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Arrested Manipur journalist, activist booked under NSAThe detainees had commented in Manipuri that “cow dung, cow urine are ineffective against Covid-19”. They were remanded in custody till May...
Irom Sharmila attends Malom Massacre anniversary for the first timeToday's event marked the 16th anniversary of the massacre in which 10 civilians were gunned down by the security forces at Malom in Imphal ...
Manipuri activists appeal for clemency against death sentenceK Sobita, Chairperson of the State Women's Commission, told PTI that she wants the concerned authorities to review the sentence and award c...
Irom Sharmila to break 16-year fast, to contest elections in ManipurSharmila began her hunger strike in November 2000 against the killing of 10 civilians by security forces a bus stop near Imphal airport.
Inner Line Permit (ILP) issue in Manipur heats upThe women activists want both congress and BJP make there stand clear on ILP issue which is expected to restrict the entry of outsiders in ...
Irom Sharmila acquitted in 2006 case of attempt to suicideManipuri rights activist Irom Sharmila was today acquitted by a Delhi court in a 2006 case of attempt to suicide when she was undertaking a...
Ready to end fast of AFPSA is repealed: Irom Sharmila to courtMetropolitan Magistrate Harvinder Singh fixed the matter for tomorrow to hear arguments on behalf of Sharmila's counsel V K Ohri.
Irom Sharmila resumes fast demanding repeal of AFSPAManipuri rights activist Irom Sharmila Chanu, who was acquitted by a court of charge of attempt to suicide, resumed her 15-year-long indefi...
Court to record Irom Sharmila's statement on October 6Popularly known as the 'Iron Lady', Sharmila is fed through a nasal tube. She had earlier told the court that her protest was non-violent.
Delhi court to record Irom Sharmila's statement tomorrowThe court listed it for tomorrow as the metropolitan magistrate concerned was not holding court.
Manipur: Irom Sharmila, Mary Kom in news in 2014Though there was some decline in militant activities, nevertheless 13 civilians including 5 non-Manipuris were either killed by unidentifie...
Very much eager to eat if AFSPA is revoked, says Irom Sharmila41-year-old Sharmila also told Metropolitan Magistrate Akash Jain that she never intended to commit suicide and it was just a protest again...
Court issues production warrant against Irom SharmilaA Delhi court today issued a production warrant for March 29 against rights activist Irom Sharmila after she did not appear before it.
Delhi Court issues production warrant against Irom SharmilaA Delhi court today issued production warrant for January 30 against rights activist Irom Sharmila after she failed to turn up in a case lo...
Court to record evidence in Irom Sharmila's case on December 19The Manipuri activist has been on a fast for over 12 years demanding repeal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in...
Court to record evidence in Irom Sharmila's case on August 30The Manipuri activist has been on a fast for over 12 years demanding repeal of the controversial AFSPA in her home state.
- March from Srinagar to Imphal in support of Irom Sharmila
The Manipuri activist is on a hunger strike for the last 10 years demanding revocation of AFSPA, which provides impunity to armed forces op...
- The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act is more a part of the problem than the solution
Across the Northeast and in Kashmir, umpteen cases have come to light which prove this Act has led to serious crimes against civilians.
- CPI demands scrapping of AFSPA
CPI demanded immediate scrapping of AFSPA saying there should be no delay in the name of seeking a consensus on the issue.
- Anna Hazare urged to support repeal of AFSPA by Irom Sharmila
Hoping that Anna Hazare would visit Imphal, Sharmila said he could achieve his goal because of people's support.