Govt declares entire Assam as 'disturbed' for another month
Meghalaya too has been witnessing violence by ULFA, NDFB militants in the recent past.
Aug 07, 2017, 19:27 PM IST
Army can pick any woman and rape her: CPI(M) Kerala secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan
CPI(M) Kerala secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan has made some deplorable comments on the Indian Army.
May 26, 2017, 15:50 PM IST
After facing poll defeat, Irom Sharmila moves ahead in personal life, set to marry boyfriend Desmond Coutinho in Tamil Nadu
Irom Sharmila was catapulted to international limelight when she began her fast-unto-death on November 04, 2000, to demand the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, that many consider draconian.
May 08, 2017, 17:04 PM IST
Govt declares entire Assam, 3 Arunachal districts as 'disturbed' areas for three more months
The AFSPA has been continuing in Assam since November 1990.
May 05, 2017, 23:01 PM IST
Centre moves SC against verdict negating protection to forces anti-militancy operations
The Centre today moved the Supreme Court seeking hearing on its curative plea against the verdict by which the protection given to armed forces during anti-militancy operations in areas where AFSPA is in force has been negated.
Apr 12, 2017, 13:01 PM IST
AFSPA not imposed out of fun: Ram Madhav on Mehbooba's demand
Laws like AFSPA are "not imposed out of any fun" and states should create conditions where they are not needed, BJP leader Ram Madhav said today disagreeing with chief minister Mehbooba Mufti's pitch for the revocation of the Act from some areas of J&K.
Mar 18, 2017, 19:50 PM IST
J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti pitches for withdrawal of AFSPA from some areas
Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday raked up the issue of revocation of controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act from some areas.
Mar 15, 2017, 23:08 PM IST
Manipur election result: After humiliating defeat, Irom Sharmila to quit politics but continue fight against AFSPA
Handed a humiliating defeat on her maiden foray into electoral politics, Manipur's human rights activist Irom Sharmila on Saturday announced she would quit politics and blamed the people for letting her down.
Mar 12, 2017, 09:28 AM IST
Hung assembly in Manipur: Congress becomes single largest party with 28 seats, BJP gets 21
The results of the Manipur Assembly Elections 2017 were declared and the numbers indicate that it will perhaps be a hung assembly as neither Congress nor BJP could secure an absolute majority.
Mar 11, 2017, 22:36 PM IST
Manipur at 'crossroads' — Violence, corruption and much more
Manipur, literally meaning the land of ‘jewel’, seems to be inadvertently losing out its flavor of what it used to be known for in the past. With the state entangling in never-ending conflicts, Manipur, which boasts of its exotic landscapes, today finds itself in ‘complete mayhem’.
Mar 03, 2017, 19:10 PM IST
PRJA releases manifesto, vows to repeal AFSPA
The newly formed Peoples' Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA), formed by rights activist Irom Sharmila, today released its manifesto, in which it demanded repeal of the the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), reservation of women in all elected offices and establish a Lokayukta to look into charges of corruption.
Feb 23, 2017, 19:12 PM IST
Manipur's first Muslim woman candidate Najima Bibi to work for uplift of Muslim women
Despite fatwa issued against her for contesting election, Manipur's first Muslim woman candidate Najima Bibi said she wants to continue her fight against domestic violence and work for uplift of Muslim women.
Feb 22, 2017, 14:19 PM IST
Manipur polls: Congress releases manifesto, promises to strive for removal of AFSPA
Congress on Monday said it would urge the Centre to provide constitutional safeguards for the territorial integrity of Manipur, if voted back to power.
Feb 21, 2017, 00:21 AM IST
Fight against AFSPA: Irom Sharmila says she has changed her strategy
Activist Irom Sharmila, who is making her electoral debut in the Manipur polls, today said she has not given up her fight against controversial law AFSPA but only changed her strategy.
Feb 19, 2017, 11:28 AM IST
Manipur Assembly Elections 2017: Will Congress be able to retain power in blockade-hit state? Here's detailed analysis
Congress might face a tough challenge from BJP in the electoral battle.
Feb 01, 2017, 00:15 AM IST
Manipur Assembly elections 2017: What all are the burning issues in this crucial electoral battle
With Manipur going to polls on March 4 and 8, political parties have a host of issues to contend with.
Jan 31, 2017, 17:12 PM IST
Manipur Elections 2017: Will Irom Chanu Sharmila, the ‘Iron Lady’, be able to prove her prowess?
The Manipur Elections 2017 will be held in two phases - March 4 and March 8.
Jan 31, 2017, 11:42 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir CM links lifting of AFSPA to end to terrorism
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday linked the revocation of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) to improvement in law and order situation and success of security forces in ending terrorism in the state.
Jan 16, 2017, 21:40 PM IST
AFSPA extended in Assam by 6 months
The controversial AFSPA has been extended by six months in entire Assam and the 20km-wide belt in Meghalaya bordering the state with the Centre declaring that the "disturbed area" status, which has been in force since 1990, will continue.
Nov 05, 2016, 18:39 PM IST
Mehbooba Mufti bats for peace in J&K, says AFSPA not permanent
Speaking over the outrage which enveloped the Kashmir valley post the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, Mufti urged for a need to stop militancy.
Oct 21, 2016, 12:45 PM IST
