Irom Sharmila: News
Commonly known as the ‘Iron lady of Manipur’ or ‘Mengoubi,’ Irom Chanu Sharmila is an activist who specializes in civil and political rights and is also a poet from the Indian state of Manipur. We all know about her courageous act of initiating a hunger strike against the armed forces ( Special powers) act. Sharmila fought against the violent powers given to the armed forces for maintaining public order in the areas that were then tagged as disturbed areas. Although the civil disorder increased after AFSPA was imposed, it threatened the lives of several residents of that area. Sharmila sought to fight against this act, making her one of those rare gems that brought back peace to the northeastern valley.
15 Jun 2018
BollywoodDigital media helps theater, doesn't threaten it: Mahesh Dattani
Playwright-actor Mahesh Dattani has said the emergence of digital media has helped theater and posed no threat to it.
17 Aug 2017
KarnatakaKarnataka CM: Bellandur problem will be solved within 1-2 years
Bellandur lake's toxic foam, which worsened with Monday's overnight showers, is giving residents a hard time.
15 Jul 2017
BRICSMeghalaya: Rape accused MLA appointed to state Assembly panels
Meghalaya legislator Julius Dorphang, accused of raping a minor girl, has been appointed a member of the Committee of Privileges and the Committee on Subordinate Legislation.
08 Jul 2017
MeghalayaMeghalaya: Central govt. should compensate for losses from GST
Meghalaya CM has asserted that the Central Government is legally bound to compensate the state in case of any losses incurred during the initial GST implementation.
