MPCC recalls Quit India Movement

The 74th anniversary of the Quit India Movement was observed today at Congress Bhavan here under the aegis of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee MPCC Source The Sangai Express

The 74th anniversary of the Quit India Movement was observed today at Congress Bhavan here under the aegis of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee MPCC Source The Sangai Express

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As announced Sharmila ends 16 years fast with a drop of honey Says she will contest polls against Chief Minister

As announced earlier, Irom Chanu Sharmila ended her world’s longest hunger strike that spanned around 16 years today Source The Sangai Express

As announced earlier, Irom Chanu Sharmila ended her world’s longest hunger strike that spanned around 16 years today Source The Sangai Express

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Final hearing on Aug 11

The final hearing of the criminal petition case filed by former JCILPS convenor Khomdram Ratan would be held on August 11 and the final judgement is likely to be passed on the same day Source The Sangai Express

The final hearing of the criminal petition case filed by former JCILPS convenor Khomdram Ratan would be held on August 11 and the final judgement is likely to be passed on the same day Source The Sangai Express

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DC opens emporium

A first of its kind in Senapati district, Deputy Commissioner Jacintha Lazarus, who was also the brainchild behind the project inaugurated the ‘Senapati Emporium’ at Senapati today Source The Sangai Express

A first of its kind in Senapati district, Deputy Commissioner Jacintha Lazarus, who was also the brainchild behind the project inaugurated the ‘Senapati Emporium’ at Senapati today Source The Sangai Express

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Media persons from all over descend on Imphal Sharmila pleads unconditional release

Anti AFSPA campaigner Irom Chanu Sharmila pleaded for her unconditional release during her Court appearance today Source The Sangai Express

Anti AFSPA campaigner Irom Chanu Sharmila pleaded for her unconditional release during her Court appearance today Source The Sangai Express

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Relay hunger strike

The relay hunger strike staged by Co ordinating Body of Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee Manipur CBSTDCM was held under the theme, International Day of the World Indigenous Peoples at Ima Panthoibi Shanglen, Thangmeiband Maisnam Leikai …

The relay hunger strike staged by Co ordinating Body of Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee Manipur CBSTDCM was held under the theme, International Day of the World Indigenous Peoples at Ima Panthoibi Shanglen, Thangmeiband Maisnam Leikai Source The Sangai Express

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Rape accused remanded

Two brothers who allegedly raped two sisters at Haorang Sabal in Imphal West district under Lamsang police station were produced before Sessions Court, Imphal West and remanded to police custody till August 11 Source The Sangai Express

Two brothers who allegedly raped two sisters at Haorang Sabal in Imphal West district under Lamsang police station were produced before Sessions Court, Imphal West and remanded to police custody till August 11 Source The Sangai Express

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Indefinite ImphalMoreh bandh from Aug 10

The JAC Against the Killing of M Jamkholal Zou has called an indefinite Imphal Moreh road bandh from the midnight of August 10, our correspondent reports Source The Sangai Express

The JAC Against the Killing of M Jamkholal Zou has called an indefinite Imphal Moreh road bandh from the midnight of August 10, our correspondent reports Source The Sangai Express

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Cabinet moots House session from Sep 2

The State Cabinet has decided to approach the Governor so that the 14th session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly is convened from September 2 Source The Sangai Express

The State Cabinet has decided to approach the Governor so that the 14th session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly is convened from September 2 Source The Sangai Express

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Many condemn bomb blasts

Numerous organisations have strongly con demned the two bomb blasts at Moreh yesterday asserting that the blasts have disturbed the peaceful atmosphere of the border town Source The Sangai Express

Numerous organisations have strongly con demned the two bomb blasts at Moreh yesterday asserting that the blasts have disturbed the peaceful atmosphere of the border town Source The Sangai Express

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Women activists protest Sharmila’s decision, block way

Raising strong allegations of letting down their trust, women activists today protested Irom Chanu Sharmila’s decision of ending her marathon hunger strike Source The Sangai Express

Raising strong allegations of letting down their trust, women activists today protested Irom Chanu Sharmila’s decision of ending her marathon hunger strike Source The Sangai Express

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Relay hunger strike marks Intl Indigenous Peoples Day

On the occasion of International Indigenous Day today, the Coordinating Body Schedule Tribe Demand Committee, Manipur CBSTDC in association with various clubs and meira paibis took out a relay hunger strike at Ima Panthoibi Shanglen, Thangmeiband Ma…

On the occasion of International Indigenous Day today, the Coordinating Body Schedule Tribe Demand Committee, Manipur CBSTDC in association with various clubs and meira paibis took out a relay hunger strike at Ima Panthoibi Shanglen, Thangmeiband Maisnam Leikai demanding inclusion of the Meetei Meitei ethnic community in the Schedule tribe list of the Indian Constitution Source The Sangai Express

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JAC calls indefinite Tiddim road bandh

Churachandpur, Aug 9: The JAC against the Killing of (L) Siaklalzawm has affirmed their announcement to impose an indefinite bandh along the Tiddim road from Wednesday morning as their three-day deadline for resolving the case of Siaklalzawm’s death has expired without any response from the State Government.

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Churachandpur, Aug 9: The JAC against the Killing of (L) Siaklalzawm has affirmed their announcement to impose an indefinite bandh along the Tiddim road from Wednesday morning as their three-day deadline for resolving the case of Siaklalzawm’s death has expired without any response from the State Government.

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State Minority Commission visits victim’s family

Churachandpur, Aug 9: Four members from the Manipur State Minorities Commission today paid a visit to the family of Thangminlien Zou who was killed along with two foreigners inside Sajiwa Central Jail on July 29.

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Churachandpur, Aug 9: Four members from the Manipur State Minorities Commission today paid a visit to the family of Thangminlien Zou who was killed along with two foreigners inside Sajiwa Central Jail on July 29.

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UPF disappointed with KIM

Senapati, Aug 9: The United People’s Front (UPF) has expressed disappointment with Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body of the Kuki tribes, over the proposed ‘Nampi meeting’ of KIM and has urged the same to cancel the meeting.

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Senapati, Aug 9: The United People’s Front (UPF) has expressed disappointment with Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body of the Kuki tribes, over the proposed ‘Nampi meeting’ of KIM and has urged the same to cancel the meeting.

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India’s ‘Iron Lady’ Ends 16-Year Hunger Strike, Plans To Run For Office – NPR


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India’s ‘Iron Lady’ Ends 16-Year Hunger Strike, Plans To Run For Office
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Irom Sharmila ate on Tuesday for the first time in nearly 16 years. The Indian activist started a hunger strike in November 2000, to protest a law that gives broad powers to security forces in her home state of Manipur. She was arrested by authorities
Irom Sharmila wants to be Manipur Chief MinisterThe Hindu
‘Iron Lady of Manipur‘: World’s longest hunger strike endsCNN
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India's 'Iron Lady' Ends 16-Year Hunger Strike, Plans To Run For Office
NPR
Irom Sharmila ate on Tuesday for the first time in nearly 16 years. The Indian activist started a hunger strike in November 2000, to protest a law that gives broad powers to security forces in her home state of Manipur. She was arrested by authorities
Irom Sharmila wants to be Manipur Chief MinisterThe Hindu
'Iron Lady of Manipur': World's longest hunger strike endsCNN
16-year fast of Iron Lady of Manipur comes to an endBusiness Standard
Times of India –Chandigarh Tribune
all 327 news articles »

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Irom Sharmila ends fast, says wants to be Manipur’s CM – Chandigarh Tribune


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Irom Sharmila ends fast, says wants to be Manipur’s CM
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Manipur’s ‘Iron Lady’ Irom Sharmila on Tuesday broke her 16-year-old hunger strike, the world’s longest, and declared that she wants to become the chief minister so that she could repeal the contentious AFSPA. Outside a government hospital, a room of …


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Irom Sharmila ends fast, says wants to be Manipur's CM
Chandigarh Tribune
Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila on Tuesday broke her 16-year-old hunger strike, the world's longest, and declared that she wants to become the chief minister so that she could repeal the contentious AFSPA. Outside a government hospital, a room of …

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16-year fast of Iron Lady of Manipur comes to an end – Business Standard


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16-year fast of Iron Lady of Manipur comes to an end
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I am the embodiment of revolution in Manipur. I want to become chief minister of Manipur to bring a positive change and end Afspa (Armed Forces Special Powers Act, a controversial anti-insurgent law) in the state,” Sharmila told mediapersons in Imphal
Manipur should take the struggle over from Irom Sharmila instead of abandoning herFirstpost
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16-year fast of Iron Lady of Manipur comes to an end
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I am the embodiment of revolution in Manipur. I want to become chief minister of Manipur to bring a positive change and end Afspa (Armed Forces Special Powers Act, a controversial anti-insurgent law) in the state,” Sharmila told mediapersons in Imphal
Manipur should take the struggle over from Irom Sharmila instead of abandoning herFirstpost
India's 'Iron Lady' Ends 16-Year Hunger Strike, Plans To Run For OfficeNPR
India's 'Iron Lady of Manipur' ends 16-year hunger strike, plans to run for officeABC Online
India Today –The Indian Express
all 546 news articles »

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The AFSPA and Manipur: 10 key points – Times of India


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The AFSPA and Manipur: 10 key points
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On Tuesday, Manipuri activist Irom Charu Sharmila, known as the “Iron Lady of Manipur” is set to end a sixteen-year long fast which she began in 2000 to protest against the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). She said in July that


Times of India

The AFSPA and Manipur: 10 key points
Times of India
On Tuesday, Manipuri activist Irom Charu Sharmila, known as the "Iron Lady of Manipur" is set to end a sixteen-year long fast which she began in 2000 to protest against the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). She said in July that

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The AFSPA and Manipur: 10 key points – Times of India


Times of India

The AFSPA and Manipur: 10 key points
Times of India
On Tuesday, Manipuri activist Irom Charu Sharmila, known as the “Iron Lady of Manipur” is set to end a sixteen-year long fast which she began in 2000 to protest against the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). She said in July that


Times of India

The AFSPA and Manipur: 10 key points
Times of India
On Tuesday, Manipuri activist Irom Charu Sharmila, known as the "Iron Lady of Manipur" is set to end a sixteen-year long fast which she began in 2000 to protest against the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). She said in July that

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