Tag: manipur

The Naga rebels have been continuing a blockage of the national highway to Manipur for over 45 days. This is causing acute shortage of petrol, diesel and essential commodities and causing enormous hardship to the people of the Manipur - it is really an emergency like situation. This blockage is… Read More

Irom Sharmila, from Manipur, who has been on a 16 year fast, i.e. since 2000,  against the Indian government seeking an abolishment of the AFSPA - the Armed Forces Special Protection Act - will end her fast in two weeks. Her determination is understood, but hope she and others need… Read More

In Manipur state, children of  well known orphanage tied rakhis on our jawans of Assam Rifles who in turn distributed sweets and pledged for everyone's safety. Read More