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MAHUD Minister Shyamkumar strongly condemns twin blasts; More CCTV cameras to be installed in City within January MAHUD Dept to bear medical expenses of injured IMC sweeper

Imphal, Jan. 16: Thounaojam Shyamkumar, Minister of Municipal Administration, Housing and Urban Development (MAHUD) and Town Planning today strongly condemned the twin blasts that rocked the Imphal city yesterday evening. A woman sweeper of the Imphal Municipal Corporation (IMC) was injured in the blast. Yenshembam Sobita Devi, 50 years, wife of Y. Ingo from Langthabal […]

9 Oil Tankers Set Ablaze in Assam, NSCN(K) Suspected for the attack

Guwahati: Ahead of Republic Day, miscreants set ablaze nine oil tankers in Assam’s Tinsukia district at around 4.30 pm on Tuesday. The attack took place near Namphai Reserve Forest along the Assam-Arunachal border. No casualty was reported. Assam DGP Mukesh Sahay said the attack could have been carried out by NSCN-K militants. Fire tenders from […]

JFA appreciates Chennai journalists for their show of solidarity

Guwahati, Jan 17: Journalists’ Forum Assam (JFA) appreciates the united strength shown by the Chennai based journalists against a politician’s unprincipled demand and urged the media fraternity of the country to stand behind them. It may be noted that Jignesh Mevani, a newly elected legislator from Gujarat in a press meet on Tuesday in Chennai […]

1st birth anniversary of Heisnam Kanhailal observed Theatre brings out the traditional richness and beauty of the people in a society: Najma Heptulla

IT News Imphal, Jan. 17: The first birth anniversary of renowned playwright, director and actor, Padma Bhushan awardee Heisnam Kanhailal was observed today at Maharaj Chandrakirti Auditorium, Palace Compound, Imphal. The observation will be held for three days i.e., from 17th – 19th January, 2018 and is being organised by Kalakshetra Manipur in collaboration with […]

Consolidating the sporting heritage

The small state of Manipur though plagued with social problems and communal complicacies have been acknowledged as the sporting powerhouse of the country. Sports in Manipur is not only a form of physical activity or a form of recreation but has been regarded as an integral part of our culture since time immemorial. Stories about […]

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Driving the place and the people Hailing the role of drivers

What are the welfare schemes that have been put in place for the drivers of the land ? Why is it that the role of drivers seem to be remembered only on their day- when the Drivers’ Day is held ceremoniously each year on January 14 ? Have any conscious efforts being made to salute […]

Supreme Court pulls up CBI’s SIT in Manipur fake encounters probe

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today came down heavily on the CBI’s SIT, probing alleged extra-judicial killings and fake encounters by the Army, Assam Rifles and police in insurgency-hit Manipur, for not registering the required number of FIRs as directed by it earlier. The apex court directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to lodge 30 […]

Thousands left disconnected to internet

IMPHAL, Jan 15: Internet connectivity broke down throughout the day as two optical fibres connecting Dimapur with Imphal went out of service at Dimapur thereby causing immense difficulties to internet users at Imphal and other places of the State. The optical fibres broke down after a major fire broke out at the office of the […]

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Fight against corruption; we still need Lokayukta

Ombudsman, an institution started in Sweden in 1809, is a public officer whose function is to investigate the grievances, raised by citizens regarding maladministration of the authority. Through this institution the citizens have power to lodge complaint against the concerned authority if there are gross lapses in the functioning of the public administration. An Ombudsman […]

Discrimination of North East Participants in The National Youth Festival

IT News Imphal, Jan. 16: Participants from North East India in the ongoing National Youth Festival organised by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India in collaboration with State Govt. of Uttar Pradesh went on a protest demonstration after organisers allegedly discriminated them during the 5 days (12- 16 January, 2018) youth festival. […]

Loktak Waterbird census- 2018 and Motivation Camp commenced

IT News Imphal, Jan. 16: The two-day Programme is being organised by Wildlife wing- Department of Forest Govt. Of Manipur in association with India Bird Conservation Network (IBCN) Manipur with the support of Social Reformation and Sangai Protection Forum (SRSPF), Pole Star Guardian Association, Toubul Youth Development Association, Unique Wildlife Protection Committee, Global Science Club, […]

No harm to Manipur by Framework Agreement: Kiren Rijiju

IT News, Imphal, Jan 16: Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, on the sideline of a special event organised by the Indian High Commission in London where he addressed members of the diaspora from the UK on the 13th of this month, assured the Manipuri Diaspora of UK that the much discussed and speculated […]

Journalists feted for sporting achievements

IT News Imphal, Jan 16: All Bishnupur Dist. Working Journalist Union (ABDWJU) organized a felicitation function of Dr. Huidrom Romen, V/P of ABDWJU and Dist. Correspondent of Imphal Free Press along with H. Romibala Chanu Publicity Secy. ABDWJU and Dist. Correspondent of Thoudang at Nachou yesterday for the various sporting achievements including gold medals at […]

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Politics should be fuelled by nationalism: N Biren

IMPHAL, Jan 14: Chief Minister N Biren has categorically stated that politicians should have a fair sense of nationalism. Politicians who do not have sense of nationalism would not be successful and they would not be able to govern a State, Biren asserted while speaking at a prize distribution ceremony of a State level essay […]

Over 110 unrecognised pvt schools likely to face the axe

Imphal, Jan 14: The implementation of the Right to Education Act (RTE) has deemed unrecognised private schools as illegal and under this Act, the School Education Department is making arrangements to take action against these schools in the State. According to reliable sources, data from the Unified District Information System for Education (U-DISE) show there […]

Conflict: A pre-requisite to change or a stumbling block to development?

By RK Rajeebsana The biggest of change, the world had ever seen, there was always an element of conflict. Every form of change that a society experience in human history, either in slow pace or a sudden change, there was always an element of contradiction. Conflict is a term, perhaps every rational and humanitarian loving […]

In search of comprehensive Manipuri culture & identity

Culture and identity of a nation or a community are two inseparable elements. However in the face of the all pervasive juggernaut of globalization, protection of culture and traditions has become a serious challenge specially for smaller communities. Yet, one must not only preserve his or her own cultures but also promote them. At the […]

Management And Technology Knowledge A Must For Proficiency: Education Minister

Imphal, January 14: Education Minister Shri Thokchom Radheshyam said, to become a proficient person one must have the knowledge of management and technology in today’s era of technology. In terms of education also, proper time management and technical education, he added, has become an inseparable part. The Minister was speaking as Chief Guest at […]

29th Drivers’ Day Observed; A must quality for good citizenship is self – respect: K Shyam

DIPR Imphal, Jan. 14: The 29th Driver’ Day was observed today at the Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT),Khuman Lampak with CAF & PD,Revenue,Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Karam Shyam as the Chief Guest. President – A.M.R.T .D. & M.W .U, S Manglem Singh presided over the function while Commissioner , Transport Department, M. Lakshmikumar Singh; President […]

CM Biren promises Tamei development

From Daniel Kamei TAMENGLONG | Jan 12 Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Friday afternoon laid four foundation stones and opened State Bank of India (SBI) at Tamei which is among the less development part of Tamenglong district. The four foundation stones were laid for constructions of Tamei Police Station and Administrative Block, R Tale […]

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