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Neighbour beats three Manipur youths for 'spitting'

Wed, 08 May 2013 05:20:49 +0530

Three youths from Manipur sustained minor injuries after they were allegedly beaten up by their neighbour and his son for "spitting" in front of their house, police said. The incident was reported from south Delhi's Munirka on Tuesday afternoon where Ronny, 25, Seijan Guite, 23, and Samson, 25, were thrashed by their neighbour Adarsh Kumar, his son Ashish and some others.

Militants hurl grenade at Manipur minister's house

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:19:30 +0530

Militants lobbed a powerful grenade at the residence of Manipur Irrigation and Flood control Minister Ngamthang Haokip in the heart of Imphal town but it failed to explode, officials said on Saturday.

Six encounter cases in Manipur not genuine: Panel to SC

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:30:44 +0530

On July 4, 2012, the apex court had agreed to hear a similar plea for probe into alleged extra-judicial killings by BSF in the border area of West Bengal. In that case, petitioner Bangla Manabadhikar Suraksha Mancha, a Kolkata-based NGO, had alleged that there are more than 200 cases where BSF personnel indulged in extra-judicial killings and torture in the border area and those cases were never probed by the state police.

Britain to honour Indian-origin navy officer for taking on al Qaeda

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:58:23 +0530

A young Manipuri, serving as a Lieutenant in the British Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service, Khwairakpam Robin Singh, will receive the Star of Gallantry and the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross from the United Kingdom, for his exceptional bravery in week long fierce battle against the Al Qaeda in interior Afghanistan in 2011. The 27-year-old lead scout was part of a 47 member special force team, including 40 commandos, called in as a reinforcement to fight the Al Qaeda.

Blast in interior Manipur, 4 security personnel injured

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:26:28 +0530

Four personnel of Assam Rifles were on Friday injured when a powerful bomb exploded at Monjang area in Manipur's interior Chandel district bordering Myanmar. The blast occurred when the personnel of 9th Assam Rifles battalion were patrolling Imphal-Moreh National Highway No 39 at Hotel Point Monjang area, about 120 Kms south-east of here, at around 7.30 am, officials said.

Irom Sharmila re-arrested in Manipur

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 02:25:24 +0530

Activist Irom Sharmila Chanu, who has been on fast for more than 12 years demanding repeal of the 'draconian' Armed Forces Special Powers Act from Manipur, was re-arrested by state police, officials said on Thursday.

Following Gandhiji's principle of non-violence: Sharmila

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:00:28 +0530

Activist Irom Sharmila Chanu, who on Monday was charged with attempting suicide for her fast unto death here in 2006 while demanding repeal of controversial AFSPA, said she is following Mahatma Gandhi's principle of non-violence and should not be "discriminated" against.

Charges against me are baseless: Irom Sharmila

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:42:20 +0530

In an interview to CNN-IBN, Irom Sharmila said that she loved life and was only using fast as a means of protest.

Sharmila's fast hangs like an uneasy conscience around the Indian government's neck: Pradip ...

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:37:47 +0530

Will Irom Sharmila's fast bear fruit, will AFSPA be repealed? Pradip Phanjoubam, editor of Imphal Free Press joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the issue.

Irom Sharmila supporters protest outside Delhi court

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:01:13 +0530

Demanding revocation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, (AFSPA) over 30 supporters of Manipur's "Iron Lady" Irom Sharmila Chanu gathered outside Patiala House Court Monday morning and raised slogans in support of her campaign. The renowned rights activist has been on an indefinite hunger strike since Nov 2, 2000 in Manipur, demanding the withdrawal of AFSPA from the state after witnessing the killing of 10 people by the army at a bus stop near her home.

Delhi court frames charges against Irom Sharmila

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:00:52 +0530

A Delhi court has framed charges against anti-AFSPA activist Irom 'Chanu' Sharmila 'for attempting to commit suicide' under Section 309 of IPC on March 4, 2013. Sharmila has refused to plead guilty to the charges.

Irom Sharmila appears before Delhi court

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:00:44 +0530

Irom Sharmila, Manipur's "iron lady", appeared in New Delhi's Patiala Court on Monday in an attempt to suicide case. Sharmila has been on a fast-unto-death stir against the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).

Irom to appear before court over her fast against AFSPA

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:13:17 +0530

Social activist Irom Sharmila, who has been on a hunger strike for about 12 years demanding repeal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), will be produced before a Delhi court on Monday.

Irom Sharmila to appear before Delhi court

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 08:12:54 +0530

Manipuri activist Irom Sharmila will be brought to New Delhi on Sunday for a court appearance. The court has summoned her in connection with her fast unto death stir against the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.

Manipur: Army jawan killed in bomb explosion

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:33:09 +0530

An Army jawan was killed and two others seriously injured when a powerful bomb, allegedly planted by insurgents, exploded in Manipur's interior Churachandpur district bordering Myanmar and Mizoram on Tuesday morning. Official sources said personnel of 11 Gorkha Rifles were on patrol duty when the bomb, which was attached to a culvert, exploded at around 6:40 am killing a jawan on the spot and injuring two others seriously.

Colonel remanded to custody for allegedly smuggling drugs

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:50:29 +0530

A Colonel-rank Defence PRO in Manipur and five others arrested for allegedly transporting illicit drugs estimated at over Rs 24 crore for smuggling to Myanmar were on Monday remanded to police custody till March 8. Chief Judicial Magistrate, Thoubal, passed the order for police custody of the six, including Manipur Defence PRO Ajay Chaudhury arrested Sunday in Chandel district, following an application by investigating officer A Ghanashyam Sharma.

Manipur: Two powerful bombs recovered, two arrested

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:31:36 +0530

Two powerful bombs were recovered from Imphal West in Manipur, police said on Monday. Two people have been arrested in this connection.

Manipur drugs' smuggling: Colonel denies involvement

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 06:35:11 +0530

Denying an involvement in the drugs smuggling, Colonel Ajay Chowdhry said, "I has been cheated and not informed what the merchandise was." Chowdhry and five others were detained on Sunday by the police in Manipur's Chandel district after they were allegedly caught carrying illegal drugs meant to be smuggled out to Myanmar.

Manipur: Colonel detained for smuggling drugs

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 03:22:27 +0530

The Manipur Police on Sunday detained an Army officer after he was found carrying drugs worth Rs 16 crore. The officer, reportedly a Colonel, was returning from Moreh on the Myanmar border and was caught at Chandel.

Manipur: Govt remains mute spectator to anti-AFSPA protests

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:47:52 +0530

In July 2004, a group of 12 women disrobed in front of the Kangla Fort in Imphal, holding up a banner that said, 'Indian Army Rape Us'. They were protesting against the rape and murder of Thangjam Manorama allegedly by security forces. Manorama was picked up from her house on July 11 by Assam Rifles soldiers. Her dead body was later found with several bullet wounds, including on her genitalia.

Manipur: Rapes, murders and AFSPA

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:20:15 +0530

In July 2004, a group of 12 women disrobed in front of the Kangla Fort in Imphal, holding up a banner that said, 'Indian Army rape us'. They were protesting the rape and murder of Thangjam Manorama, allegedly by security forces. Manorama was picked up from her house on July 11, 2004 by Assam Rifles soldiers.

2004 Manipur rape-murder: No action against armed forces yet

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:24:46 +0530

The 2004 rape and murder of Manorama in Manipur had shocked the nation and put the spotlight on the abuse of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act. In July 2004, a group of 12 women disrobed in front of the Kangla Fort in Imphal held up banners that said - 'Indian Army rape us'.

Manipur: NHRC seeks reports on journalist killing

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 10:45:26 +0530

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an independent investigation report from the authorities on the alleged killing of a journalist by police firing in Manipur in December, an activist said here Saturday. The NHRC has also directed the Manipur director general of police, district magistrate and Imphal superintendent of police to take appropriate action with regard to the investigation of the case as per guidelines.

Manipur: Businessman kidnapped for ransom

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:40:07 +0530

A businessman has been allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint by suspected militants from Kangla gate in the heart of the city here, official sources said on Thursday. Shankar Lal Sahi, proprietor of Mangalam Plywood factory at Kangpokpi in Senapati district of Manipur, was abducted while he was taking a stroll at Kangla gate area near the biggest Khwairamband market complex here Wednesday morning, they said.

Slight intensity earthquake jolts Manipur

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:43:16 +0530

An earthquake of slight intensity shook Churachandpur region of Manipur on Thursday morning. The quake, which struck at 3.37 AM, measured 4.2 on the Richter scale, the India Meteorological Department said.

Manipur: Compensation, job to wife of slain photojournalist

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 04:48:33 +0530

Manipur government will give Rs 5 lakh as compensation to the wife of the photojournalist killed in police firing a week ago during a violent protests that hit Imphal, official sources said here on Sunday. The government has also decided to appoint the deceased photojournalist Thangjam Dwijamani's wife Narmada as a primary school teacher.

Manipur: Strike to resume from midnight

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:09:37 +0530

The general strike in Manipur, which was suspended for two days, would resume from midnight Wednesday till 6 pm Thursday to press the demand for arrest of the Naga militant who had allegedly molested a Manipuri film actress. Official sources said a 12-hour curfew has been imposed in Imphal east and Imphal west districts from 6 am Thursday.

Manipur: Curfew lifted in the valley for Christmas

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 11:42:50 +0530

Normalcy returned to Manipur valley on Monday following suspension of ongoing 'indefinite general strike' till December 26 midnight, called against the alleged molestation of a film actress by a Naga militant and lifting of indefinite curfew in view of the Christmas festival. Markets opened and transporters resumed their services as people in large number turned out to purchase essentials at various markets across the four valley districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishenpur and Thoubal.

Manipur actor assault: Curfew reimposed, Imphal still tense

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 07:19:28 +0530

The tension in Manipur continues where a 29-year-old video journalist killed in police fire covering the protests against the molestation of an actress, allegedly by an NSCN-IM member. Hanao had no clue that death awaited him on Sunday. Police opened fire apparently to control the mob and shot him dead.

Hundreds defy curfew in Manipur

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 04:54:12 +0530

The police used teargas and smoke bombs as hundreds of protesters defied curfew clamped on Monday on the entire Manipur valley to demand arrest of a Naga militant who had allegedly molested a film actress and to protest the death of a photojournalist. The protesters took out rallies, blocked roads and burnt tyres in Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishenpur and Thoubal districts, official sources said.

Curfew imposed in entire Manipur valley

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:41:12 +0530

Indefinite curfew was on Monday imposed on the entire Manipur valley as roads were blocked and tyres set ablaze as part of widespread protests against the alleged molestation of a film actress by a Naga militant and the killing of a journalist in the subsequent police firing, official sources said. As soon as the 16-hour curfew clamped in Imphal East and Imphal West from 2:00 pm Sunday ended this morning, people streamed out onto roads with the support of major social organisations and began blocking them and setting ablaze inflammable material, including tyres, the sources said.

Five policemen suspended for Manipur firing

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 11:14:04 +0530

Five police personnel have been placed under suspension after a 29-year-old journalist was killed in police firing in Manipur, official sources said on Monday. The sources said a three-member enquiry committee headed by Principal Secretary (Home) Suresh Babu has been constituted to probe Sunday's incident and the panel would submit its report to the government for further action within a week.

Curfew imposed in entire Manipur valley

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 01:04:12 +0530

Curfew reimposed as violence spreads in Imphal

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 06:16:19 +0530

A journalist of a private TV channel was killed in police firing at Thangmeiband on supporters of the indefinite general strike in Manipur on its second day on Sunday and curfew was reimposed for 16 hours in Imphal East and West districts as violence spread to the capital complex in Imphal.

Manipuri actress molested, artistes call for bandh

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 06:46:00 +0530

In Manipur film and theatre artistes have called for a bandh protesting the alleged assault by an NSCN-IM cadre on an actress. Nearly five days since a Manipuri actress was allegedly repeatedly assaulted by a cadre of the NSCN-IM no arrests have been made yet. The actress claims the incident took place while she was hosting an event in Chandel district and security personnel from the Manipur Police and Assam Rifles just stood by and watched.

Manipur assault: Curfew imposed after journalist killed

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 02:11:00 +0530

Curfew was imposed in Eastern and Western parts of Imphal till 6 am Monday following the death of a video journalist. TH Nanao was killed when police opened fire during violent protests against the alleged molestation of an actress in the city. The journalist took two bullets, including one in the chest.

Manipur: Violent protests after actress molested in public

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 04:43:22 +0530

Protests turned violent as police burst tear gas shells to disperse agitated locals during the first day of the indefinite statewide bandh called by a film body demanding the arrest of an NSCN-IM ultra who allegedly molested a Manipuri film actress at a public function.

Manipur: HM orders arrest in actor molestation case

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 06:11:53 +0530

The arrest of NSCN(IM) cadre identified as Livingston has been ordered for molesting a Manipuri film actor, Momoka, in Chandel district, Home Minister Gaikhangam told the state assembly on Thursday. Giving a suo moto statement in the House following media reports, Gaikhangam said top police officials have been asked to arrest Livingstone so that action could be initiated against him as per provisions of law.

Manipur: One killed in grenade explosion

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 02:35:31 +0530

A labourer was killed and two others seriously injured when militants exploded a powerful grenade at the house of a government contractor in Imphal West district of Manipur.

Bomb blast in Manipur, civilian injured

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:41:37 +0530

A civilian was injured when two powerful bombs exploded, suspected to have been planted by militants, in Imphal east district of Manipur today.

Manipur: IAS officer makes effort to build road in remote area

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:03:36 +0530

A young IAS officer in a remote corner of India is trying to make inroads in more ways than one. Armstrong Pame and his community are making a superhuman effort to build a road that will help connect hundreds of people. Only madness can define the resolve of the 28 year old IAS officer to build a road that connects Tamenglong in Manipur with Halflong in Assam without any government help.

Manipur: Loktak fishermen homeless as govt evicts locals

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:42:49 +0530

Even as the Cabinet cleared the contentious Land Acquisition Bill on Thursday, claiming to protect land rights from private developers, at Manipur's Loktak Lake, it is the government that is evicting the locals.

Disturbed area status extended in Manipur

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:25:23 +0530

Manipur: Young professionals help victims of conflict

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:32:45 +0530

A team of young professionals in Manipur is going out of its way to help the victims of continuing counter-insurgency operations to help overcome the trauma. And a dance therapy workshop is an innovative and a first-of-its-kind venture to help the victims.

Blast in imphal, one killed, one injured

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:47:40 +0530

One person was killed and another was left injured in a blast in Imphal on Monday. The blast took place along the Imphal airport road.

Tremor of moderate intensity felt in Manipur

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 09:45:48 +0530

A tremor of moderate intensity was felt for half a minute in Manipur at 6.44 am on Sunday, official sources said.

Irom Sharmila's fast enters the 12th year

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 07:18:03 +0530

She is protesting against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

Irom Sharmila completes 12 years of protest

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:22:21 +0530

Irom Sharmila, Manipur's 'Iron Lady', on Monday completed 12 years of protest demanding repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). On an indefinite fast, Sharmila, who is force-fed through the nose to keep her alive began her fast till death after ten persons, including a boy who received the national bravery award, were shot dead in an alleged encounter with Assam Rifles personnel at Malom near Imphal airport on November 2, 2000.

Manipur: Blast outside defence PRO office

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:54:01 +0530

A low intensity blast took place outside the office of the Assam Rifles Public Relations Officer (PRO) on Tuesday morning in Imphal, Manipur. No casualties were reported.

Bomb explodes near Imphal airport, no casualties reported

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 08:33:52 +0530

A powerful bomb went off at Tiddim ground near Imphal airport on Sunday, seconds after Army personnel in trucks passed the area.

22 Bangladeshi migrants sentenced to 2-year jail

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 11:19:54 +0530

Twenty-two illegal Bangladeshi migrants, who had entered Manipur to work as labourers, have been sentenced to two years imprisonment by a local court.

Manipur: Bomb explodes in RAW complex, none hurt

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 01:42:14 +0530

A bomb exploded in the office complex of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and Special Bureau in Imphal west district of Manipur but no casualty was reported, officials said on Friday.

Manipur: 7 Assam Rifles personnel injured in blast

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 11:21:37 +0530

At least seven Assam Rifles personnel were injured in a bomb blast in Bishenpur district of Manipur on Sunday when the para-military personnel were jogging in a road, official sources said.

Insurgents ask migrant labourers to leave Manipur

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:42:34 +0530

Insurgents of seven major outfits on Thursday asked the outsiders particularly migrant labourers to leave Manipur as their presence overwhelmed the identities, customs and cultures of minority communities who have been living in Imphal peacefully for some thousand of years.

IED blast in Imphal, 2 Assam Rifles jawans injured

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:17:07 +0530

Two Assam Rifles jawans have been injured in an IED blast in Imphal on Wednesday.

Manipur's child soldiers: No toys, but guns in hand

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:38:26 +0530

In April this year, ten boys were forcefully taken to militant training camps in Myanmar. The family members of three boys in this village are still living in fear. Mother of ex-child soldier said, "I am living in constant fear and think what will happen to my son in the future."

Manipur: Militant groups hiring child soldiers

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:19:55 +0530

There are at least 40 insurgent outfits in Manipur and desperate for new recruits, they have been targeting children in the state. In April this year, 10 boys were forcefully taken to militant training camps in Myanmar. The family members of the three boys, who managed to get released, are still living in fear.

Road named after Mary Kom in interior Manipur

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:08:37 +0530

A road in interior Churachandpur district of Manipur has been named after Olympic bronze medal winner pugilist MC Mary Kom. During a reception held in honour of Kom at Churachandpur district headquarters, Manipur Health Minister T Phungzathang said government has decided to name the road connecting Churachandpur town to the office of the deputy commissioner's office as 'Mary Kom Ring Road'.

Karnataka Dy CM asks Northeast Indians to return

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 11:16:38 +0530

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister R Ashok on Sunday appealed to students and workers from the Northeast, who had left Bangalore recently in the wake of "wrong" SMS messages on Assam violence, to return to the state and resume their work without fear.

Manipur: 96-hour Naga economic blockade begins

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:38:08 +0530

The United Naga Council (UNC) began its 96-hour economic blockade on Manipur portion of Imphal-Dimapur-Guawahati National Highway 39 from Sunday midnight to press its demand for 'alternative arrangement' for Nagas in the state.

Manipur: 4 injured in bomb blasts during I-Day celebrations

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:27:36 +0530

Four persons were injured when a series of bombs exploded in Manipur during Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday.

Four blasts rock Manipur during I-Day celebrations

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:17:38 +0530

Four persons were injured when a series of bombs exploded in Manipur during Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday.

Has Mary Kom broken stereotypes about North East women?

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:36:53 +0530

Even as India hails the Olympic bronze medal won by Manipur's Mary Kom, one cannot help but wonder whether this win will go some way in breaking stereotypes about the North East region in general and the North Eastern women in particular.

Manipur journalists condemn the threat of militants

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:36:15 +0530

All Manipur Working Journalists' Union (AMWJU) and prominent editors on Tuesday condemned the 'threat' from some militants that their press statement should be published in local dailies without editing.