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

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

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

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 …

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

Times of India

Manipur: Two brothers rape two sisters – thenortheasttoday.com

thenortheasttoday.comManipur: Two brothers rape two sistersthenortheasttoday.comIMPHAL, Aug 8 : According to sources, it is reported that two brothers have been arrested for allegedly raping two sisters who are sisters at Haorang Sabal, Imphal West dis…

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Manipur: Two brothers rape two sisters
thenortheasttoday.com
IMPHAL, Aug 8 : According to sources, it is reported that two brothers have been arrested for allegedly raping two sisters who are sisters at Haorang Sabal, Imphal West district under Lamsang police station. The duo have been identified as Konthoujam …

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‘Iron Lady of Manipur’: World’s longest hunger strike to end – KTVQ Billings News

‘Iron Lady of Manipur‘: World’s longest hunger strike to end
KTVQ Billings News
(CNN) — After nearly 16 years, the world’s longest hunger strike is due to come to an end Tuesday. Human rights activist Irom Sharmila started her strike in 2000, after 10 civilians were allegedly killed by Indian soldiers in the country’s …

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'Iron Lady of Manipur': World's longest hunger strike to end
KTVQ Billings News
(CNN) — After nearly 16 years, the world's longest hunger strike is due to come to an end Tuesday. Human rights activist Irom Sharmila started her strike in 2000, after 10 civilians were allegedly killed by Indian soldiers in the country's …

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‘Iron Lady of Manipur’: World’s longest hunger strike ends – CNN

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‘Iron Lady of Manipur‘: World’s longest hunger strike ends
CNN
Sharmila, known as the “Iron lady of Manipur,” first smiled and then sobbed before she ate the honey in front of reporters in India’s northeastern Manipur state, finally free of the nasal tube that the government had used to force-feed her for more …
Irom Sharmila ends fast, wants to be Chief Minister of ManipurThe Hindu
16-year long iconic fast of the ‘Iron Lady’ of Manipur comes to an endBusiness Standard
Manipur’s Iron Lady Irom Sharmila ends 16-year-long hunger strikeTimes of India
Hindustan Times –The Indian Express
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'Iron Lady of Manipur': World's longest hunger strike ends
CNN
Sharmila, known as the "Iron lady of Manipur," first smiled and then sobbed before she ate the honey in front of reporters in India's northeastern Manipur state, finally free of the nasal tube that the government had used to force-feed her for more …
Irom Sharmila ends fast, wants to be Chief Minister of ManipurThe Hindu
16-year long iconic fast of the 'Iron Lady' of Manipur comes to an endBusiness Standard
Manipur's Iron Lady Irom Sharmila ends 16-year-long hunger strikeTimes of India
Hindustan Times –The Indian Express
all 299 news articles »

Manipur women vow to continue fight – E-Pao.net

Manipur women vow to continue fightE-Pao.netEven as uncertainty prevails over what will happen on Tuesday when activist Irom Sharmila tells an Imphal court of her decision to quit her 16-year hunger strike, widows in Manipur are steadfast in their reso…

Manipur women vow to continue fight
E-Pao.net
Even as uncertainty prevails over what will happen on Tuesday when activist Irom Sharmila tells an Imphal court of her decision to quit her 16-year hunger strike, widows in Manipur are steadfast in their resolve to fight the legal battle against the …

Setting a date with the State BJP readying to take on Cong

Early days yet but this has not stopped the BJP from putting its foot forward for the Assembly election scheduled in the early part of next year. It is along this line that BJP National president Amit Shah has set a date with the State sometime in September to chalk out the poll strategy ahead […]

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BT road incident case Tejpal, Shoma, Babloo depose

IMPHAL, Aug 8: Founder and former Editor-in-chief of Tehelka magazine Tarun Tejpal, former Managing Editor of the same magazine, Shoma Chaudhury and Human Rights Alert Director Babloo Loitongbam today deposed before the Court in the July 23 BT Road incident case. All the accused except Y Munal were also present at today’s trial hearing. Shoma […]

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For Govt to organise consultation meetings… JCILPS sets Aug 13 deadline

IMPHAL, Aug 8 : The JCILPS has set August 13 deadline for the Government to organise consultation meetings with all stake holders on the new Bill which is being drafted in place of the Protection of Manipur Peoples (PMP) Bill 2015. Speaking to mediapersons at their Sega Road, Konjeng Hazari Leikai office this afternoon, JCILPS […]

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IED recovered

IMPHAL, Aug 8: A combined team of Imphal West district police and 25 Assam Rifles of Loitang Khunou post arrested a man along with an RDX-type IED weighing around 3 kg on NH-2, said Th Vikramjit, Imphal West Additional SP (Operations) Imphal west during a press conference held at Imphal West Commando complex. Acting on […]

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Blast rocks NH-2, two BSF jawans hurt

SADAR HILLS, Aug 8 : Two low intensity handmade IED exploded this morning at around 10.45 along National Highway-2 while another similar type of bomb found at the same place was detonated by bomb experts later in the evening. The blast site is located just 3 Kms from Kangpokpi town along Imphal-Dimapur road between Kangpokpi […]

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Sharmila’s announcement to end fast today ‘Decision to end fast, stand against AFSPA on’

IMPHAL, Aug 8: The Just Peace Foundation (JPF) has said that they welcome the anti-AFSPA campaigner Irom Chanu Sharmila’s decision to break her 16-year-old fast and enter electoral politics. “But we’re not sure whether she will make a formal announcement on ending her hunger strike on August 9. The foundation always support the iconic campaigner […]

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ImphalMoreh bandh suspended

The JAC Against the Murder of M Lamneikim Haokip has suspended its indefinite bandh along Imphal Moreh road with immediate effect following a meeting with representatives of the State Government at Molnoi village, Chandel today, our correspondent…

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Saikul CSOs draw attention

Saikul based civil society organizations including Kuki Inpi, KSO, Kuki Women Union and elected members of ADC Sadar Hills have drawn immediate attention of the State Government over the alleged shortage of doctors in Saikul Primary Health Centre So…

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Health Minister launches PMSMA

The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan PMSMA which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the national level on June 9 this year was launched in the State today by Health Minister DK Korungthang Source The Sangai Express

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CLP discusses about new Bill

With Chief Minister O Ibobi in the chair, the Congress Legislature Party CLP held a meeting and discussed about a convening a Cabinet meeting so that the new Bill being drafted in place of the PMP Bill 2015 can be tabled in the State Assembly Sour…

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‘Weights and Measures Department safeguards consumers’ interest’

Weights and Measures Depart ment, Government of Manipur safeguards the interest of the consumers by standardizing various weighing machines, weights and other measures so that consumers are not denied the correct amount of any item he she purchase from the market, said Laitonjam Nripendra Kumar, Controller of Weights and Measures Department, Government of Manipur today at the 56 th press conference organized by DIPR at its office complex Source The Sangai Express DIPR

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IED recovered

A combined team of Imphal West district police and 25 Assam Rifles of Loitang Khunou post arrested a man along with an RDX type IED weighing around 3 kg on NH 2, said Th Vikramjit, Imphal West Additional SP Operations Imphal west during a press conf…

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‘MPHC Ltd trying to be the best corporation’

The Manipur Police Housing Corporation Limited MPHC has been trying to live upto the expected standard Source The Sangai Express DIPR

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