'Positive' development on AFSPA in Assam, Nagaland soon: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "With militancy on the wane the Army has virtually withdrawn from Assam, except from five-six districts and when AFSPA comes up for renewal after four months the state government will take a pragmatic decision".
Jan 01, 2022, 19:39 PM IST
AFSPA: Nagaland governor summons special Assembly session on Dec 20
Nagaland Governor Jagdish Mukhi on Saturday called for a special Assembly session on December 20 amid the demands to revoke the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.
Dec 11, 2021, 23:38 PM IST
Govt declares entire Assam, 3 Arunachal districts as 'disturbed' areas for three more months
The AFSPA has been continuing in Assam since November 1990.
May 05, 2017, 23:01 PM IST
Manipur election result: After humiliating defeat, Irom Sharmila to quit politics but continue fight against AFSPA
Handed a humiliating defeat on her maiden foray into electoral politics, Manipur's human rights activist Irom Sharmila on Saturday announced she would quit politics and blamed the people for letting her down.
Mar 12, 2017, 09:28 AM IST
Sorry, Irom Sharmila!
Irom Sharmila, a woman of indefatigable spirit, broke her 16-year long fast recently.
Aug 31, 2016, 13:44 PM IST
Centre to move SC on HC order to enforce AFSPA in Meghalaya
The Centre will soon file a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court challenging a Meghalaya High Court order directing it to enforce AFSPA in Garo hills.
Nov 10, 2015, 19:36 PM IST
Meghalaya HC asks Centre to consider enforcing AFSPA in Garo Hills
The Meghalaya High Court has asked the Centre to consider enforcing Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in militancy-hit Garo Hills region in the state to help the administration restore the rule of law.
Nov 03, 2015, 12:57 PM IST
