State lad youngest Indian to conquer Mt Everest
IMPHAL, May 18: Even though it was nearly five-decades back when New Zealander Edmund Hillary and his Nepali companion Tenzing Norgay scaled Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, on May 29, 1953, Nameirakpam Chingkheinganba became the youngest Indian .....
CM for decorum in Palace compound
IMPHAL, May 18: Strongly emphasising on protection, maintenance and renovation of historical monuments and sites to uphold Manipur's glorious past, chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has called upon private land owners in Palace Compound to relinquish land .....
Burmese Language Studies programme
A resource persons speaks during the Burmese Language Studies programme organised by Meetei Council Moreh at the border town on May 18. The programme was conducted under the sponsorship of Bhuban Gems, whose propreitor Naorem Nabachandra is also the presi.....
Anti-AFSPA rally in Ukl
Ukhrul, May 18: The District social organizations and NGOs of Ukhrul today jointly organized a silent protest rally demanding repeal of AFSPA (Armed forces special powers) act 1958 from the region. Addressing the participants, president of Tangkhul you.....
Govt okays MoU with UPPK
IMPHAL, May 18: The State Cabinet has given its approval for the State Government to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UPPK which has given up arms and returned to the mainstream. In this regard, Ministry of Home Affairs, North East in-char.....
BJP alleges project anomalies, demands CBI probe
IMPHAL, May 18: Referring to comment in a local daily about the Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh charging some of his ministerial colleagues of depleting the State exchequer crores of rupees, the BJP Ma-nipur Pradesh today demanded a CBI inquiry on the matter.....
Leakages waste 60 Kls
IMPHAL, May 18: Around 60 Kls of SK Oil are wasted due to leakages every month out of 2080 Kls allocated to Manipur by the Government of India for a month. With the State Government accepting that 60 Kls of SK Oil are wasted every month due to leakages.....
Shija's Cleft Project goes on
IMPHAL, May 18: With the objective of faciliting formal education of all children with deformed lips and palates, Smile Train Shija SSA Cleft Project is going on in Shija Hospital as a joint project of the hospital and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. After 10 c.....
TNAL protests
IMPHAL, May 18: The Tang-khul Naga Aze Longphang (Southern Tangkhul Naga Union) strongly denounced the Cabinet decision which prohibited entry of both Sailent and Saijang villagers to the ‘disputed site.’ An emergency general bo-dy meeting of TNAL .....
UGs clash
IMPHAL, May 18: A suspected NSCN (IM) cadre died in a gunfight with ZUF rebels at Lunghshai Chiru, located at the border of Bishnupur and Chu-rachandpur districts at around 2 pm today. The gunbattle broke out at the bank of Thongjaorok riv-er under Upp.....
NPF, ATSUM flay vacate order
IMPHAL, May 18: An order from the state government was issued today (Saturday) asking the residents of Naga River Colony in Imphal to vacate by May 19 (Sunday). The government of Manipur is planning to construct a five-star hotel in the area. Registeri.....
Gym inaugurated
IMPHAL, May 18: Khurai AC MLA Dr Ng Bijoy inaugurated AL-UMMAH gym at Khabeisoi today. The MLA was the chief guest of the function while Mohtamin Principal MV Abdul Kareem Dasmi was the president. Animal Gym founder and Real Heroes 2012 awardee RK Vish.....
Dr NT Kom felicitated
IMPHAL, May 18: Civil Services Examination 2012 successful candidate Dr Neilenthang Telien Kom was feted in a reception function organised in his honour at Lower Kom Keirap Baptist Church today. Taking part at the function, IFCD Minister Ngamthang Haokip .....
Mayek Chatpa Numit
IMPHAL, May 18: Marking the 7th anniversary of State Government’s declaration to replace Bengali script with Meetei Mayek in the school syllabus of Manipuri subject, Meetei Erol Eyek Loinasillon Apunba Lup (MEELAL) today observed Mayek Chatpa Numit at .....
High tension electric wire falls on Ukhrul school
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Veterinary directorate
IMPHAL, May 18: The Directorate of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Services has invited candidates for undergoing one year Vety Field Assistant Training course for the academic session 2013-14. Intending applicants could have the detailed information from.....
Fishermen refute charges
IMPHAL, May 18: Refuting the charge that fishermen of Loktak Lake had used chemical to clear phumdis (floating biomass) on the lake, the All Loktak Lake Area Fishermen’s Union, Manipur has urged the Govt of India to institute prompt, independent, impart.....
Introduction of Hindi in DU NEFIS urges, cautions
IMPHAL, May 18: Urging the Prime Minister Office to effect scrapping of the set of 'reforms' introduced by Delhi University in its four-year undergraduate courses, the North East Forum for International Solidarity has cautioned of launching democratic agi.....
Vitiligo Day observed
IMPHAL, May 18: Vitiligo, a common pigmentary disorder of the skin also widely known as Leucoderma, is neither infectious nor has any similarity whatever with Leprosy, according to Dr Karam Lokendro, Manipur State Branch President of Indian Association of.....
Victim, sister called to Court of Inquiry
IMPHAL, May 18: Even as the warrant of arrest issued by Court in connection with the rape attempt on a sweeper by a CRPF personnel has been accepted by CRPF authority, they have asked police to send the victim and her elder sister to assist in their court.....
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By : Courtesy : Times Of India
Changes in AFSPA on the cards : Centre to SC
Dhananjay Mahapatra,
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it was considering amendments to the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, which provides sweeping powers to security forces in areas declared disturbed due to militancy.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, in its response to a petition by Th Suresh Singh seeking repeal of the law, said it would not be prudent to repeal AFSPA or withdraw it from North Eastern States, even though the Justice Jeevan Reddy Committee had recommended its repeal and amending Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) to achieve the purpose of AFSPA.
“However, the grim security situation in the North East, more so in Manipur, caused by unlawful underground militant groups bent upon separation of Manipur from the country, has also been considered by the Government on the basis of the advice of the Army, police and other security and intelligence agencies,” the Ministry said. “Therefore, it was considered not a prudent step to repeal AFSPA as recommended by the committee. The matter was placed before the Cabinet for making a few amendments in the Act after following inter-ministerial consultation procedure. It was advised to place the matter before the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) first.”
Narrating the procedure for amendment of the Act, the Ministry said, “The CCS did not approve the same. As suggested by the competent authority, the process of further consultation between the Ministries has been undertaken and a final decision can only be taken by the Cabinet.”
It added, “Moreover, the unmanageability of the powerful militant groups by the local police also compels the State Government of Manipur to seek aid of Central security forces to keep the insurgent groups under check. Nevertheless, the exercise of amending AFSPA is under consideration of the Government.”
The Union Government said around 1,500 militants were holding a population of 23 lakh in Manipur to ransom and keeping them in constant fear. “The root cause of militancy in Manipur is the constant endeavour of these insurgent groups to spread fear so that they can continue to extort money and the leaders of such groups can continue to lead luxurious life in foreign countries,” it said.
Referring to the high percentage of voting in the last two Assembly elections in Manipur, the Home Ministry said people of the State had always demonstrated their faith in the country’s institutions.
It said, “The ethnic rivalries among different tribes, viz Meiteis, Kukis and Nagas, are deep-rooted and the militant groups fervently advance their ideologies by taking advantage of the porous international border with Myanmar, which is 256 km long, heavily forested and contains some of the most difficult terrain.
“Taking advantage of this situation, the militant outfits utilize the other side of the border (which is beyond the jurisdiction of the Indian armed forces) for conveniently conducting their operations of extortions/kidnapping/killing/looting and ambushing the security forces.”
The Government said counter-insurgency operations seldom affected the common man. The petitions on extra-judicial killings in Manipur and a plea for withdrawal of AFSPA from the State will come up for hearing in the Supreme Court on Thursday.
maisnam
The government cannot solve the problem of insurgency in Manipur by replacing the act with the so called MORE HUMANE. India should never see the issue as a mere law and order issue, the issue has political aspect also that must be taken into consideration. If India believes in democracy why it is shying away from holding a plebiscite??? the voice of the people???
Hindu
Hindustan army are composed of hindustanis and they can kill only civilians in North-East and Kashmir. They can only rape women. May be they were trained in that way. In the Indo-China war and Indo-Pak war too, the real battle with Chinese and Pakistanis were fought by Gorkha Rifles and Assam Regiment. In Sri Lanka too, it was the Assam Regiment- IPKF(Indian Peace Keeping Force)who actually fought the terrorist. The real international terrorist were also fought by America. In the case of Hindustanis, they simply killed civilians and harassed innocent women and children. Govt. of India does not need AFSPA. Actually they (hindustanis) simply love to harassed and kill civilians. Thats the only reason why they create AFSPA, and their body odour is as filthy as a rotten fish and smelly like the excreta of a pig. Thats all about India. Nothing more than that.
goro
India government want MANIPUR but not the MANIPURI.India government want NORTH-EAST but not the people of NORTH-EAST people.
sapam Nandiker & Subhangker
We should know the timing.Why was the center suddenly agreeing change OF AFSPA when extra judicial killing of 1500 persons has started heating up? Whatsoever, let this be the beginning. We should know to make a living being every part is needed. It is the same with liberty.
Thang
AFSPA is the worst and most in-humane law I have ever known in the world as far as its implementation is concerned. It is high time that not only SC of India but also International Court of Justice should take necessary step to repeal or amend this draconian law in view of the frequent misuse of this cruel law.
sapam subhangker
We have to see the timing. Center agreeing to changing in AFSPA is because of PIL of 1500 people killed in fake incounter
charabuni
Indian army, police or other security personals might enjoy power, raping and molesting women, killing and abusing innocent people but the innocent people really does not enjoy this. our mothers did not give birth to us to be molested, raped, abused or killed by outsiders in our birthplace. AFSPA is the worst outdated inhumane law. I wish the law makers are born and brought up in Manipur and undergo challenging emotions so that they could get an idea of what exactly it is. its high time for India to wake up, think of some innovative peaceful ideas and repeal it.
