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Irom Sharmila's hunger strike enters its 14th year

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): The "Iron Lady of Manipur" Irom Sharmila's hunger strike entered its 14th year on Tuesday. Irom has been on a hunger strike since November 04, 2000 in Manipur's capital Imphal, demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act or AFSPA in the state and other disturbed areas across the country. AFSPA gives troops in conflict areas the right to shoot to kill suspected rebels without fear of possible prosecution and to arrest suspected militants without a warrant. Sharmila's fast began 14years ago, a few days after 10 people were shot in the Malom town in Manipur's Imphal valley, allegedly by the Assam Rifles. The incident came to be known as the 'Malon Massacre.'

Nov 5, 2013

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Amid IPL Spot Fixing and Cannes Chaos, India’s Forgotten Women Cry Out

India is too resilient for words to express. She moves on amidst storm and draught, thick and thin. Following the mass protests against the rape of a five-year-old in Delhi last month, society has held back its sympathies towards other cases. According to a BBC report, a woman is raped in India every 21 minutes and there are hardly a few incidents that make headlines. For the media also, the arduous task of getting maximum TRPs has shifted the focus to the ongoing IPL spot-fixing controversy and...

May 19, 2013

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Fidayeen Attack in Srinagar Claims Seven Lives Including CRPF Jawans

Suspected militants attacked a camp of CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) in Srinagar's Bemina area on Wednesday leaving five paramilitary police dead.

Mar 13, 2013

International Women's Day: India Raises Salute to its Achievers [PHOTOS]

With the Slogan "A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women" the world celebrated Women's Day on Friday.

Mar 8, 2013

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Irom Sharmilla Convicted for Suicide Attempt, Refutes Charges

The 'Iron Lady' of Manipur, Irom Sharmila Chanu, has been convicted for suicide by a New Delhi Court on Monday.

Mar 4, 2013

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Government Ordinance Vs JS Verma Committee Recommendations

The ordinance, which was cleared by the government on Friday, surprisingly overlooked a few important recommendations suggested by the Justice JS Verma committee and at the same time took a harsher stand on some.

Feb 2, 2013

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Cabinet Clears Strict Anti-Rape Ordinance That Includes Death Penalty

The government has cleared an ordinance amending the Criminal Law ( Amendment) Bill, according to which an accused in a rape case will be awarded the death penalty if the victim dies or is left in a vegetative state.

Feb 2, 2013

UN Expert Urges India To Repeal AFSPA

Commending the high level of commitment by India to human rights, a UN expert has urged the government to withdraw the controversial Armed Forces Special Power Act 1958 (AFSPA).

Mar 31, 2012

AFSPA: People Against Inhuman Law

A number of organizations across the country came together on Saturday, to support Irom Chanu Sharmila in demanding the withdrawal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) of 1958.

Nov 6, 2011

Where is Sharmila's 11-Year Fight Against AFSPA Heading to?

Irom Chanu Sharmila, a human rights activist from Manipur, Wednesday completed 11 years of her fast-unto-death against the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) of 1985. The 39-year-old activist launched the fast on Nov. 2, 2000, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the AFSPA. Will the govt ever heed to her demands, or will she lose her life fighting for the withdrawal of the AFSPA?

Nov 3, 2011

J&K: 5 terrorist attacks in 2 days

Just on the heels of the statement made by Omar Abdullah that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and Disturbed Areas Act would be revoked in some parts of the state, five terrorist attacks have taken place.

Oct 26, 2011

Armed Forces Special Power Act: Ajit Seth Meets Omar Abdullah

A high-level team from the Centre has met with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, and his top bureaucrats, to resolve issues regarding the proposed withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from selected areas in the state.

Oct 24, 2011