Ceasefire with the NSCN (IM) is ‘under considerable stress’

Chairman of CFMG points out ‘frequent serious violations of ceasefire ground rules’ DIMAPUR, JULY 22 : The Chairman of the Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG), NK Singh today stated that the “Ceasefire with the NSCN (IM) is under considerable stress.” A press release from the office of the CFMG stated that “repeated, deliberated and frequent serious violations of the Ceasefire Ground Read more

No plans to review AFSPA: Govt

New Delhi, July 22 (PTI): Government has no plans to review the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. “At present there is no such proposal. If the situation so warrants that areas be declared as disturbed, the same is done. This is examined/assessed periodically,” Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said. He was replying Read more

Ukhrul protests

IMPHAL, July 22: Rejecting to Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam’s claim on the present situation of Ukhrul district head-quarters, a large number of womenfolk staged a sit-in-protest in front of TSL office, Wino Bazar, Ukhrul today. According to the women protesters, the State Government has disturbed the peaceful atmosphere of the town by deploying additional security forces and clamping 144 CrPC Read more