AFSPA reimposed in Jiribam, 5 other areas in Manipur

The Centre on Thursday reimposed the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Manipur's six police station areas, including the violence-hit Jiribam, with the Union home ministry asserting that......

AFSPA extended in Manipur hills for 6 months

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA was extended by another six months in Manipur on Wednesday barring 19 police stations falling under the Imphal valley and an area that shares its......

AFSPA now applicable fully only in 31 districts of 4 NE states

The AFSPA, under which a geographical location is declared as disturbed area to facilitate operations of the armed forces, will now be applicable fully only in 31 districts and partially in 12......

Manipur women leaders say quota needed for fair representation

With just 17 of them contesting in the upcoming Manipur assembly election out of a total of 265 candidates in the fray, women political leaders in the state say unless there is seat reservation,......