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

CVO expresses approval of state government’s decision on cannabis cultivation

IMPHAL| Oct 16

Co-ordinating Body-Khurai, the apex body of local clubs, workers and meira paibi lups of the area, has expressed its approval of State government’s decision to legalise growing of cannabis (Ganja).

A release stated that the govern…

IMPHAL| Oct 16

Co-ordinating Body-Khurai, the apex body of local clubs, workers and meira paibi lups of the area, has expressed its approval of State government’s decision to legalise growing of cannabis (Ganja).

A release stated that the government……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62168/cvo-expresses-approval-of-state-governments-decision-on-cannabis-cultivation

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/62172/thoubal-police-donates-blood

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

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

Ukhrul sub division hits century

UKHRUL | Oct 16

Ukhrul district, which was then a sub division observed its centenary today. On this day in the year 1919, LL Peter and William Shaw (both Irish men) were appointed as the first SDO of Ukhrul and Tamenglong respectively.

The cent…

UKHRUL | Oct 16

Ukhrul district, which was then a sub division observed its centenary today. On this day in the year 1919, LL Peter and William Shaw (both Irish men) were appointed as the first SDO of Ukhrul and Tamenglong respectively.

The centenar……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62174/ukhrul-sub-division-hits-century

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

287th ‘Puya Mei Thaba’ commemorated

IMPHAL | Oct 16

Keirao MLA, Lourembam Rameshwor said, “To preserve the contents of Puya, the authority concerned should take initiatives to add some of its contents in school syllabi and should try to compile it as books.”

He stated this during …

IMPHAL | Oct 16

Keirao MLA, Lourembam Rameshwor said, “To preserve the contents of Puya, the authority concerned should take initiatives to add some of its contents in school syllabi and should try to compile it as books.”

He stated this during ‘Puw……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62182/287th-puya-mei-thaba-commemorated

CPI (M) to observe communist party centenary

IMPHAL | Oct 17

Recounting the formation of the Communist Party of India in October 1920 at Tashkent, the state CPI (M) has resolved to observe a year-long centenary from October 17 this year till next year.

A release from the secretary of state…

IMPHAL | Oct 17

Recounting the formation of the Communist Party of India in October 1920 at Tashkent, the state CPI (M) has resolved to observe a year-long centenary from October 17 this year till next year.

A release from the secretary of state CPI……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62198/cpi-m-to-observe-communist-party-centenary

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

UG cadre arrested

IMPHAL| Oct 15

A combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and personnel of 15 AR arrested an active member of PREPAK (Pro) during a search operation conducted at Top Khonangkhong Auto Rickshaw parking on October 11, claimed a release…

IMPHAL| Oct 15

A combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and personnel of 15 AR arrested an active member of PREPAK (Pro) during a search operation conducted at Top Khonangkhong Auto Rickshaw parking on October 11, claimed a release fro……

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Upokpi Incident: An Observation

By Dr.R.K.Nimai

The viral video of a woman and her kid daughter being assaulted by a group of people on the ground of the woman having an affair with a man who was also shown in the video, has shocked the sensibility of the civilised people of the …

By Dr.R.K.Nimai

The viral video of a woman and her kid daughter being assaulted by a group of people on the ground of the woman having an affair with a man who was also shown in the video, has shocked the sensibility of the civilised people of the stat……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62128/upokpi-incident-an-observation

Total shut down paralyses normal life

IMPHAL| Oct 15

The 12-hour general strike imposed today by Coordination Committee (CorCom) and Alliance for Socialist Unity – Kangleipak (ASUK) severely affected normal life in Manipur valley with all activities coming to a standstill.

The tota…

IMPHAL| Oct 15

The 12-hour general strike imposed today by Coordination Committee (CorCom) and Alliance for Socialist Unity – Kangleipak (ASUK) severely affected normal life in Manipur valley with all activities coming to a standstill.

The total sh……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62141/total-shut-down-paralyses-normal-life

Manipur is for all, it belongs to no particular community: Suresh Babu

IMPHAL | Oct 15

“The state of Manipur is for all and the ancestral land belongs to no particular community; the misunderstanding between the communities and state government that may affect people’s sentiments will also be solved soon.”

Chief se…

IMPHAL | Oct 15

“The state of Manipur is for all and the ancestral land belongs to no particular community; the misunderstanding between the communities and state government that may affect people’s sentiments will also be solved soon.”

Chief secret……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62144/manipur-is-for-all-it-belongs-to-no-particular-community-suresh-babu

NCPCR to hold bench sitting in Chandel

THOUBAL | Oct 15

Following the announcement of Chandel district as an aspirational district by NITI Aayog, National Commission for Child Rights (NCPCR) will be holding a Bench Sitting on October 18 as a pilot step to look into the matter of discrim…

THOUBAL | Oct 15

Following the announcement of Chandel district as an aspirational district by NITI Aayog, National Commission for Child Rights (NCPCR) will be holding a Bench Sitting on October 18 as a pilot step to look into the matter of discriminat……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62129/ncpcr-to-hold-bench-sitting-in-chandel

Anglo-Kuki war centenary commemorated at Moreh

MOREH| Oct 15

The Centenary Commemoration of the Anglo-Kuki War (1917-1919 to 2017-2019) was held today at the office of Hill Tribal Council (HTC).

The programme was attended by village chiefs, MDCs and residents of Moreh town along with leaders…

MOREH| Oct 15

The Centenary Commemoration of the Anglo-Kuki War (1917-1919 to 2017-2019) was held today at the office of Hill Tribal Council (HTC).

The programme was attended by village chiefs, MDCs and residents of Moreh town along with leaders of ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62136/anglo-kuki-war-centenary-commemorated-at-moreh

One ZUF killed, two seriously injured

IMPHAL | Oct 15

A cadre of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was killed and two other sustained injuries during an alleged skirmish broke out between the two factions of outfit.

According to reports, the incident took place late last night at a…

IMPHAL | Oct 15

A cadre of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was killed and two other sustained injuries during an alleged skirmish broke out between the two factions of outfit.

According to reports, the incident took place late last night at a spo……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62138/one-zuf-killed-two-seriously-injured

Acute shortage of ART drugs resurfaces in State

PLHIVs feel ignored by MACS, govt

By Donald Sairem

IMPHAL | Oct 15

Even though Manipur is among the states with highest HIV/AIDS prevalence, the state is yet again facing acute shortage of Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to be provided to People…

PLHIVs feel ignored by MACS, govt

By Donald Sairem

IMPHAL | Oct 15

Even though Manipur is among the states with highest HIV/AIDS prevalence, the state is yet again facing acute shortage of Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to be provided to People Liv……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62143/acute-shortage-of-art-drugs-resurfaces-in-state

State home dept order on ‘Anglo Kuki War’ incites public outcry

KANGPOKPI |Oct 14

Coming down heavily on a controversial notification issued by the state home department, on the memorial stone erection drive as part of ‘Anglo-kuki War’ centenary, Kuki chiefs, Kuki Inpi Kangpokpi district and civil bodies have u…

KANGPOKPI |Oct 14

Coming down heavily on a controversial notification issued by the state home department, on the memorial stone erection drive as part of ‘Anglo-kuki War’ centenary, Kuki chiefs, Kuki Inpi Kangpokpi district and civil bodies have unani……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62125/state-home-dept-order-on-anglo-kuki-war-incites-public-outcry

State employees to wear khadi

IMPHAL | Oct 14

The ‘State level Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) Exhibition ‘ was inaugurated today at the office complex of Manipur Khadi and Village Industries Board, Lamphelpat, Imphal West.

Chairman of Manipur Handloom…

IMPHAL | Oct 14

The ‘State level Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) Exhibition ‘ was inaugurated today at the office complex of Manipur Khadi and Village Industries Board, Lamphelpat, Imphal West.

Chairman of Manipur Handloom and……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62113/state-employees-to-wear-khadi