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Appropriate farm mechanization for enhancing employment generation in Manipur : A holistic approach

The North-eastern region lying between 21.5o N – 29.5o N latitudes and 85.5o E – 97.3o E longitudes comprises of eight states – Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim. It produces only 1.5 % of country’s food grain production and continues to be a net importer of food grains even for […]

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The North-eastern region lying between 21.5o N – 29.5o N latitudes and 85.5o E – 97.3o E longitudes comprises of eight states – Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim. It produces only 1.5 % of country’s food grain production and continues to be a net importer of food grains even for […]

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PEOPLE’S MOVEMENT IN THE ABSENCE OF THINK TANK – A CONUNDRUM FOR MANIPUR

Irom Sharmila has broken her marathon fast leaving the entire population with mountains of conjectured opinions and speculations about the past, present and future of the AFSPA movement involving her. But life still goes on because that’s the way it is! Ending of Sharmila’s 16 year fast unrewarded is an epitome of facing pitfalls of […]

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Irom Sharmila has broken her marathon fast leaving the entire population with mountains of conjectured opinions and speculations about the past, present and future of the AFSPA movement involving her. But life still goes on because that’s the way it is! Ending of Sharmila’s 16 year fast unrewarded is an epitome of facing pitfalls of […]

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The Instrument of Discord

(A void document with venom of violence in its lifeless veins) India is a signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), 1948. It adopted its Constitution on 26th December, 1949 which came into force on 26th  January, 1950. Part III of the Constitution incorporates characters of the declarations made in UDHR and non-enforceable […]

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(A void document with venom of violence in its lifeless veins) India is a signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), 1948. It adopted its Constitution on 26th December, 1949 which came into force on 26th  January, 1950. Part III of the Constitution incorporates characters of the declarations made in UDHR and non-enforceable […]

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Introspection: A Blog on Manipur

As we stand at the crossroads of time and history, every Manipuri youth seems as confused and clueless as to what the future holds for us. Be it in Manipur, or big cities where we live and work, there is hardly any positive and encouraging news coming from our little state, tucked away in a […]

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As we stand at the crossroads of time and history, every Manipuri youth seems as confused and clueless as to what the future holds for us. Be it in Manipur, or big cities where we live and work, there is hardly any positive and encouraging news coming from our little state, tucked away in a […]

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Mizo – Chakma Ethnic Tension in Mizoram

Contested Claims, Conflicting Positions Mizoram currently is gripped with ethnic tension between the Mizo and Chakma communities. The stand-off between the two communities this time is on the question of indigeneity. The fear is that such a divide will not just put the state into a chaotic situation, but trigger violence to which the state […]

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Contested Claims, Conflicting Positions Mizoram currently is gripped with ethnic tension between the Mizo and Chakma communities. The stand-off between the two communities this time is on the question of indigeneity. The fear is that such a divide will not just put the state into a chaotic situation, but trigger violence to which the state […]

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Finding a Moniker for Monica!

FINDING A MONIKER FOR MONICA!  by Raj Singh Like most other Indian “chinkies”, Monica Khangembam is a diminutive unassuming girl from Manipur with oriental countenance. She became an instant public darling when her Facebook posting vented her displeasure with the “racist dealing” of an immigration officer at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi on July […]

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FINDING A MONIKER FOR MONICA!  by Raj Singh Like most other Indian “chinkies”, Monica Khangembam is a diminutive unassuming girl from Manipur with oriental countenance. She became an instant public darling when her Facebook posting vented her displeasure with the “racist dealing” of an immigration officer at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi on July […]

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A virus called AFSPA

(Excerpts from a 2009 report on fake encounters) By Irengbam Arun The Armed Forces Special Powers Act is a direct descendant of the Armed Forces Special Powers Ordinance 1942 that the British rulers promulgated to suppress the Indian Freedom Movement during the Second World War. The later was a temporary measure to tackle an emergency […]

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(Excerpts from a 2009 report on fake encounters) By Irengbam Arun The Armed Forces Special Powers Act is a direct descendant of the Armed Forces Special Powers Ordinance 1942 that the British rulers promulgated to suppress the Indian Freedom Movement during the Second World War. The later was a temporary measure to tackle an emergency […]

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Van Mahotsav celebration 2016

“If a tree is saved even at cost of one’s head, it’s worth it” said the noted activist Amrita Devi Bishnoi. Van Mahotsav celebration in India from July 1 to 7 was started as a crusade with the lofty purpose of saving the mother earth.This movement was initiated in the year 1950 by India’s Union Minister […]

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“If a tree is saved even at cost of one’s head, it’s worth it” said the noted activist Amrita Devi Bishnoi. Van Mahotsav celebration in India from July 1 to 7 was started as a crusade with the lofty purpose of saving the mother earth.This movement was initiated in the year 1950 by India’s Union Minister […]

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The mystic rainbow in the woods of Chishilimi. The rainbow in the Naga National Flag. – By Sira Kharay

The rationalists would argue that a rainbow is nothing but a coincidence of nature. But every myth, legend and story of a nation need not always pass the test of scientific accuracy. A mystic rainbow appeared at Chishilimi in the evening of 28th June, 2016, when the news of the demise of the mighty Naga […]

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The rationalists would argue that a rainbow is nothing but a coincidence of nature. But every myth, legend and story of a nation need not always pass the test of scientific accuracy. A mystic rainbow appeared at Chishilimi in the evening of 28th June, 2016, when the news of the demise of the mighty Naga […]

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Manipur’s Economic Prospects under Look East Policy By Chingakham Dina, Arambam Karamjit, Khwairakpam Sunita

Manipur’s international business has been left without much progress in this global economy era. Things will change quickly when Manipur is connected to ASEAN nations but we will not get much if our government doesn’t take up proactive action plan. We have historical connection of border business with Myanmar. This border business of Manipur is […]

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Manipur’s international business has been left without much progress in this global economy era. Things will change quickly when Manipur is connected to ASEAN nations but we will not get much if our government doesn’t take up proactive action plan. We have historical connection of border business with Myanmar. This border business of Manipur is […]

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The contested legacy of IsakSwu

By PradipPhanjoubam (The following is an Op-Ed article which appeared in The Hindu on June 30. This is a more elaborate version of an editorial the author wrote for the Imphal Free Press) The death of IsakChishiSwu, the Chairman of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim, Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and President of the organisation’s Government of […]

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By PradipPhanjoubam (The following is an Op-Ed article which appeared in The Hindu on June 30. This is a more elaborate version of an editorial the author wrote for the Imphal Free Press) The death of IsakChishiSwu, the Chairman of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim, Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and President of the organisation’s Government of […]

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Why Muhammad Ali’s words should matter to the subcontinent

By Garga Chatterjee When the American Black resistance icon, champion boxer Muhammad Ali died on 3rd June 2016, there were widespread condolences among many all across the world, including certain sections of the citizens of the Indian Union. Many remembered his defiant stance against Yankee militarism and white racism and some his now iconic quotes […]

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By Garga Chatterjee When the American Black resistance icon, champion boxer Muhammad Ali died on 3rd June 2016, there were widespread condolences among many all across the world, including certain sections of the citizens of the Indian Union. Many remembered his defiant stance against Yankee militarism and white racism and some his now iconic quotes […]

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There cannot be another Isak Chishi Swu: By Oken Jeet Sandham

Isak-Chishi-SwuThe death of Isak Chishi Swu, Chairman, NSCN (IM), at Fortis Hospital, Delhi on June 28, is, undoubtedly, a major blow to the ongoing political negotiations between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM). It was so unfortunate that Swu could not attend the historic signing of the “Framework Agreement” on 3 August 2015 […]

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Isak-Chishi-SwuThe death of Isak Chishi Swu, Chairman, NSCN (IM), at Fortis Hospital, Delhi on June 28, is, undoubtedly, a major blow to the ongoing political negotiations between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM). It was so unfortunate that Swu could not attend the historic signing of the “Framework Agreement” on 3 August 2015 […]

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Diversification Plans of the Samaritans: Kapil Arambam

A few overly respected Manipuri old-timers of a scheduled tribe demand committee have been almost successful in sabotaging the issues regarding the Inner Line Permit System. Then, a few NGOs have also jumped on the bandwagon trying to get the most out of this tragedy called Manipur. Instead of intervention, these NGOs have become a […]

A few overly respected Manipuri old-timers of a scheduled tribe demand committee have been almost successful in sabotaging the issues regarding the Inner Line Permit System. Then, a few NGOs have also jumped on the bandwagon trying to get the most out of this tragedy called Manipur. Instead of intervention, these NGOs have become a […]

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The avowed intent of CorCom

By Yambem Laba (Special arrangement) In 1976, when Nameirakpam Bisheswar and 18 other youths took the long route to Lhasa via Gorakhpur on the Indo-Nepalese border and then to Mustang on the Sino-Nepalese border and received training in ideology as well as guerrilla warfare from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army and returned home to Manipur […]

By Yambem Laba (Special arrangement) In 1976, when Nameirakpam Bisheswar and 18 other youths took the long route to Lhasa via Gorakhpur on the Indo-Nepalese border and then to Mustang on the Sino-Nepalese border and received training in ideology as well as guerrilla warfare from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army and returned home to Manipur […]

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Policy to Alleviate Water Problems in Manipur

By Chingakham Dina; Arambam Karamjit We look into water resource and compare their management between Manipur and other countries. It is imminent that water problem strikes almost every year- flood or drought. It is recurring year by year. But nobody cares much about this very important unavoidable resource. We need it every single day for […]

By Chingakham Dina; Arambam Karamjit We look into water resource and compare their management between Manipur and other countries. It is imminent that water problem strikes almost every year- flood or drought. It is recurring year by year. But nobody cares much about this very important unavoidable resource. We need it every single day for […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/06/policy-to-alleviate-water-problems-in-manipur/

Time to correct course and stop mistaking the wood for the forest

By Pradip Phanjoubam In his regular column in the Indian Express not long after the Congress was ousted and the Narendra Modi government was installed, the president of the New Delhi based autonomous think tank, Centre for Policy Research, CPR, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, made a very trite but sharp commentary on the present government’s attitude […]

By Pradip Phanjoubam In his regular column in the Indian Express not long after the Congress was ousted and the Narendra Modi government was installed, the president of the New Delhi based autonomous think tank, Centre for Policy Research, CPR, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, made a very trite but sharp commentary on the present government’s attitude […]

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Time to correct course and stop mistaking the wood for the forest

By Pradip Phanjoubam In his regular column in the Indian Express not long after the Congress was ousted and the Narendra Modi government was installed, the president of the New Delhi based autonomous think tank, Centre for Policy Research, CPR, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, made a very trite but sharp commentary on the present government’s attitude […]

By Pradip Phanjoubam In his regular column in the Indian Express not long after the Congress was ousted and the Narendra Modi government was installed, the president of the New Delhi based autonomous think tank, Centre for Policy Research, CPR, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, made a very trite but sharp commentary on the present government’s attitude […]

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When Delhi will learn about Phizo, then only should Nagaland be expected to learn about Nehru

By Graga Chatterjee Ever since the “news broke” that all references to Indian Union`s first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru had been ommitted in the Class VIII textbooks of the Rajasthan state board curriculum, there has been a huge hue and cry. Syllabus content, especially those of non-science subjects, has always been a bone of […]

By Graga Chatterjee Ever since the “news broke” that all references to Indian Union`s first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru had been ommitted in the Class VIII textbooks of the Rajasthan state board curriculum, there has been a huge hue and cry. Syllabus content, especially those of non-science subjects, has always been a bone of […]

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The unholy alliance

At midnight when we are immersed in a deep slumber, almost half dead, vibrant activities are going on in big godowns at many places of Imphal and other valley areas. While we are busy dreaming the night away, there are many nocturnal players out there carrying out their evil designs – adulterating food preferably grocery […]

At midnight when we are immersed in a deep slumber, almost half dead, vibrant activities are going on in big godowns at many places of Imphal and other valley areas. While we are busy dreaming the night away, there are many nocturnal players out there carrying out their evil designs – adulterating food preferably grocery […]

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