Manipur News

IMPHAL | Jul 21

“The police personnel at the spot earlier did not allow me from entering at the place where my daughter reportedly died by hanging herself even though I introduced myself and pleaded to the police officials as her father and I presume t……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59905/father-of-babysana-alleges-she-was-murdered

By Sanjenbam Jugeshwor Singh

Doctors say, carrying heavy school bags cause neck and back pain, shoulder strain and fatigue amongst other. Because when they carry a heavy bag what they do is they tend to bend down too much and they look little short, ot……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59880/effect-of-carrying-heavy-school-bags

IMPHAL | Jul 21

Assam Rifles posted in the state under the aegis of IGAR (South) conducted various social service programmes across the state today.

A release by the PRO of IGAR (South) said that Chandel Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles distribut……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59892/ar-organises-various-social-service-programmes

IMPHAL | Jul 21

UPAA Kiyamgei posted a convincing 2-0 goals victory over SAK Yumnam Khunou in the opening match of the Maharajkumar Ghanendrajit Memorial Super Division Football League Tournament 2019-20 played at NESU Ground, Porompat.

It was a let……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59882/upaa-roars-with-2-goals-victory-over-sak-in-ghanendrajit-super-division

IMPHAL | Jul 21

Various organisations of the State today held sit in protests at different places against the recent gun attack on a member of human rights defenders on July 4.

Protests were being held at different places since July 7 after the inci……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59893/sit-in-protest-held-against-gun-attack

KANGPOKPI | Jul 21

In a land like Manipur where playing soccer is synonymous with its people, it is football which connects people irrespective of colour or tribes and this was witnessed on Friday, the 19th of July 2019 when football fans across the st……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59884/manipur-isl-player-manipur-xi-plays-exhibition-to-raise-funds-for-akwdfp

JIRIBAM| Jul 21

Assam Indigenous People Protection Committee (AIPPC) held its 1st Annual Conference today at its Central Committee office located at Rongpur Part-II, Silchar.

The programme was attended by president of AIPPC, Monmohan Barman and Loke……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59894/aippc-holds-1st-annual-conference

IMPHAL | Jul 21

For the upcoming 73rd Independence Day celebration, Imphal East police conducted cleanliness drive today. The cleanliness drive was conducted along Porompat DC road by the Porompat police team.

Speaking to media, officer-in-charge o……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59886/ie-police-conducts-cleanliness-drive

TURA | Jul 21

With flood waters receding extremely slowly in the plain belt of West and South West Garo Hills, the Anti Corruption and Human Development Organization (ACHDO) has urged an extension to the Gratuitous Relief (GR) being provided to the vic……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59895/organisation-demands-extension-of-gratuitous-relief-for-flood-affected

THOUBAL| Jul 21

A one-day advocacy crime on the topic ‘Drug abuse among Children and Roles of Parents in preventing drug abuse’ was held today at the community hall of Kekru Laimang, Yairipok.

The programme was organised by Rural Voluntary Services ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59888/advocacy-programme-on-child-drug-abuse-held

IMPHAL | July 21

Joint Teachers Forum of primary teachers, graduate teachers and lecturers staged a sit in protest against pay structure of 7th Pay Commission at community hall of Keishampat Leimajam Leikai today.

Briefing media persons during the p……

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IMPHAL| Jul 21

A tree sapling plantation programme was held today at Awa ching, Robinhood Ningshing Khubam and Nongmaijing Ching as part of the 8th Mission Green Manipur Campaign jointly organised by Manipuri Updates and Unlimited Walking Club.

One ……

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IMPHAL | Jul 21

As the source of income and livelihood of people engaged in sand and stone mining has been banned by High Court of Manipur, it has also affected people who are involved in the transportation and distribution of sand and stones besides t……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59903/government-should-provide-legalised-place-for-sand-and-stone-quarry

TAMENGLONG| Jul 21

The district administration of Tamenglong headed by ADM Tamenglong, L. Kirankumar and SDC Tamenglong, Kaongamliang Riamei convened a joint meeting today with CVOS of Tamenglong who had announced to impose 48 hours total bandh along N……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59902/talk-on-48-hour-total-bandh-in-tamenglong-fails

IMPHAL | Jul 21

Decrying irregular distribution of food grains under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) for Wangkhei Ayangpalli, Kongba Laishram Leikai under Kshetrigao assembly constituency, locals of Wangkhei Ayangpalli, Kongba Laishram Leikai tod……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59901/ayangpalli-locals-demand-distribution-of-backlog-rice-under-nfsa

THOUBAL| Jul 21

Locals have expressed disappointment at the State government over the non-distribution of relief funds for those affected by the floods of July 14, 2017. The flood took place after around 100 feet of Imphal River bank was breached at th……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59899/victims-of-2017-floods-yet-to-receive-compensations