Land of Jewels (Sana Leibak)

MAFYF for Intl humanitarian laws: Imphal, Dec 20: Manipur Forward Youth Front (MAFYF) has raised the demand for enforcement of International Humanitarian Laws in a conflict situation State like Manipur so that the people can live in peace and in liberty. Interacting with mediapersons at the Sagolband head office of MAFYF on the sidelines of distribution of relief materials to the people of Dingpi area in Chandel district who have been displaced following the New Samtal Operation launched by the Indian Army to flush out UGs, general secretary of MAFYF Premjit Kshetrimayum said there has been no let up to the exodus of the villagers from Dingpi area since the army launched the operation on November 15. MAFYF has been making every possible effort to help the displaced people and would continue to so, he said, while informing that any person who would like to extend their help in this regard may do so through MAFYF. Premjit said that whether the Governments both at the Centre or at the Sta...

Indian Army moves troops to China border: New Delhi, Dec 13: Amid reports of intrusion by Chinese forces in Bhutan, the Army has moved more than 6,000 troops to the Sino-Indian border, close to tri-junction of India, Bhutan and China. However, Army Chief Deepak Kapoor said that reported intrusions of Chinese forces in Bhutan was 'a matter between the two countries'. The shifting of Army formations north of Nathu La comes in the wake of reports of Chinese troops coming close to the Siliguiri corridor. But Army authorities brush it aside, saying that Chinese forces have been coming close to the Dolam Plateau for over two decades as the boundary in the area is still to be defined. When asked whether Army was concerned about reported intrusions of Chinese army into Bhutan, Gen Kapoor, speaking on the sidelines of an Army seminar here, said it was a matter between Bhutan and China to solve. Army Chief , meanwhile, sought enhanced participation by private sector in defence production...