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Judicial Commission appointed by the Supreme Court highlights the misuse of AFSPA
A Judicial Commission appointed by Supreme Court has noted the misuse of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act or AFSPA as the armed forces were indulging in gross violation of human rights by operating under the shield of the controversial ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Manipur bags overall team Champion for 22nd time in North East Game 2013
In the 27th edition of North-East Games played at Imphal, the host state Manipur claimed the title of overall team champion for the 22nd time. Overall standing: Manipur Assam Mizoram Nagaland Meghalaya Tripura Sikkim This was the 27th edition of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2013
Category: Sports Current Affairs
'Krishi Karman Award' to states with record foodgrain production
President Pranab Mukherjee honored 8 states with ‘Krishi Karman Awards’ in recognition to their special achievements in foodgrain production in 2011-12. The Awardees with their respective achievement category: Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Manipur and Nagaland awarded for their special contribution ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Irom Sharmila 'Iron Lady of Manipur' completes 12 years fast
The ‘Iron Lady of Manipur’ Irom Chanu Sharmila. Ms Sharmila has been on a hunger strike since 2000. She completed 12 years of her fast. She has been demanding repeal of Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) which the human ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2012
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Manipur seeks extension of provisions of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1873
Manipur government has decided to approach the Centre to extend the provisions of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1873 to the state. Why this decision ? The decision follows rising demands from public to bring in the Inner Line Permit ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
India assures Bangladesh on Tipaimukh project
India assured Bangladesh that the Tipaimukh hydro-electric project in Manipur will not have an “adverse” impact on it as there will be no diversion of water for irrigation purposes. What is Tipaimukh Dam? Tipaimukh Dam is a proposed Hydroelectric project ..