Tag: economic blockade

Peace Rally marched by Nagas, Kukis & Meeteis in Thangmeiband demanding to call off the ongoing economic blockade imposed by UNC

The Thangmeiband Rongmei Village Authority Council, TRVAC, Naharol Leishemba Club, Thangmeiband and Thangmeiband United Club jointly carried out a peace rally today from Thangmeiband Tarung Playground to Khuyathong Traffic Point, Imphal West demanding to call off the ongoing economic blockade imposed by UNC. More than 2000 individuals of different communities which include Rongmei, Liangmei, Kom, […]

The Thangmeiband Rongmei Village Authority Council, TRVAC, Naharol Leishemba Club, Thangmeiband and Thangmeiband United Club jointly carried out a peace rally today from Thangmeiband Tarung Playground to Khuyathong Traffic Point, Imphal West demanding to call off the ongoing economic blockade imposed by UNC. More than 2000 individuals of different communities which include Rongmei, Liangmei, Kom, […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/peaceful-rally-marched-by-nagas-kukis-meeteis-in-thangmeiband-demanding-to-call-off-the-ongoing-economic-blockade-imposed-by-unc/

Three Manipur government offices burnt down at Ukhrul and Kamjong

Three government offices, including that of the office of the recently created Kamjong district, were burnt down by unidentified persons in Manipur, which is witnessing an economic blockade imposed by United Naga Council. “Around 5 to 6 unidentified persons came around 3 am and torched the office of Sub-divisional office,” newly appointed Deputy Commissioner Armstrong […]

Three government offices, including that of the office of the recently created Kamjong district, were burnt down by unidentified persons in Manipur, which is witnessing an economic blockade imposed by United Naga Council. “Around 5 to 6 unidentified persons came around 3 am and torched the office of Sub-divisional office,” newly appointed Deputy Commissioner Armstrong […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/three-manipur-government-offices-burnt-down-at-ukhrul-and-kamjong/

Manipur Blockade: Journey of eight children from Imphal to Chingai, Ukhrul amidst the blockades

    Given the current tense situation in Manipur due to the ongoing 52+ days of Economic blockade by United Naga Council on both the National Highways and counter blockades on several intra state highways by valley based local clubs, travelling from Imphal to any other destinations within and outside Manipur has become almost impossible […]

    Given the current tense situation in Manipur due to the ongoing 52+ days of Economic blockade by United Naga Council on both the National Highways and counter blockades on several intra state highways by valley based local clubs, travelling from Imphal to any other destinations within and outside Manipur has become almost impossible […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/manipur-blockade-journey-of-eight-children-imphal-to-chingai/

Manipur Blockade: Rajya Sabha MP Mary Kom urges PM Modi to resolve the Economic Blockade crisis

Boxer Mary Kom takes oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha New Delhi: Distressed by the economic blockade that has crippled her home state Manipur, five-time world champion boxer and Rajya Sabha MP MC Mary Kom has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and resolve the crisis. The blockade has been imposed by […]

Boxer Mary Kom takes oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha New Delhi: Distressed by the economic blockade that has crippled her home state Manipur, five-time world champion boxer and Rajya Sabha MP MC Mary Kom has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and resolve the crisis. The blockade has been imposed by […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/manipur-blockade-rajya-sabha-mp-mary-kom-urges-pm-modi-to-resolve-the-economic-blockade-crisis/

MHA studies State’s situation

IMPHAL, Dec 22: With Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in the chair, officials of the Ministry and security agencies today held a meeting and discussed about the UNC’s indefinite economic blockade and the resultant critical situation prevailing in the State.

IMPHAL, Dec 22: With Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in the chair, officials of the Ministry and security agencies today held a meeting and discussed about the UNC’s indefinite economic blockade and the resultant critical situation prevailing in the State.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/mha-studies-states-situation/

Manipur Blockade: Nagaland bound students helped by local volunteers to reach their destination

On 21st Dec, many students from Nagaland and other NE stats who have been undertaking their studies in Manipur were stranded at Imphal with no means to visit their respective states due to the prevailing communal tension arising out of the indefinite economic blockade by UNC on National Highways and counter economic blockade imposed in […]

On 21st Dec, many students from Nagaland and other NE stats who have been undertaking their studies in Manipur were stranded at Imphal with no means to visit their respective states due to the prevailing communal tension arising out of the indefinite economic blockade by UNC on National Highways and counter economic blockade imposed in […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/manipur-blockade-nagaland-bound-students-helped-by-local-volunteers-to-reach-their-destination/

Forum floated to work for peace

IMPHAL, Dec 22: Taking serious note of the restive situation unfolding in the State due to the UNC’s indefinite economic blockade, a joint meeting of several civil society organisations based in the hill districts and valley districts of Manipur was held today. The joint meeting held at the Lamphelpat office of UCM was attended by […]

IMPHAL, Dec 22: Taking serious note of the restive situation unfolding in the State due to the UNC’s indefinite economic blockade, a joint meeting of several civil society organisations based in the hill districts and valley districts of Manipur was held today. The joint meeting held at the Lamphelpat office of UCM was attended by […]

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No proposal for tripartite talk : Dy CM

IMPHAL, Dec 22: The State Government has not received any formal invitation for holding tripartite talk involving the Government of India regarding the ongoing indefinite economic blockade, stated Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam. He made this statement in response to queries raised by media persons at his Old Secretariat office chamber where he released a calendar […]

IMPHAL, Dec 22: The State Government has not received any formal invitation for holding tripartite talk involving the Government of India regarding the ongoing indefinite economic blockade, stated Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam. He made this statement in response to queries raised by media persons at his Old Secretariat office chamber where he released a calendar […]

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Manipur CM Okram Ibobi blames UNC/NSCN(IM) for violence and Central goverment for not putting pressure on them

Speaking out publicly for the first time on the violence and an economic blockade that has crippled Manipur for weeks now, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has blamed the United Naga Council (UNC) for the communal tension in the state, calling it the “mouthpiece and frontal organisation of the NSCN-IM’’ insurgent outfit which has long […]

Speaking out publicly for the first time on the violence and an economic blockade that has crippled Manipur for weeks now, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has blamed the United Naga Council (UNC) for the communal tension in the state, calling it the “mouthpiece and frontal organisation of the NSCN-IM’’ insurgent outfit which has long […]

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Nagaland: Naga Students Federation takes responsibility of burning some Manipur bound items

KOHIMA: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) has taken the responsibility of burning some items from Manipur bound truck last night and burnt on the National Highway as the truck driver defy to hear the NSF volunteers to return the truck back to Dimapur, as done by other Manipur bound trucks, but volunteers did not harm any […]

KOHIMA: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) has taken the responsibility of burning some items from Manipur bound truck last night and burnt on the National Highway as the truck driver defy to hear the NSF volunteers to return the truck back to Dimapur, as done by other Manipur bound trucks, but volunteers did not harm any […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/nagaland-naga-students-federation-takes-responsibility-of-burning-some-manipur-bound-items/

Withdraw economic blockade in Manipur by Christmas or face counter blockade on Nagaland bound vehicles: MYHROA (Assam) warns UNC/NSF

A newly formed JAC has unanimously resolved to impose indefinite counter economic blockade along all National Highways leading to Nagaland from Karbi-anglong District, Gholaghat District and Jorhat District, if the UNC/NSF fails to withdraw their economic blockade before or by the Christmas. According to a release, the Meetei Youths’ for Human Rights Organisation of Assam […]

A newly formed JAC has unanimously resolved to impose indefinite counter economic blockade along all National Highways leading to Nagaland from Karbi-anglong District, Gholaghat District and Jorhat District, if the UNC/NSF fails to withdraw their economic blockade before or by the Christmas. According to a release, the Meetei Youths’ for Human Rights Organisation of Assam […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/withdraw-economic-blockade-in-manipur-by-christmas-or-face-counter-blockade-on-nagaland-bound-vehicles-myhroa-assam-warns-uncnsf/

Spewing communal venom Need for all to keep sanity

These are trying times and not surprisingly there have emerged a number of civil society organisations spewing venom which have all the potential to pitch fork one community against the other. The decision of the State Government to create the seven new districts may be at the centre of it all, but to many, particularly […]

These are trying times and not surprisingly there have emerged a number of civil society organisations spewing venom which have all the potential to pitch fork one community against the other. The decision of the State Government to create the seven new districts may be at the centre of it all, but to many, particularly […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/spewing-communal-venom-need-for-all-to-keep-sanity/

Centre rushes 4k personnel to Manipur

New Delhi, Dec 20 :The Centre has rushed around 4,000 paramilitary personnel to Manipur in the wake of violence following economic blockade on National Highways connecting the State. While around 1,500 paramilitary personnel were rushed in to Manipur in the last two days, around 2,500 paramilitary were dispatched to the State last week, a senior […]

New Delhi, Dec 20 :The Centre has rushed around 4,000 paramilitary personnel to Manipur in the wake of violence following economic blockade on National Highways connecting the State. While around 1,500 paramilitary personnel were rushed in to Manipur in the last two days, around 2,500 paramilitary were dispatched to the State last week, a senior […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/centre-rushes-4k-personnel-to-manipur/

Centre rushes 4k personnel to Manipur

New Delhi, Dec 20 :The Centre has rushed around 4,000 paramilitary personnel to Manipur in the wake of violence following economic blockade on National Highways connecting the State.

New Delhi, Dec 20 :The Centre has rushed around 4,000 paramilitary personnel to Manipur in the wake of violence following economic blockade on National Highways connecting the State.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/centre-rushes-4k-personnel-to-manipur/

UNC and CJNCSD Demand President’s Rule in Manipur

New Delhi: In a joint Press Conference organised by the United Naga Council (UNC) and the Joint Naga Civil Societies, Delhi (CJNCSD) at the Press Club of India, New Delhi today seeks the immediate attention of the Central Government to the total breakdown of law and order situation in the State of Manipur as the hills […]

New Delhi: In a joint Press Conference organised by the United Naga Council (UNC) and the Joint Naga Civil Societies, Delhi (CJNCSD) at the Press Club of India, New Delhi today seeks the immediate attention of the Central Government to the total breakdown of law and order situation in the State of Manipur as the hills […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/unc-and-cjncsd-demand-presidents-rule-in-manipur/

UNC should aware the strategy of Manipuris of outside Manipur – Lokenath

Imphal, Dec 19: The Manipuri youths Front of Assam, MYFA, today in its press communique strongly condemned the brutal acts of economic  blockade imposed by the United Naga Council, UNC. In their press statement, Convener of the MYFA, Fanjobam Lokenath alias Luchinglen Fanjowbam, opined that the UNC should not forget that there are huge Manipuris […]

Imphal, Dec 19: The Manipuri youths Front of Assam, MYFA, today in its press communique strongly condemned the brutal acts of economic  blockade imposed by the United Naga Council, UNC. In their press statement, Convener of the MYFA, Fanjobam Lokenath alias Luchinglen Fanjowbam, opined that the UNC should not forget that there are huge Manipuris […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/unc-should-aware-the-strategy-of-manipuris-of-outside-manipur-lokenath/

Appeals falling on deaf ears From goods to people

There is no indication that the UNC will roll back the economic blockade anytime in the future soon. There is also nothing much to suggest that the counter blockade that has been imposed in different pockets of the valley will be rolled back anytime soon. The stand off continues and as said many times in […]

There is no indication that the UNC will roll back the economic blockade anytime in the future soon. There is also nothing much to suggest that the counter blockade that has been imposed in different pockets of the valley will be rolled back anytime soon. The stand off continues and as said many times in […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/appeals-falling-on-deaf-ears-from-goods-to-people/

Healing process set into gear. All community meet scheduled on Dec 21

IMPHAL, Dec 19: Taking serious note of the tense situation prevailing in the State and violent incidents that erupted at different places in the course of the almost 50 days old UNC sponsored economic blockade and against it, several civil society organisations have joined together and convened a meeting of all communities at Khwairamband Keithel […]

IMPHAL, Dec 19: Taking serious note of the tense situation prevailing in the State and violent incidents that erupted at different places in the course of the almost 50 days old UNC sponsored economic blockade and against it, several civil society organisations have joined together and convened a meeting of all communities at Khwairamband Keithel […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/healing-process-set-into-gear-all-community-meet-scheduled-on-dec-21/

Truck load of LPG sold in black market

IMPHAL, Dec 19: While people of the State have been facing acute shortage of LPG on account of the UNC’s indefinite economic blockade, one truck load of LPG refills belonging to a particular distributor has been sold in the black market. A well placed source informed that 306 LPG refills allocated to a distributor based […]

IMPHAL, Dec 19: While people of the State have been facing acute shortage of LPG on account of the UNC’s indefinite economic blockade, one truck load of LPG refills belonging to a particular distributor has been sold in the black market. A well placed source informed that 306 LPG refills allocated to a distributor based […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/truck-load-of-lpg-sold-in-black-market/