Tag Archives: AFSPA

N Biren welcomes PM Modi for his ‘efforts on to lift AFSPA from NE’ remark

Posted on April 29, 2022 - 9:18pm by UT News Service
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Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh accompanied by his cabinet ministers has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reportedly announcing that the Centre is working towards lifting of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the … Continue reading →

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TNL President urges GoM to repeal AFSPA in hills; Prays for stronger Meetei/Meitei Tangkhul age-old ties

Posted on April 26, 2022 - 10:05pm by UT Desk
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Ukhrul: The president of the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) David Shimray welcomed chief minister N Biren Singh, and his colleagues at Ukhrul headquarters Tuesday, invoking god’s blessings on him and the state government in its second term. TNL president, speaking … Continue reading →

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Removal of AFSPA ‘only in valley’ a parochial attitude of GoI, prejudice of GoM says ATSUM

Posted on April 12, 2022 - 9:40pm by UT News Service
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All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur (ATSUM) said today removal of Armed Forces Special Powers’ Act (AFSPA) from the state should not be “exclusive but inclusive”. The apex tribal student body of Manipur also said that the withdrawal of the “much … Continue reading →

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Manipur: Congress asks the logic behind non-lifting of AFSPA in hill areas

Posted on April 5, 2022 - 8:47pm by UT News Service
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Imphal: Congress party in Manipur today asked the reasons behind non-lifting of Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act, 1958 from any part of the hill areas of Manipur. Addressing a press conference at Congress Bhavan in Imphal, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee … Continue reading →

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Nagaland meets on AFSPA in Dimapur

Posted on April 4, 2022 - 8:30pm by UT News Service
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Kohima: A consultative meeting with “tribal hohos and organizations” organised by Nagaland government was held at Rhododendron Hall at Chumoukedima in Dimapur today. Nagaland Chief Secretary, Nagaland, J. Alam, welcomed all the members and briefed them that after almost three … Continue reading →

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Lifting of AFSPA only in valley draws flake: United Naga Council questions Govt

Posted on April 3, 2022 - 9:56pm by UT News Service
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Senapati: United Naga Council (UNC) has questioned the government today as to why the latter was selective in lifting Disturbed Areas Act (DAA). UNC has expressed concern that the government chose only the “valley areas” in Manipur for lifting the … Continue reading →

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Disturbed Area reduced in Manipur’s valley

Posted on March 31, 2022 - 9:34pm by UT News Service
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Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced the withdrawal of “Disturbed Area” status from areas under the jurisdiction of 9 police stations of Manipur with effect from April 1, 2022 for a period of six months. He made the announcement … Continue reading →

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GoI reduces Disturbed Area tag under AFSPA in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur

Posted on March 31, 2022 - 5:01pm by UT Desk
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New Delhi: The Government of India has reduced disturbed tag areas under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur after decades. A press release from PIB Delhi stated, that the continuous efforts of the Government led … Continue reading →

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Congress party releases its poll manifesto; Repeal of AFSPA, 50000 jobs per year

Posted on February 4, 2022 - 9:48pm by UT News Service
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Imphal: Congress party in Manipur released its manifesto today for the ensuing two-phase polls in the state, highlighting its 11 goals and 37 pledges. The manifesto was released at a function held at Congress Bhavan in Imphal. Among others, AICC … Continue reading →

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Liangmai bodies accuse Assam Rifles of arresting innocent farmers

Posted on February 4, 2022 - 8:19pm by UT News Service
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Liangmai organisations have accused the Assam Rifles of arresting three innocent villagers and implicated them as NSCN-IM cadres. The Liangmai organisations clarified that the three persons are farmers. Liangmai Naga Council, Eastern Zone (LNC-EZ), Eastern Liangmai Naga Chief/Chairman Association, Manipur … Continue reading →

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