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Knowledge nugget of the day: AFSPA
November 22, 2024 1:01 pm
The Manipur government has requested the Ministry of Home Affairs to withdraw the AFSPA from areas under the jurisdiction of six police stations in the state. Here’s everything you need to know about AFSPA.
'Insult to memory of victims': Supreme Court order on Oting killings reopens old wounds
September 22, 2024 1:27 am
The Naga Students' Federation has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding sanction for prosecution in the case and revocation of AFSPA in the state.
J&K court rejects Army’s AFSPA argument in case seeking damages for tree felling on rented premises
June 11, 2023 7:41 am
The horticulture department of the J&K government assessed the losses caused due to the cutting of trees to Rs 5,20,922 — Rs 3,20,922 for six walnut trees and Rs 2 lakh for others, including poplars and willow trees.
Aiming to withdraw AFSPA by end of 2023, says Assam CM Himanta Sarma
May 23, 2023 3:14 am
Himanta Sarma also said the Assam government will also rope in ex-military personnel "to train our police force".
Centre asks N-E states to get ready to fight insurgency, trafficking
November 24, 2022 6:21 am
The conference, which also discussed developments in Myanmar, counter-smuggling measures and means to stop illicit drug trade, assumes significance since it came in the backdrop of Tuesday's clash between Assam Police and people from Meghalaya, leaving six dead.
General Naravane: 'Continuing to engage in a positive atmosphere (with China)... sure it will lead to resolving differences'
April 30, 2022 10:37 pm
During General Naravane's 28-month tenure as Chief of the Army Staff, some momentous events took place including the standoff with China in Ladakh, the Covid pandemic, ceasefire with Pakistan and removal of AFSPA from some districts in states of the North-East.
Daily Briefing: Centre removes AFSPA from parts of Northeast; India, UK exchange words over sanctions in Russia
April 01, 2022 7:39 am
🎧 In today’s episode of the ‘3 Things podcast’, Indian Express’ Nirupama Subramanian explains why Imran Khan finds himself in this position, and what he is doing to fight back.
Explained: Why the decision to withdraw AFSPA from parts of Northeast is significant
April 07, 2022 9:59 am
The Act, which gives sweeping powers to the armed forces, has been fully or partially withdrawn from parts of three Northeast states — Assam, Nagaland and Manipur. Why is the decision significant, and why had AFSPA been imposed in the first place?
Inquiry into Mon killings moving 'expeditiously', cooperating with state's SIT: Army
December 26, 2021 10:07 pm
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio had met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday to discuss the situation in the state.
Nagaland's people deserve neither AFSPA nor gun culture
December 11, 2021 7:00 am
🔴 Patricia Mukhim writes: The Northeast is not only less understood by distant Delhi but also considered ‘alien’ to the nation.
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