Couple from Nagaland assaulted; 4 arrested

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdT_OfVbMTkeV-xJkJIvEbMhgddOmfKUJD2iVruPc2A-7GyVHoQ4nkpSuyBTIHWMV-_vADLKip3df2g-dmCLFR8kDzX4Ewf5pUtn1R2jB__4GRZGfo0bFQoiT0aF1f6hHukqAyFyJiRNni/s1600/Racial+Discrimination.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdT_OfVbMTkeV-xJkJIvEbMhgddOmfKUJD2iVruPc2A-7GyVHoQ4nkpSuyBTIHWMV-_vADLKip3df2g-dmCLFR8kDzX4Ewf5pUtn1R2jB__4GRZGfo0bFQoiT0aF1f6hHukqAyFyJiRNni/s200/Racial+Discrimination.jpg"></a></div>Bangalore, October 27, 2014: A couple from Nagaland and their friend were allegedly assaulted by four men near Hesaraghatta on the outskirts of the city, according to a senior police officer.

Couple from Nagaland assaulted; 4 arrested

Bangalore, October 27, 2014: A couple from Nagaland and their friend were allegedly assaulted by four men near Hesaraghatta on the outskirts...

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Delhi student body demands permanent solution

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSg0sKD2up8f7Qf2b-J9pQojTJCbhKTqyFh6F1pEQb94o627H8j7JwdY5Iz9XTEQgOjDh8V62ZcW3VzaV-5323f4vELWhZael4-EChBhDQrT-wQLYVsUatBwbWLB1TE1-GRWqRGhD6aWc/s1600/Crime+Against+NE+People.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSg0sKD2up8f7Qf2b-J9pQojTJCbhKTqyFh6F1pEQb94o627H8j7JwdY5Iz9XTEQgOjDh8V62ZcW3VzaV-5323f4vELWhZael4-EChBhDQrT-wQLYVsUatBwbWLB1TE1-GRWqRGhD6aWc/s200/Crime+Against+NE+People.jpg"></a></div>Imphal, October 23, 2014 (NNN): The Thadou Students’ Association-Delhi & NCR has condemned the recent attack on three students from Manipur – T Michael Lamjathang Haokip, 26, Ngamkholen Haokip, 28, and Rocky Kipgen, 25, in Bangalore.

Delhi student body demands permanent solution

Imphal, October 23, 2014 (NNN): The Thadou Students’ Association-Delhi & NCR has condemned the recent attack on three students from Mani...

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Elders suggest ways to thwart hate crimes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSg0sKD2up8f7Qf2b-J9pQojTJCbhKTqyFh6F1pEQb94o627H8j7JwdY5Iz9XTEQgOjDh8V62ZcW3VzaV-5323f4vELWhZael4-EChBhDQrT-wQLYVsUatBwbWLB1TE1-GRWqRGhD6aWc/s1600/Crime+Against+NE+People.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSg0sKD2up8f7Qf2b-J9pQojTJCbhKTqyFh6F1pEQb94o627H8j7JwdY5Iz9XTEQgOjDh8V62ZcW3VzaV-5323f4vELWhZael4-EChBhDQrT-wQLYVsUatBwbWLB1TE1-GRWqRGhD6aWc/s200/Crime+Against+NE+People.jpg" /></a></div>Guwahati, October 22, 2014: The Guwahati Senior Citizens’ Association (GSCA) discussed at length the problem of physical tortures perpetrated on youths hailing from the North-east – particularly young girls – indicating racial discrimination in several parts of the country, especially in the national capital towards the people of the North-east.<!--_-more----><br /> <br /> The association, in its meeting held on Saturday under the presidentship of DN Chakravartty, expressed dissatisfaction at the failure of the local police administration in booking the culprits responsible for such hate crimes in the recent past and also in preventing their occurrence.<br /> <br /> The association suggested the setting up of a police battalion manned by youth from the North-east, which will work under the command of Delhi Police and will be financed by the north-eastern States.<br /> <br /> Initiating the discussion on three subjects, Chakravartty referred to the problems of Guwahati city and stressed the need for devising ways and means to salvage the city from the mire of problems and clumsiness.<br /> <br /> Several members including Khanindra Chandra Das, Baneswar Khound, Durga Charan Choudhury, Pabitra Lahkar, Krishna Lahkar, SK Baruah, Prafulla Kumar Mahanta and Konika Bardoloi, while participating in the discussion, expressed solidarity with the youths of the northeastern region staying in Delhi, Bangalore and other metros. They also appealed to the northeastern youths not to display any behaviour which might irritate the sensibilities of local people of Delhi or Bangalore.<br /> <br /> The elderly persons also discussed the steps for revival of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) to fulfil the objectives for which the party was formed in 1985.<br /> <br /> All the speakers fully subscribed to the urgency of having a regional party and observed that the AGP might have to discard a lot of shortcomings that it had developed during its stint in power a couple of times.<br /> <br /> The speakers cautioned the leaders and party workers of AGP that if the party fails to make a mark in the 2016 polls, it had no other alternative but to give way for a new party to rise from the ruins of the AGP.<br /> <br /> Buddhadev Goswami, Dr Banikanta Sarma and Dr Jogendranath Nath also spoke.<br /> <br /> Earlier, Tabiul Hussain, member, administration, and Abani Kumar Sarma, member, finance, in their reports, dwelt on the activities of the association. It condoled the death of Krishna Chandra Bhagati, Ratna Kumar Gautam and Surya Kumar Khanikar, who had been members of the association.<br /> <br /> Source: Assam Tribune

Elders suggest ways to thwart hate crimes

Guwahati, October 22, 2014: The Guwahati Senior Citizens’ Association (GSCA) discussed at length the problem of physical tortures perpetrate...

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TSA condemns racial attacks

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin5uMde7jLRGx0C0C7BxQOnU2i8aekZ_gOU8J-NizJxR5hSVE5W_Mlo_Gitry5T75EDg2Gv1Bbd1tWfLD0LR-eCHwtKgl-gjEkkJzGzDvM6mxmsGqIS_pCjvp3lGeM5jHYHnafns98vvsR/s1600/Thadou_Students'_Association.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin5uMde7jLRGx0C0C7BxQOnU2i8aekZ_gOU8J-NizJxR5hSVE5W_Mlo_Gitry5T75EDg2Gv1Bbd1tWfLD0LR-eCHwtKgl-gjEkkJzGzDvM6mxmsGqIS_pCjvp3lGeM5jHYHnafns98vvsR/s200/Thadou_Students'_Association.jpg"></a></div>Imphal, October 20, 2014: The Thadou Students' Association (TSA) has vehemently condemned the mob attack on students from the North East at Karnataka.Secretary Information and Publicity of TSA Helun Sitlhou in a press release said that since Bangalore is a city which has a number of out station students particularly from Northeast, the Central Government, Karnataka Government and Manipur Government should strike a tripartite agreement regarding the issue.

TSA condemns racial attacks

Imphal, October 20, 2014: The Thadou Students' Association (TSA) has vehemently condemned the mob attack on students from the North East...

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Punish attackers of youths: Nagaland CM

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcK5G6Q8t0fd4OLP8aUBS_jgw-ESx-TGxIZiaAm26tf2f7F-vhB5HMjAKXEMuQJ552K8SNow32zuaFUqr3dzGX5puD0DrjycMywPHQMYteB_sKdZr5BZ8ehFuxg0vsqCt6oCoJlyYygmH/s1600/North+East+Discrimination+Delhi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcK5G6Q8t0fd4OLP8aUBS_jgw-ESx-TGxIZiaAm26tf2f7F-vhB5HMjAKXEMuQJ552K8SNow32zuaFUqr3dzGX5puD0DrjycMywPHQMYteB_sKdZr5BZ8ehFuxg0vsqCt6oCoJlyYygmH/s200/North+East+Discrimination+Delhi.jpg"></a></div>Kohima, October 20, 2014: Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang and State’s lone Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio have demanded exemplary punishment to the perpetrators of the unprovoked attack on Naga youths at Sikanderpur village in Gurgaon on October 15.

Punish attackers of youths: Nagaland CM

Kohima, October 20, 2014: Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang and State’s lone Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio have demanded exemplary punishment to...

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NESO demands setting up of help desk

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQoFod9a61BlXLd_iaOt5d3N5B5Wt828DQzejk11Hm7JKPyqxX_NFjigPeBRFlAS8c_gXcFNcJmqy5HSuYSgIDESgphAAQImy_LG7XBuJwBH_OwqqeIKm_upA0IPtTmt-Q46bkSIpPaIr/s1600/Racial+Discrimination.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQoFod9a61BlXLd_iaOt5d3N5B5Wt828DQzejk11Hm7JKPyqxX_NFjigPeBRFlAS8c_gXcFNcJmqy5HSuYSgIDESgphAAQImy_LG7XBuJwBH_OwqqeIKm_upA0IPtTmt-Q46bkSIpPaIr/s200/Racial+Discrimination.jpg"></a></div>Shillong, October 19, 2014: Condemning the racial attacks on people from North East, a student body has demanded setting up of a help desk for Northeasterners in all metro cities to ensure immediate help.

NESO demands setting up of help desk

Shillong, October 19, 2014: Condemning the racial attacks on people from North East, a student body has demanded setting up of a help desk f...

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NE CMs urged to ask Centre to end racism

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcK5G6Q8t0fd4OLP8aUBS_jgw-ESx-TGxIZiaAm26tf2f7F-vhB5HMjAKXEMuQJ552K8SNow32zuaFUqr3dzGX5puD0DrjycMywPHQMYteB_sKdZr5BZ8ehFuxg0vsqCt6oCoJlyYygmH/s1600/North+East+Discrimination+Delhi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcK5G6Q8t0fd4OLP8aUBS_jgw-ESx-TGxIZiaAm26tf2f7F-vhB5HMjAKXEMuQJ552K8SNow32zuaFUqr3dzGX5puD0DrjycMywPHQMYteB_sKdZr5BZ8ehFuxg0vsqCt6oCoJlyYygmH/s200/North+East+Discrimination+Delhi.jpg"></a></div>Sobhapati Samom<br> <br> Imphal, October 19, 2014: Close on the heels of Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh’s reaction on recent crimes against North East people in metros, Manipur People’s Party (MPP) has demanded a joint meeting of Central authority and CMs of the region to bring an amicable solution to the issue.

NE CMs urged to ask Centre to end racism

Sobhapati Samom Imphal, October 19, 2014: Close on the heels of Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh’s reaction on recent crimes again...

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Naga Hoho resents ‘prohibitory orders’ issued against NE people

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSg0sKD2up8f7Qf2b-J9pQojTJCbhKTqyFh6F1pEQb94o627H8j7JwdY5Iz9XTEQgOjDh8V62ZcW3VzaV-5323f4vELWhZael4-EChBhDQrT-wQLYVsUatBwbWLB1TE1-GRWqRGhD6aWc/s1600/Crime+Against+NE+People.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSg0sKD2up8f7Qf2b-J9pQojTJCbhKTqyFh6F1pEQb94o627H8j7JwdY5Iz9XTEQgOjDh8V62ZcW3VzaV-5323f4vELWhZael4-EChBhDQrT-wQLYVsUatBwbWLB1TE1-GRWqRGhD6aWc/s200/Crime+Against+NE+People.jpg"></a></div>Dimapur, September 23, 2014: The Naga Hoho today expressed its resentment over what it termed were “prohibitory orders” issued to the North East staff of a hotel in Ahmedabad, Gujarat where they were reportedly told “to stay away from the hotel premises during the stay of Chinese Premier Xi Jingpin.”

Naga Hoho resents ‘prohibitory orders’ issued against NE people

Dimapur, September 23, 2014: The Naga Hoho today expressed its resentment over what it termed were “prohibitory orders” issued to the North ...

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MHA orders probe into Ahmedabad hotel diktat

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcK5G6Q8t0fd4OLP8aUBS_jgw-ESx-TGxIZiaAm26tf2f7F-vhB5HMjAKXEMuQJ552K8SNow32zuaFUqr3dzGX5puD0DrjycMywPHQMYteB_sKdZr5BZ8ehFuxg0vsqCt6oCoJlyYygmH/s1600/North+East+Discrimination+Delhi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcK5G6Q8t0fd4OLP8aUBS_jgw-ESx-TGxIZiaAm26tf2f7F-vhB5HMjAKXEMuQJ552K8SNow32zuaFUqr3dzGX5puD0DrjycMywPHQMYteB_sKdZr5BZ8ehFuxg0vsqCt6oCoJlyYygmH/s200/North+East+Discrimination+Delhi.jpg"></a></div>New Delhi, September 22, 2014: The Home Ministry today ordered a probe into allegation that employees of the Northeast origin at an Ahmedabad hotel were asked to stay away during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to the city.

MHA orders probe into Ahmedabad hotel diktat

New Delhi, September 22, 2014: The Home Ministry today ordered a probe into allegation that employees of the Northeast origin at an Ahmedaba...

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Rights group alleges racism in Champions League ad

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcK5G6Q8t0fd4OLP8aUBS_jgw-ESx-TGxIZiaAm26tf2f7F-vhB5HMjAKXEMuQJ552K8SNow32zuaFUqr3dzGX5puD0DrjycMywPHQMYteB_sKdZr5BZ8ehFuxg0vsqCt6oCoJlyYygmH/s1600/North+East+Discrimination+Delhi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcK5G6Q8t0fd4OLP8aUBS_jgw-ESx-TGxIZiaAm26tf2f7F-vhB5HMjAKXEMuQJ552K8SNow32zuaFUqr3dzGX5puD0DrjycMywPHQMYteB_sKdZr5BZ8ehFuxg0vsqCt6oCoJlyYygmH/s200/North+East+Discrimination+Delhi.jpg"></a></div>New Delhi, September 21, 2014: The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) has called for immediate stopping of the broadcast of one of the ‘Champions League T20-T20 Nights Are Back’ advertisements for promoting stereotypes and racial prejudices against the Nepalese who are considered as the same people as of the Northeastern States because of Tibeto-Mongoloid features.

Rights group alleges racism in Champions League ad

New Delhi, September 21, 2014: The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) has called for immediate stopping of the broadcast of one of the ‘Ch...

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Jamia 'comic con' lampoons northeast bias

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSg0sKD2up8f7Qf2b-J9pQojTJCbhKTqyFh6F1pEQb94o627H8j7JwdY5Iz9XTEQgOjDh8V62ZcW3VzaV-5323f4vELWhZael4-EChBhDQrT-wQLYVsUatBwbWLB1TE1-GRWqRGhD6aWc/s1600/Crime+Against+NE+People.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSg0sKD2up8f7Qf2b-J9pQojTJCbhKTqyFh6F1pEQb94o627H8j7JwdY5Iz9XTEQgOjDh8V62ZcW3VzaV-5323f4vELWhZael4-EChBhDQrT-wQLYVsUatBwbWLB1TE1-GRWqRGhD6aWc/s200/Crime+Against+NE+People.jpg"></a></div>New Delhi, September 18, 2014: The four-panel comic is simply titled "Arrey Gupta Ji". It begins with two young people from the northeast looking for a house on rent in Delhi. The landlord refuses. "You people eat dogs and do drugs," he accuses them. "Have you been to the northeast and seen all this? How can you say that?" the two ask him.

Jamia 'comic con' lampoons northeast bias

New Delhi, September 18, 2014: The four-panel comic is simply titled "Arrey Gupta Ji". It begins with two young people from the no...

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Centre must debate possibility of anti-racial law: Panal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcK5G6Q8t0fd4OLP8aUBS_jgw-ESx-TGxIZiaAm26tf2f7F-vhB5HMjAKXEMuQJ552K8SNow32zuaFUqr3dzGX5puD0DrjycMywPHQMYteB_sKdZr5BZ8ehFuxg0vsqCt6oCoJlyYygmH/s1600/North+East+Discrimination+Delhi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcK5G6Q8t0fd4OLP8aUBS_jgw-ESx-TGxIZiaAm26tf2f7F-vhB5HMjAKXEMuQJ552K8SNow32zuaFUqr3dzGX5puD0DrjycMywPHQMYteB_sKdZr5BZ8ehFuxg0vsqCt6oCoJlyYygmH/s200/North+East+Discrimination+Delhi.jpg"></a></div>New Delhi, September 18, 2014: The Centre should debate on the possibility of bringing an anti-racial law in the long run to deal with assault on people from the North East in metros, according to a committee set up to look into their concerns.

Centre must debate possibility of anti-racial law: Panal

New Delhi, September 18, 2014: The Centre should debate on the possibility of bringing an anti-racial law in the long run to deal with assau...

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Zomi Human Rights Foundation condemns

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSg0sKD2up8f7Qf2b-J9pQojTJCbhKTqyFh6F1pEQb94o627H8j7JwdY5Iz9XTEQgOjDh8V62ZcW3VzaV-5323f4vELWhZael4-EChBhDQrT-wQLYVsUatBwbWLB1TE1-GRWqRGhD6aWc/s1600/Crime+Against+NE+People.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSg0sKD2up8f7Qf2b-J9pQojTJCbhKTqyFh6F1pEQb94o627H8j7JwdY5Iz9XTEQgOjDh8V62ZcW3VzaV-5323f4vELWhZael4-EChBhDQrT-wQLYVsUatBwbWLB1TE1-GRWqRGhD6aWc/s200/Crime+Against+NE+People.jpg"></a></div>New Delhi, September 16, 2014: Zomi Human Rights Foundation has expressed their shock over the alleged ceaseless attacks on North Eastern Indians, specially women in cities like Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. The Foundation also expressed its concern over serial molestations, rapes, murder and sexual harassment of innocent women and men from North East India.

Zomi Human Rights Foundation condemns

New Delhi, September 16, 2014: Zomi Human Rights Foundation has expressed their shock over the alleged ceaseless attacks on North Eastern In...

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Manipur youth beaten in Delhi

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSg0sKD2up8f7Qf2b-J9pQojTJCbhKTqyFh6F1pEQb94o627H8j7JwdY5Iz9XTEQgOjDh8V62ZcW3VzaV-5323f4vELWhZael4-EChBhDQrT-wQLYVsUatBwbWLB1TE1-GRWqRGhD6aWc/s1600/Crime+Against+NE+People.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSg0sKD2up8f7Qf2b-J9pQojTJCbhKTqyFh6F1pEQb94o627H8j7JwdY5Iz9XTEQgOjDh8V62ZcW3VzaV-5323f4vELWhZael4-EChBhDQrT-wQLYVsUatBwbWLB1TE1-GRWqRGhD6aWc/s200/Crime+Against+NE+People.jpg"></a></div>New Delhi, September 16, 2014: Two youths from Manipur were allegedly beaten up by four men following an argument in south Delhi's RK Puram area on Sunday night.

Manipur youth beaten in Delhi

New Delhi, September 16, 2014: Two youths from Manipur were allegedly beaten up by four men following an argument in south Delhi's RK Pu...

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Asian rights group alleges racism in TV ads

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSg0sKD2up8f7Qf2b-J9pQojTJCbhKTqyFh6F1pEQb94o627H8j7JwdY5Iz9XTEQgOjDh8V62ZcW3VzaV-5323f4vELWhZael4-EChBhDQrT-wQLYVsUatBwbWLB1TE1-GRWqRGhD6aWc/s1600/Crime+Against+NE+People.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSg0sKD2up8f7Qf2b-J9pQojTJCbhKTqyFh6F1pEQb94o627H8j7JwdY5Iz9XTEQgOjDh8V62ZcW3VzaV-5323f4vELWhZael4-EChBhDQrT-wQLYVsUatBwbWLB1TE1-GRWqRGhD6aWc/s200/Crime+Against+NE+People.jpg" /></a></div>New Delhi, September 15, 2014 (NNN): The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) in its interventions with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Broadcast Content Complaints Council, International Cricket Council and the Board of Control for Cricket in India today called for immediate stopping of the broadcast of one of the 'Champions League T20 - T20Nights Are Back' advertisements for promoting stereotypes and racial prejudices against the Nepalese who are considered as the same people as of the North Eastern India because of Tibeto-Mongoloid features.<br /> <br /> ACHR alleged that it in one of the advertisements, "Champions League T20 - T20Nights Are Back!", one of the Nepali looking youth says, "Wo Raatein Bhi Kya Raatein Thi, Nach te teh, gaate teh, chilla te teh, purra mohalla ko, haami toh jagate teh" (what nights were those nights, used to dance, used to sing, used to shout, we are the ones who used to wake up the entire locality)"- implying that Nepalese work as night guards and wake up the residents of locality.<br /> <br /> The same is being repeatedly broadcast with distinguishable heavy, Nepalese accent in various TV channels and FM radios, the ACHR stated.<br /> <br /> "In North India where Nepalese and North Easterners are considered being the same people because of their same physical features, such stereotyping only promotes racism and acts of racial violence.<br /> <br /> Though unconnected to the advertisement, yesterday i.e.on 14 September 2014, two Manipuri boys Mr Lulminlal Haokip and Mr Lepmin Len were attacked at Munirka village, New Delhi after they protested when some local youths made fun of them.<br /> <br /> In fact, the North Easterner being called Nepali or "Bahadur" derogatively often leads to such incidents.<br /> <br /> The Bezbaruah Committee set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India in its recent report stated that 86% of Northeasterners living in Delhi had faced some sort of racial discrimination while crimes against Northeasterners have gone up by 270% in the last three years," stated Mr Suhas Chakma, Director of Asian Centre for Human Rights.<br /> <br /> "Though Nepalese serve in various sectors including in the film industry, they are often stereotyped as night watchmen/guards in mass media and this creates inferior impression about the Nepalese and by implications the North Easterners among the viewers. <br /> <br /> These acts of stereotyping are reprehensible and justify the need for a law against racism in India," further stated Mr Chakma.<br /> <br /> Sports has consistently been used to combat racism across the world but cricket, which is the most popular sport in South Asia, is being used to promote stereotyping and racism.<br /> <br /> The advertisement reflects extreme lack of sensitivity which is one of the root causes of racism in India, the ACHR added.<br /> <br /> Source: Hueiyen News Service<br />

Asian rights group alleges racism in TV ads

New Delhi, September 15, 2014 (NNN): The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) in its interventions with the Ministry of Information and Broa...

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Two NE youths attacked in Delhi, three held

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFCrec2IoFgOzCfVxY0OK6OodfE95lPgYaTqrL9JkwBMlgksVQITVrbcix2atg7hbx8vxpK9m2FJii5JTHpugK4Gb7cr6ljVStwJNTInFjQsj44CF952s4IhjS_4mgUOzFUdj7kQ4kT_3/s1600/Racist+Victim+Munirka+September+13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFCrec2IoFgOzCfVxY0OK6OodfE95lPgYaTqrL9JkwBMlgksVQITVrbcix2atg7hbx8vxpK9m2FJii5JTHpugK4Gb7cr6ljVStwJNTInFjQsj44CF952s4IhjS_4mgUOzFUdj7kQ4kT_3/s200/Racist+Victim+Munirka+September+13.jpg"></a></div>New Delhi, September 14, 2014: Two Manipuri students were attacked with a scissor, stones and iron rods by three people, two of them juveniles, when the northeastern youths objected to racist remarks against them, police said Sunday.

Two NE youths attacked in Delhi, three held

New Delhi, September 14, 2014: Two Manipuri students were attacked with a scissor, stones and iron rods by three people, two of them juvenil...

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Nodal officer for NE people

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSg0sKD2up8f7Qf2b-J9pQojTJCbhKTqyFh6F1pEQb94o627H8j7JwdY5Iz9XTEQgOjDh8V62ZcW3VzaV-5323f4vELWhZael4-EChBhDQrT-wQLYVsUatBwbWLB1TE1-GRWqRGhD6aWc/s1600/Crime+Against+NE+People.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSg0sKD2up8f7Qf2b-J9pQojTJCbhKTqyFh6F1pEQb94o627H8j7JwdY5Iz9XTEQgOjDh8V62ZcW3VzaV-5323f4vELWhZael4-EChBhDQrT-wQLYVsUatBwbWLB1TE1-GRWqRGhD6aWc/s200/Crime+Against+NE+People.jpg"></a></div>New Delhi, September 14, 2014 (NNN): A Nodal officer for railway stations and metro for the North East people in New Delhi has been appointed in order to address the rising cases of crime.

Nodal officer for NE people

New Delhi, September 14, 2014 (NNN): A Nodal officer for railway stations and metro for the North East people in New Delhi has been appointe...

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HC seeks response on Centre’s report

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcK5G6Q8t0fd4OLP8aUBS_jgw-ESx-TGxIZiaAm26tf2f7F-vhB5HMjAKXEMuQJ552K8SNow32zuaFUqr3dzGX5puD0DrjycMywPHQMYteB_sKdZr5BZ8ehFuxg0vsqCt6oCoJlyYygmH/s1600/North+East+Discrimination+Delhi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcK5G6Q8t0fd4OLP8aUBS_jgw-ESx-TGxIZiaAm26tf2f7F-vhB5HMjAKXEMuQJ552K8SNow32zuaFUqr3dzGX5puD0DrjycMywPHQMYteB_sKdZr5BZ8ehFuxg0vsqCt6oCoJlyYygmH/s200/North+East+Discrimination+Delhi.jpg"></a></div>New Delhi, September 11, 2014: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a response of the amicus curiae on a status report filed by the Centre about its proposed actions to curb hate crimes and racial discrimination against persons hailing from northeastern region of the country.

HC seeks response on Centre’s report

New Delhi, September 11, 2014: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a response of the amicus curiae on a status report filed by the Cent...

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Assault of NE people: HC seeks lawyers' reply to contempt plea

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZuqZKG4g3C7fWIjHbzrMjcksmNcnBKdnzCCxav5pjtS1o4v46Ca8QEi4-1SYh9O7kPZ_lQrpJw8cPaUnbtJkFvgCXRmxB7TXgiZ6CN7fIG8u7iLQKoR1fAe5d2X3MTJKOmmUN6rCAB1le/s1600/Court+Judgement.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZuqZKG4g3C7fWIjHbzrMjcksmNcnBKdnzCCxav5pjtS1o4v46Ca8QEi4-1SYh9O7kPZ_lQrpJw8cPaUnbtJkFvgCXRmxB7TXgiZ6CN7fIG8u7iLQKoR1fAe5d2X3MTJKOmmUN6rCAB1le/s200/Court+Judgement.jpg"></a></div>New Delhi, September 10, 2014: Two advocates, accused of abusing and manhandling some persons from the northeast including a woman advocate, were today asked by the Delhi High Court to file their responses by November 12 to the contempt notices issued against them in the case.

Assault of NE people: HC seeks lawyers' reply to contempt plea

New Delhi, September 10, 2014: Two advocates, accused of abusing and manhandling some persons from the northeast including a woman advocate,...

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Five chargesheeted for murder of Akha Salouni

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIw88QaN7XzzgUTO5mrvowLV1wyM-KFZvAYgb3oT2kQt9ub4o0KTteqehhLQrSugyP4HJrdmTXK3Ja1iy_AnBrYY9z0sJ86RUj4EJ-SXCWCIoWdHbJGCNjc9yreCXtaNnU8WQbXaErEWP/s1600/Akha+Salouni.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIw88QaN7XzzgUTO5mrvowLV1wyM-KFZvAYgb3oT2kQt9ub4o0KTteqehhLQrSugyP4HJrdmTXK3Ja1iy_AnBrYY9z0sJ86RUj4EJ-SXCWCIoWdHbJGCNjc9yreCXtaNnU8WQbXaErEWP/s200/Akha+Salouni.jpg"></a></div>New Delhi, September 2, 2014: Five men have been charge-sheeted for the murder of a Manipuri youth, Akha Salouni, in south Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur last July. Among these men is an LLB student, and they all have been charged with murder, attempt to murder and under sections of the SC/ST Act. The chargesheet runs into 200 pages and will be submitted before Court this week.

Five chargesheeted for murder of Akha Salouni

New Delhi, September 2, 2014: Five men have been charge-sheeted for the murder of a Manipuri youth, Akha Salouni, in south Delhi's Kotla...

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