The tragedy of being Irom Sharmila – Rediff

RediffThe tragedy of being Irom SharmilaRediffThe Iron Lady of Manipur, who has been on hunger strike for 11 years against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, is an ordinary woman fighting an extraordinary struggle, finds Sumit Bhattacharya. This is t…


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The tragedy of being Irom Sharmila
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The Iron Lady of Manipur, who has been on hunger strike for 11 years against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, is an ordinary woman fighting an extraordinary struggle, finds Sumit Bhattacharya. This is the concluding part of a series on Manipur.
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MSSA condemns govt order

The Manipur Secretariat Services Association and Manipur Secretariat Drivers’ Association which are on indefinite cease work strike in along with the JAC of AMTUC AMGEO in a press statement condemned the order of the state government who threatened t…

The Manipur Secretariat Services Association and Manipur Secretariat Drivers’ Association which are on indefinite cease work strike in along with the JAC of AMTUC AMGEO in a press statement condemned the order of the state government who threatened the striking employees to impose dies non instead of solving the issues with the Govt’s administrative skills Source Hueiyen News Service

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Political parties urge ECI to held Assembly election at one go

A team of the Election Commission of India ECI led by Chief Election Commissioner, Dr S Qureshi arrived in Imphal today for a two day visit to the state in connection with the forthcoming Assembly elections which is tentatively scheduled for February…

A team of the Election Commission of India ECI led by Chief Election Commissioner, Dr S Qureshi arrived in Imphal today for a two day visit to the state in connection with the forthcoming Assembly elections which is tentatively scheduled for February 2012 Source Hueiyen News Service

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CM, state officials back with BSUP award

All the concern officials of the state who went to Delhi to receive the Basic Service to Urban Poor city award, including the Chief Minister, O Ibobi were given a warm welcome and felicitated by the staffs of the IMC at a function held at its complex t…

All the concern officials of the state who went to Delhi to receive the Basic Service to Urban Poor city award, including the Chief Minister, O Ibobi were given a warm welcome and felicitated by the staffs of the IMC at a function held at its complex today Source Hueiyen News Service

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15day long workshop on tradition of NataSankirtana

In an attempt to strengthen the tradition of Nata Sankirtana outside Manipur, especially in the Manipuri inhabited areas of Assam and Tripura, Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy JNMDA , Imphal would be organizing a series of 15 day long workshop o…

In an attempt to strengthen the tradition of Nata Sankirtana outside Manipur, especially in the Manipuri inhabited areas of Assam and Tripura, Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy JNMDA , Imphal would be organizing a series of 15 day long workshop on tradition of Nata Sankirtana at Agartala, Hojai and Silchar Source Hueiyen News Service

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There seems to be no opposition in the state Y Erabot

There seems to be no opposition in the state with the state government up to all sorts of mischiefs doing whatever it wants and no one to oppose it, stated Minister Y Erabot Source Hueiyen News Service

There seems to be no opposition in the state with the state government up to all sorts of mischiefs doing whatever it wants and no one to oppose it, stated Minister Y Erabot Source Hueiyen News Service

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Diesnon whip cracks on striking employees

Cracking its whip on the striking employees of Manipur Secretariat Services belonging to the Manipur Secretariat Services Association, the state government has applied dies non against 658 employees with effect from December 13 Source Hueiyen News …

Cracking its whip on the striking employees of Manipur Secretariat Services belonging to the Manipur Secretariat Services Association, the state government has applied dies non against 658 employees with effect from December 13 Source Hueiyen News Service

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N’land Youth participating Youth Club Exchange Programme

Nehru Yuva Kendra Thoubal, under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will be hosting a team of youth club leaders from Tuensang District of Nagaland for a 10 day Youth Club Exchange Programme which begun today in Thoubal district, stated …

Nehru Yuva Kendra Thoubal, under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will be hosting a team of youth club leaders from Tuensang District of Nagaland for a 10 day Youth Club Exchange Programme which begun today in Thoubal district, stated a press release of NYK, Thoubal Source Hueiyen News Service

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New website for Directorate of Printing and Stationary launched

With an aim to provide adequate information to the general public and all concern departments, the official website www Source Hueiyen News Service

With an aim to provide adequate information to the general public and all concern departments, the official website www Source Hueiyen News Service

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Kuki Inpis press for unbiased solution

Kuki Inpis of Manipur, Assam, Nagaland and Karimganj have urged both the central and the state governments to study the situation in Manipur in depth and called for an ‘unbiased, non communal and justified approach solution’ to the vital political issu…

Kuki Inpis of Manipur, Assam, Nagaland and Karimganj have urged both the central and the state governments to study the situation in Manipur in depth and called for an ‘unbiased, non communal and justified approach solution’ to the vital political issues confronting the state today Source Hueiyen News Service

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Bomb triggered inside fortified PWD office Three staff including a lady SO hurt

At least, three employees including a lady Section Officer SO of the Public Works Department sustained injuries when suspected members of the proscribed PLA triggered a powerful bomb inside the fortified office building of the department located at K…

At least, three employees including a lady Section Officer SO of the Public Works Department sustained injuries when suspected members of the proscribed PLA triggered a powerful bomb inside the fortified office building of the department located at Khuyathong at around 1 Source Hueiyen News Service

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Human rights forum slams CPCI

The CHIKIMS Human Rights Forum, Jiri Zone has slammed the Crime Prevention Council of India CPCI , Manipur State Council which has its office at Jiribam for failing to serve its purpose Source The Sangai Express

The CHIKIMS Human Rights Forum, Jiri Zone has slammed the Crime Prevention Council of India CPCI , Manipur State Council which has its office at Jiribam for failing to serve its purpose Source The Sangai Express

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Govt cracks double penalty whip

Pointing out that resorting to ceasework strike by employees of Manipur Secretariat Services under Manipur Secretariat Services Association MSSA from December 13, 2011 is a violation of an earlier agreement reached with the Government of Manipur, an …

Pointing out that resorting to ceasework strike by employees of Manipur Secretariat Services under Manipur Secretariat Services Association MSSA from December 13, 2011 is a violation of an earlier agreement reached with the Government of Manipur, an order issued by the General Administration Department said ‘dies non’ would be applied against the striking employees Source The Sangai Express

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Scholarship exam result declared

Result of 1st CCians Forum Scholarship Exam 2011 2012 for class IX which was conducted on December 10 has been declared today and five students were selected for the scholarship which would be given quarterly, informed a statement issued by the general…

Result of 1st CCians Forum Scholarship Exam 2011 2012 for class IX which was conducted on December 10 has been declared today and five students were selected for the scholarship which would be given quarterly, informed a statement issued by the general secretary of the forum Source The Sangai Express

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Miss Kut donates

Miss Kut 2011 title winner, Lungmuankim Sitlhou has donated a generator set worth Rs 40,000 to Compassion Children Home, Damdei Source The Sangai Express

Miss Kut 2011 title winner, Lungmuankim Sitlhou has donated a generator set worth Rs 40,000 to Compassion Children Home, Damdei Source The Sangai Express

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Nagaland youths attend exchange programme

The Nehru Yuva Kendra of Thoubal district, as part of youth exchange programme, hosted 14 youth leaders from Tuensang, Nagaland Source The Sangai Express

The Nehru Yuva Kendra of Thoubal district, as part of youth exchange programme, hosted 14 youth leaders from Tuensang, Nagaland Source The Sangai Express

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Centre seeks alternate highway to Manipur

Concerned over the recent 100 day economic blockade in Manipur, the Union Home Ministry has sought urgent strengthening of a highway which could be used as an alternative route to the State in case a similar strike takes place in future Source The S…

Concerned over the recent 100 day economic blockade in Manipur, the Union Home Ministry has sought urgent strengthening of a highway which could be used as an alternative route to the State in case a similar strike takes place in future Source The Sangai Express Courtesy Assam Tribune

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Erabot at book release event

Commerce and Industries Minister Y Erabot has conceded that his frequent criticism against the SPF coalition only testify that the Government is yet to deliver justice to the people’s mandate Source The Sangai Express

Commerce and Industries Minister Y Erabot has conceded that his frequent criticism against the SPF coalition only testify that the Government is yet to deliver justice to the people’s mandate Source The Sangai Express

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