‘Financial Package Will Not Solve The Nagaland Problem’

‘Financial package will not solve the Nagaland problem’ A decade-long ceasefire hasn’t solved anything. NSCN(K) members tell AVALOK LANGER that the Indian government has failed to broker peace because it is yet to understand the aspirations of the people In 1980, disputes over the Shillong Accord saw Isak Chisi Swu, Thuingaleng Muivah and SS Khaplang break away from the Naga National Council,...

Iron-Fisted And Female, Boxing Breaks Through

Guangzhou, Nov 13 : MC Mary Kom is a five-time world champion, a mother of two with a single burning ambition – to become one of the first Asian Games champions in women's boxing. After being added to the programme for the 2012 London Olympics, women's boxing makes its Games debut in Guangzhou with three titles up for grabs, in flyweight (48-51kg), lightweight (56-60kg) and middleweight (69-75kg)....

What is The Army Doing in Manipur?

By Oishik Sircar FILM: TALES FROM THE MARGINS DIRECTOR: KAVITA JOSHI PROTEST AGAINST State repression took on a new meaning in independent India when Irom Sharmila went on a fast-unto-death on 4 November 2000 to protest against the army brutalities in Manipur, made legitimate by the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). Her decision to use her body as the means to register protest was...

Chidambaram Orders 'All-Out' Operation Against NDFB

Guwahati, Nov 13 : Union Home Minister P.Chidambaram on Friday directed the security forces in Assam to launch an 'all-out' operation against National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) (anti-talk faction) and to spare none indulging in violence. Chidamabaram, who held a meeting with Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, top army and paramilitary commanders, senior police and civil officials...

Hmar Rebel’s Make Peace With Mizoram Govt

Aizawl, Nov 13 : Peace talks between the Mizoram government and the Hmar Peoples Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) began in Aizawl yesterday at Mizoram State Guest House. At the talks, a ceasefire agreement was signed by both the parties and ground rules were also prepared by the Mizoram government which the HPC-D agreed to abide by the ground rules agreed. The ceasefire will validate till the next round...

Mizo Body Concerned Over Rising in Child Sexual Abuse

Aizawl, Nov 12 : In the wake of the recent gruesome incidents where two five-year-old girls were raped and murdered, the shocked Child Welfare Committee (CWC) today underscored the need to introduce sex education to children to protect the children against the menace. Urging the government to put more thrust on child protection, the CWC implored that let the recent two incidents be the eye-opener...

Myanmarese Nationals Asked to Leave Aizawl South-III

Aizawl, Nov 12 : In the wake of the rape and murder of a five-year-old girl allegedly by a Myanmarese national, village councils under Aizawl South-III constituency of Mizoram have served an eviction notice to all Myanmarese migrants staying in the constituency. A joint committee of village councils of the constituency today issued an order telling all Myanmarese nationals living in Mizoram to...

Mary Kom Gets Taste of Team Spirit

Guanghzou, Nov 12 : She is a five-time world champion, but her excitement at the prospect of competing in the Asian Games, one almost feels like Mary Kom is taking part in her first tournament. The thrill for the seasoned women’s boxing champion is in being a part of the Indian contingent. “It’s the first time women’s boxing is a part of the Games. Everytime I have been at boxing events alone, this...