NEFIP resolves to oppose CAB

IMPHAL | Apr 30

A conglomeration of NGOs from the Northeast under the banner of North East Forum for Indigenous People (NEFIP) met in Shillong today in North Eastern Hill University (NEHU).

The NEFIP was formed at the meeting of NGOs that was he…

IMPHAL | Apr 30

A conglomeration of NGOs from the Northeast under the banner of North East Forum for Indigenous People (NEFIP) met in Shillong today in North Eastern Hill University (NEHU).

The NEFIP was formed at the meeting of NGOs that was held r……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57939/nefip-resolves-to-oppose-cab

Army personnel donates blood to safe life of ex-serviceman

CHURACHANDPUR| Apr 30

Khuga Battalion (6th Sikh Light Infantry) donated 5 units of blood at District Hospital Churachandpur to save the life of Pauenkap, 54, son of (late) Chinzakhai, who was in need of huge quantity of blood in order to save his …

CHURACHANDPUR| Apr 30

Khuga Battalion (6th Sikh Light Infantry) donated 5 units of blood at District Hospital Churachandpur to save the life of Pauenkap, 54, son of (late) Chinzakhai, who was in need of huge quantity of blood in order to save his life……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57931/army-personnel-donates-blood-to-safe-life-of-ex-serviceman

Through the eyes of the dispossessed

Amplifying the voice of the marginalised

Bringing the voice of vulnerable communities into the discourse on development

By Sandeep Chachra

Deliberative policy-making is the cornerstone of democratic governance. The document For Equality & Jus…

Amplifying the voice of the marginalised

Bringing the voice of vulnerable communities into the discourse on development

By Sandeep Chachra

Deliberative policy-making is the cornerstone of democratic governance. The document For Equality & Justice……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57918/through-the-eyes-of-the-dispossessed

Missing of three individuals is due to recklessness of government: Ng. Bijoy

IMPHAL | Apr 29

“The present government must take responsibility for the missing of three individuals in an incident at Mapithel dam, Rammei village, Chadong where a boat was capsized in the midst of a freak storm. If precautionary measures for the…

IMPHAL | Apr 29

“The present government must take responsibility for the missing of three individuals in an incident at Mapithel dam, Rammei village, Chadong where a boat was capsized in the midst of a freak storm. If precautionary measures for the saf……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57914/missing-of-three-individuals-is-due-to-recklessness-of-government-ng-bijoy

HC dismisses impleadment petition filed by Ch. Taratombi Devi

IMPHAL | Apr 29

The High Court (HC) of Manipur has dismissed impleadment petition filed by Ch. Taratombi Devi, mother of Ch. Sanjit who was killed in the infamous alleged fake encounter case of the BT Road, in 2009.

The court has kept the judgme…

IMPHAL | Apr 29

The High Court (HC) of Manipur has dismissed impleadment petition filed by Ch. Taratombi Devi, mother of Ch. Sanjit who was killed in the infamous alleged fake encounter case of the BT Road, in 2009.

The court has kept the judgment r……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57915/hc-dismisses-impleadment-petition-filed-by-ch-taratombi-devi

Rally for peace held

UKHRUL | Apr 30

A peace rally was held today in the border areas of India and Myanmar under the aegis of Tangkhul Frontal Organisation. Around 2000 people took part in the peace march which was held with the objective of expediting the Indo-Naga pe…

UKHRUL | Apr 30

A peace rally was held today in the border areas of India and Myanmar under the aegis of Tangkhul Frontal Organisation. Around 2000 people took part in the peace march which was held with the objective of expediting the Indo-Naga peace ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57922/rally-for-peace-held

CM greets on May Day

IMPHAL | Apr 30

Chief minister N. Biren Singh on the occasion of International Workers’ Day, greets the people of Manipur especially the working class and acknowledged that workers are an inspiration for all.

“Their hard work and dedication alwa…

IMPHAL | Apr 30

Chief minister N. Biren Singh on the occasion of International Workers’ Day, greets the people of Manipur especially the working class and acknowledged that workers are an inspiration for all.

“Their hard work and dedication always m……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57938/cm-greets-on-may-day

Kangpokpi all set to welcome interlocutor AB Mathur

KANGPOKPI | Apr 30

People of Kangpokpi were seen today busy engaging in cleaning of road and hoisting of colourful flags along the Trans Asian Highway No.1 at Gamgiphai, the entry point of Kangpokpi District from Imphal West and at Kangpokpi Distri…

KANGPOKPI | Apr 30

People of Kangpokpi were seen today busy engaging in cleaning of road and hoisting of colourful flags along the Trans Asian Highway No.1 at Gamgiphai, the entry point of Kangpokpi District from Imphal West and at Kangpokpi District H……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57930/kangpokpi-all-set-to-welcome-interlocutor-ab-mathur

Work culture missing

It will be yet another May Day when this newspaper reaches our subscribers in the morning. This is just a quick reminder. The event that the international community remembers as May Day in honour of the workers of the world falls today, May 1. The occ…

It will be yet another May Day when this newspaper reaches our subscribers in the morning. This is just a quick reminder. The event that the international community remembers as May Day in honour of the workers of the world falls today, May 1. The occasio……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57920/work-culture-missing

AMTA clarifies Diana not an official international player

IMPHAL | Apr 29

All Manipur Taekwondo Association (AMTA) today clarified that Diana Ningombam, whose story went viral in social media and some local dailies, is not an official international player and is never officially selected for any internati…

IMPHAL | Apr 29

All Manipur Taekwondo Association (AMTA) today clarified that Diana Ningombam, whose story went viral in social media and some local dailies, is not an official international player and is never officially selected for any international……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57910/amta-clarifies-diana-not-an-official-international-player

Mapithel Dam has become a tragedy trap: CFAR

IMPHAL| Apr 29

Centre for Research and Advocacy (CFAR), Manipur has expressed its concern over the increased cases of loss of lives at Mapithel Dam Reservoir in the wake of the latest incident of three persons drowning at the site on April 28.

W…

IMPHAL| Apr 29

Centre for Research and Advocacy (CFAR), Manipur has expressed its concern over the increased cases of loss of lives at Mapithel Dam Reservoir in the wake of the latest incident of three persons drowning at the site on April 28.

While……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57913/mapithel-dam-has-become-a-tragedy-trap-cfar

More condemnations pour in against St. Joseph’s arson

IMPHAL | Apr 29

All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA) has in the strongest term condemned the act of setting a St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School, Sugnu on April 25 by unidentified miscreants.

A release by its president, Bithungo K…

IMPHAL | Apr 29

All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA) has in the strongest term condemned the act of setting a St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School, Sugnu on April 25 by unidentified miscreants.

A release by its president, Bithungo Kikon……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57904/more-condemnations-pour-in-against-st-josephs-arson

Man killed in road mishap

THOUBAL| Apr 30

At around 7:00 pm today, a Honda Activa scooter collided with a Shaktiman truck at the stretch of road from Pallel leading to Chandel resulting in the instant death of the driver of the scooter.

According to police sources, the d…

THOUBAL| Apr 30

At around 7:00 pm today, a Honda Activa scooter collided with a Shaktiman truck at the stretch of road from Pallel leading to Chandel resulting in the instant death of the driver of the scooter.

According to police sources, the drive……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57937/man-killed-in-road-mishap

MSKA condole demise of Biramangol

IMPHAL | Apr 30

The employees of Manipur State Kala Akademi (MSKA) condoled the demise of eminent artiste and guru of Manipuri theatre, Oinam Biramangol Singh, on April 27.

A release by its secretary, L. Kishworjit Singh said that his demise is …

IMPHAL | Apr 30

The employees of Manipur State Kala Akademi (MSKA) condoled the demise of eminent artiste and guru of Manipuri theatre, Oinam Biramangol Singh, on April 27.

A release by its secretary, L. Kishworjit Singh said that his demise is an i……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57929/mska-condole-demise-of-biramangol

Two children with unknown skin disease hospitalised

CHURACHANDPUR| Apr 30

Two school going children who were born with a reportedly rare unidentified skin diseases which had rendered their bodies with black blisters of various sizes, along with their mother were brought to the CMO’s Office of Chu…

CHURACHANDPUR| Apr 30

Two school going children who were born with a reportedly rare unidentified skin diseases which had rendered their bodies with black blisters of various sizes, along with their mother were brought to the CMO’s Office of Churach……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57924/two-children-with-unknown-skin-disease-hospitalised

1984 matric batch of Ram Lal Paul High Sec. School reunites

IMPHAL | Apr 29

Students of the 1984 Matric batch of Ram Lal Paul Higher Secondary School (RLPHS) organised a reunion of former teachers and students of the school on April 28 at the premises of the school yesterday.

The event was marked with st…

IMPHAL | Apr 29

Students of the 1984 Matric batch of Ram Lal Paul Higher Secondary School (RLPHS) organised a reunion of former teachers and students of the school on April 28 at the premises of the school yesterday.

The event was marked with studen……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57906/1984-matric-batch-of-ram-lal-paul-high-sec-school-reunites

International Dance Day commences

IMPHAL | Apr 29

Vice chairman of Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA), professor H. Tombi today asserted the need of implementing cultural policy in the State which was framed many years back but is not implemented till date.

He stated…

IMPHAL | Apr 29

Vice chairman of Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA), professor H. Tombi today asserted the need of implementing cultural policy in the State which was framed many years back but is not implemented till date.

He stated thi……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57911/international-dance-day-commences

‘Water scarcity to ease by December’

IMPHAL | Apr 29

There will be sufficient drinking water in the urban areas of the state with the completion of Chingkhei Ching water supply scheme, which is likely to be completed by December this year, asserted state chief minister Nongthombam Bir…

IMPHAL | Apr 29

There will be sufficient drinking water in the urban areas of the state with the completion of Chingkhei Ching water supply scheme, which is likely to be completed by December this year, asserted state chief minister Nongthombam Biren.
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Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57912/water-scarcity-to-ease-by-december

Rally against arson on St. Joseph’s School held at Chandel, memorandum submitted to DC

THOUBAL| Apr 30

A rally against the arson committed at St. Joseph’s School, Sugnu which took place on April 25 was held today at Chandel district. Students along with several locals took part in the rally, organised by Chandel District Private Scho…

THOUBAL| Apr 30

A rally against the arson committed at St. Joseph’s School, Sugnu which took place on April 25 was held today at Chandel district. Students along with several locals took part in the rally, organised by Chandel District Private School A……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57936/rally-against-arson-on-st-josephs-school-held-at-chandel-memorandum-submitted-to-dc

Awareness camp on diabetes held

THOUBAL| Apr 30

An Awareness Camp on Diabetes was held today at the auditorium of Shikhong Keithel, Thoubal, organised by Rural Development Society (RDS), Wangjing under the aegis of World Diabetes Foundation, Denmark.

Speaking on the occasion, …

THOUBAL| Apr 30

An Awareness Camp on Diabetes was held today at the auditorium of Shikhong Keithel, Thoubal, organised by Rural Development Society (RDS), Wangjing under the aegis of World Diabetes Foundation, Denmark.

Speaking on the occasion, proj……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/57928/awareness-camp-on-diabetes-held