12-hour bandh in tribal areas of Manipur on Oct 7

The Outer Manipur Tribal Forum (OMTF) and Joint Action Committee Against Anti Tribal Bills (JAC-AATB) have decided to call a12-hour “tribal areas” bandh on October 7 from 6:00 am to show resentment and displeasure to the Government of Manipur for its “indifferent attitude” towards the tribal community of Manipur. This decision was taken during a […]

The Outer Manipur Tribal Forum (OMTF) and Joint Action Committee Against Anti Tribal Bills (JAC-AATB) have decided to call a12-hour “tribal areas” bandh on October 7 from 6:00 am to show resentment and displeasure to the Government of Manipur for its “indifferent attitude” towards the tribal community of Manipur. This decision was taken during a […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/10/12-hour-bandh-in-tribal-areas-of-manipur-on-oct-7/

Tribal bodies oppose ST status demand for Meeteis/Meiteis

IMPHAL, Sep 27 : Opposing the demand of the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee, Manipur that the Meeteis/ Meiteis be included in the Scheduled Tribe list of the Constitution of India, the Outer Manipur Tribals’ Forum (OMTF), a conglomerate body of the Hmar Inpui, Thadou Inpi Manipur, Mizo People Convention, United Naga Council and Zomi Council […]

IMPHAL, Sep 27 : Opposing the demand of the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee, Manipur that the Meeteis/ Meiteis be included in the Scheduled Tribe list of the Constitution of India, the Outer Manipur Tribals’ Forum (OMTF), a conglomerate body of the Hmar Inpui, Thadou Inpi Manipur, Mizo People Convention, United Naga Council and Zomi Council […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/09/tribal-bodies-oppose-st-status-demand-for-meeteismeiteis/

Manipur Tribal Unity Day on August 31

Source: The Statesman Tribals in Manipur have been asked to observe August 31 as unity day in remembrance of the nine tribal youths who were killed in a protest against three “anti-tribal” bills passed by the state government. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) against Anti- Tribal Bills and the Outer Manipur Tribals’ Forum (OMTF) on Tuesday announced to observe “Tribal Unity Day” […]

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Source: The Statesman Tribals in Manipur have been asked to observe August 31 as unity day in remembrance of the nine tribal youths who were killed in a protest against three “anti-tribal” bills passed by the state government. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) against Anti- Tribal Bills and the Outer Manipur Tribals’ Forum (OMTF) on Tuesday announced to observe “Tribal Unity Day” […]

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OMTF reviews ‘boycott’ decision

SENAPATI, Aug 10 : The Outer Manipur Tribals Forum (OMTF) has reviewed its earlier decision of ‘abstaining’ from participation in Independence Day celebration following a request from the Governor of Manipur.

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SENAPATI, Aug 10 : The Outer Manipur Tribals Forum (OMTF) has reviewed its earlier decision of ‘abstaining’ from participation in Independence Day celebration following a request from the Governor of Manipur.

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OMTF says no to any ‘anti-tribal’ Bills

IMPHAL, Jul 11:  The tribal people of Manipur would never accept under any circum-stances, if any Bill, which is detrimental to the hill areas and its people, be introduced and passed in the Manipur State Legislative Assembly and it will be considered as further insult and challenge to the tribal people. This was resolved by […]

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IMPHAL, Jul 11:  The tribal people of Manipur would never accept under any circum-stances, if any Bill, which is detrimental to the hill areas and its people, be introduced and passed in the Manipur State Legislative Assembly and it will be considered as further insult and challenge to the tribal people. This was resolved by […]

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On behalf of stranded passengers DG acts

IMPHAL, Jun 9: Following reports of large number of passenger vehicles being stranded at Senapati and Mao due to the 24 hours total shut down imposed in all tribal areas by the JAC against anti-tribal Bills and Outer Manipur Tribal Forum (OMTF) in protest against use of excessive force towards tribal protesters at New Delhi […]

IMPHAL, Jun 9: Following reports of large number of passenger vehicles being stranded at Senapati and Mao due to the 24 hours total shut down imposed in all tribal areas by the JAC against anti-tribal Bills and Outer Manipur Tribal Forum (OMTF) in protest against use of excessive force towards tribal protesters at New Delhi […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/06/on-behalf-of-stranded-passengers-dg-acts/

CCpur JAC, OMTF call 24 hrs total shutdown

IMPHAL, Jun 8: In the light of the alleged high-handedness and brutality exhibited by the Delhi Police as well as the Manipur Rifles personnel posted at Manipur Bhawan, Sardar Patel Marg, New Delhi, the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills (JAC) had an emergency meeting with the Outer Manipur Tribals’ Forum (OMTF), an apex body […]

IMPHAL, Jun 8: In the light of the alleged high-handedness and brutality exhibited by the Delhi Police as well as the Manipur Rifles personnel posted at Manipur Bhawan, Sardar Patel Marg, New Delhi, the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills (JAC) had an emergency meeting with the Outer Manipur Tribals’ Forum (OMTF), an apex body […]

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CCpur JAC, OMTF call 24 hrs total shutdown

IMPHAL, Jun 8: In the light of the alleged high-handedness and brutality exhibited by the Delhi Police as well as the Manipur Rifles personnel posted at Manipur Bhawan, Sardar Patel Marg, New Delhi, the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills (JAC) had an emergency meeting with the Outer Manipur Tribals’ Forum (OMTF), an apex body of the Hmar Inpui, Mizo People Convention, Thadou Inpi, United Naga Council and Zomi Council this morning and resolved to impose a 24-hour total shutdown in all tribal areas of Manipur from the midnight of June 8 in protest against the unprecedented use of excessive force against un-armed peaceful tribal protesters.

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IMPHAL, Jun 8: In the light of the alleged high-handedness and brutality exhibited by the Delhi Police as well as the Manipur Rifles personnel posted at Manipur Bhawan, Sardar Patel Marg, New Delhi, the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills (JAC) had an emergency meeting with the Outer Manipur Tribals’ Forum (OMTF), an apex body of the Hmar Inpui, Mizo People Convention, Thadou Inpi, United Naga Council and Zomi Council this morning and resolved to impose a 24-hour total shutdown in all tribal areas of Manipur from the midnight of June 8 in protest against the unprecedented use of excessive force against un-armed peaceful tribal protesters.

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