NSF to continue ongoing ban

Kohima, May 27 (MExN): The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) today said it will continue with the ongoing ban imposed on Manipur-bound vehicles on NH-39 (which began on May 4) following the failure of the Manipur Government to fulfilling the demands of the federation. The decision to this effect was taken in the emergency council meeting with tribunal members and action Read more

Manipur CM ‘Disregarding Hmar People’ HTP

Manipur CM ‘Disregarding Hmar People’ HTP May 18, 2010 By sinlung Tuithraphai, May 18: ‘Killer, Now Savior’ but still a killer to many other Hill tribes in Manipur especially the tribes living and using National Highway 150 as their lifeline. And below is a release from Hmar Tlawmngai Pawl Date: May 18, 2010 Subject: Open Letter to CM of Manipur Read more

Security forces assault Nagas in Manipur

Security forces assault Nagas in Manipur Dimapur, May 25 (MExN): Naga villagers who were returning home after attending a candle light peace rally at Senapati Bazar were “brutally assaulted by the IRBs” posted at Taphou. All the IRBs were in an inebriated state and demanded money from those returning. The first group of Nagas who were assaulted were from Ningthoupham Read more

v72-hr total bandh in Ukl dist from May 31

72-hr total bandh in Ukl dist from May 31 Imphal, May 25: The Tangkhul Naga Frontal Organisation (Against ADC Election 2010) has called for a 72-hour total bandh in Ukhrul district from the midnight of May 31 to oppose the ADC election. The Tangkhul Naga Frontal Organisation (Against ADC Election 2010) at its meeting with the Council of Tangkhul Headmen, Read more

Tml public meeting resolves to welcome Muivah

Tml public meeting resolves to welcome Muivah By From Daniel Kamei Tamenglong, May 25: The Committee on Political Affairs (COPA), Tamenglong today convened a public meeting with the Naga Parliamentarians here at Community Hall, United Baptist Church (Liangmei), Tamenglong and unanimously resolved three point resolutions. The Zeliangrong community heartily welcome the seven Naga MLAs who had submitted resignation letters to Read more

Asia Indigenous Peoples’ Pact INFORMATION SHARING

Asia Indigenous Peoples’ Pact INFORMATION SHARING For further information, please see the contact details/reference given below Category: Letter of Concern Date: May 25, 2010 May 21, 2010 Dr. Manmohan Singh Prime Minister of India New Delhi, India Dear Sir, Greetings from the Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact. We express our deep concern and condemnation of the recent violence and suppression of Read more