Last ray of hope

(Courtesy The Statesman) Yambem Laba United Naga Council general secretary, S Milan, says that the core issue behind the economic blockade it has imposed in Manipur has never been understood, even by the media. Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has a history of jumping guns. In 2004,he could not wait for then Prime Minister […]

(Courtesy The Statesman) Yambem Laba United Naga Council general secretary, S Milan, says that the core issue behind the economic blockade it has imposed in Manipur has never been understood, even by the media. Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has a history of jumping guns. In 2004,he could not wait for then Prime Minister […]

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IOC negates fuel shortage fear

There would be no shortage of fuel for the ensuing 11th State Assembly election in spite of the more than 100 days old UNC’s indefinite economic blockade. There has been a nagging fear that there may be shortage of fuel for the State Assembly election on account of the indefinite economic blockade. However, information received […]

There would be no shortage of fuel for the ensuing 11th State Assembly election in spite of the more than 100 days old UNC’s indefinite economic blockade. There has been a nagging fear that there may be shortage of fuel for the State Assembly election on account of the indefinite economic blockade. However, information received […]

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Javadekar puts blockade onus on State Govt

IMPHAL, Feb 12 : Union Minister for Human Resource Development (HRD) Prakash Javadekar has stated that the protracted issue of UNC’s economic blockade could not be resolved as the 17,000 paramilitary forces sent by the Centre have been confined to the barracks at the behest of the State Government. He was speaking at the flag […]

IMPHAL, Feb 12 : Union Minister for Human Resource Development (HRD) Prakash Javadekar has stated that the protracted issue of UNC’s economic blockade could not be resolved as the 17,000 paramilitary forces sent by the Centre have been confined to the barracks at the behest of the State Government. He was speaking at the flag […]

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CLP moots unlawful tag for UNC

IMPHAL, Feb 11: Noting that the prolonged economic blockade being imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) along National Highways leading to Manipur is anti-National and anti-people, the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) has resolved to approach the Central Government to declare the UNC as an unlawful organisation. The CLP meeting which started at 10 am […]

IMPHAL, Feb 11: Noting that the prolonged economic blockade being imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) along National Highways leading to Manipur is anti-National and anti-people, the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) has resolved to approach the Central Government to declare the UNC as an unlawful organisation. The CLP meeting which started at 10 am […]

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UNC and a Sisyphean task, please take a break

It is known that the United Naga Council will not retract their stance and the economic blockade must go on. Many were keeping their fingers crossed that the tripartite talk on February 3rd would have some solution and the economic blockade enforced since November 1 would be called off in the larger interest. However, that speculation did not […]

It is known that the United Naga Council will not retract their stance and the economic blockade must go on. Many were keeping their fingers crossed that the tripartite talk on February 3rd would have some solution and the economic blockade enforced since November 1 would be called off in the larger interest. However, that speculation did not […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/unc-and-a-sisyphean-task-please-take-a-break/

Blockade over shadowing dists creation Point already delivered

It should be more than apparent to all. With election less than 30 days and with the United Naga Council not showing any indication that it will lift the ongoing economic blockade, the two principal political parties, the Congress and the BJP are leaving no stone unturned to gain political mileage out of the situation. […]

It should be more than apparent to all. With election less than 30 days and with the United Naga Council not showing any indication that it will lift the ongoing economic blockade, the two principal political parties, the Congress and the BJP are leaving no stone unturned to gain political mileage out of the situation. […]

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Manipur Highway Blockade: Looking for solution at the wrong place?

Raj Singh During the past 3 months of UNC (United Naga Council) stranglehold, the seized people in Manipur have tried all possible means to loosen the noose by coaxing, threatening, questioning, requesting and negotiating the UNC. All valley CSOs, the governments and political parties went berserk but only to find themselves at the feet of […]

Raj Singh During the past 3 months of UNC (United Naga Council) stranglehold, the seized people in Manipur have tried all possible means to loosen the noose by coaxing, threatening, questioning, requesting and negotiating the UNC. All valley CSOs, the governments and political parties went berserk but only to find themselves at the feet of […]

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Beating the blockade

The United Naga Council’s blockade along Manipur’s lifelines will not end. Whatever the cause of the disagreement among those negotiating a truce, this is unfortunate. There are certain things simply not done even in war, but Manipur, it seems has no qualms resorting to them at the whims of our hate mongering street politicians. But […]

The United Naga Council’s blockade along Manipur’s lifelines will not end. Whatever the cause of the disagreement among those negotiating a truce, this is unfortunate. There are certain things simply not done even in war, but Manipur, it seems has no qualms resorting to them at the whims of our hate mongering street politicians. But […]

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The politics of economic blockade in Manipur

Mehdi Hussain “Political unrest” has become a defining feature of the present-day Manipur. The state politics has been revolving mostly around one major issue, i.e., ethnic identity which can be seen in the strong demand for Inner Line Permit (ILP) and the Naga claims for the unification of all Naga settlements lying in different states […]

Mehdi Hussain “Political unrest” has become a defining feature of the present-day Manipur. The state politics has been revolving mostly around one major issue, i.e., ethnic identity which can be seen in the strong demand for Inner Line Permit (ILP) and the Naga claims for the unification of all Naga settlements lying in different states […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/the-politics-of-economic-blockade-in-manipur/

DGP summoned, further remand for UNC leaders

IMPHAL, Feb 7 : Whereas the High Court of Manipur has summoned the State DGP to appear before the Court tomorrow for the State Government’s failure to adhere to their own statement of bringing in 400 fuel tankers in a week, the Court of CJM Imphal East has remanded UNC president Gaidon Kamei and information […]

IMPHAL, Feb 7 : Whereas the High Court of Manipur has summoned the State DGP to appear before the Court tomorrow for the State Government’s failure to adhere to their own statement of bringing in 400 fuel tankers in a week, the Court of CJM Imphal East has remanded UNC president Gaidon Kamei and information […]

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UNC reiterates stand against districts creation, blockade continues

NNN/Staff Reporter SPT/IMP, Feb 7 : Clearly reflecting that the tripartite talk held between the State Government, Central Government and the United Naga Council on February 3 at New Delhi failed to break the deadlock, the presidential council meeting of the UNC held today at Senapati has decided to continue with their staunch opposition to […]

NNN/Staff Reporter SPT/IMP, Feb 7 : Clearly reflecting that the tripartite talk held between the State Government, Central Government and the United Naga Council on February 3 at New Delhi failed to break the deadlock, the presidential council meeting of the UNC held today at Senapati has decided to continue with their staunch opposition to […]

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Manipur imbroglio: Tripartite talks with Centre, UNC have only shifted focus from real issues

The recent tripartite talks held in New Delhi on the Manipur imbroglio have shifted the focus from the vexed issue of “Naga (inhabited) areas” to the revocation of the Manipur government’s decision to create seven new districts in the contested area. But contrary to the popular expectation that the talks would result in the lifting […]

The recent tripartite talks held in New Delhi on the Manipur imbroglio have shifted the focus from the vexed issue of “Naga (inhabited) areas” to the revocation of the Manipur government’s decision to create seven new districts in the contested area. But contrary to the popular expectation that the talks would result in the lifting […]

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Govt to free UNC leaders, blockade to go : CM

Courtesy: Outlook NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : The Government of India and the Government of Manipur have reached an agreement with the United Naga Council (UNC) to unconditionally release two UNC leaders on Tuesday and simultaneously the three-month-long blockade in the North Eastern State will be called off. Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has […]

Courtesy: Outlook NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : The Government of India and the Government of Manipur have reached an agreement with the United Naga Council (UNC) to unconditionally release two UNC leaders on Tuesday and simultaneously the three-month-long blockade in the North Eastern State will be called off. Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has […]

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Tripartite talk turns out positive, blockade likely to be lifted

IMPHAL, Feb 3: The indefinite economic blockade imposed along National Highways leading to Manipur since November 1 last year is likely to be lifted within the next three/four days. The United Naga Council (UNC) called the indefinite blockade protesting the State Government’s plan to create Sadar Hills and Jiribam districts and subsequent creation of seven […]

IMPHAL, Feb 3: The indefinite economic blockade imposed along National Highways leading to Manipur since November 1 last year is likely to be lifted within the next three/four days. The United Naga Council (UNC) called the indefinite blockade protesting the State Government’s plan to create Sadar Hills and Jiribam districts and subsequent creation of seven […]

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The Machiavellian

In the run-up to state assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has finally cracked the whip on the deeply entrenched state bureaucracy, although it remains to be seen whether the recent shakedown in district administrators and district police would be able to provide a level playing field so as to ensure free and […]

In the run-up to state assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has finally cracked the whip on the deeply entrenched state bureaucracy, although it remains to be seen whether the recent shakedown in district administrators and district police would be able to provide a level playing field so as to ensure free and […]

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Comply orders or face music: HC

The full bench High Court (HC) of Manipur today directed the central and state authorities to materialize several orders passed by the court to ensure free movement of trucks along the national highways into action. The court cautioned that responsibility would be fixed on the person concerned for disobeying the directions passed earlier. Consequently, order […]

The full bench High Court (HC) of Manipur today directed the central and state authorities to materialize several orders passed by the court to ensure free movement of trucks along the national highways into action. The court cautioned that responsibility would be fixed on the person concerned for disobeying the directions passed earlier. Consequently, order […]

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Tripartite talk: Light at the end of the tunnel?

No doubt, all sections of people living in the tiny but multi-ethnic State of Manipur have been reeling under extreme misery for quite a long time. The reason is obvious. It is the UNC’s indefinite economic blockade imposed since November 1 last year on the two National Highways which connect the State with other parts […]

No doubt, all sections of people living in the tiny but multi-ethnic State of Manipur have been reeling under extreme misery for quite a long time. The reason is obvious. It is the UNC’s indefinite economic blockade imposed since November 1 last year on the two National Highways which connect the State with other parts […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/tripartite-talk-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/

HC orders mechanism for food grain distribution

The Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution (CAFPD), Manipur submitted documents on the situation of the department during the ongoing economic blockade to the High Court of Manipur today as directed on last hearing. Full bench of the high court comprising Chief Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad, Justice N. Kotiswar Singh and Justice Kh. Nobin Singh […]

The Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution (CAFPD), Manipur submitted documents on the situation of the department during the ongoing economic blockade to the High Court of Manipur today as directed on last hearing. Full bench of the high court comprising Chief Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad, Justice N. Kotiswar Singh and Justice Kh. Nobin Singh […]

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Scheduled February 3 tripartite talk UNC set to demand dist rollback decision

IMPHAL, Jan 31 : Despite the fact that the United Naga Council has agreed to attend the scheduled tripartite talk on February 3 at New Delhi, it remains to be seen how the talk will proceed as the ongoing economic blockade has been imposed against the decision of the State Government to create seven new […]

IMPHAL, Jan 31 : Despite the fact that the United Naga Council has agreed to attend the scheduled tripartite talk on February 3 at New Delhi, it remains to be seen how the talk will proceed as the ongoing economic blockade has been imposed against the decision of the State Government to create seven new […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/scheduled-february-3-tripartite-talk-unc-set-to-demand-dist-rollback-decision/

Naga People’s Front likely to contest 15 assembly seats in Manipur assembly polls

GUWAHATI: Naga People’s Front plans to contest 15 assembly seats in Manipur polls in March. The party, which made its electoral debut in Manipur in 2012 polls, has decided to go it alone in the state despite ruling Nagaland in alliance with BJP. NPF is also part of the Northeast Democratic Alliance, a grouping of […]

GUWAHATI: Naga People’s Front plans to contest 15 assembly seats in Manipur polls in March. The party, which made its electoral debut in Manipur in 2012 polls, has decided to go it alone in the state despite ruling Nagaland in alliance with BJP. NPF is also part of the Northeast Democratic Alliance, a grouping of […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/naga-peoples-front-likely-to-contest-15-assembly-seats-in-manipur-assembly-polls/