Sakal was miffed with Sharmila after she unilaterally decided to call off 16 year long fast and enter politics.

As Sharmila is set to call off her 16-year fast demanding repeal of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act on August 9, the court is expected to...

Sharmila's elder brother Singhajit told ET, “I am not aware it is Sharmila’s decision. She has not consulted me before taking the decision.

She had refused to eat or drink anything since November 2000 after 10 persons were killed allegedly by Assam Rifles in an encounter with mi...

Sharmila's long-time associate Babloo Loitongbam, Director of NGO Human Rights Alert Manipur, said he too was taken by surprise but can und...

In its ruling on July 8, the court said that all the allegations needed to be looked into, and offences committed by security forces could ...

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Manipur government how long the Army should be deployed in the state and enjoy unaccountable power.

"We are very happy to know that the government will have to release Sharmila once the law is changed. Whatever happens she will continue wi...

For years, the states have been forcibly removing protestors like Irom Sharmila from fast-unto-death sites and moving them to hospitals.

Sharmila has begun her fast in November 2000 after ten persons were killed allegedly by Assam Rifles in an encounter with militants.

'Iron Lady' Irom Chanu Sharmila, who is demanding repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Manipur, today completed 11 year...

A Kolkata-based English newspaper that published the interview has been banned in Manipur by the influential Apunba Lup.

Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila Chanu, who has been on a fast for over 10 years in support of her demand for scrapping the Armed Forces...

The blockade, which began 50 days ago, has caused immense hardship to the people of Manipur with essential commodities, lifesaving drugs an...