Bamboo Flower, a novel

By Akendra Sana

“Bamboo Flower”, serialized here, is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously and any resemblance to any actual person, living or dead, ev…

By Akendra Sana

“Bamboo Flower”, serialized here, is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously and any resemblance to any actual person, living or dead, events……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53201/bamboo-flower-a-novel

Khelen Thokchom Trust announces media fellowship for 2018

IMPHAL| Oct 27

The Khelen Thokchom Trust Manipur, today officially launched the Khelen Thokchom Trust Media Fellowship Programme for 2018, at a simple function held at the Manipur Press Club, Imphal.

Speaking on the occasion, advisor of the trus…

IMPHAL| Oct 27

The Khelen Thokchom Trust Manipur, today officially launched the Khelen Thokchom Trust Media Fellowship Programme for 2018, at a simple function held at the Manipur Press Club, Imphal.

Speaking on the occasion, advisor of the trust, I……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53217/khelen-thokchom-trust-announces-media-fellowship-for-2018

CTLLSM submits memorandum to CM Biren

IMPHAL | Oct 27

Council of Tribal Languages and Literature Societies, Manipur (CTLLSM) has, once again, demanded “allocation of fund in the State’s Budget for tribal languages education”.

In a memorandum submitted to Chief Minister, N Biren Sing…

IMPHAL | Oct 27

Council of Tribal Languages and Literature Societies, Manipur (CTLLSM) has, once again, demanded “allocation of fund in the State’s Budget for tribal languages education”.

In a memorandum submitted to Chief Minister, N Biren Singh to……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53211/ctllsm-submits-memorandum-to-cm-biren

Swasth Bharat Yatra cyclists flagged off from Jiribam

JIRIBAM| Oct 27

After propagating the message of ‘Eat Right India’ at Jiribam, the cyclists of Swasth Bharat Yatra has been flagged off from Jiribam toward Imphal today.

Additional DC, Jiribam district, Salam Peter and SP, Jiribam district, Mubi…

JIRIBAM| Oct 27

After propagating the message of ‘Eat Right India’ at Jiribam, the cyclists of Swasth Bharat Yatra has been flagged off from Jiribam toward Imphal today.

Additional DC, Jiribam district, Salam Peter and SP, Jiribam district, Mubi Moi……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53216/swasth-bharat-yatra-cyclists-flagged-off-from-jiribam

Pukning Pothasang: Bereavement

By Dr. Mona Nongmeikapam

Have you ever lost someone very dear? I recently did. The heavy numbness in the heart and the angry denial in the mind that comes with the passing away of a close person is, unfortunately an emotion all of us are familiar w…

By Dr. Mona Nongmeikapam

Have you ever lost someone very dear? I recently did. The heavy numbness in the heart and the angry denial in the mind that comes with the passing away of a close person is, unfortunately an emotion all of us are familiar with…….

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53199/pukning-pothasang-bereavement

10th annual cultural festival of ICM observed

IMPHAL | Oct 27

Institute of Cooperative Management (ICM), Imphal observed its 10th annual cultural festival at the premises of the institute on October 27.

Speaking as chief guest of the occasion, Education minister, Th. Radheshyam Singh stated…

IMPHAL | Oct 27

Institute of Cooperative Management (ICM), Imphal observed its 10th annual cultural festival at the premises of the institute on October 27.

Speaking as chief guest of the occasion, Education minister, Th. Radheshyam Singh stated tha……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53219/10th-annual-cultural-festival-of-icm-observed

Meitei as major community has larger responsibility to bring peace and harmony: N. Biren

IMPHAL | Oct 27

“Meitei being a majority community should have a sense of responsibility and work proactively towards bringing peace and unity among the communities in the state. They should have a liberal approach in reaching out to other communit…

IMPHAL | Oct 27

“Meitei being a majority community should have a sense of responsibility and work proactively towards bringing peace and unity among the communities in the state. They should have a liberal approach in reaching out to other communities…….

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53224/meitei-as-major-community-has-larger-responsibility-to-bring-peace-and-harmony-n-biren

Youth food carnival enthralls visitors

UKHRUL| Oct 27

Thousands of food lovers thronged Duncan Park today as the Youth Department of Union Baptist Church (UBC), Ukhrul organised one of the biggest “Food Carnival” in Ukhrul.

Chairman of Youth Department, UBC, Somatai Machinao informed…

UKHRUL| Oct 27

Thousands of food lovers thronged Duncan Park today as the Youth Department of Union Baptist Church (UBC), Ukhrul organised one of the biggest “Food Carnival” in Ukhrul.

Chairman of Youth Department, UBC, Somatai Machinao informed tha……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53218/youth-food-carnival-enthralls-visitors

Tamphaibema’s body remains ‘unclaimed’

IMPHAL | Oct 27

Mother-in-law of Tamphaibema has appealed to the authority concerned to hand over the body of Tamphaibema to family members of her in-laws as they want to conduct her last ritual.

The 36 years-old old woman, wife of Maisnam Rubi …

IMPHAL | Oct 27

Mother-in-law of Tamphaibema has appealed to the authority concerned to hand over the body of Tamphaibema to family members of her in-laws as they want to conduct her last ritual.

The 36 years-old old woman, wife of Maisnam Rubi of S……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53220/tamphaibemas-body-remains-unclaimed

Forest minister Th. Shyamkumar rewards Khamasom village for protecting virgin forest

UKHRUL | Oct 27

Forest and Environment Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar rewarded the villagers of Khamasom village for protecting the only virgin forest in the State situated along the Indo-Myanmar international border. The Minister handed over a sum…

UKHRUL | Oct 27

Forest and Environment Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar rewarded the villagers of Khamasom village for protecting the only virgin forest in the State situated along the Indo-Myanmar international border. The Minister handed over a sum of ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53221/forest-minister-th-shyamkumar-rewards-khamasom-village-for-protecting-virgin-forest

Difficulties faced in book publication are always dominated by passion of writing says Tongbram Amarjit

IMPHAL | Oct 27

Literature is a powerful weapon of bringing unity and integrity among various communities. So in a diverse country like India, it is very much important to develop and promote an integrated form of literature.

This was stated by …

IMPHAL | Oct 27

Literature is a powerful weapon of bringing unity and integrity among various communities. So in a diverse country like India, it is very much important to develop and promote an integrated form of literature.

This was stated by conv……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53222/difficulties-faced-in-book-publication-are-always-dominated-by-passion-of-writing-says-tongbram-amarjit

Security forces nab two militant cadres

IMPHAL | Oct 27

Security forces reportedly apprehended two militant cadres in separate counter insurgency operations conducted in the state.

A statement issued by PRO defence wing, the Jwalamukhi Battalion under the Senapati brigade EST MVCP at …

IMPHAL | Oct 27

Security forces reportedly apprehended two militant cadres in separate counter insurgency operations conducted in the state.

A statement issued by PRO defence wing, the Jwalamukhi Battalion under the Senapati brigade EST MVCP at Than……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53208/security-forces-nab-two-militant-cadres

DESAM submits memo to Governor on Prof.Sahoo’s “misdeeds”

IMPHAL | Oct 27

Decrying the irregularities committed by the director of Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Dinabandhu Sahoo, Democratic Students Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) has submitted a 25-point memorandum to the gove…

IMPHAL | Oct 27

Decrying the irregularities committed by the director of Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Dinabandhu Sahoo, Democratic Students Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) has submitted a 25-point memorandum to the governor……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53215/desam-submits-memo-to-governor-on-profsahoos-misdeeds

Encourage entrepreneurship for development of NE: Conrad

SHILLONG | Oct 27

Meghalaya Chief minister, Conrad K Sangma on Saturday said that with the changing landscape in the field of development, if North East is to develop and move forward entrepreneurship should be encouraged at all levels.

He said …

SHILLONG | Oct 27

Meghalaya Chief minister, Conrad K Sangma on Saturday said that with the changing landscape in the field of development, if North East is to develop and move forward entrepreneurship should be encouraged at all levels.

He said this……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53209/encourage-entrepreneurship-for-development-of-ne-conrad

State organic products attract buyers at BIOFACH-India

IMPHAL | Oct 27

The last day of the three-day long BIOFACH-India 2018 being held at Prajati Maidan, New Delhi has been a sort of an achievement for the state contingent of Manipur.

Kangla Foods a company promoted by MOMA (Manipur Organic Mission…

IMPHAL | Oct 27

The last day of the three-day long BIOFACH-India 2018 being held at Prajati Maidan, New Delhi has been a sort of an achievement for the state contingent of Manipur.

Kangla Foods a company promoted by MOMA (Manipur Organic Mission Age……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53207/state-organic-products-attract-buyers-at-biofach-india

Three days annual Ukhrul flower festival begins; Shyamkumar appeals people to plant more trees

UKHRUL | Oct 26

Horticulture and Soil Conservation Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar today expressed his concern over the decreasing forest cover in the Ukhrul district. He appealed to the people of the Ukhrul district to plant more trees to increase …

UKHRUL | Oct 26

Horticulture and Soil Conservation Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar today expressed his concern over the decreasing forest cover in the Ukhrul district. He appealed to the people of the Ukhrul district to plant more trees to increase fore……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53190/three-days-annual-ukhrul-flower-festival-begins-shyamkumar-appeals-people-to-plant-more-trees

AMBA condoles

IMPHAL | Oct 26

Members of All Manipur Bar Association (AMBA) and Bench expressed deep shock and sorrow on the sudden demised of advocate, Gosaimayum Santa Devi, who breathed her last on October 24 during a condolence meeting today.

A release si…

IMPHAL | Oct 26

Members of All Manipur Bar Association (AMBA) and Bench expressed deep shock and sorrow on the sudden demised of advocate, Gosaimayum Santa Devi, who breathed her last on October 24 during a condolence meeting today.

A release signed……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53182/amba-condoles

Assam Rifles conducts friendly volleyball matches

IMPHAL | Oct 26

A press release from IGAR (South) said that Thoubal and Mantripukhri Battalions of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) conducted friendly Volleyball matches on October 26.

A match was played between team of Chao…

IMPHAL | Oct 26

A press release from IGAR (South) said that Thoubal and Mantripukhri Battalions of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) conducted friendly Volleyball matches on October 26.

A match was played between team of Chaoyaim……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53171/assam-rifles-conducts-friendly-volleyball-matches

Tamphaiebema’s family wants justice

IMPHAL | Oct 26

Demanding to book and punish the culprits involve in the death of Tamphaiebema, Meira Paibee of Uripok Bachaspati Leikai including family members of the decease staged a sit-in-protest in front of her matrimonial home located at Uri…

IMPHAL | Oct 26

Demanding to book and punish the culprits involve in the death of Tamphaiebema, Meira Paibee of Uripok Bachaspati Leikai including family members of the decease staged a sit-in-protest in front of her matrimonial home located at Uripok ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53189/tamphaiebemas-family-wants-justice

India Today clarifies on CM Biren’s ranking

IMPHAL | Oct 26

Imphal Free Press carried a report based on the telecast of India Today’s program titled “Political Stock Exchange” and had concluded that celebrations by the Manipur chief minister’s camp were premature as the rankings of the popul…

IMPHAL | Oct 26

Imphal Free Press carried a report based on the telecast of India Today’s program titled “Political Stock Exchange” and had concluded that celebrations by the Manipur chief minister’s camp were premature as the rankings of the popularit……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53197/india-today-clarifies-on-cm-birens-ranking