Day: August 19, 2014

Manipur court orders release of anti-AFSPA activist Irom SharmilaFirstpostImphal: A local court on Tuesday ordered the release of rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, under detention for attempting to commit suicide by fasting for nearly 14 years deman…

Court sets free Manipur activist Irom Sharmila after 14 yearsHindustan TimesA court in Manipur on Tuesday ordered the release of Irom Sharmila who has staged a 14-year hunger strike in protest at human rights abuses in Manipur, her lawyer said. "T…

India TodayCourt orders release of Manipur activist Irom SharmilaYahoo India NewsSharmila, described as the 'Iron Lady of Manipur', has been on an indefinite hunger strike since Nov 2, 2000 in Manipur, demanding the withdrawal of AFSPA from the…

The HinduBorder row: Manipur petrol pumps gone dryThe HinduFrom Tuesday morning all petrol pumps in Manipur have gone dry. Petrol was not available since late Monday night. However some oil pumps in and around Imphal sold a few litres of diesel on Tues…

Manipur court orders release of Irom SharmilaBusiness Standard (blog)A Manipur sessions court today ordered the release of Manipur activist Irom Sharmila saying there is lack of evidence against her for charges of attempted suicide. She has been on an …

Daily News & AnalysisManipur Court orders release of Irom Sharmila: Story of a never-ending fast …Daily News & AnalysisIrom Chanu Sharmila, better known as the Iron Lady from Manipur has recently desired a meeting with the country prime minister Nare…

Times of IndiaManipur court orders release of activist Irom SharmilaTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: A Manipur court on Tuesday ordered the release of activist Irom Sharmila, who has been in judicial custody in an attempt to suicide case. Sharmila was arrested…

After 14 years of force feeding, Manipur court orders Irom Sharmila releaseFirstpostSoon after Narendra Modi's election, Sharmila had expressed her desire to meet him "to highlight the sufferings of the people through the imposition of AFSPA (…

Manipur Court orders release of Irom Sharmila, says no proof against her in …IBNLiveImphal: In a big relief for activist Irom Sharmila, a Manipur Court has ordered her release citing lack of evidence on attempted suicide charges. The court has said t…

Zee NewsPriyanka Chopra's 'Mary Kom' not to release in Manipur?Zee NewsWhile the entire nation is eagerly awaiting to catch a glimpse of mighty Priyanka pack some punch on-screen, it is rumoured that `Mary Kom` is unlikely to release in the…

Zee NewsPriyanka Chopra`s `Mary Kom` not to release in Manipur?Zee NewsWhile the entire nation is eagerly awaiting to catch a glimpse of mighty Priyanka pack some punch on-screen, it is rumoured that `Mary Kom` is unlikely to release in the fiery boxer…

Two militants held, bombs seized in ManipurThe HinduTwo militants were arrested and several powerful bombs recovered from different areas of Manipur, police said on Tuesday. Rita Devi (41) of the Kanglei Yawol Kann Lup (KYKL) was arrested from Cheirao …

Two militants arrested, bombs seized in ManipurDaily News & AnalysisTwo militants were arrested and several powerful bombs recovered from different areas of Manipur, police said on Tuesday. A Rita Devi (41) of the Kanglei Yawol Kann Lup (KYKL) was arre…