Minister Biswajit launches SAMARTH

IMPHAL | Oct 17

Textiles, Commerce and Industries minister Thongam Biswajit Singh launched the Live Streaming and Training of SAMARTH, Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector today at the Manipur Trade & Expo Centre, Lamboi Khongnangkhong, …

IMPHAL | Oct 17

Textiles, Commerce and Industries minister Thongam Biswajit Singh launched the Live Streaming and Training of SAMARTH, Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector today at the Manipur Trade & Expo Centre, Lamboi Khongnangkhong, Imph……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62200/minister-biswajit-launches-samarth

It’s ‘defining moment’ says NSCN (IM), as RN Ravi meets stakeholders

IMPHAL | Oct 17

Conveying a strong and urgent message to the Nagas on Thursday, through its press communique the NSCN (IM) said, ‘This is the reckoning time for the Nagas’, and terms the present moment as ‘defining moment.’

It mat be noted that …

IMPHAL | Oct 17

Conveying a strong and urgent message to the Nagas on Thursday, through its press communique the NSCN (IM) said, ‘This is the reckoning time for the Nagas’, and terms the present moment as ‘defining moment.’

It mat be noted that inte……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62211/its-defining-moment-says-nscn-im-as-rn-ravi-meets-stakeholders

Locals decry deplorable condition of Uchathol- Leisabithol road

JIRIBAM| Oct 17

Locals of Uchathol, Jiribam has decried the deplorable conditions of Uchathol – Leisabithol road. And in connection with the issue, the locals today spoke to the media at Uchathol Pioneer Club.

Speaking to the media, secretary of…

JIRIBAM| Oct 17

Locals of Uchathol, Jiribam has decried the deplorable conditions of Uchathol – Leisabithol road. And in connection with the issue, the locals today spoke to the media at Uchathol Pioneer Club.

Speaking to the media, secretary of Pio……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62201/locals-decry-deplorable-condition-of-uchathol-leisabithol-road

Health camp conducted

JIRIBAM| Oct 16

A free Ayush medical camp was organised here today at Sorok Atingbi High School located at Sorok Atingbi Khunou, Jiribam. The programme was organised by Jiri Development Organisation (JDO) in association with Jiri Ima Meira Paibi Ap…

JIRIBAM| Oct 16

A free Ayush medical camp was organised here today at Sorok Atingbi High School located at Sorok Atingbi Khunou, Jiribam. The programme was organised by Jiri Development Organisation (JDO) in association with Jiri Ima Meira Paibi Apunba……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62171/health-camp-conducted

Minister Biswajit launches SAMARTH

IMPHAL | Oct 17

Textiles, Commerce and Industries minister Thongam Biswajit Singh launched the Live Streaming and Training of SAMARTH, Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector today at the Manipur Trade & Expo Centre, Lamboi Khongnangkhong, …

IMPHAL | Oct 17

Textiles, Commerce and Industries minister Thongam Biswajit Singh launched the Live Streaming and Training of SAMARTH, Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector today at the Manipur Trade & Expo Centre, Lamboi Khongnangkhong, Imph……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62202/minister-biswajit-launches-samarth

Tml to have a multi-purpose hall as centenary gift

TAMENGLONG| Oct 16

The centenary commemoration of Tamenglong sub division was held here today at the official Bungalow of the deputy commissioner of Tamenglong. DC Armstrong Pame unveiled a monolith to mark the centenary year of the establishment T…

TAMENGLONG| Oct 16

The centenary commemoration of Tamenglong sub division was held here today at the official Bungalow of the deputy commissioner of Tamenglong. DC Armstrong Pame unveiled a monolith to mark the centenary year of the establishment Tamen……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62175/tml-to-have-a-multi-purpose-hall-as-centenary-gift

State re-appoints engineer defying court order

IMPHAL | Oct 17

An official who has been discharged off from re-engagement of services by the high court of Manipur was reinstated today into service as engineer-in-chief of water resource department on a contract basis.

Despite restrictions fro…

IMPHAL | Oct 17

An official who has been discharged off from re-engagement of services by the high court of Manipur was reinstated today into service as engineer-in-chief of water resource department on a contract basis.

Despite restrictions from th……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62203/state-re-appoints-engineer-defying-court-order

BSNL service in Moreh likely to improve soon

MOREH| Oct 16

BSNL service in the border town is likely to improve as the telecom service is trying to feed Moreh microwave directly from Tengnoupal hill bypassing Tengnoupal AR. It will reduce dependent station from 3 to 2 and improve BSNL service…

MOREH| Oct 16

BSNL service in the border town is likely to improve as the telecom service is trying to feed Moreh microwave directly from Tengnoupal hill bypassing Tengnoupal AR. It will reduce dependent station from 3 to 2 and improve BSNL service in ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62179/bsnl-service-in-moreh-likely-to-improve-soon

State re-appoints engineer defying court order

IMPHAL | Oct 17

An official who has been discharged off from re-engagement of services by the high court of Manipur was reinstated today into service as engineer-in-chief of water resource department on a contract basis.

Despite restrictions fro…

IMPHAL | Oct 17

An official who has been discharged off from re-engagement of services by the high court of Manipur was reinstated today into service as engineer-in-chief of water resource department on a contract basis.

Despite restrictions from th……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62204/state-re-appoints-engineer-defying-court-order

ADC Sadar hills petition CM on ‘Anglo-Kuki War’ issue

KANGPOKPI | Oct 16

Anyone, even fools can read between the lines. Why the ADC Ukhrul, take the trouble of reminiscing the bloody ethnic clash of the 1990s. This is very unbecoming of an elected body who should be a keeper of law and order.

Membe…

KANGPOKPI | Oct 16

Anyone, even fools can read between the lines. Why the ADC Ukhrul, take the trouble of reminiscing the bloody ethnic clash of the 1990s. This is very unbecoming of an elected body who should be a keeper of law and order.

Member of……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62181/adc-sadar-hills-petition-cm-on-anglo-kuki-war-issue

‘Culture University will play vital role in preserving art and culture’

IMPHAL | Oct 17

Union minister of state (IC), Culture and Tourism, Prahlad Singh Patel said, “The Manipur University of Culture will play an important role in preserving and promoting the diverse culture and tradition of the state since a universit…

IMPHAL | Oct 17

Union minister of state (IC), Culture and Tourism, Prahlad Singh Patel said, “The Manipur University of Culture will play an important role in preserving and promoting the diverse culture and tradition of the state since a university is……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62210/culture-university-will-play-vital-role-in-preserving-art-and-culture

ZUF dismisses allegations

IMPHAL| Oct 17

Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has refuted the statement issued by the defected group on October 13 which raised protest over the caption “ZUF dismisses” Sinthuingam Kamson alias S Kamson.

A release stated that earlier, chief secr…

IMPHAL| Oct 17

Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has refuted the statement issued by the defected group on October 13 which raised protest over the caption “ZUF dismisses” Sinthuingam Kamson alias S Kamson.

A release stated that earlier, chief secretar……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62209/zuf-dismisses-allegations

POCSO court awards sexual offender with rigorous imprisonment

IMPHAL | Oct 17

A 28-year-old man identified as Hemam Rajesh, who was convicted for kidnapping a minor girl and sexually assaulting her, has been sentenced for seven years’ rigorous imprisonment and five thousand rupees fine of each section concurr…

IMPHAL | Oct 17

A 28-year-old man identified as Hemam Rajesh, who was convicted for kidnapping a minor girl and sexually assaulting her, has been sentenced for seven years’ rigorous imprisonment and five thousand rupees fine of each section concurrentl……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62208/pocso-court-awards-sexual-offender-with-rigorous-imprisonment

Vast coverage of rural poor households indicates successful implementation of MSRLM: Biswajit

IMPHAL | Oct 17

Rural Development and Panchayati Raj minister Thongam Biswajit Singh has stated that covering 20318 rural poor households has shown successful implementation of Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission in the state.

He was speakin…

IMPHAL | Oct 17

Rural Development and Panchayati Raj minister Thongam Biswajit Singh has stated that covering 20318 rural poor households has shown successful implementation of Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission in the state.

He was speaking at……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62206/vast-coverage-of-rural-poor-households-indicates-successful-implementation-of-msrlm-biswajit

Traditional games, entertainments mark day two at Shirui fest

UKHRUL| Oct 17

Traditional games, floral exhibitions and musical entertainments marked the second day of the ongoing state-level Shirui Lily festival at the local Heritage ground, Vangayan.

In his address as chief guest, chairman of Tangkhul Nag…

UKHRUL| Oct 17

Traditional games, floral exhibitions and musical entertainments marked the second day of the ongoing state-level Shirui Lily festival at the local Heritage ground, Vangayan.

In his address as chief guest, chairman of Tangkhul Naga Zi……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62207/traditional-games-entertainments-mark-day-two-at-shirui-fest

Haomee federation appeals to CM

IMPHAL | Oct 16

Federation of Haomee has appealed to the chief minister of the state not to attend ‘Anglo Kuki War’ commemoration claiming that his presence in the function may ignite communal problems.

The federation also claimed that there is …

IMPHAL | Oct 16

Federation of Haomee has appealed to the chief minister of the state not to attend ‘Anglo Kuki War’ commemoration claiming that his presence in the function may ignite communal problems.

The federation also claimed that there is an a……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62177/haomee-federation-appeals-to-cm

Recruits at JNIMS after eating ‘Chagempomba’

IMPHAL | Oct 17

At least twenty-six recruits of Manipur Police (MP) and Manipur Rifles (MR) under training at Manipur Police Training College, Pangei were hospitalised at JNIMS today after consuming local dish ‘Chagempomba’ (made of fermented soya-…

IMPHAL | Oct 17

At least twenty-six recruits of Manipur Police (MP) and Manipur Rifles (MR) under training at Manipur Police Training College, Pangei were hospitalised at JNIMS today after consuming local dish ‘Chagempomba’ (made of fermented soya-bean……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62205/recruits-at-jnims-after-eating-chagempomba

Land acquisition proposal for police HQ faces resistance

IMPHAL | Oct 16

Affected landholders have expressed strong reservation against proposed acquisition of 10 acres of land for construction of Manipur police headquarters at Chingmeirong Nongpok village. They have urged the state government to look fo…

IMPHAL | Oct 16

Affected landholders have expressed strong reservation against proposed acquisition of 10 acres of land for construction of Manipur police headquarters at Chingmeirong Nongpok village. They have urged the state government to look for an……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62169/land-acquisition-proposal-for-police-hq-faces-resistance

Thoubal police donates blood

THOUBAL | Oct 16

As a part of its 128th Foundation Day observation, Thoubal police today organised a free blood donation along with a public awareness programme at the office complex of Thoubal SP.

The programme was held under the supervision of…

THOUBAL | Oct 16

As a part of its 128th Foundation Day observation, Thoubal police today organised a free blood donation along with a public awareness programme at the office complex of Thoubal SP.

The programme was held under the supervision of SP,……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62173/thoubal-police-donates-blood

Looking, acting and dreaming east now

With the introduction of the Look/Act East Policy (L/AEP) by the Government of India in 1991, there had been a lot of talks and discussion on the role the Northeast could play. While many experts have expressed optimism over the policy, there were als…

With the introduction of the Look/Act East Policy (L/AEP) by the Government of India in 1991, there had been a lot of talks and discussion on the role the Northeast could play. While many experts have expressed optimism over the policy, there were also ot……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62187/looking-acting-and-dreaming-east-now