weeks now, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has blamed the United Naga Council (UNC) for the communal tension in the state, calling it the “mouthpiece and frontal organisation of the NSCN-IM’’ insurgent outfit which has long […]

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Withdraw economic blockade in Manipur by Christmas or face counter blockade on Nagaland bound vehicles: MYHROA (Assam) warns UNC/NSF

A newly formed JAC has unanimously resolved to impose indefinite counter economic blockade along all National Highways leading to Nagaland from Karbi-anglong District, Gholaghat District and Jorhat District, if the UNC/NSF fails to withdraw their economic blockade before or by the Christmas. According to a release, the Meetei Youths’ for Human Rights Organisation of Assam […]

A newly formed JAC has unanimously resolved to impose indefinite counter economic blockade along all National Highways leading to Nagaland from Karbi-anglong District, Gholaghat District and Jorhat District, if the UNC/NSF fails to withdraw their economic blockade before or by the Christmas. According to a release, the Meetei Youths’ for Human Rights Organisation of Assam […]

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4000 Indian Paramilitary Personnel rush in to Manipur as UNC continues indefinite Economic Blockade

The Centre has rushed around 4,000 paramilitary personnel to Manipur in the wake of violence following economic blockade on National Highways connecting the state. While around 1,500 paramilitary personnel were rushed in to Manipur in last two days, around 2,500 paramilitary were dispatched to the state last week, a senior Home Ministry official said on […]

The Centre has rushed around 4,000 paramilitary personnel to Manipur in the wake of violence following economic blockade on National Highways connecting the state. While around 1,500 paramilitary personnel were rushed in to Manipur in last two days, around 2,500 paramilitary were dispatched to the state last week, a senior Home Ministry official said on […]

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UNC and CJNCSD Demand President’s Rule in Manipur

New Delhi: In a joint Press Conference organised by the United Naga Council (UNC) and the Joint Naga Civil Societies, Delhi (CJNCSD) at the Press Club of India, New Delhi today seeks the immediate attention of the Central Government to the total breakdown of law and order situation in the State of Manipur as the hills […]

New Delhi: In a joint Press Conference organised by the United Naga Council (UNC) and the Joint Naga Civil Societies, Delhi (CJNCSD) at the Press Club of India, New Delhi today seeks the immediate attention of the Central Government to the total breakdown of law and order situation in the State of Manipur as the hills […]

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Strongly worded statement Blockade and counter blockade

It looks much more than just a co-incidence. One day after the NSCN (IM) came out strongly against the decision of the State Government to create seven new districts, blockade supporters opened fire at goods laden vehicles at two places and injured a driver and the helper of another driver. Significant to note too that […]

It looks much more than just a co-incidence. One day after the NSCN (IM) came out strongly against the decision of the State Government to create seven new districts, blockade supporters opened fire at goods laden vehicles at two places and injured a driver and the helper of another driver. Significant to note too that […]

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MHA warns: Economic Blockades in Manipur a gross violation of law

Union Home Ministry asked the United Naga Council (UNC) to remove the blockade, saying all contentious issues need to be settled peacefully by democratic and lawful means.   With indefinite blockade of highways in Manipur by a Naga group creating crisis, the Centre on Monday warned that no one will be allowed to take law […]

Union Home Ministry asked the United Naga Council (UNC) to remove the blockade, saying all contentious issues need to be settled peacefully by democratic and lawful means.   With indefinite blockade of highways in Manipur by a Naga group creating crisis, the Centre on Monday warned that no one will be allowed to take law […]

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Ugly lesson

Even as the atrocious blockade by the United Naga Council along Manipur’s two major lifelines continues on the issue of the proposal for creation of two new administrative districts, all this despite the full knowledge how this is on an incremental basis embittering the relations between different communities in the state, nobody would have missed […]

Even as the atrocious blockade by the United Naga Council along Manipur’s two major lifelines continues on the issue of the proposal for creation of two new administrative districts, all this despite the full knowledge how this is on an incremental basis embittering the relations between different communities in the state, nobody would have missed […]

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Blockade, ban on Natl projects to continue : UNC

IMPHAL, Dec 5 : The United Naga Council (UNC) has asserted that the ongoing economic blockade and ban on construction of Trans Asian Railways and National projects will continue as the Government of Manipur has miserably failed to honour the letter and spirit of the MoUs and assurance given by the Union Home Ministry. Explaining […]

IMPHAL, Dec 5 : The United Naga Council (UNC) has asserted that the ongoing economic blockade and ban on construction of Trans Asian Railways and National projects will continue as the Government of Manipur has miserably failed to honour the letter and spirit of the MoUs and assurance given by the Union Home Ministry. Explaining […]

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UNC has delivered its point No point in prolonging blockade

Don’t know if the ongoing economic blockade will convince the State Government not to declare Sadar Hills and Jiribam as full fledged districts. What however is clear is that the blockade has sent prices of all essential commodities sky rocketing. So while petrol is being sold anywhere between Rs 200 and Rs 300 per litre […]

Don’t know if the ongoing economic blockade will convince the State Government not to declare Sadar Hills and Jiribam as full fledged districts. What however is clear is that the blockade has sent prices of all essential commodities sky rocketing. So while petrol is being sold anywhere between Rs 200 and Rs 300 per litre […]

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Amid the boycotts before the polls Piling the heat on Congress

Congress boycotted in the Naga areas of Manipur. Congress boycotted at Churachandpur, thanks to the three Bills passed by the State Assembly last year. Congress boycotted at Sadar Hills over its failure to declare Sadar Hills as a full fledged district. Economic blockade imposed by the United Naga Council over the alleged attempt of the […]

Congress boycotted in the Naga areas of Manipur. Congress boycotted at Churachandpur, thanks to the three Bills passed by the State Assembly last year. Congress boycotted at Sadar Hills over its failure to declare Sadar Hills as a full fledged district. Economic blockade imposed by the United Naga Council over the alleged attempt of the […]

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Amid the boycotts before the polls Piling the heat on Congress

Congress boycotted in the Naga areas of Manipur. Congress boycotted at Churachandpur, thanks to the three Bills passed by the State Assembly last year. Congress boycotted at Sadar Hills over its failure to declare Sadar Hills as a full fledged district. Economic blockade imposed by the United Naga Council over the alleged attempt of the […]

Congress boycotted in the Naga areas of Manipur. Congress boycotted at Churachandpur, thanks to the three Bills passed by the State Assembly last year. Congress boycotted at Sadar Hills over its failure to declare Sadar Hills as a full fledged district. Economic blockade imposed by the United Naga Council over the alleged attempt of the […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/amid-the-boycotts-before-the-polls-piling-the-heat-on-congress/