28 hours bandh effects normal life at Jiribam

  Jiribam, Nov 3:  Normal life was effected by 28 hrs bandh called by Jribam District Demand Committee (J.D.D.C) against the failure of government to declare Jribam as a full

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Jiribam, Nov 3:  Normal life was effected by 28 hrs bandh called by Jribam District Demand Committee (J.D.D.C) against the failure of government to declare Jribam as a full fledged revenue district though after signing a memorandum in 2011 between the representatives of State Government of Manipur and Jribam District Demand Committee.
All the business establishment, shops, markets were closed at Jribam in response to the bandh. Passenger vehicles, autorikshaw were off the road but some private vehicles were seen plying for the emergency purposes.

 

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Garo Hills must come forward to appeal not to impose AFSPA

3 NOV 2015, New Delhi With the recent announcement of Meghalaya High Court to direct Centre to impose AFSPA in the Garo Hills area is very unfortunate. Save Sharmila Solidarity

3 NOV 2015, New Delhi

With the recent announcement of Meghalaya High Court to direct Centre to impose AFSPA in the Garo Hills area is very unfortunate. Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign, with due respect to honorable high court of Meghalaya, appeals the high court to review its decision. SSSC also appeals to centre, not to impose AFSPA at any other place and to avoid making common people victims of such harsh laws.

 

SSSC also see that it is the same time when numerous protests and events were going on in India and abroad to mark 15 years of heroic struggle of Irom Sharmila, it should also be noted that it is 15th anniversary of Malom massacre where justice has not been delivered till yet. Not only these, but even many other cases are still under jurisdiction of law and waiting for justice in differenmt courts of North East as well as in Supreme Court. All these cases tell a history of atrocities that had happened in the veil of AFSPA because of unchecked unlimited powers.

 

SSSC believe that though the concerns are genuine, but not the remedy. imposing AFSPA can have more grave effects on the situation. At present, common population is affected with anti-state insurgencies, but with imposing this act, there is a possibility of happening the same , though may be lesser ways, by centrally deployed forces.

 

Convener of Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign, Ravi Nitesh said ‘ We also appeal to high court that it must ask to State of Meghalaya to take responsibilities in more serious ways and to take action in this regard through direction to state government to deploy more numbers of security personals as well as to resolve the issues through all possible ways. On the other hand, we also appeal that even if situation seems out of control, paramilitary forces should be first choice instead of having full deployment of army with an act like AFSPA. We also appeal common people and peoples’ representatives, local political leaders and civil society organisations to come forward to appeal for the same.’

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Manipur to revive the essence of Kabaddi Nov 4, 9:12 am – ANINEWS

Manipur to revive the essence of Kabaddi Nov 4, 9:12 amANINEWSManipur, Nov 04 (ANI): After 15 years of staying away from professional Kabaddi, the six teams from Manipur are now gearing up to make a foray at the national and international Kabaddi. Four…

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Solidarity to Irom Sharmila’s 15 years hunger strike against AFSPA

I am obliged to serve for the just cause of those who would like to live without being killed. I am stubborn and firmed with this belief. My cry for

I am obliged to serve for the just cause of those who would like to live without being killed. I am stubborn and firmed with this belief. My cry for justice, like a child’s cry to its parents, is being repeatedly forwarded to the leaders and policy makers who would at present not listen to my prayers. I firmly believe that the issues that I raised are not meant to be dealt with sticks. I would like to see that the root cause of my prayer is being discovered and addressed with softer and healing touch. I shall never give up my stand without fulfilling my demand.

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Comes the 5th of November 2015; it adds another year to Irom Sharmila’s non-violent fight for justice against the culture of impunity enjoyed by the Indian army under the provisions of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (1958). In the ‘Indian sub-continent’ where the ruling regime indulges in crimes against humanity and where Gandhian Ahimsa doesn’t hold the grounds, though eulogizing reminiscence of anti-colonial Satyagraha prevails; Sharmila uses her body as the weapon in the fight for justice and becomes a political prisoner. To recall, the immediate spark of this steadfast was the Malom massacre of 2nd November 2000 that killed ten innocent lives by the armed forces in Manipur.

 

The Armed Forces Special Powers Act is a notorious instrument of State terrorism, humiliations, prolonged detentions, tortures, killings, destructions, traumas, deprivations and disturbances; the logical culmination is unrestraint widespread culture of impunity by the law enforcing forces. This Act serves the agenda of creating a category of suspects and ‘disturbed areas’ to be oppressed at will; to suppress democratic voices against oppressive political regimes, exploitative market forces and destructive projects. The Act is symptomatic of an undeclared war trajectory superimposed on a category of subjected peoples, whose political aspirations and democratic rights are marginalized in the name of India’s security. The brutality of the colonial rule that British India had faced in the 1940s; identify it with any political jargon, we are today experiencing it in the ‘disturbed areas’.

Section 1 of AFSPA empowers the Governor of a State or the Government of India to construe any area or territory as disturbed or dangerous, thereby empowering any commissioned officer, warrant officer, non-commissioned officer or any other person of equivalent rank in the Armed Forces to exercise powers prescribed by AFSPA. Section 4 of the Act empowers the concerned officer to ‘suspect’ and consequently act on ‘his’ suspicion to arrest anyone without warrant, to search any premise without warrant, destroy, and “fire upon or otherwise use force, even to the causing of death, against any person who is acting in contravention of any law or order for the time being in the disturbed area prohibiting the assembly of five or more persons or the carrying of weapons or of things capable of being used as weapons or firearms, ammunition or explosive substances.” Section 5 of the Act empowers the concerned officer to detain any arrested person with the least possible delay and does not stipulate any time frame of the detention. Section 6 of the Act defends guilty personnel as “no prosecution, suit or legal proceeding shall be instituted, except with the previous sanction of the Government of India against any person in respect of anything done or purported to be done in exercise of the powers conferred by this Act.

 

Fifteen years of Sharmila’s fasting and political imprisonment, victim peoples’ protests, and ‘institutional’ recommendations from within India and beyond have done lots of symbolic damages to the legitimacy of AFSPA. However, the State holds on AFSPA dearly, as it act as a surrogate in militarily engagement with certain political conflicts arising out of the neoliberal structural constraints. At the same time, the agencies such as the military establishment and the corrupt personnel operating on the ground uphold AFSPA, in the name of counter insurgency, as it serves certain extra-institutional personal interests. The struggle against AFSPA, therefore, remains relevant inasmuch as it targets not only the instrument of oppression but also the regime in power that suppresses democratic rights. In this context, Sharmila’s fifteen years individual steadfast is commendable as it contributes to the collective struggle for justice and democratic rights. We express solidarity to the sky lantern demonstration against AFSPA to be organized by the Manipur Students’ Association Delhi on 5th November, 2015.

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All Naga Student’s Association – Press Release on Sadar Hill

The passing of the three legally flawed and controversial Bills―the Protection of Manipur People Bill 2015; Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (seventh amendment) Bill 2015; and Manipur Shops and

The passing of the three legally flawed and controversial Bills?the Protection of Manipur People Bill 2015; Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (seventh amendment) Bill 2015; and Manipur Shops and Establishment (second amendment) Bill 2015)?provided a good reason for the indigenous/tribal peoples of Manipur to come together and stand up for their just cause. The Bills are bias and not motivated by universal human rights and democratic principles. It is for this reason that the indigenous/tribal peoples in Manipur arose in solidarity for their just cause.

The indigenous/tribal organizations and communities have emerged as having the capacity to unite for a right cause. However, one must not forget that having come together is only the beginning of a journey to address the historically rooted injustices and a search for peaceful co-existence firmly founded on a vision for just-peace. This implies that coming together of indigenous/tribal peoples in Manipur must translate into a solidarity movement guided by their quest for truth and justice. No movement can solidify overnight and no movement can withstand divisive forces of a state if it is not driven by their thirst for truth and justice. A solidarity movement can only emerge victorious if it is clear of the principles it must be founded upon. It is only then that a solidarity movement will be able to establish a mutually acceptable fair terms of political and social cooperation.

True healing of past wounds can occur only in a genuine solidarity movement firmly grounded on universal principles of human rights and humanity. It is only through a solidarity movement that one can build up common sympathies and begin to truly share their pains and pride, or even regrets together. And transform their histories of conflict into one of mutual understanding and social and political cooperation. This is what will propel indigenous/tribal peoples in Manipur to a higher ground of peace and justice. Reverting to positions and demands that are fragmented and not based on democratic principles and of justice for all will not deliver us from the cycle of conflict sustained by the state.

On this account, All Naga Students’ Association Manipur (ANSAM) appeals to all the indigenous/tribal organizations and communities to be vigilant of the divisive forces and be conscious of the basis for a solidarity movement. The demand for a full-fledged Sardar Hills District is not based on the principles of justice for all and laws of nations. It will only reopen the wounds of the past and will become a thorn in the flesh of our solidarity movement. Because the creation of a full-fledged Sardar Hills District is not a political solution and the political future of our Kuki brothers and sisters. The need of the hour is to focus on strengthening and solidifying our solidarity movement for our common future.

ANSAM would also like to remind the government of Manipur of the various Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) signed between ANSAM, NSF (Naga Students’ Federation) and other Naga organizations (in 1981, 1992, 1996 and 1998) with regard to the creation of a full-fledged Sardar Hills District. Abrogation of the MoUs will be viewed with all seriousness and as a continuing ploy of the state to weaken the indigenous/tribal organizations and communities’ solidarity.

 

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National Unity Day at Jiribam

Jiribam, October 31: National Unity Day organized by 27th Assam rifles is being observed at Jiribam. As a part of the function, “Run for Unity” has been organized at around 6:00am

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Jiribam, October 31: National Unity Day organized by 27th Assam rifles is being observed at Jiribam. As a part of the function, “Run for Unity” has been organized at around 6:00am starting from the Irawat Statue, Babupara to Chandrapur. Numbers of School students, VIPs, Assam Rifles, members of All Jiribam Sports Assn. and members of All Jiribam Walking Association also participated in the Run.

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NEFIS observes collective hunger strike across the country to mark 15 years of Irom Sharmila’s heroic struggle

PRESS RELEASE Pan-India sit-in protest and hunger strike against Armed Forces Special Powers Act. NEFIS receives huge support for the 12-hour hunger strike across the country. North-East Forum for International

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PRESS RELEASE

Pan-India sit-in protest and hunger strike against Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

NEFIS receives huge support for the 12-hour hunger strike across the country.

North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS), in discussion with Irom Sharmila, organized twelve-hour hunger strikes and collective sit-ins at various places of the country to mark the 15th year of her heroic struggle against Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), yesterday on 2nd of November. It is to be noted that on 2nd November 2000 a terrible tragedy shook the state of Manipur when 10 civilians were shot dead by paramilitary forces at a local bus-stop in Malom, Manipur. Among the deceased was an 18-year old National Bravery Award winner. The massacre triggered angry protests across Manipur and led to Irom Sharmila going on her epic fast a few days later. Justice, however, continues to be denied in the case of the Malom massacre and many other such cases. Meanwhile, Irom Sharmila continues to be heckled by cases filed against her and periodic arrests. NEFIS has hence pledged to take forward the nation-wide struggle against the draconian and anti-people Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

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NEFIS Units successfully organized the twelve-hour hunger strike across various cities, among which were Delhi, Gwalior, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Kokrajhar (Assam), etc. In Delhi, the sit-in protest along with the hunger strike was organized at Jantar Mantar where large numbers of NEFIS members, North East students, as well as representatives from various progressive and democratic organizations collected to condemn the enforcement of the long abused Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). Eminent Human Rights Activist, Babloo Loitongbam and Women Rights Activist Maya John, ensured their presence to extend their solidarity to the hunger strike/collective sit-in. Babloo Loithongbam highlighted the dastardly way in which Indian State continues to justify AFSPA and force-feed Irom Sharmila citing reasons of prevention of suicide.  Maya John termed AFSPA a draconian law which serves just as a ploy to curb the democratic rights of people in so-called ‘Disturbed’ regions without any compunctions or fear of being implicated in a judicial probe. The hunger strike and sit-in in Chandigarh, was organized at Student Centre of Panjab University. This was followed by a huge rally around the campus. In Assam, hunger strike was organized at Kokrajhar and Karbi Anglong, which was attended by massive number of students representing different communities. Professors of various colleges too showed their support by being present at the venues. The students called for a collective struggle against this draconian law. The North East students and activists of NEFIS organized hunger strike at Gwalior, which saw a large presence of students from other parts of India, supporting the struggle against AFSPA. At various other places across India too, the activists of NEFIS and students organized hunger strikes and observed 15th year of Irom Sharmila’s struggle in various forms.

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It should be noted that AFSPA has been enforced in parts of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as in the North East states where it is serving as a useful weapon for the Indian State to curb the democratic rights and freedom of the people of these regions. Under the draconian provisions of AFSPA the government’s judgment on why an area is found to be ‘disturbed’ is not subject to judicial review. Similarly, there can be no prosecution, suit or any other legal proceeding against anyone acting under this law, except with the sanction of the Central Government. Moreover, this controversial law provides dangerous impunity to the armed forces for detaining, using lethal force and entering and searching premises without warrant. Since armed soldiers trained in combat and in war have no training in civilian law or policing procedures, atrocities under AFSPA are inevitable and are growing. Hence, NEFIS demands that AFSPA should be repealed at the earliest from all states, thereby ending the miseries of the people.

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AFSPA has been condemned nationally and internationally by all democratic and justice loving people. Even certain government-appointed commissions (including the recent Justice Verma Committee) and human rights organizations have pressed for the withdrawal of the Act. The continued enforcement of the Act has ensured continued protests. This is why NEFIS’ call for a hunger strike on 2nd November elicited a phenomenal response. At its sit-in protests and hunger strike across the country, NEFIS called upon all the different communities of the North East, as well as people across the country to raise a unified struggle against AFSPA.

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3 PREPAK PRO cadres held

Combined team of 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR South and Thoubal Police Commandos counducted joint counter insurgency operation in general area of L Chalwa village and apprehended three PREPAK PRO cadres inclu…

Combined team of 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR South and Thoubal Police Commandos counducted joint counter insurgency operation in general area of L Chalwa village and apprehended three PREPAK PRO cadres including two women with one Bangladeshi on Monday Source Hueiyen News Service

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JAC decries police ‘inaction’

The JAC constituted against the killing of school Headmaster Hasmat Ali alias Babu has decried the failure of State police to pull up any of those people involved in the killing Source The Sangai Express

The JAC constituted against the killing of school Headmaster Hasmat Ali alias Babu has decried the failure of State police to pull up any of those people involved in the killing Source The Sangai Express

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Workshop on DAPCU led single window model held

Due to stigma and discrimination, people living with HIV are not coming forward to take benefit of various social protection schemes, Dr Source The Sangai Express

Due to stigma and discrimination, people living with HIV are not coming forward to take benefit of various social protection schemes, Dr Source The Sangai Express

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CoPoTR Chandel apprises RN Ravi on district woes

A delegation comprising of members from Committee on Protection of Tribals Rights CoPoTR , Chandel District met the Centre’s Interlocutor for Naga peace talk RN Ravi in Imphal on Tuesday and apprised him on the grievances of the district Source H…

A delegation comprising of members from Committee on Protection of Tribals Rights CoPoTR , Chandel District met the Centre’s Interlocutor for Naga peace talk RN Ravi in Imphal on Tuesday and apprised him on the grievances of the district Source Hueiyen News Service

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Sensitisation cum training programme conducted

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur, conducted a one day sensitisation cum training programme for ASHA and Anganwadi workers on ‘child protection’ at Thoubal DC counting hall today, our correspondent reports Source The Sangai Express

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur, conducted a one day sensitisation cum training programme for ASHA and Anganwadi workers on ‘child protection’ at Thoubal DC counting hall today, our correspondent reports Source The Sangai Express

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Govt organises farewell for Macherla

Former Manipur Police Special DGP Intelligence Santosh Macherla, whose tenure ended on October 31 last, was given a memorable farewell on Tuesday at the banquet hall of Manipur Rifles Source Hueiyen News Service

Former Manipur Police Special DGP Intelligence Santosh Macherla, whose tenure ended on October 31 last, was given a memorable farewell on Tuesday at the banquet hall of Manipur Rifles Source Hueiyen News Service

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DESAM concerned

DESAM Thoubal District Council has asked the culprits, who not only vandalised their office but also thrashed a girl student yesterday, to give in to the student body at the earliest Source The Sangai Express

DESAM Thoubal District Council has asked the culprits, who not only vandalised their office but also thrashed a girl student yesterday, to give in to the student body at the earliest Source The Sangai Express

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3 years after, Jessami SDO office still in doldrums

More than three after its ceremonious inauguration, the Jessami SDO TD Block Office continues to remain in a state of stagnancy in the face of incomplete infrastructure and inadequate staff Source Hueiyen News Service R Lester Makang

More than three after its ceremonious inauguration, the Jessami SDO TD Block Office continues to remain in a state of stagnancy in the face of incomplete infrastructure and inadequate staff Source Hueiyen News Service R Lester Makang

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Sadar Hills dist demand not based on principles of justice ANSAM State Govt reminded of MoUs signed earlier

The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur ANSAM has asserted that the demand for a full fledged Sardar Hills district is not based on the principles of justice for all and laws of Nations and added that it will only reopen the wounds of the past an…

The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur ANSAM has asserted that the demand for a full fledged Sardar Hills district is not based on the principles of justice for all and laws of Nations and added that it will only reopen the wounds of the past and will become a thorn in the flesh of the solidarity movement of the tribals of Manipur Source The Sangai Express

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Translate 6point demand into action, UCM, AMUCO, CCSK tell RN Ravi

Government of India’s interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks RN Ravi arrived in Imphal on Tuesday and later held talks with representatives of various civil society organisations Source Hueiyen News Service

Government of India’s interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks RN Ravi arrived in Imphal on Tuesday and later held talks with representatives of various civil society organisations Source Hueiyen News Service

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JAC to fine tune demands, traffic movement relaxed

The JAC has today during their joint meeting with several stake holders decided to temporarily suspend all dharnas and bandh on traffic movement from Wednesday but asserted that shops and Government offices shall remain closed daily from 2 pm onwards a…

The JAC has today during their joint meeting with several stake holders decided to temporarily suspend all dharnas and bandh on traffic movement from Wednesday but asserted that shops and Government offices shall remain closed daily from 2 pm onwards as a mark of respect to the ‘tribal martyrs’ Source The Sangai Express

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Govt effects major bureaucratic reshuffle

Five IAS and 69 MFS officers have been shifted to different departments as part of a major bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Government of Manipur Source Hueiyen News Service Okendro Khundongbam

Five IAS and 69 MFS officers have been shifted to different departments as part of a major bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Government of Manipur Source Hueiyen News Service Okendro Khundongbam

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