‘Absence of regular VC has made sports varsity spineless’

IMPHAL | Oct 7

Deeply concerned over the apparent delay in infrastructural construction works of National Sports University (NSU), National Sports University Construction Demand Committee (NSUCDC) today demanded constitution of executive council of…

IMPHAL | Oct 7

Deeply concerned over the apparent delay in infrastructural construction works of National Sports University (NSU), National Sports University Construction Demand Committee (NSUCDC) today demanded constitution of executive council of the……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61924/absence-of-regular-vc-has-made-sports-varsity-spineless

NCPCR assures direct redressal of child rights violation

IMPHAL | Oct 7

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights is all set to reach out to children in distress and those being denied the necessary health, nutrition, education and basic infrastructure in the aspirational districts identified by…

IMPHAL | Oct 7

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights is all set to reach out to children in distress and those being denied the necessary health, nutrition, education and basic infrastructure in the aspirational districts identified by NIT……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61918/ncpcr-assures-direct-redressal-of-child-rights-violation

FIR against women fraudsters

IMPHAL| Oct 7

In regard to the illicit collection of money and public cheating using fake receipt memos of Chingleima Old Age Home Centre, Waroiching, Nongpok Kakching, an FIR has been registered against the four women involved at Lamlai PS on Oct…

IMPHAL| Oct 7

In regard to the illicit collection of money and public cheating using fake receipt memos of Chingleima Old Age Home Centre, Waroiching, Nongpok Kakching, an FIR has been registered against the four women involved at Lamlai PS on October……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61917/fir-against-women-fraudsters

Only discipline and hard work will determine future: MLA Arthur

UKHRUL| Oct 7

Career Pathfinder, an organisation dedicated to provide counselling and preparation services for students appearing for competitive examinations, today presented awards to meritorious students during an interaction programme held toda…

UKHRUL| Oct 7

Career Pathfinder, an organisation dedicated to provide counselling and preparation services for students appearing for competitive examinations, today presented awards to meritorious students during an interaction programme held today at……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61916/only-discipline-and-hard-work-will-determine-future-mla-arthur

JAC members throng Cheirap Court premises against Landhoni’s bail

Session judge rejects bail application

IMPHAL | Oct 6

The Imphal West sessions court judge Rk Memcha has rejected the bail application of Standard Robarth English school principal Phiroijam Landhoni today. The sessions court was directed by the …

Session judge rejects bail application

IMPHAL | Oct 6

The Imphal West sessions court judge Rk Memcha has rejected the bail application of Standard Robarth English school principal Phiroijam Landhoni today. The sessions court was directed by the High……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61926/jac-members-throng-cheirap-court-premises-against-landhonis-bail

Women Welfare – SUK demands swift punishment

IMPHAL | Oct 7

Women Welfare – Student Union Kangleipak (SUK) has warned of taking action against the alleged RIMS-ECG sexual offender of October 4, if the state government fails to punish the culprit within a week.

Briefing the media at its W…

IMPHAL | Oct 7

Women Welfare – Student Union Kangleipak (SUK) has warned of taking action against the alleged RIMS-ECG sexual offender of October 4, if the state government fails to punish the culprit within a week.

Briefing the media at its Wangk……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61913/women-welfare-suk-demands-swift-punishment

Youth falls into Jiri River

JIRIBAM| OCT 7

At around 2:00 pm in the afternoon today, a youth aged around 20 years fell into the waters of Jiri River at Kalinagar, Jiribam. The youth reportedly tried to swim across the river and disappeared into the water.

Due to the lack o…

JIRIBAM| OCT 7

At around 2:00 pm in the afternoon today, a youth aged around 20 years fell into the waters of Jiri River at Kalinagar, Jiribam. The youth reportedly tried to swim across the river and disappeared into the water.

Due to the lack of a ……

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Media, populism and hyper-nationalism

Stuart Allan’s introductory essay titled “Hidden in plain sight – journalism’s critical issues” to the book Journalism: Critical Issues edited by himself begins with a quote from George Orwell that says “At any given moment there is a sort of all-per…

Stuart Allan’s introductory essay titled “Hidden in plain sight – journalism’s critical issues” to the book Journalism: Critical Issues edited by himself begins with a quote from George Orwell that says “At any given moment there is a sort of all-pervadi……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61907/media-populism-and-hyper-nationalism

Collective effort needed to combat climate change: Khemchand

IMPHAL | Oct 7

The speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly, Y. Khemchand expressed the need for a collective effort from every walk of life to conserve all the natural resources, concerning the gradual extinction of wildlife and degradation of fore…

IMPHAL | Oct 7

The speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly, Y. Khemchand expressed the need for a collective effort from every walk of life to conserve all the natural resources, concerning the gradual extinction of wildlife and degradation of forest a……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61919/collective-effort-needed-to-combat-climate-change-khemchand

70-year-old sexual offender convicted

IMPHAL | Oct 7

A 70-year-old man was convicted today by special Judge POCSO, Imphal East for sexually assaulting a minor girl of about 6 years old on August 22, 2015 near a shop in Imphal West.

The convict is identified as Konjengbam Nipamacha, …

IMPHAL | Oct 7

A 70-year-old man was convicted today by special Judge POCSO, Imphal East for sexually assaulting a minor girl of about 6 years old on August 22, 2015 near a shop in Imphal West.

The convict is identified as Konjengbam Nipamacha, 70, ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61921/70-year-old-sexual-offender-convicted

‘We need to contemplate on our cultural roots’

Kalakshetra Manipur commemorates Kanhailal on his death anniv

IMPHAL | Oct 6

Kalakshetra Manipur today commemorated its founder director, Heisnam Kanhailal, on his third death anniversary. The observation is also part of the theatre group’s gold…

Kalakshetra Manipur commemorates Kanhailal on his death anniv

IMPHAL | Oct 6

Kalakshetra Manipur today commemorated its founder director, Heisnam Kanhailal, on his third death anniversary. The observation is also part of the theatre group’s golden j……

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‘Manipur’s cultural diversity must be preserved’

THOUBAL| Oct 6

“Even though Manipur might be small in area according to geographical terms, the State is well endowed with art forms along with significant culture and traditions,” said Khangabok MLA, O. Surjakumar.

He stated this during the 3rd…

THOUBAL| Oct 6

“Even though Manipur might be small in area according to geographical terms, the State is well endowed with art forms along with significant culture and traditions,” said Khangabok MLA, O. Surjakumar.

He stated this during the 3rd dea……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61899/manipurs-cultural-diversity-must-be-preserved

Imphal-Moreh highway blockade suspended

MOREH| Oct 6

The All Tribal Sand Stone Labour Association Moreh (ATSSLAM) has temporarily lifted its ongoing indefinite economic blockade following talks and assurances from the government representatives at a meeting which was held the office of H…

MOREH| Oct 6

The All Tribal Sand Stone Labour Association Moreh (ATSSLAM) has temporarily lifted its ongoing indefinite economic blockade following talks and assurances from the government representatives at a meeting which was held the office of Hill ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61901/imphal-moreh-highway-blockade-suspended

Yet again, Manipuri film fails to fail make the cut in IFFI 2019

IMPHAL | Oct 6

Three years in a row, Manipur yet again fails to get an entry in the final list of the selected films of the Indian Panorama section in the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held annually at Goa.

It may be recalled that…

IMPHAL | Oct 6

Three years in a row, Manipur yet again fails to get an entry in the final list of the selected films of the Indian Panorama section in the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held annually at Goa.

It may be recalled that Hoo……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61902/yet-again-manipuri-film-fails-to-fail-make-the-cut-in-iffi-2019

Gandhi’s philosophy will remain universal: Gaikhangam

IMPHAL | Oct 6

The philosophy of Gandhi will be everlasting and universal even if some sections of the society try to abolish or scrap it said president, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee, Gaikhangam.

He made the statement during a one-day semi…

IMPHAL | Oct 6

The philosophy of Gandhi will be everlasting and universal even if some sections of the society try to abolish or scrap it said president, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee, Gaikhangam.

He made the statement during a one-day seminar ……

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KMMCU showcases Gouralila play

JIRIBAM| Oct 6

A ‘Gouralila’ demonstration was presented by Kanglei Masek Mangal cultural Organisation (KMMCU) at Radhakrishna Mandir located at Borobekra Ward number VI organised by Radhakrishna Durga Puja Committee.

The demonstration is a part…

JIRIBAM| Oct 6

A ‘Gouralila’ demonstration was presented by Kanglei Masek Mangal cultural Organisation (KMMCU) at Radhakrishna Mandir located at Borobekra Ward number VI organised by Radhakrishna Durga Puja Committee.

The demonstration is a part of ……

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‘Wrong information fed to news agencies’

IMPHAL | Oct 6

NSCN (IM) has stated that apropos to the news report ‘clashes between NSCN (IM) and ZUF concern Centre’ by a news agency as appeared in local media dated October 6 is an act of irresponsibility exercised by Indian security agencies g…

IMPHAL | Oct 6

NSCN (IM) has stated that apropos to the news report ‘clashes between NSCN (IM) and ZUF concern Centre’ by a news agency as appeared in local media dated October 6 is an act of irresponsibility exercised by Indian security agencies givin……

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Naga workers union lauds

IMPHAL | Oct 6

The Eastern Naga National Workers Union (ENNWU) has congratulated B. Moba Chang on being inducted a member of the collective leadership of NSCN/GPRN. The ENNWU would like to thank the GPRN for acknowledging his able leadership and ho…

IMPHAL | Oct 6

The Eastern Naga National Workers Union (ENNWU) has congratulated B. Moba Chang on being inducted a member of the collective leadership of NSCN/GPRN. The ENNWU would like to thank the GPRN for acknowledging his able leadership and hopes ……

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Normalising aberrations in Northeast India

When the citizens are made to see the means as an end and there are no tangible efforts to correct lopsided political, economic and administrative objectives, aberrations of the worst kind are spawned. This leads to further distortion of all procedura…

When the citizens are made to see the means as an end and there are no tangible efforts to correct lopsided political, economic and administrative objectives, aberrations of the worst kind are spawned. This leads to further distortion of all procedural ap……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61888/normalising-aberrations-in-northeast-india

Assam Rifles apprehends UG cadre

MOREH| Oct 6

Moreh Bn, AR apprehended a cadre of UNLF from Mission Veng section of the Indo – Myanmar border on October 5.

The apprehended individual has been identified as Brojen Konsam alias Shekhar, son of (late) K. Rajen Singh of Ward number…

MOREH| Oct 6

Moreh Bn, AR apprehended a cadre of UNLF from Mission Veng section of the Indo – Myanmar border on October 5.

The apprehended individual has been identified as Brojen Konsam alias Shekhar, son of (late) K. Rajen Singh of Ward number- IX……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/61892/assam-rifles-apprehends-ug-cadre