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Manipur Violence: Govt likely to adopt ‘one force, one district’ policy' | Know all | Oneindia News [Video]

Manipur Violence: Govt likely to adopt ‘one force, one district’ policy' | Know all | Oneindia News

The Manipur government is likely to adopt a ‘one district, one force’ arrangement in the state. The move is being considered with an aim to restore normalcy in the northeastern state. According to..

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Manipur students’ killing: Protestors vs police, govt declares state as ‘disturbed’| Oneindia News [Video]

Manipur students’ killing: Protestors vs police, govt declares state as ‘disturbed’| Oneindia News

The Manipur government on Wednesday declared the entire state a "disturbed area" in light of the prevailing law and order situation. As per the state government's notification, the entire state, except..

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Centre extends AFSPA in Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 more months


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Northeast Diary: Law protects Army, who will protect civilians?

The controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, or AFSPA has come to the rescue of the soldiers involved in the operation. The law, which is fully or partially applicable to four states in..
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Home minister Shah: Govt pacts with tribals gave Northeast AFSPA relief


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'After reduction of AFSPA in NE, Army's focus on northern borders increased'


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What is the AFSPA Act? Know states where Indian Army has special powers

Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently said that the AFSPA Act will soon be removed from all the districts of Assam.
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Assam to be free of militancy, AFSPA, says home minister Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah while presenting the President’s Colours to Assam Police for its exemplary service during the last 25 years at an impressive parade ceremony here on Tuesday, conveyed..
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AFSPA may soon be lifted from entire Assam: Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday exuded confidence that AFSPA will soon be revoked from entire Assam, as improved law and order and peace accords with militant outfits during the last six years..
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Day is not far when AFSPA will be revoked in Assam: Shah


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We will make sure AFSPA is removed from all areas in Assam: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

After presenting the President's colour to the Assam Police, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "the areas under the AFSPA have been reduced in Assam. We will make sure AFSPA is removed from all areas..
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AFSPA removed from 23 districts of Assam: Amit Shah


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Explainer: Why Centre wants to remove AFSPA from northeast

According to the Centre's new notification, from April 1 until next six months, AFSPA would remain in force in parts of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, as well as the Union Territory of..
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PM: Centre wants AFSPA removed from entire northeast

The Centre is working "speedily" towards revoking the contentious Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act from the entire northeast in acknowledgement of a 75% decline in militant violence in the region over..
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Efforts on to remove AFSPA completely from NE: PM Modi


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PM Modi addresses Peace, Unity and Development rally in Assam: Key highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said efforts are on to remove AFSPA completely from the northeast. Addressing a rally in Assam, he said the AFSPA could be withdrawn from various parts of the..
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PM Modi in Assam: Praises double-engine sarkar, hails AFSPA removal from parts of Northeast - key points

In Assam, PM Modi said, "In the states where there is a double engine government, work is done with the spirit of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas'."
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Narendra Modi in Assam: Efforts on to remove AFSPA completely from North-east, says PM

"AFSPA revoked from many parts of northeast as law and order situation improved, efforts on to remove it entirely from NE," said PM Modi.
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India has shown that it can crush terror emanating from across border: Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that the Army has “minimal role in internal security” and it wants AFSPA withdrawn from J&K, but the situation must become conducive for removing..
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After northeast, speculation rife over possible withdrawal of AFSPA from Jammu city


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With AFSPA lifting, Northeast has joined mainstream: Rijiju


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Irom Sharmila Chanu welcomes AFSPA area cut, wants total repeal of Act in India

Irom Sharmila Chanu, while welcoming the Centre’s decision to partially lift the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) 1958 from the three northeastern states, said the..
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Assam CM appeals to militant organizations to give up arms after AFSPA withdrawn


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Assam: Ruling BJP, Opposition welcome Centre's decision on AFSPA


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DNA Explainer: Everything about AFSPA and Home Ministry's historic decision

Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 allows for armed forces to be conferred with 'special powers', in any region designated as a 'disturbed area'.
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Centre reduces AFSPA from Nagaland, Assam, Manipur


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Mon among 9 districts of Nagaland to remain under AFSPA


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Meghalaya CM welcomes Centre's decision on AFSPA, says it sends out positive message to North-East people


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Shows peace has returned to Northeast: Sonowal welcomes Centre's decision on AFSPA


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AFSPA area cut is Centre's message that northeast ready for development: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarm

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said by reducing the extent of disturbed areas under AFSPA in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, the Centre has sent a strong message that the northeast is now ready for economic..
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Status of AFSPA in northeast states: All you need to know


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‘Assam, Manipur may soon not require AFSPA at all’


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After decades, AFSPA to go from parts of 3 North East states

In a landmark decision, the Centre on Thursday decided to take out several areas of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland from the purview of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) that is often blamed for..
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Amit Shah announces reduction in disturbed areas under AFSPA in Nagaland, Assam, Manipur

Amit Shah said, "Reduction in areas under AFSPA is a result of the improved security situation and fast-tracked development due to the consistent efforts and several agreements to end insurgency and..
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Areas under AFSPA in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland to be reduced

Decision does not imply that AFSPA has been completely withdrawn from three insurgency-hit states but will continue to be in force in some areas.
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Govt to reduce disturbed areas under AFSPA in 3 Northeast states, says Amit Shah


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AFSPA extended in Assam till August


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BJP in comfortable position in UP, will get thumping majority: Amit Shah

In an interview with Diwakar & Akhilesh Singh, Shah identified welfare and improved law & order as the key factors helping BJP’s bid to become the first party to remain in office after 1985. Shah..
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AFSPA must be removed from Northeast, says Meghalaya MP Agatha Sangma


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5 Questions: NPP MP Agatha Sangma on AFSPA


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Nagaland to again ask Centre to repeal AFSPA, says CM Rio


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AFSPA extended in Manipur for a year amid cry for repeal

The Manipur government has extended the “disturbed area” provision of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in the state for one more year, but spared municipal areas of capital city..
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Two-day walkathon commences in Nagaland demanding repeal of AFSPA


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AFSPA linked to Army presence: Assam CM


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Assam will see some rationalization of AFSPA this year: CM Sarma


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